Difference's in Clay's Powder question

[blacklab2011]

I have noticed alot of shooters using clays for 9mm minor loads. I found a good supply recently at a LGS, before buying I want to make sure I get the right Clay's powder. I see there is Clay's, Clay's International & Universal Clay's.

Which is the best for 9mm minor & what is the difference or uses for each?

Thanks!

[sti38super]

You want Clays. This is all I use in 9 minor and 40 major.

[bikerburgess]

Plain Clays is the fastest of the 3 powders, International Clays is a shot shell only powder (I understand it gets weird pressure spikes in handgun rounds) Universal Clays is a medium burn rate powder similar to Unique. depending on bullet selection you can make minor with either Clays or Universal.

as for witch is the better powder that is a personal preference thing. I burn quite a bit of Clays in minor loads with heavy bullets in .38, 40, and 45

Mike

[blacklab2011]

Thanks!! Probably should have listed my bullet & gun. Loading Bayou 135 gr & Berry 124 plated out of Glock 34.

[jtboss54]

I prefer the Universal because it burns slower. I also like VV N340 and WSF for 9mm, 124gr.

[sroe3]

I use Universal with moly bullets. I would consider using Clays for plated or jacketed.