Certain lots of recently manufactured 45 Auto ammunition may contain an incorrect propellant charge. Use of product from these lots may result in firearm damage and possible serious injury.
The purpose of primers is to ignite the main powder charge. However, there are more considerations than mere caliber and type when looking at the ignition end of a cartridge.
A spokesperson for the Winchester Division of the Olin Corporation recently confirmed that the company was considering moving its Centerfire ammunition manufacturing operation from its current location in East Alton, Illinois.
Gun retailers, who got a boost when President Barack Obama took office, are hoping to get another one from the U.S. Supreme Court. Chicago gun stores are hoping for the same if that city's ban falls.
