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Indeed, the TJ Conovera 124 Gr. JHP looks very, very similar to the former contracted RMR 124 Gr. JHP. Since they are .356" diameter bullets, I may have try some for my .38 Super Auto loads (normally use the Hornady HAP bullet).

57K, indeed the subcontracted (supposedly Montana Gold) is a very accurate bullet, but reaching the superb reputation of the Nosler bullet would be too much to ask for at this price point. That being said, very few shooters can reach the accuracy potential of a Nosler handgun bullet.

57K, we appreciate the comparison of the two RMR 124 JHP bullets (subcontracted vs. in-house). I believe that I was about a week ahead of you on my order, and fortunately for me, I received a batch from the subcontractor, which I have really enjoyed shooting in my 9mms, and one of my Redding dies is setup for this bullet. My other dies are setup for the Nosler 124 JHP and the Hornady 124 XTP. Using these three dies allows me to quickly load the bullet that I want to shoot. Be that as it may, I will be interested in your next review/update on the in-house RMR 124 JHP bullet.

Rocky Mountain Reloading.

I am using the RMR 124 Gr, JHP too. Great bullet.

I shoot the Nosler 124 Gr. JHP over 5.3 Gr. True Blue at 1.122" OACL, and I can attest to its accuracy through several of my 9mm handguns.

3djedi, yes bullet profile is very important, and the plunk test is a very useful "tool".

Personally, I have never known 57K to lie.

Frieday, speaking of the Dan Wesson PM9, I have one that I purchased many years ago, and it will out shoot all my other 9mm 1911s and 2011s with exception of my Guncrafter No Name Commander. The former is an absolute gem, but the later is freakishly accurate!

S&B is sometimes said to have "tight" primer pockets, but I have not had any problems yet. Too bad all brass is not as good as Starline.

sfinney, I agree. My twenty year old Glock 26's Tenifier finish still looks great. Awesome stuff!

Good to know about CBC's 9mm Luger brass. However, I have not experienced any problem with their .45 ACP brass. I know that the CBC Group encompasses CBC, Magtech, MEN, and Sellier & Bellot. The later, S&B, is some of the best factory brass--in my opinion.

57K, I have heard of Texas Armament, and they do have a good reputation. Just like painting a car, metal preparation is critical.

I believe that the Q5s have "short" chambers. I shot one the other day, and I recall that the brass appeared to reflect just that point. Be that as it may, I was amazed at how the Q5 shot and the exceptionally smooth trigger.

Yes, you are correct. They just don't know what their missing either.

hwansikcjswo, ironically, I just ordered a Q5, and I just started loading Prima V. I loaded 3.8 Gr. Prima V under a RMR JHP at 1.132" OACL, and found it to be a an excellent load through my 1911 Commander. However, I settled on just a tad more Prima V at 4.0 Gr. Man this powder shoots soft. Now, I just have to wait for my Q5.

57K, I hate to hear your story and the poor customer service that you have received with your Canik. Recently, I took a look at a Canik that this guy had at a local gun shop. While, I liked the feel of the gun and its features, one thing that I noticed was how his gun's finish looked (i.e. the Cerakote was thinly "applied"). I believe that you have a good gun with a poor finish and that is sad. That being said, poor customer service is not acceptable. Most of us work too dang hard for what we own to accept poor customer service. Fortunately, most handgun manufacturers understand that quality products and excellent customer service are pivotal for success. As for Cerakote, Duracoat, and many other coatings to metal, I personally just do not like them. However, I have had good luck with CVD, PVD, and PACVD "coatings", and metal/surface treatments like Blacknitride, Melonite, H&K's Hostile Environment and Tenifier. But you know, good old bluing is still my favorite.

57K, I got your email, and it is very informative indeed. And, I did in fact notice that you were spot-on in your interpolation. You must have picked up Mr. Loubser's skills. When I get a chance I am going to give True Blue a try in the 10 mm. Unfortunately, my local range does not allow the use of a chrono, and I understand: they are just too busy. At some point, I may have to drive an hour away to a friends private range. That being said, I will be conservative (as I always try to be) and try loads closer in velocity to my AA #5 loads. Thanks friend!

Works for me!

Hammerman, thanks for the tip. I need to tell a friend of mine this fact. He loads Clays almost exclusively in his .45 ACP guns. Recently, I bought a pound of Canadian Clays, and I was pleased, but I have never used it before.

57K, like you, I would expect to see True Blue in Western's 10mm load data soon. Funny you mentioned Lyman: my first loading manual was the Lyman Pistol and Revolver Handbook. An excellent manual indeed. I truly trust their data. I am a fan favorite of the AA powders, especially #2, #5, and #7. However, I am more of a fan of the Ramshot powders, which are somewhat underrated in my opinion. Not to be redundant, but for the full power 10mm loads, it seems that a lot of folks like AA #9, Blue Dot, Longshot, and Power Pistol. Personally, I like Longshot. But, I do not shoot enough 10mm guns to venture too far from the norm. Now in the 9mm Luger and .45 ACP--that's a whole different story.

Dog gone. Micro Economics 101--supply and demand. lol

57K, thank you very much for the valuable information and load data for the 10mm using True Blue. As you accurately pointed out to Lee, the two loads that I mentioned in my OP were well below maximum charge. And, as you already know, I work-up loads for accuracy and reliability. Sometimes, my most accurate loads will be at or near max. Other times, I find the most accurate load to be well below maximum charge. Since I do not use my 10mm handguns to hunt, I see no need to load "nuclear" rounds (but some of my friends do) to get excellent accuracy. From the information that you have provided, I feel confident that I can attain excellent accuracy from either my Colt Delta Elite (a 2016 model) or my Sig P220. When I get a chance, I am going to give it a shot (no pun intended). Unfortunately, our local indoor range no longer allows the use of chronographs. (They are just too busy to call a "cold" line/range.) Maybe after hours? We will see. But, I can easily determine a great functioning, accurate load without a chronograph. That being said, it is obvious that a chronograph gives the hand-loader valuable statistics. No argument here. Nosler's reloading data will actually give you their most accurate load for all the powders tested using their bullets. And, they also give the best load with each individual powder tested--again using their bullets. However, as we all know, results may vary for multiple reasons, but it is still a great data base. Also, I liked the story about Wiley Clapp--a legend for sure!

Yes, I was wondering just that. I have not loaded the 10 mm with True Blue yet, but I may in the future. I have a good supply of 180 gr. Hornady XTPs, so I would be interested in any suggestions using True Blue. Strangely, Western Powder's Reloading Guide does not list True Blue under the 10 mm.

Usually, I load 8.9 to 9.2 grains of Longshot under a 180 gr. Hornady XTP, which performs very well from my Sig P220 and Colt Delta Elite. But, over the weekend I began shooting two (2) additional loads, which were not only very pleasant to shoot but also very accurate. One is 7.00 grains of Unique under a Nosler 150 gr. Sporting Handgun Pistol JHP at 1.260" OACL using CCI 300 primers. According to Nosler's load data, this was their most accurate load of all the powders that they tested. It averages 1,157 fps. (I can attest to its accuracy.) The second load I got from John Taffin, Contributing Editor of American Handgunner, is 10.50 grains of AA No.7 under Sierra 180 gr. JHP at 1.255" OACL using CCI 300 primer. This load clocks at 1,140 fps and gives excellent accuracy. I believe that the later will be equally as accurate using a 180 gr. Hornady XTP, which I really like shooting in my handguns. Hopefully, some of the readers may find this a helpful post.