The CCI Blazer Aluminum .40 S&W 165gr FMJ (CCI part no. 3589 CASE) comes as a 1000-round case for shooters who go through ammunition by the hundreds. Blazer Aluminum uses heat-treated, aircraft-grade aluminum cases to keep practice ammunition economical, with quality bullets and reliable primers behind them. The 165-grain full metal jacket bullet leaves the muzzle at 1100 fps, a classic training load for .40 S&W pistols. It is range ammunition for classes, qualification practice and high-volume drills from CCI Ammunition.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .40 S&W, the cartridge used by the duty and compact pistols this load is meant to train.
• Bullet weight is 165 grains, the standard .40 S&W weight for practice and duty loads.
• The bullet is a full metal jacket, which feeds smoothly and suits target and training work.
• Muzzle velocity is 1100 fps, with 443 ft-lbs of energy at the muzzle.
• The cases are heat-treated, aircraft-grade aluminum, the material that keeps this line light and economical.
• Velocity is still 938 fps at 100 yards, according to the maker’s ballistics table.
• This listing is a 1000-round case, built for high-volume shooters who buy ammunition in bulk.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blazer Aluminum good for training? Yes. CCI built the line for range practice, pairing aluminum cases with quality bullets and reliable primers so high-volume training stays economical.

How many rounds are in this listing? This listing is a 1000-round case of .40 S&W 165-grain FMJ.

What is the muzzle energy? CCI lists 443 ft-lbs at the muzzle, falling to 371 ft-lbs at 50 yards.

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