Tattoo Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Hey All, I am getting a new to me used 9mm Major Open Gun and I am trying to find powder. I stumbled into 40lbs of Power Pistol that I can buy......but I do not see it being popular? Seems like it would work? Anyone try it??? Thanks! T Edited February 8, 2014 by Tattoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Yes I tried it and did not like it But I use SP2. At one time Power pistol was a go to powder for Dan Bedell Edited February 8, 2014 by blue edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 pistol power? or Power pistol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCringleberry Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 I used it with some 147s one time and worked great but when I looked for more loads with a 124 or 115, I couldn't find any. That was years ago so maybe there's more data out now but I doubt there is much. Is there anyway to get HS6, WAC, Silhouette, True Blue, AA7, 3N37/3N38, and I've heard Blue Dot, WSF, or N350 will work too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCringleberry Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 pistol power? ... No such thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 pistol power? or Power pistol? Sorry I think I got dyslectic.... power Pistol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 (edited) Yes I tried it and did not like it But I use SP2. At one time Power pistol was a go to powder for Dan Bedell Interestingly enough its a DAn Bedell gun. What does he recommend now? I have Silhouette and a little 3n37 to try.And btw what is SP2...not familiar? Not that I could find any of it or any other powder for that matter.... T Edited February 8, 2014 by Tattoo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 SP2 is a foreign powder that basically nobody imports into the US anymore. Supposed to be the bomb in 9MAJOR but if it's unavailable whats the point. I would buy the power pistol to use for trading purposes. Silhouette and 3N37 are both good 9MAJOR powders though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 8, 2014 Author Share Posted February 8, 2014 SP2 is a foreign powder that basically nobody imports into the US anymore. Supposed to be the bomb in 9MAJOR but if it's unavailable whats the point. I would buy the power pistol to use for trading purposes. Silhouette and 3N37 are both good 9MAJOR powders though. Thanks for the SP2 intel! I am gunna try a pound of the Power Pistol. Seller said I could try some and buy more if it works. I saw a chart posted here that showed it worked the comp well. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 8, 2014 Share Posted February 8, 2014 Its gonna be loud and flashy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Its gonna be loud and flashy.... LOL.....that's probably not what I am looking for......how about soft and flat as Kansas! T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I tried Power pistol in 38 super. ..its a bit too fast for super...primers were showing pressure signs, very very loud, and looked like camera flashes going off in front of you...and it still wasn't up to PF, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCringleberry Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Soft and flat is a matter of getting the right powder/bullet configuration along with tuning it to your comp and doing a lot of practice. My favorite is HS6 but right now you have to get what's available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrVvrroomm Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Power Pistol should be named Loud & Bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 Power Pistol has quite the muzzle flash show (especially indoors, low light) with minor loads. I would love to see the light show from your comp especially in low light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 9, 2014 Author Share Posted February 9, 2014 Ok.....maybe I just need to pass on the Power Pistol all together....bummer....why couldn't I have stumbled across 40lbs of 3n37! LOL! T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 (edited) Hello: You have 2 good powders to use right now. The Silhouette will be the softer / flatter of the two you have. 3N37 will be cleaner and a littel harder on the hand but shoots fairly flat. I would keep looking for Hodgdon HS-6, Winchester Auto Comp or Silhouette. Alliant Blue Dot will work also but not the best. You can check with some shotgun shooters to see what they have. Good luck on your powder searching, it is scarry out there. Thanks, Eric Edited February 9, 2014 by Aircooled6racer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toolguy Posted February 9, 2014 Share Posted February 9, 2014 I use Power Pistol in my comped Bianchi Open Revolver. It works great for that. We're talking minor loads with a 125 gr. bullet at 130 PF. It shoots flat as Kansas. I should know - I'm IN Kansas. Everyone around here tells me it is not a good powder for major - too fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Hello: You have 2 good powders to use right now. The Silhouette will be the softer / flatter of the two you have. 3N37 will be cleaner and a littel harder on the hand but shoots fairly flat. I would keep looking for Hodgdon HS-6, Winchester Auto Comp or Silhouette. Alliant Blue Dot will work also but not the best. You can check with some shotgun shooters to see what they have. Good luck on your powder searching, it is scarry out there. Thanks, Eric Thanks for the help Eric. I just found 4lb of Silhoutte. I will keep searching for the others and hope the great powder drought ends.... T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yardbird Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lots of PP haters here. It's very loud and blasty but will work just fine for 9 major. I shot it for years in a Glock and a P9. I've run it up to 180PF with no signs of pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 10, 2014 Author Share Posted February 10, 2014 Lots of PP haters here. It's very loud and blasty but will work just fine for 9 major. I shot it for years in a Glock and a P9. I've run it up to 180PF with no signs of pressure. Thanks. I still may try a pound if I can not find the others listed..... Or to trade. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted February 12, 2014 Share Posted February 12, 2014 Here is some PP in a super indoors. Made tracking the dot impossible but it was quite soft and felt flatter than flat (3 port comp, 3 barrel ports- it felt like it was pushing down to my limited shooting hands). Very loud and flashy. I enjoyed it though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdQqGq5i5-Y&app=desktop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tattoo Posted February 12, 2014 Author Share Posted February 12, 2014 Wow....flashy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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