Over the past few years, finding quality ammunition that won't break the bank has become more of a task than it was pre-2020. BPS is an ammunition manufacturer trying to help shooters like yourself stay at the range instead of at home.

In this ammo review, we will take a close look at BPS and help you decide if stocking your closet with Turkish ammo is a good choice, or if you'd be better served by a mainstream brand like Remington or Winchester.


Is BPS Ammo Good?

BPS has acquired ISO 9001:2015 certification and manufactures ammunition to C.I.P. specifications. That being said, many shooters report BPS ammo as having hard primers, which can cause failure to fire (FTF) malfunctions in some firearms. In short, it's more economical than it is reliable.

Pros and Cons?

No ammo manufacturer is perfect. Here are some of the pros and cons of BPS ammo you should be aware of.

Pros

• Inexpensive
• Brass is acceptable for reloading
• Bullets contain no steel and won't attract a magnet

Cons

• Potential for hard primers
• Widely considered to be less reliable than American-made ammo
• Only offerings are 9mm,12 Gauge, and 5.56x45 ammo

Which Calibers are Available?

BPS currently manufactures the following calibers:

• 9mm Luger
• 12 Gauge
• 5.56x45

BPS Ammo 9mm Ammo Review

BPS 9mm Luger ammo comes in two main varieties: 115 full metal jacket (FMJ), and 124 grain FMJ. BPS also produces 9mm blanks for military and police firearm training. The company does not offer any other handgun cartridges such as 45 ACP, 40 S&W, or 380 Auto.

BPS 9mm 124 grain FMJ ammo is listed as having 1,210 fps muzzle velocity. The 115 grain FMJ offering is listed as having 1,150 fps muzzle velocity. Either round should be more than powerful enough to cycle any run-of-the-mill Glock or Ruger handgun with relative ease.

At the time of writing, FMJs are the only type of bullet BPS loads, which means their ammo is not optimal for self-defense.

BPS ammo reviews are inconsistent. Many shooters have few to no problems with these rounds. Others say they're junk and will never buy them again. This can be due to the firearms those shooters use. Glock pistols seem to have the fewest problems with them, while SIG and Springfield pistols exhibit more failure-to-eject, failure-to-feed, and failure-to-fire malfunctions. BPS ammo is reported to have become more consistent over recent years, with fewer shooters experiencing such issues.

BPS Ammo History and Important Information

Bal?kesir Patlay?c? Maddeler Sanayi ve Ticaret A.S?.(BPS) is a small arms ammunition company established in Bal?kesir, Turkey, in 2014. Founded by Mehmet Akif Yava?ca and Mü?teba Yava?ca, BPS strives to produce extremely high-quality shotgun, handgun, and rifle ammo for commercial markets in Turkey, Europe, and North America.

In 2015, BPS joined forces with the Turkish firearms manufacturer, the Sarsilmaz Group, to increase its global reach.



The first BPS 12 Gauge ammo rolled off the factory floor in 2016, quickly followed by 9x19mm Parabellum ammo in 2017.

When it comes to BPS 12 Gauge shotgun ammo, you have a ton of different options. With a wide assortment of birdshot, buckshot, and slugs to choose from, BPS aims to supply shotgunners everything they need to get busy.

One downside to BPS is that they only produce 12 Gauge, 9mm, and 5.56 NATO ammo. If you want cheap 308 Winchester for your Remington 700, 22 LR for your Ruger 10/22, or 45 ACP for your 1911, you'll need to look elsewhere.

Several customer reviews of BPS ammo suggest it has hard primers, which can lead to failures to fire.

Although all the ammo we tested fired without issue, it is possible that older firearms – or those with weaker firing pin springs – might have problems igniting BPS primers.

In general, we like BPS. They offer a competitive product at a reasonable price point for what it is. You won't get match-grade accuracy out of it, but, BPS 9mm and 5.56 is great for training at the range. We'd have no problem shooting some sporting clays with their shotgun ammo as well.

FAQ

Where is BPS ammo made?

BPS Ammunition is made in Bal?kesir, Turkey.

Is BPS ammo corrosive?

No. BPS ammo is loaded with noncorrosive Boxer primers.

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