My friend erma

rhuff · 06-07-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadowsix

Probably the best ammo when I can get it in bulk would be 40gr subsonic to preserve the life of the gun.

I agree 100%!!! The softer the load, the less stress and strain on the toggle system......and that is a good thing in these guns(also in the P08 Lugers) If, sometime in the future, you decide to experiment some more, there are many different std. velocity .22 cal cartridges out there for sale that might be a perfect match for your Erma. You are waaaaaaay ahead by finding a subsonic that will function reliably in your gun. Enjoy.

Shadowsix · 06-15-2012, 12:36 PM

Was thinking of trying an interesting ammo I ran across but wanted to know what you guys think first.

A 60gr subsonic (950fps) 22lr ammo made by a company called Aguila.

.22 LR Aguila Sniper SubSonic 60 Grain 500 Round Box 950 fps

Do you guys think it would be too much or would it be safe to shoot in the Erma?

rhuff · 06-15-2012, 05:22 PM

That ammo is manufactured in Mexico. I have never tried any of it, but had heard/read good reports on it. Since it is listed as subsonic ammo, the chamber pressures will be more than safe for your Erma. That company also makes a .22 cartridge with NO powder at all, just a primer disc to propell the bullet(very slowly). It will not cycle an auto's action, but is very, very quiet when you shoot it(think backyard). When you shoot that ammo in a pistol with a can, you only hear the hammer/firing pin function.

Shadowsix · 06-18-2012, 07:22 PM

Went to the range and tried out the Aguila Sniper 60gr 950fps subsonic rounds in the Erma and they worked great.

Even actuated the hold open every time of which the Remington subsonics (38gr, 1050fps) I tried before would only sporadically do it from mag to mag!

People at the range would do a double take when seeing me load these rounds that look more bullet than cartridge! LOL

I've settled on the Brownells action lube plus for the Erma and it does not disappoint! I found Shooters Choice lube lasting for maybe 130 rounds before trouble started, whereas today I got to around 310 rounds with the Brownells before trouble started!

rhuff · 06-19-2012, 06:37 PM

Sound like you and your Erma are good to go....enjoy!!

06-15-2012, 12:36 PM	#2
Shadowsix User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 106 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	Was thinking of trying an interesting ammo I ran across but wanted to know what you guys think first. A 60gr subsonic (950fps) 22lr ammo made by a company called Aguila. .22 LR Aguila Sniper SubSonic 60 Grain 500 Round Box 950 fps Do you guys think it would be too much or would it be safe to shoot in the Erma?

06-15-2012, 05:22 PM	#3
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	That ammo is manufactured in Mexico. I have never tried any of it, but had heard/read good reports on it. Since it is listed as subsonic ammo, the chamber pressures will be more than safe for your Erma. That company also makes a .22 cartridge with NO powder at all, just a primer disc to propell the bullet(very slowly). It will not cycle an auto's action, but is very, very quiet when you shoot it(think backyard). When you shoot that ammo in a pistol with a can, you only hear the hammer/firing pin function.

06-18-2012, 07:22 PM	#4
Shadowsix User Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 106 Thanks: 56 Thanked 26 Times in 18 Posts	Went to the range and tried out the Aguila Sniper 60gr 950fps subsonic rounds in the Erma and they worked great. Even actuated the hold open every time of which the Remington subsonics (38gr, 1050fps) I tried before would only sporadically do it from mag to mag! People at the range would do a double take when seeing me load these rounds that look more bullet than cartridge! LOL I've settled on the Brownells action lube plus for the Erma and it does not disappoint! I found Shooters Choice lube lasting for maybe 130 rounds before trouble started, whereas today I got to around 310 rounds with the Brownells before trouble started!

06-19-2012, 06:37 PM	#5
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,748 Thanked 998 Times in 733 Posts	Sound like you and your Erma are good to go....enjoy!!