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I think they said that anyone BUT Matt Griffin can have checkering on the topstrap and trigger guard....

I've always noticed that cast bullets seem to feel a little softer at the same power factor as jacketed. I can't really tell much difference between moly bullets and cast.

Yeah, i know quite a few guys around here that shoot steel using 9mm load data for 38 Short Colt loads. They seem to have decent luck. I'm a poor kentucky boy. I can't afford them fancy cases those gamers like to use.

Well to give you an idea, Alliant used to publish a load very close to major with 147's. 5.7grs of Power Pistol with a 147gr Hdy XTP at 1.140 OAL out of a 4" test barrel--1095fps and 34,000 psi. I didn't use that bullet, but that's where i started; Hence, the starting point i suggest. Where I stopped was a tad over 6 grains, and that was right at major out of a 5" Trubor barrel.

For the 147's I actually used Alliant Power Pistol. I was able to get a load to about 1130 fps without any signs of high pressure. I had good results with Longshot running right at about 165.1 PF with 124gr Precision Delta bullets, and it seemed to be a good powder while it lasted. Since then, i have been using Power Pistol exclusively because of availability. After using all of the 147's, I have only been using 124gr and 125gr bullets. Now that i don't have any left, I don't really have a reason to use 147gr bullets in 9mm these days. Power Pistol is fairly clean, and very consistent. It makes 175 pf without a problem, and no signs of high pressure at all. THe only problem is that it is a LOUD powder, but that's why they make earplugs. Like everyone else, I recommend 125's with Longshot. And, honestly, 9mm Major is beyond all published 9x19 data i have found. So, the best thing to do is start safe, and work your way up.

I always wondered why i end up with extra parts when i work on these newfangled revolvers...lol

it is cut down, but there is at least .100". Overlap when the hammer is forward...guess that's not enough.

230gr Cast bullet over 3.8gr of Clays.... They make about 760fps out of my gun.

I have a 625-8 with the internal lock. Today, during a local match, the internal lock engaged and brought my run to a screeching halt. After disassembling the gun in the nearby safe area and yanking out the lock, I was able to finish the day without a problem. Wow, i usually just pull them out when i do the action--i don't remember why i left this one in. About 12,000 rounds, and over a year later, i learned why i should have removed it. I know everyone i hear says to remove those things, and I usually do. I guess I just thought if it aint broke, don't fix it. Anyway, now it's fixed. I think it's funny that S&W says that those locks have never caused a problem... I was just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience.

I use the lyman 195gr round nose. With WW alloy, i get about 198grs in the end. And, with 3.3grs of good old bullseye in mixed 38 cases, i was getting about 704fps in my S&W 642. Don't know if that helps at all, but i used to use those bullets for bowling pin loads, too. Alliant used to publish data for those heavy bullets, and i think i might have one of those books around here somewhere. It seems like not many people using alliant these days...

I was just wondering where might be the best place to have Club/Match T-Shirts made?

It was great to meet everyone at the match. Had an awesome time, learned a lot, and went home with a tired trigger finger! I can't wait until next time, and I hope to see everyone again soon!

If i were in the business of selling barrels, i would want you to believe that anything that might extend the life of that barrel is bad to use!. Shooting Moly coated bullets, cleaning too frequently, etc has been a hot topic for rifle shooters for a long time. To each his own. Whatever you like to shoot, shoot it as long as you get good results. Nothing lasts forever no matter what you try to do.

Power Pistol is a decent powder, and it WILL make major. lol About everyone that i know that shoots .40 thinks Viht 310 is the holy grail.

OneShot Lube says that it will not foul primers and powder. Is that the case for the dillon spray lube as well?