Just asking as this always baffles me.......isnt the "burns cleaner" thing a null topic seeing that more than likely you will be cleaning the gun anyway after a range trip?
I've always wondered the same. I don't care how dirty the gun is when I get home from the range, because it's going to take me the same amount of time to clean it.
I suppose if you're one of those who only clean every 1k rounds or whatever, it might be important, but I don't carry dirty guns.
As to the original question, I've used pretty much every brand on the market. The only one I won't use any more, especially in .40, is CCI Blazer Aluminum. Too many failures and too risky in a high pressure round.
I generally use Federal Champion, Blazer Brass or American Eagle for range fodder. I do also have some Speer Lawman on the way because it was the only brand available to match my .45GAP carry round.
I more often shoot "factory reloads" from Georgia Arms. It's much cheaper, in most cases, than factory ammo. People say .45 GAP and 10mm are too expensive, yet I can get them any day of the week for $17.50/50 rounds, cheaper if I buy in 100, 500 or 1000 pks.