The CCI Blazer Aluminum .40 S&W 165gr FMJ load (CCI part no. 3589) is a 165-grain full metal jacket load for the .40 S&W, built as an affordable range round from CCI’s Blazer Aluminum line. Its aircraft-grade aluminum case keeps the cost of a 50-round box down, which makes it a practical choice for working on grip, sight tracking and magazine changes. CCI rates the load at 1100 feet per second. It comes from CCI, the maker behind the Blazer handgun ammunition line.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .40 S&W, listed by CCI under that single designation so the cartridge matches the marking on your barrel.
• Bullet weight is 165 grains, which sets the recoil and point-of-impact feel of this particular load.
• The bullet is a Full Metal Jacket, a profile intended for target work and practice.
• CCI lists muzzle velocity at 1100 fps, a useful number for comparing this load with its siblings.
• Packaging is a 50-round box, a count that covers a full range session or a round of load testing.
• The case is heat-treated, aircraft-grade aluminum, which is how Blazer Aluminum keeps cost down for practice.
• CCI pairs the load with reliable primers and quality bullets, so the low price is not meant to come at the expense of dependable function.
• CCI lists the intended usage as target shooting, which tells you where this load is meant to be used.

Frequently Asked Questions

What bullet does the 165-grain .40 S&W load use? It uses a full metal jacket bullet weighing 165 grains, rated by CCI at 1100 feet per second.

What is the case made of? The case is heat-treated, aircraft-grade aluminum, which CCI uses to keep the price of Blazer Aluminum practice ammunition low.

How many rounds come in the box? One box holds 50 rounds, which is the package quantity CCI lists for this item.

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