9mm nickel brass

[chevellenut71]

I have some 9mm Nickel plated brass. They are marked 9mm Luger F C. Question is are they good for reloading or are they good for nothing? I got them mixed in the 9mm military brass that I received. Thanks for the help.

 

[j8064]

I reload nickel plated cases all the time. Never had an issue.

 

[mike_in_md]

Nickle plated has a tendency to crack faster than brass, but they are reloadable. I now avoid nickel plated for reloading, but if there are some in the batch I load them.

 

[chevellenut71]

What is the reason the nickel coat them?

 

[coopermania]

I have nickel 38 special cases that I have had and shot for so many years that the nickel is half worn off the cases from tumbling and sizing them so many times.... Shooooot em

Nickel cases are much more corrosive resistant than unplated brass.

 

[j8064]

Google is your friend:

What is the reason the nickel coat them?

http://www.thehighroad.org/archive/index.php/t-286756.html
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/sho...shooter-dislike-reloading-nickel-plated-cases

I agree, nickel coating makes the cases more brittle. But I find so many free nickle 9mm and 40 S&W range cases I load them a few times and toss them. There will be more to replace the used cases.