REVIEW: 9mm MAXXTech

“To be or not to be”. The well-known quote can be reduced to “yes or no” and in the case of the company POBJEDA TECHNOLOGY GORAZDE with their MAXXTech, you can comfortably answer with a clear “it depends”. But let's start from the beginning.
Manufacturer: POBJEDA TECHNOLOGY GORAZDE
Product - Brass: 9mm Luger, 115 GR / FMJ / Boxer Primed Brass Case
Product - Steel: 9mm Luger, 115 GR / FMJ / Boxer Primed Steel Case

The question: my opinion on the product (steel and/or brass casings)
Involved hardware: various GLOCK pistols

As so often, it was the price that led me to this cartridge. When I made the purchase, the dealer asked me if I could write him my opinion on this product. Sure, I can, but what I can do for him, I can also do for you.

As expected and not spectacular, the packaging of a thousand, in which the small packages of 50 pieces are located. It is noticeable that in the "steel packaging" there are cartridges that look different and have a different color tone than their siblings in the same box. Not a problem in itself, but noticeable. The GLOCK pistols I used until then actually handled everything I threw at them without any issues, and with the word "actually" we are already in the middle of the topic.

When I shot the first steel series, I was surprised that there were repeated loading malfunctions and ejection problems. I didn't experience this with other manufacturers, but it didn't matter. I continued and switched to the brass faction after the first 500 rounds. With these cartridges, there were no major malfunctions. After the first thousand shots, I changed the gun and shot another 500 rounds each of "steel" and "brass" alternately.

Both cartridges show excessive smoke development. The muzzle flash - it seemed to me - was also a bit big, but I have to admit that this is based on my perception and not on comparison measurements. When the two candidates worked, their behavior was otherwise not particularly noticeable.

I understand that with 2,000 rounds from two batches, one should not make a final judgment, but first, this is my personal opinion and second, I believe that I can already make a recommendation.

CONCLUSION: In small shooting ranges or facilities where the ventilation is not perfect, both types are rather suboptimal. Both are more suitable for outdoor use. A sports shooter engaged in dynamic sports will not be happy with the "steel ammunition" in a competition situation. But for those who need to consider the price, do not have major requirements for their cartridges, and/or train on outdoor ranges, this brand is optimal.

For a user whose life may depend on his hardware, I would advise against "steel" and only conditionally recommend "brass". (Apart from that, I would recommend other products due to the lack of stopping power. I know that in the security sector, the product is often selected over the price. Hence this specific remark.)

The slogan "Price beats quality" is once again valid here, and all those who can live with it will be able to live with the 9 mm MAXXTech.

Ulf Wanderer