CCI Big 4 shotshell ammunition in 9mm Luger (part no. 3712CC) loads a 45-grain charge of #4 shot inside a specialized aluminum case, turning a standard 9mm pistol into a close-range pest and snake defense tool. CCI Ammunition builds the Big 4 as a genuine shotshell rather than a bulleted cartridge, spreading a small pattern of shot at very close range where a single projectile would require more precise aim. The aluminum case is built specifically for this niche loading rather than the brass used in standard 9mm pistol ammunition. For shooters who carry a 9mm around the property and want a close-range option for snakes or small pests, this handgun ammunition fills that specific role.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm Luger, fired from a standard 9mm pistol like any other cartridge.
• The payload weighs 45 grains, loaded as a shot charge rather than a single bullet.
• The shot size is #4, sized for close-range pest and snake defense.
• The product type is a shotshell, spreading a small shot pattern rather than firing one projectile.
• The case material is aluminum, a specialized case built for this shotshell loading.
• Each box holds 10 rounds, a practical count for occasional close-range pest use.
• Twenty boxes ship per case, letting property owners stock up on a specialty defense load.
• Cost runs about $1.99 per round, reflecting the specialized shotshell construction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a standard 9mm pistol fire this shotshell safely? Yes, CCI Big 4 is built to cycle and fire from a standard 9mm pistol, though the shot pattern is only effective at very close range, typically a few feet.

Is this ammunition meant to replace a defensive hollow point? No, it is built specifically for close-range pest and snake encounters rather than personal defense against a person; carriers should keep a standard defensive load for that role.

Buy CCI Big 4 9mm Shotshell

A snake or pest at close range calls for a spread pattern, not a single precise shot, and Big 4 turns a carry 9mm into exactly that tool when needed. Order from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop and it ships fast to your door.