Using Commercial Beer Bottles
I've used literally hundreds of commercial beer bottles to bottle my beer with good success. I've only had one explode and that was a Grolsh bottle. I'd reccomend avoiding the commercial bottles that are green or clear; they are thinner and you'll want to keep your brew out of the light too. I usually look for 22oz brown bottles; I like the bigger ones because it cuts down on the bottle cleaning time. I'm currently trying to convert over to homebrew specific brown swing-top bottles to further ease the bottling process.
I use commercial longneck bottles all the time with no problems. I don't use screw top bottles. They are thinner and more likely to break plus would be harder to seal. Grolsh type bottles work well too.
I'll chime in with a "I've used all kinda of commercial bottles with no problems." Also, like it has been said before, 22oz bottles are awesome, who only drinks 12oz of beer at a time anyway? 
I've reused commercial bottles for years. In fact, the most common source for them is the local recycling yard. They let me go through the glass bins when I bring in my other recycling. I've reused Becks, Sam Adams Guiness, and Heinekin with no ill effect.
The "no refill" admonishment is strictly for the commercial brewers. They are prevented from reusing them for various health reasons based on local laws - not because they can't be reused.
Two things to be aware of:
1. Twist off bottles are capped using a combination crimping and twisting method. Home brewing equipment is not designed for this. Thus, the end result is usually either a cracking of the neck (it's thinner than a crown cap) or a leaky bottle (resulting in no carbonation). Stick with crown lip bottles - those requiring a bottle opener.
2. Sanitation is twice as important with reused bottles. I clean mine with tri-sodium phosphate (TSP) then sterilize them. Once they are clean, as long as I rinse them immeidately after use, I shouldn't have to TSP them again. Check for cracks and chips before every use.
An interesting note - champagne bottles can be used for beer. They will take a standard bottle cap (if you use a bench capper - the hand cappers don't handle the thicker stem), and they are designed to hold pressure. Great for parties and picnics. --Chris
(if you use a bench capper - the hand cappers don't handle the thicker stem),
my "butterfly" style capper can cap champagne bottles. if you pull out the metal semi-circular part (that actually grabs the neck) with a pair of pliers, you can turn it around so that it can handle the larger neck of champagne bottles.
I use about every kind of cappable bottle imaginable, plus swing tops and some corkers. I have many bottles that I found that clearly state, "No Deposit No Return". Never had an explosion, even with "happy" beer. Glass is inert, so it can be easily cleaned and sanitized.
Comercial bottles aren't made for reuse.... Although I guess you could... The bottles are a thinner glass than the old return bottles... this may be a concern if boiling and sanitizing them... Buy returns... TheJet
The no refill on the bottle simply means that you can't go to the store and want a refill of your beer. I would suggest getting a thicker bottle. I like to use bigger bottles i belive they are 20oz bottles.
But the above poster is right sterlaztion is the key to any bottle you use. If you can find a cap to use on the bottles then you are in good shape.
A lot of commercial brewers have switched to a cheaper glass made in Mexico, they still work, but for those using the dishwasher trick to sanitize the bottles they may only last a couple of batches before you crush the neck trying to put a cap on.
I haven't reused bottles, I do know people that have and haven't had any problems.
Marv.