I don't know about other calibers, but I have bought 45ACP TAP ammo in the 200 grain and 230 grain bullet loads. The 200 grain ammo had brass, the 230 was black. Go figure...
Treat all firearms like they are loaded all the time, if you must check, the procedure is called a press check where the slide is partially retracted so you can see, and if in the dark, feel the round in the chamber.
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