45 ammo I.D. help

[ChiefBDT]

I have a can, yes it comes in a round can, of 45 acp ammo that I would like help I.D.ing. The ammo says Alpha Delayed Expansion (ADE) It is 185 gr. HP. The can is unopened and I have one can in 9mm as well. I'm looking at selling it, but first I want to find out what it is and what it's worth.
Thanks to all you experts,
ChiefBDT

 

[Mal H]

That's made by American Ammunition (a-merc). I would think giving $5 to someone to take it off your hands would be sufficient, maybe a little more if they're hesitant to risk shooting it in their pistol.

 

[Johnny Guest]

Have to agree - - -

American Ammunition (a-merc) products are not highly respected amongst people who shoot much. The "canned ammo" gimmick is just that-- a marketing ploy for sub standard ammo.

Even the empty brass is inconsistent and not well thought-of for reloading. When someone gives me range-pick a-merc empties, I just say thanks, and then quietly throw it away.

ChiefBDT, I'm just glad you're not burdened with a BUNCH of that stuff.

Best,
Johnny

 

[blowsomethingup]

shoot the stuff but DO NOT RELOAD THE BRASS!
it is very weak and the cases will get deformed and you will be pulling bullets.

http://www.ammoman.com/

 

[ocabj]

What's A-Merc brass headstamped with? I find brass at the range and don't want to inadvertantly pick some up.

 

[Mal H]

They are headstamp either "AMERC" or "AA Co.".