Handgun Ammo for Maximizing Muzzle Flash

[6.8Shooter]

Hi All,

What brand of ammo is best for getting the biggest muzzle flash out of 9mm, .40, and .45 ACP?

So far I've found that .40 Magtech Guardian Gold produces a pretty significant flash, but I'm wondering if there's another ammo that will give even more flash.

In case you're wondering, this is for photo/video purposes.

Thanks a lot.

[Flash]

Ya want a real "Flash"???

Stuff the case full of slow-burning rifle powder. Of course, it will not be a very efficient load, but it will be a spectacular night-time "shot". About the best would be 44 MAG and a bunch of 2400 behind a very light bullet to give you a good effect.

30 Carbine in a Ruger Blackhawk pistol, use regular military carbine loads, for an off-the-shelf load with plenty of illumination.

And, you are welcome.

Flash

[6.8Shooter]

Hey thanks for the response--

I don't have reloading capabilities though so am just looking for something off the shelf. Any idea which brands use slow burning powder?

[shooter357]

I used to get PMC in .357mag with a 158gr soft point that had a nice flash during the daytime hours. It looked like a cannon going off in the evening shoots.

[rovert97]

all you need is a Thompson Contender pistol chambered in .223/5.56 and get some old surplus ammo. man is that ever sweet.

[arjohnson]

A Glock 33 in 357 sig will give you plenty of flash.