LC66 Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 My name is Kevin and I am new to the Forum. I am currently an active NRA High Power shooter. I am building a 1911 9 x 25 Dillon and I need a barrel. Does anyone have one laying around still?? My shooting partner said that I should ask you guys!! Thank you for any help that you might give!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Neill Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 If no one has a barrel already chambered for the 9x25, it shouldn't be hard for your gunsmith to re chamber a 9mm or 38S barrel. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC66 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Thanks Guy! I have been having trouble finding a gunsmith that still has the reamers. The only barrel company that will make one for me is KKM, and it will have to be finished reamed. I have even called Dillon and asked if they knew a gunsmith that could help. Since I live right down the road from STI I was hopeing they could guide me in the right direction, but they didn't know anyone either. I am sure someone on here will know, or have an old one sitting around that they will want to part with....... I hope!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 I bet PTG could make you a reamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) Any reason why you decided on 9x25? It's a bit of a chore for reloading and offers no real benefit over the alternatives. I used to run a shooter at local matches who had one and it was quite unpleasant for all involved. The guy who owned the gun didn't really like it and always complained about reloading and scrounging for his brass after each stage. Edited March 31, 2014 by ltdmstr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripod Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Jim Anglin at Sailor Custom guns built a 9x25 for himself many years ago. He may have the barrel reamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 (edited) To echo the above I have to ask why you want one? (I just want one is an excellent reason by the way) Many years ago I campaigned a 9x25 race gun. It was fast, flat (like no dot rise flat) and accurate. It was also uber loud, expensive to shoot (used almost 2x as much vit n110 as the powder I used for super, had to start with virgin 10mm brass to form it, the dies were like 120 buck or something crazy...) and it held less rounds (25 or 26 +1 if I remember correctly). Unless you are just chasing ultimate velocity in a 9mm from a 1911 style handgun then there are other calibers you should probably look at. Maybe consider a .357 sig if you just need a bottlenecked cartridge. Edited March 31, 2014 by caspian guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Jacket Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Isn't 9x25 just a longer 9mm case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 No. It's a bottleneck cartridge. 10mm necked down to 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Isn't 9x25 just a longer 9mm case? Think of it as the .357 sig's louder faster more obnoxious brother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MVZ Posted March 31, 2014 Share Posted March 31, 2014 Dave Dawson is right up the road in Florence. Great guy and great gunsmith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC66 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks guys!! I forgot to mention that I also checked with Dawson, and I was shot down again. The main reason for this build is my shooting partner. He has been on me to get a 9mm bottom feeder for a while now, and said the 9 x 25 would be right up my alley!!! He was one of the RO's at the Dallas pistol club back in the 90's and he told me the stories!! Ha Ha!! I recently finished my 460 Rowland 1911 that I put on a SA Range Officer, so I am kind of excited to get started on another project. Thanks again guys for the help!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rooster mcbee Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 A man named John Branstatter at Roscoes Custom Guns in Colorado built mine and 2 or 3 others back in the 90's. A call to him might be worthwhile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC66 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thanks Rooster, I'll give him a call today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Boit Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Infinity offers the 9x25 option for their barrels. Maybe they still have the tools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC66 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 Thank You Julien!! I called STV just now and they will build me a 5" Bull barrel for 225.00. This worked out better than I planed, STV is just up the road by DFW. I wanted to say thank you to all who helped me, and hope to see ya'll at a match in central texas. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 You might PM TGO an ask him about the 9x25. The Springfield team shot them in the 90's and then gave them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 I probably still have the load data if you need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCC1911 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Load data would be great. I'm going to fit a .356 barrel to a 6" 10mm 2011 in the near future, and I've not been able to find much load data. There is some talk of 9x25 on the Glock forum but, I would like to try to verify the data is sound with as many sources as possible to ensure safety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmbaccolyte Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Thanks guys!! I forgot to mention that I also checked with Dawson, and I was shot down again. The main reason for this build is my shooting partner. He has been on me to get a 9mm bottom feeder for a while now, and said the 9 x 25 would be right up my alley!!! He was one of the RO's at the Dallas pistol club back in the 90's and he told me the stories!! Ha Ha!! I recently finished my 460 Rowland 1911 that I put on a SA Range Officer, so I am kind of excited to get started on another project. Thanks again guys for the help!! LC66- Did you ever consider that he might have been joking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 2400 powder. I have more info. I ran one in open. Gun jumped the wrong way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caspian guy Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 2400 powder. I have more info. I ran one in open. Gun jumped the wrong way. Yep mine recoiled downward slightly too which took some getting used to. I was using n110 or h110. N110 was best but is probably unobtanium right now as is h110. You might find some 2400. I'll track down my notes tomorrow and see what I still have for load data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ipscjoe Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 Make a comp with the last port inverted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted April 9, 2014 Share Posted April 9, 2014 9x25.com is a good source of information too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LC66 Posted April 9, 2014 Author Share Posted April 9, 2014 Hey Guys!! Was out of town last week. I like the fact that my original post about the 9 x 25 is still being talked about. Someone earlier asked if I considered that my friend was joking when he said that this project would be right up my alley. I am quite sure that he knows that I have a sickness about MAGNUM handguns, so if I get a 9mm, I'm going to get the biggest. I am a red blooded redneck AMERICAN!!! Thats how we Roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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