CCI loads this Blazer with a heavy 200-grain TMJ bullet at 1,050 fps, producing 490 ft-lbs of energy. The aluminum case keeps the price low, and the Total Metal Jacket design fully encloses the lead core to reduce airborne lead at indoor ranges. At 200 grains, this is one of the heaviest factory 10mm loads you can buy, and the added mass changes the recoil character noticeably compared to standard 180-grain rounds.

That heavier bullet at moderate speed produces a slower, rolling push rather than the sharp snap of a fast 180-grain load. Many shooters find this recoil pattern easier to manage during extended sessions. The TMJ bullet also eliminates exposed lead at the base, which means less vaporized lead in the air. If you shoot at an indoor facility regularly, that detail matters more than most people realize.

The trade-off is the aluminum case. You cannot reload it, and some ranges with brass-only rules will turn you away. The lighter case material also runs slightly different chamber pressures than brass, though CCI accounts for this in their load data. For pure range work where reloading is not a priority, this is a budget-friendly option that lets you get comfortable with the 10mm platform. Just confirm your pistol runs aluminum cases before committing.