[(9mm 1911) Metalform/Dawson 10rd or "Springfield" 9rd Mags..?]

When I owned a SA Target in 9mm it preferred the Metalfor mags with the Springfield cut. My current Dan Wesosn PM-9 functions flawlessly with either 9mm or 38 Super Metalform magazines.

[STI 1 frame many uppers]

I have a Dan Wesson Pointman which is fitted with both 9mm and 40 S&W uppers. I had one upper made in stainless and the other in blue so I could readilly distinguish between them.

[9mm 1911?]

I have shot the STI Trojan, Dan Wesson PM-9 and SA 9mm Target. The SA Target was reliable but would not group better than ca 5" at 50 ft. The Dan Wesson is equally relaible provides ca 1 in. grups at 50 ft and has a tight chamber - no issue with factory loads but after ca the 3rd reload you have to use the barrel as a case gauge (probably the best case gauge for any match use). The STI trojan functions reliably but the finish on the slide wears very rapidly - it's not quite as accurate as the DW PM-9 but more than accepatble.

[Resized and Roll sized brass]

I have never bothered to roll size brass. i use once fired 40 S&W brass which has been previously fired from Glokc's with a set of lee dies in my Dillon 550. The end result works well in four different semi autos. I only reload 9mm and 40 S&W brass 4 times before consigning it to the scrap pile. The 38 Special and 45 ACP brass is reloaded until it starts fraying at the mouth.

[Where to buy new brass]

I do not know the dimensions of the dies on the SDB. I use once fired 40 S&W brass fired from Glock's and a Lee dies on my Dillon 550 - they work well in all four of my pistols. I find it difficult to pass up free brass from police who shoot at matches in which i participate.

[Need feedback on 8 round 45ACP SS Mags.]

I use the 8 round Metalform magazines. They have been reliable in my 1911's including a Dan Wesson Pointman, SA Trophy Match and several US1911 converions.

[38 Special Inconsistencies]

I do use Trail Boss with the 158 gr. Berry's plated RN bullet. In my limited tesing the plated bullets provide ca 10% lower velocity than a comparable lead bullet at the lower end of the recommended range and appear to provide velocity similar to lead bullets near the top end of the recommended loads.

[38 Special Inconsistencies]

I use Trail Boss powder and have experienced fairly tight velocity spreads.

[Ramped vs Non-ramped barrels]

In 9mm and 40 S&W the ramped barrel will provide greater feeding realibility especially with HP bullets. In 45 ACP all of my non ramped 1911's will feed HP and SWC bullets with total reliability.

[New Trojan]

The Trojan is a great gun. I like the undercut frame and the scalloped front grip but their finsih literally sucks - I have never seen a Trojan that does not show excessive finish wear after a very short period of use. I wish they made the gun in stainless.

[Preferred bullet weight for .40 minor]

A while back I purchased 5000 of the 125 gr. IMI frangible bullets from Widener's. 4.8 gr. PB or 4.1 gr. Promo provide slightly over 0

[take me to school in .38 spl reloads]

I use a 158 gr, LRN or a 125 gr. Pointed lead bullet with Trail Boss powder. Virtually impossible to double charge a case with Trail Boss and one can easilly see the powder drop in the long 38 Special 0r 357 magnum cases.

[Frontier Match bullets: who uses them?]

At Rio Slada Sportman's in Mesa. AZ a dealer sells the Frontier bullest at the Tuesday evening steel shoots.

[Changing 9mm 115 to 124 with Bullseye]

I get ca. 1040 fps with 4.3 gr. Bullseye, WSP and 124 gr. Montana Gold JHP.

[New 627 38 Super Owner]

Hey guys, I shot an ICORE match yesterday with a borrowed 625 and was hooked, now I know why they call us auto shooters in USPSA bottom feeders I went to the LGS today and they happened to have a new 627 in 38 super behind the glass, it promptly made its way to my truck.

I have heard that I need to use HearthCo moon clips, where is the cheapest place to purchase these? Also what brass should do you recommend that I use with the moonclips? I plan on getting a speed-e-rack holder. Lastly, what loader/unloader do you guys recommend for the clips?

thanks!

I use the inexpensive($75 per 100) Ranch Products moonclips and have not had any problems. I also do not cringe when someone steps on them.

When it come to the spediest relaods you cannot beat the S&W625 and 45ACP loads.

[S&W 625 PC impressions and questions]

I purchased three 627PC's, two in 357 and one in 38 Super and a 625PC. All four have had excellent action right out of the box. I have seen some issues with recent production particularly the crummy slab sided grips (a cost savings measure).

[1911 slide lube]

Lots of good lubes on the market. In very hot climates a very light teflon or petroleum based grease will work well. I prefer to run my guns wet with a heavy oil.

[Which brass for 38spl.?]

Tony, thanks for the tips. How many people use 38spl. brass in their guns? Is it worth going to 38sc? I haven't had a chance to locate any of the sc brass and wondered how much shorter it is. Thanks for all the help,Dave.

twiter,

i have a 627 and an early 586-0 both cut for moonclkips and use the Ranch Products mooclips in both (be careful since the later serial numbers of 586-0 cannot use Ranch products moonclips since S&W changed the cylinder reaming which resulted in ca .007" in difference). I also use the Ranch products moonclips in both a 686 and 627 factory chambered for 38 Super. Personally the fastest reloads are with the big fat 45ACP's in a S&W625 - big holes in the cylinder and gravity working for you. I think your technique has to be at the top of the heap before you can see the impact of reload speeds on your ascores. I sue the plentiful and inexpensive 38 Special brass for most of my shooting.

[Tell me about the STI Tac Sol .22 conv]

My Tactical Solutions unit works well with the relatively inexpensive Kimber plastic and steel Metalform magzines.

[Best mags for a 9mm 1911?]

My Dan Wesson PM-9 uses either the 9mm or 38 Super Metalform magazines with compelte reliability - great mags for ca $10 to $13 each.

[bullets backing out?]

I have noticed bullets pulling out of the cases when adjacent rounds have been fired using plated bullets with a taper crimp. I have not epereinced the same issue with either lead or jacketed bullets.

[627pc trigger job]

I have more than 10,000 rounds through two S&W 627's with the loack and have not expereinced a single problem. The revolvers function as intended.

[Which brass for 38spl.?]

I use the inexpensive Ranch Products moonclips which are quite tight with W-W nickel and brass cases and fairly tight with R-P and Federal cases but much too loose for use with Starline brass. At $75 per 100 the Ranch product moonclips are hard to beat.

[PC625 5 1/4" barrel ...]

I have an opportunity to buy a like new 625 with 5 1/4" Barrel (contoured like the newer 627 .357's), but can't

seem to find any info about this particular model ... The owner claims it came from the Performance Center

but I can't find info to verify it ... It must have been tuned by a great revolver tech, because the action is very

slick ... The guy wants $800.00 Firm which doesn't sound out of line since the new ones (4") cost that much.

Any info on this Model is appreciated.

I had one which now resides with my son. It is a PC version with a shortened cylinder thus the slightly longer barrel. Mine came with a PC aluminum case and gray-green grips. For $800 I would not hesitate a minute before purchasing it.

[Would you shoot IDPA if 5" revolvers were allowed]

I used to shoot IDPA with a 5 inch S&W625 and would do so again. I gave up when they changed the rule to 4 inch guns since I did not want to chop an inch off the barrel.