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Ok here is another question related to my extraction issue. The gun came with two extractors. One has two dots on it, which is the one that was installed from the factory. The other has three dots. They are subtly different in shape. Does anyone know what the difference is?

Glad to find this thread. I have a TSO in .40 and have seen many of the issues you all have. Loose rear sight, buffer gets destroyed with low rounds, and I certainly agree the mag well fit is the worst. However, I am having a different issue I need help to solve. I am having FTEs at a rate high enough to get one or two in a match. The spent round is not fully extracted and the slide goes back and grabs a new round and jams it under the round that did not extract. This gun is as it came from the factory with the exception of me removing the buffer. Thanks in advance!

No, they advertise them as 124s but my scale says no to that. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I happend to run some loads through my G19 today over Titegroup so I thought I would share. Bullet - 115gr MG JHP Powder - 4.2 gr Titegroup OAL - 1.125 CCI SPP Avg velocity - 1103.7 Lowest PF 123.4 Avg PF 126.93 So this load was right on the edge of minor. Bullet - 125gr MG JHP Powder - 4.0 gr Titegroup OAL - 1.120 Federal SPP Avg velocity - 1065.3 Lowest PF 131.6 Avg PF 133.2 Plenty of Margin there Bullet - 125gr Zero JRN Powder - 4.0 gr Titegroup OAL - 1.120 CCI SPP Avg velocity - 1073.6 Lowest PF 126.1 Avg PF 134.2

I was working up a production load for my XD Tactical (5inch) and I had a few bullets to try so I thought I would share the data in case it helps someone. Bullet - Montana Gold JHP 125 gr Powder - Titegroup - 4.0gr OAL - 1.125 Federal SPP Avg for three strings - 1118, 1119, and 1124 Lowest PF of 134.5 with an avg PF of 139.9 These had a high STDEV, not sure of reason, but they feel great and the gun loves them. Very accurate. Bullet - Zero 125gr JRN Powder - Titegroup - 4.0gr OAL - 1.120 CCI SPP Avg for two strings - 1134, 1123 Lowest PF of 139.25 with an avg PF of 140.4 The zeros felt exactly like the MG 125s and were just as accurate. I would let price decide this choice. Bullet - Montana Gold JHP 115gr Powder - Titegroup - 4.2gr OAL - 1.120 Federal SPP Avg for two strings - 1157, 1154 Lowest PF of 130.6 with an avg PF of 132.7 I didnt prefer the way the front sight came back with the 115 over the heavier 125s. For whatever reason they are not quite as accurate either, but accurate enough for certain.

Sorry, love the MG 124 and used with several powders but not blue dot. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

In my opinion I like N320 the best for 9mm and .40. It is very consistent and clean. As some have stated I don't think it meters as well as other choices but is a good choice for lead or not fully jacketed bullets. It also is very expensive and harder to find. WST is very temperature dependent (inversely) and I don't use it for this reason. The chrono doesn't lie. I use Titegroup most often, but I don't believe it is the best. Cheap and easy to find. Meters well and is consistent. It is hot, a bit dirty, and very smokey and not a good choice with lead but it simply works. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Ok I have been using a 650 for seven years or so, mostly .40, .45, and 9mm. I watched your video of the bullet feeder and feel like I just discovered the wheel. I love it. Looks like you have some other good ideas as well. Thanks for sharing......I have some websites to visit! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

After loading a lot of pistol calibers for years and experimenting with a lot of different die combinations in a 650, I think for 9mm your best bet are the Dillon dies. The reason.....A progressive press will always work smoother with dies that are designed for one. (i.e. a little larger opening) If you set up the press correctly (and many people believe they have but don't) and the brass you are using hasnt been abused (which shouldnt be a problem for 9mm) then it will work very well. I rarely ever have a round that wont gauge. If you want to use a Lee FCD, the impact on smoothness of operation is minimal, but noticeable. If you go to dies like the EGW undersize die to take out a Glock bulge in brass, you will significantly impact how smooth the press operates. You can minimize the effect by tearing down your press and using the Dillon alignment tool to get the press perfectly aligned, but it still wont operate as smoothly. A micrometer seating die just isnt necessary for almost any pistol loading. In short, unlues you have a very good reason for needing to get tricky with your dies that isnt due to something else you are not doing correctly, stick with the Dillon dies and you will be happier.

All great suggestions but honestly working on her grip is the real fix. My oldest daughter learned to tame the recoil well with practice on her grip. Scott Springers videos helped her to understand when we started.

I too am watching my Fed Ex tracking number like a 7 year old child. I previously had a 650 with several pistol calibers (divorce is expensive) and cant see buying anything else. Thanks to a great family I am waiting on the Fed Ex guy like you. Congratulations!

Just to throw out another recipe... 125gr MG JHP 4.0 gr TG 1.120 OAL .376 crimp Very accurate and reliable out of a totally stock G19. I would be making a mistake to change a thing.

I recently bought a used SVI. The previous owner told me that the mag springs would need replaced so I opted for the Grams springs and followers from Shooters Connection. Now, I don't know anything about somebody changing any descriptions, but I read about them on the site and they arrived as described. (Keep in mind that at that point I had owned an SVI for about three days.) I decided I would change out 2 of the 4 mags and go to the range. I followed the instructions that came with them and modified two of them (i.e. took a small file and removed a little material from the follower) in about 8 to 10 minutes. I checked them with my dummy rounds to make sure they would not lock back with 1 round left and went to the range. They worked perfectly! The used springs did not work well, as expected. I modified the other two and for the first time this year I went to two matches without have a single problem with the pistol I was using. Finally!! How could I complain?

+1 1.130 was the ideal length for my 35