Solvability Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Lee dies work fine for 9mm. Yes Sig 9mm barrels (226) tried two of them are larger than Glock 9mm barrels (tried 3 of them) - CZ - Beretta may be tighter than either but it varies. You really need a wilson or dillon case gauge. I lube my 9mm cases with Ballistol before sizing them - makes the job easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 4, 2014 Author Share Posted February 4, 2014 Already got the case gage. Now to get the ammo to fit into it every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GJGary Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 Lee standard 9mm with FCD never any problems case gauging 72k. I have found Lee dies very acceptable for everything I reload. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBBB Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 If you are going to buy a die you might as well buy the Lee or the EGW. However, if you have a die you may be able to remove some of the steel at the bottom so that the carbide ring gets closer to the base. Lots of people do this with (standard) Dillon dies. It will not size the brass as small as the EGW but this can be a good thing or a bad thing depending on your perspective since it will not require the extra force of the EGW either. I do not know if this is possible with SDB dies or not. It might be worth checking out though since if it works for you it would eliminate pre-sizing on a separate press. There are threads about doing the die mod if you do a search. However, it's really not any more complicated than grinding or filing off the steel on the bottom until you get to (or close to) the carbide ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gussers Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have to chime in and say I've had very good luck with the Lee sizers and FCDs. I run them for my 9mm, 223, and .45 and haven't had any issues to date. From my 9mm dies, I've created thousands (>10k) to date and haven't had a single issue with a round yet. All mixed stamp, range pickup stuff from various sources. Haven't yet seen the point to do the undersize dies as the bullet diameter doesn't change and the case still has to be flared to fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's the part af the bottom of the casing we're worried about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCringleberry Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The EGW UDie is a great die but some like it, some don't. I prefer it and use it a lot. The only other alternatives are the case-pro to roll them or there is a push through setup for the 9mm case. I can't remember the name but I can find it again if you are interested. It's in the $300-400 range I believe. I am interested, just to have the information. Though I would have thought that a push-through system wouldn't work with a tapered casing. Here it is: http://magmaengineering.com/products/case-master-jr-rimless-case-sizer/ There is a GM in NC that told me about this and he said he never has a problem with bulged cases in 9mm. I know it's tapered but it pushed from the bottom down which is where you are mostly worried about. It will not do the full case (correctly) obviously but it does the trouble spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duane Thomas Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 Called up Brownells a couple of days ago, a Lee 9mm full-length resizing die is now on its way to me Thanks for all the useful info, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glk21C Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Since you already have a single stage press try to locate a Lee 9x18 makarov FCD, use that as a push through die. http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=163891&hl=%2B9x18#entry1825307 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Called up Brownells a couple of days ago, a Lee 9mm full-length resizing die is now on its way to me Thanks for all the useful info, guys. You probably get serious discounts with most retailers in the business but LEE stuff is way cheaper for the average Joe going directly through LEE. I have always found Brownell's to be pricey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lcs Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Called up Brownells a couple of days ago, a Lee 9mm full-length resizing die is now on its way to me Thanks for all the useful info, guys. You probably get serious discounts with most retailers in the business but LEE stuff is way cheaper for the average Joe going directly through LEE. I have always found Brownell's to be pricey I have found deals on Amazon on Lee dies. Retailers dumping extra stock I would guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Amazon $26.88 shipped Titan reloading $26 shipped Brownell's $31.40 shipped Which is about what Midway charges as well. The cheapest place by far to buy anything LEE is a place called Factory sales which I think now is FSreloading. They are the authorized discount LEE distributor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Hunter Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 The standard Lee die has always worked for me. However, get a couple of extra knockout pins. Some 9mm cases have really small flash holes and the pin can and will get stuck totally messing up the pin. A few extras on hand is a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR1 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Another vote for the Lee die. I use Lees in my 550 for all 3 calibers I reload, (9mm, .45ACP, 38 Special) and have never had a chamber fit issue. Edited February 10, 2014 by BillR1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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