CCC1911

I'd like to size the 9x23 cases as correctly as possible & avoid overworking the brass. Using the 9x19 sizing die I currently have creates a coke bottle shaped loaded round. I had a similar Issue with 45 Colt using a modern carbide sizing die, for the same reason. That cartridge Is not straight walled either. I found a solution In a set of RCBS dies made In '72. I'd love to find a sizing die that correctly forms the case of 9x23 but would prefer a carbide die so that case lube Is not required. I did call Nowlin and they said they don't make a sizing die. I can call other die makers and Inquire & that will be my next step. I may also purchase the Hornady die set just to satisfy my curiosity. I was just hoping someone here had already tried them. Is there any company currently making/selling a sizing die that has been tested & Is known to correctly sizes the case for 9x23? Any suggestions on a die maker other than the major, well known brands that I should check with?

Push through sizing dies are the only way to size the entire case & they work best with straight walled cartridges. YMMV depending on what specific sizing die you're using.

Sizing die must be raised also. I'm sure you're aware of that but, neglected to mention it. I seat and crimp in separate steps. All dies must be adjusted in one way or another. I don't use a great variety of projectiles for 9x19 so, if I had a second set of dies, I could leave the dies used for 9x19 alone & have the second set up for 9x23. It would greatly streamline the change over from loading one cartridge to the other. Now, if I only had a dedicated powder dispenser for each cartridge, I'd really be in business...

The cartridge is 9x23 Winchester. It's not the same as 9x19. There are many 9mm cartridges... 9x17 (380 auto), 9x18 (9 MAK), 9x19 (9 Luger), 9x21, 38super, 9x23 WIN, 9x25 Dillon... just to name a few. Some differ more than others. None are the same.

The length of the case, in millimeters

9x23 Win

Interested in any experiences or critiques of the new 9x23 dies from Hornady. Hornady # 546532 I've always read that everyone uses 9x19 dies from their manufacturer of choice adjusted to load the longer cartridge, so I've never purchased any 9x23 specific dies. I'm not a fan of readjusting the dies each time I want to change from 9x19 to 9x23 so I'm thinking of getting another set. Just wondering if they're worth it. Currently my only Hornady dies are for 458 Socom & I'm not overly impressed. I upgraded to their micrometer seating arrangement & I have to admit that I feel the Redding micrometer seating die I have for another caliber is superior. I'm not terribly brand loyal. I have dies from Redding, RCBS, Lyman & Lee that I really like for particular applications. The Hornady dies I have do their job but, I've always wondered if I'd prefer Redding dies for the 458. Just wondering if they've built a superior mouse trap with their new offering for 9x23.

Please tell us more about your experience with the 6.5 PCC. What length barrel did you purchase and what powders & projectiles have you used? Do you hunt with it & what distances have you tested the accuracy to?

I have 2 SLR adjustable gas blocks, I'm happy with both Disclaimer: they're on a 308 & a 458 Socom... not 5.56/223

Any reason you couldn't lower the shelf slightly on the EGW mag catch? It would be a lot less work than modifying all your mags...

Burs throughout... word recognition software on my phone got me, I didn't catch it's 'correction' Mine is TE 80xx, lower than yours. I'm very curious how the SVI compares, is it 10mm as well? The 126mm mag (supplied w/gun) feed lips measured .050" shorter than an unmodified .40 mag. It and the one other mag I received (that looked like someone made an attempt to 10mm ize) clearly were done free hand dremmel style. With the sort of results you'd expect from such mods... I've used: Remington 180gr MC Rainier and Berry's 180gr TCFP plated Hornady 180gr XTP & HAP Speer 155gr Gold Dot (where I learned of COAL limitations) Nosler 135gr JHP and 175gr SWC & 180gr TCFP from a local caster A year into ownership, I've replaced everything except the frame, slide, barrel, rear sight, firing pin and it's spring. My mag mods consist of shortening the feed lips to .450" ish, setting the width between the lips to .388" (parallel), squaring the tubes and polishing them internally. I'm considering some Grams springs and followers

We must have gotten pistols from the same batch... lol We should compare notes sometime... How's the fit of your barrel? Did you find a lot of burst throughout, as well? I imagine the mags will be a never ending battle, 10mm shooters are in the extreme minority amongst double stack 1911 users... Edited to add: If your's truly is the same as mine, you will be really annoyed when you try to change your main spring housing or mag well.

Sorry I'm late. Maybe some of this will help you if you haven't worked out all the bugs yet. STI recommends keeping COAL at 1.250" or less. Some bullet profiles can be loaded longer and still work. I've encountered mag feed issues with certain HP bullets that have large diameter cavities. Almost all the issues I had with mine were mag related. Of the three additional mags I purchased with the pistol originally, only one was not a regular .40 mag. To feed the 10mm reliably the feed lips must be shorter than a .40 mag. Also, the rounds would sometimes bind against each other where the mag forces them to begin to align vertically. Polishing the ribs and interior walls of the tube helped with this issue, as would better mag springs. Verify the followers do not bind in the tubes themselves, this can be from the tubes being out of square or due to inconsistencies in the followers themselves. Basically, every aspect of the feed way must be nearly perfect for this pistol to consistently function and as shipped it fell short to say the least.

Everglades Ammunition makes a flat solid aluminum trigger that fits the STI plastic grip. It's a bit oversized, in my grip but, is of good quality. It has an adjustable over travel stop screw, a pre travel adjustment tab and is long with no holes to allow it to be shortened and or shaped any way you like. I'm not affiliated with the company in any way. I have 2 of their triggers and I'm happy with them. I found them when searching for an alternative to the offerings from STI & Infinity...

That looks like fun. Very nice, thanks for sharing