Red Army Standard Ammunition
| Private | |
| Industry | Firearms |
| Headquarters | Delray Beach, Florida, USA |
Area served | USA |
| Products | Ammunition Cartridges |
| Services | Ammunition Supplier |
| Parent |
Century International Arms CenturyArms |
| Website |
RedArmyStandard |
Red Army Standard Ammunition is a trademark associated with Century International Arms (CIA), an arms and ammunition corporation in Delray Beach, Florida, United States.[1] The official spelling of the brand's name is faux Cyrillic, written as RЭD АRMY STAИDARD. The brand had been created around, possibly prior to March 2013.[2][3] The company supplies various sizes of cartridges for designs of firearms, such as the AKM and AK47 rifles and the Makarov PM pistol, originating from Russia and former Soviet (Eastern Bloc) countries. Cartridges are known to be made in different countries including Ukraine, Romania and Bosnia and Herzegovina.[4] One manufacturer is the Lugansk Cartridge Works, in Lugansk, Ukraine and its headstamp code are the letters LU.[5][6] Another manufacturer is the IGMAN d
Ammunition products
- 9×18mm Makarov lead core, bi-metal copper-steel full metal jacket bullet, polymer coated steel case, non-corrosive, berdan primed [9]
- 7.62×39mm lead core, bi-metal copper-steel full metal jacket bullet, polymer coated steel case, non-corrosive, berdan primed
- 7.62×39mm HP lead core, bi-metal copper-steel hollow point bullet, polymer coated steel case, non-corrosive, berdan primed[10]
- 7.62×39mm ELITE lead core, copper full metal jacket bullet, brass case, non-corrosive, boxer primed[11]
- 7.62×54mmR lead core, bi-metal copper-steel full metal jacket bullet, polymer coated steel case, non-corrosive, berdan primed. Note: Around Summer 2013, some lots of this cartridge caliber from Romania contained corrosive components, thus the firearm needed to be thoroughly cleaned after each firing session.[12]
- 5.45×39mm lead core, bi-metal copper-steel full metal jacket bullet, polymer coated steel case, non-corrosive, berdan primed
- 7.62×25mm Tokarev lead core, bi-metal copper-steel full metal jacket bullet, polymer coated steel case, non-corrosive, berdan primed [13]
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package of fifty 9×18mm Makarov cartridges
Technical details
Known ballistics of four ammunition products are below. Some figures are calculated from inputs of other figures such as the energy measured in foot-pounds (ft-lbf).[14] OAL stands for Overall Length.
Data for a Red Army Standard 9x18mm Makarov cartridge, labeled as 94 grain FMJ:[15]
| Head stamp | Cartridge case | Bullet (grains) | Bullet structure | Magnetic case | Magnetic bullet | OAL, inches | Velocity (fps) | Velocity Average (fps) | Energy (ft-lbf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Army LU 9x18 MAK | polymer coated steel, with red sealant | 93.7-94.5 | lead core bi-metal jacketed (copper clad steel), concave exposed lead base | Yes | Yes | 0.972-0.980 | 1007-1070 | 1036 | 211-240 |
Data for a Red Army Standard 7.62×39mm cartridge with a steel case, labeled as 123 grain FMJ:[16][17]
| Head stamp | Cartridge case | Bullet (grains) | Bullet structure | Magnetic case | Magnetic bullet | OAL, inches | Velocity (fps) | Velocity Average (fps) | Energy (ft-lbf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.62×39 LU Red Army Standard | lacquer coated steel, with green sealant | 123 | lead core bi-metal jacketed (copper clad steel) | Yes | Yes | 1.674 | 2311-2316 | 2309 | 1456 |
Data for a Red Army Standard 7.62×39mm ELITE cartridge with a brass case and copper-lead bullet, labeled as 123 grain FMJ ELITE:[18]
| Head stamp | Cartridge case | Bullet (grains) | Bullet structure | Magnetic case | Magnetic bullet | OAL, inches | Velocity (fps) | Velocity Average (fps) | Energy (ft-lbf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.62×39 IK Red Army Standard | brass, with red sealant | 123 | lead core, copper jacketed | No | No | Unknown | 2260-2324 | 2287 | 1428 |
Data for a Red Army Standard 5.45×39mm cartridge with a steel case, labeled as 69 grain FMJ:[19][20][21]
| Head stamp | Cartridge case | Bullet (grains) | Bullet structure | Magnetic case | Magnetic bullet | OAL, inches | Velocity (fps) | Velocity Average (fps) | Energy (ft-lbf) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.45×39 LU Red Army Standard | polymer coated steel, with green sealant | 69 | lead core bi-metal jacketed (copper clad steel) | Yes | Yes | unknown | 2655-2689 | 2664 | 1087 |
Current events
- There are speculations that the 2014 Ukrainian revolution may affect ammunition exports to the United States and other Western countries [22][23]
- As of 13 August 2013, all Red Army Standard 7.62×54mmR with a product code of AM1890 had been recalled due to one of their suppliers in Romania having shipped ammunition containing corrosive components.[24]
- Approximately as of 16 July 2014, there is no corrosive ammunition, including 7.62×54mmR, in circulation in the United States.[25]
- There were speculations that exports of 39mm long ammunition, such as 7.62×39mm, from Russia were halted or otherwise decreased.[26] This does not affect imports of Red Army Standard ammunition to USA because the exports are from other countries.
- As of 1st quarter 2014, Red Army Standard is planning to produce and sell 7.62×25mm Tokarev ammunition cartridges by year's end.[27]
- As of 26 June 2014, Red Army Standard is expecting to again begin shipping 7.62×54mmR non-corrosive ammunition in August 2014. Two type of this cartridge size will be available: one without copper jacketing and another with copper jacketing.[28][29]
See also
- 9×18mm Makarov
- Wolf Ammunition
- LVE Novosibirsk Ammunition
- Barnaul Ammunition
- Ballistics
- 2014 Ukrainian Revolution
- Tula Arms Plant
- List of military headstamps
- List of modern armament manufacturers
References
- ↑ "Red Army Standard Website - About page". Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ↑ TacticalTechTV (18 March 2013). "Century Arms Ammunition on Tactical Tech TV" (video). Youtube. TacticalTechTV. Retrieved 29 June 2014.
- ↑ 762x51n8o (13 June 2013). "Century Arms: Red Army Standard Ammo" (video). Youtube. 762x51n8o. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ↑ user "Bad Hammer" (20 January 2014). "Is Red Army "Elite" the same as the old Yugo brass cased ?". The AK Files Forums, General Forums, Ammunition. Retrieved 27 May 2014.
- ↑ "9x18 Ammunition Data". North Bender. 8 September 2007. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Fede (27 September 2013). "Re: Red Army Standard ammunition". International Ammunition Association Forums. International Ammunition Association, Inc. p. 1. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ Fike (19 January 2014). "Red Army Standard Elite 7.62x39 123gr brass reloadable from Bosnia, any info on this?". AR15 Forums, Archive Server. AR15.Com LLC. p. 1. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ RogueJSK (18 February 2013). "M2 ball ammo ID". Gunboards.com Discussion Boards. The Mosin Nagant Company. p. 1. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ↑ Century International Arms. "Red Army Standard, 9mm MAKAROV". Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ "7.62x39 Red Army Standard 123gr HP Ammo, 180rd Range Pack.". J&G Sales. p. 5-1998b. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ↑ SGAmmo (May 2014). "1080 round case - 7.62x39 - Copper Non-Magnetic FMJ - Brass Case - Red Army Standard Elite M67 Style Ammo made in Bosnia by Igman - AM1930B". Stillwater, Oklahoma, USA. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ knc1105 (30 July 2013). "WARNING-New Red Army ammo is CORROSIVE". Long Range Hunting Forums. Len Backus Long Range Hunting Online Magazine. p. 1. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ "• 7.62 x 25 TOKAREV •". Red Army Standard Ammunition. Century International Arms. Retrieved 10 February 2015.
- ↑ "Foot Pounds Energy (calculator)". Beartooth's Bullets, Ballistician's Corner. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ North Bender (9 September 2007). "9x18 Ammunition Data". Gunboards Forums, The Makarov Forum. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ Mrgunsngear Channel (24 August 2013). "Red Army Standard 7.62x39 123gr FMJ Ballistics Gel Test & Review (HD)" (Video). Youtube. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ user "fike" (11 October 2013). "Red Army Standard 7.62X39". The AK Forum, Ammunition & Reloading. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ Mrgunsngear (14 June 2014). "Red Army Standard Elite 7.62x39 123gr FMJ Ballistics Gel Test and Review" (Video). Mrgunsngear Channel. Youtube. Retrieved 17 June 2014.
- ↑ Mrgunsngear Channel (17 Dec 2013). "Red Army Standard 5.45x39 69gr Ballistics Gel Test (HD)" (video). Youtube. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ "5.45x39 FMJ 69GR Red Army Standard Range Pack - 30RDS #AM545-RA-30". Centerfire Systems. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ user "Walleye" (20 January 2014). "Red Army Standard 5.45X39 69gr FMJ Ammunition $45.36 / 180 Range Pack". The AK Forum, AK Discussion Forums. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ Johnson, Steve (6 March 2014). "Potential Effect of Ukrainian revolution on Ammunition Supply". The Firearm Blog. Retrieved 21 May 2014.
- ↑ Grant, Jim (25 March 2014). "In Soviet Russia, Red Army ammo reviews you". Guns.com blog. Retrieved 22 May 2014.
- ↑ 7.62 X 54R Notice (13 August 2013). "• RECALL OF RED ARMY STANDARD 7.62 X 54R AMMUNITION •". Red Army Standard website. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ↑ "Any corrosive batches in circulation still?". Red Army Standard. Facebook. 16 July 2014. Retrieved 27 July 2014.
- ↑ MAC (7 March 2014). "Is the x39 world coming to an end?". The Bangswitch: The Military Arms Channel Blog. Retrieved 2 June 2014.
- ↑ Layer Cake (1 February 2014). "7.62x25 never to be produced again?". Gunboards.com Discussion Boards. The Mosin Nagant Company. p. 1.
- ↑ Red Army Standard (26 June 2014). "Still no info on 7.62x54R? Give us an update please.". Facebook. Red Army Standard. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ↑ "ANOTHER SNEAK PREVIEW – Coming back soon!! – Non-corrosive 7.62 x 54R and 7.62 x 54R Copper Jacketed Ammo!" (photo and text). Facebook. Red Army Standard. 30 July 2014. Retrieved 31 July 2014.