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  • jgedmond

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    I am new to reloading and started with 9MM since that is what I shoot the most. Tried Power Pistol and Tite Group based on some internet searches. What do you use for target loads (124gr. FMJ or CMJ) and self defense (124 gr. Speer GDHP or other JHP)?
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    randmplumbingllc

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    I am new to reloading and started with 9MM since that is what I shoot the most. Tried Power Pistol and Tite Group based on some internet searches. What do you use for target loads (124gr. FMJ or CMJ) and self defense (124 gr. Speer GDHP or other JHP)?

    Probably not a good idea to reload SD rounds. Attorney might have a field day with you. "What did you shoot the intruder with ?" "I made my own ammo." "What, factory ammo is not good enough ? You need to make DEADLIER ammo ?"

    You get the general idea. Could leave you open to lots of legal issues you don't need.

    You can do whatever you wish, but IMO, when they ask me what I use, I will say, " I use what LEO's use." If it is good enough for LEO' it is good enough for me.
     

    jgedmond

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    Probably not a good idea to reload SD rounds. Attorney might have a field day with you. "What did you shoot the intruder with ?" "I made my own ammo." "What, factory ammo is not good enough ? You need to make DEADLIER ammo ?"

    You get the general idea. Could leave you open to lots of legal issues you don't need.

    You can do whatever you wish, but IMO, when they ask me what I use, I will say, " I use what LEO's use." If it is good enough for LEO' it is good enough for me.


    Good point, I have a stash of Speer factory loaded ammo for personal defense. I was thinking about the distant future when they are all gone. (I will rethink that now.) Also, it might be good to make some "clones" so I can practice with something close to the real thing - but much cheaper.
     

    randmplumbingllc

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    Good point, I have a stash of Speer factory loaded ammo for personal defense. I was thinking about the distant future when they are all gone. (I will rethink that now.) Also, it might be good to make some "clones" so I can practice with something close to the real thing - but much cheaper.

    Sounds like a good idea to use those bullets for practice. You could use them out in the woods, for animal defense. ( Animals don't have real good attorneys ! )

    Also, once you know that your SD ammo will run in your SD weapon, just stash the rest away. Keep it cool and dry and it will last for many years.

    As for powder, I use Titegroup because I can load more rounds per pound then most others, plus it is not super dirty. For plinking, it works fine.
     

    PopsXD9sc

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    Have used Bullseye, Titegroup, and W231 for my 9mm 115 gr. Really liked the Titegroup but like Okierifleman all I use now is W231...got a good deal on a 4 lb can when powder was in short supply in my area. Powder is plentiful now but you can't find primers.
     

    AusTex

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    Have used Bullseye, Titegroup, and W231 for my 9mm 115 gr. Really liked the Titegroup but like Okierifleman all I use now is W231...got a good deal on a 4 lb can when powder was in short supply in my area. Powder is plentiful now but you can't find primers.

    Considering your name I assume you are using your handload 9mm's in an XD pistol? I have a xd 9 v10 .. i have been hand loading using bluedot .. My slide is not locking back at the end of the clip? I had a pound of bluedot so i wanted to use it up.. But i am really not having good results.. If you do shoot the xd9 any advice would be great.

    Thanks,
    jeremy
     

    BurkGlocker

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    I switched from Unique to Power Pistol in everything, and havent looked back. Burns so much cleaner and gives me the power I want without all of the muzzle flash that Unique produces.
     

    jfrey

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    I use Unique for all my .45 and 9mm loads. Works well so far and no reason to change. You can always see if you double charge a case with it.
     

    cuate

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    First smoke was Bull Durham, first reload was Bullseye....No more of the first but Bullseye is still on my reloading shelf.

    9mm Luger... 5 gr. bullseye, 115 gr. jacketed bullet, shoots great in P-38, Taurus PT99, and poor little cheap Kel Tec PF9...
     

    jgedmond

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    thanks everyone for the advice, here is a list of the choices so far

    W231 - 3
    Power Pistol - 3
    Tight Group - 2
    HP38 - 2
    Unique - 2
    Red Dot - 1
    AA7 - 1
    Blue Dot - 1
    Bullseye - 1
     

    Wolfwood

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    hmmmm

    any ideas for a good powder to take advantage of a 9mm carbine's longer barrel? or does it not make much difference?
    it hink i mightve asked this in another thread but jsut cant remmber. ive seen some interesting data on another forum someplace, andw as wondering what you guys think?
     
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