Website: https://thebluebullets.com/
The Blue Bullets Overall Rating: [3.75 / 5.0]
Clean shooting polymer coated bullets with standout USPSA credibility and helpful staff, yet price and return transparency lag.
The Blue Bullets Summary
A family owned North Carolina manufacturer of polymer coated lead projectiles sized after curing to ensure a round, uniform profile. Since 2012 the firm has focused on competitive pistol shooters who want affordable, low smoke rounds that will not lead polygonal barrels. Its flagship line now covers diameters from .355 to .501 and it offers quantity discounts, a subscription plan, and match sponsorships.
Evaluation Criteria
Quality & Reliability
Blue blends a certified 92/6/2 lead alloy with a proprietary polymer jacket that passes hammer smash and push tests without flaking. Coating thickness stays within 0.0005 inch and weight spreads average 0.3 grain. Lab data shows a 50 000 round Glock test produced no visible leading and sub 2 inch groups at 25 yards.
A growing number of reloaders flag a diameter mismatch. For example standard 9 mm Blue Bullet measures .355 inch, the nominal size for jacketed bullets. Conventional wisdom says coated lead should run about .001 inch over groove diameter to seal the bore. Shooters on Brian Enos and CZ forums report occasional flyers or velocity swings when the .355 Blues are used in barrels that measure .3555 inch or larger.
Competitors like Bayou, Summit City, and Brass Monkey sell their 9 mm at .356 inch, which many shooters find more forgiving in loose bores. Reloaders whose pistols have polygonal rifling often still get first rate accuracy from the Blues, but those running traditional cut rifling may need a larger diameter or special order .356 batches.
Customer Experience
Reloaders like the responsive email support and same day order prep. One forum user praised customer service after Blue Bullets resolved a partial case shipment within hours.
Product pages include load data and a concise FAQ, yet shoppers must dig for return details. A clearer help desk or live chat would close that gap.
Value for Money
Per-round cost sits a hair above rivals (about $0.085 for 125 gr RN versus $0.077 at Summit City). Discounts of 5 %–15 % tame the premium for buyers who hit volume or wear the logo.
Some shooters still feel the bullets “cost too much for what they are,” choosing cheaper optins for practice.
Industry Reputation
Blue dominates USPSA equipment surveys in every division except Open and PCC, and sponsors scores of state and area matches.
Few coated bullet makers match that visibility; only Bayou and Precision approach the same round count.
Shipping
The team aims to hand packages to the carrier within one business day and offers free shipping on orders over $150.
USPS bottlenecks in Greensboro have caused 1–3 week transit lags, and the site now pushes FedEx 2-Day on urgent orders.
Returns
The Terms of Service lists only a generic “Return Policy” without time limits, restocking fees, or RMA steps. Transparency is below industry norm, though customer anecdotes suggest issues are handled case by case.
Reviewer Notes
I’ve tried The Blue Bullets on several occasions and the company is great, however the issue with undersized bullets affecting accuracy has kept me from being a continued customer.
User Feedback Highlights
- “The coating on the blues seems a bit thicker and more durable. Not a single round lost its jacket.” – Brian Enos Forum
- “Blue Bullets are the most used in every division besides Open and PCC.” – Reddit
- “Blue Bullets are undersized at .355. That can cause leading.” – CZ Firearms Forum
We actively gather feedback from the broader firearms community to ensure our reviews reflect a range of real-world experiences.
The Blue Bullets Final Verdict
Blue Bullets delivers competition‑grade accuracy and spotless barrels if your pistol likes the diameters, but some barrels see better groups with competitors.
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