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S&W 929 Load Data


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Since this is a new platform thought it would be nice to have a thread specific to 9mm loads for the 929.

I don't have mine set yet but plan to start with 147Gr RN Blue Bullets over a N320 load, expecting ~3.4gr range. I'll post final results later.

Anybody have others they would like to share & why it's their preference for this revolver?????

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I have some load data I'll put up later, but will tell you my 929 shoots slow. I need to up loads by 5-10% to match most 5" autos I have.

I plan on seeing the same.. Pressure loss due to cylinder to barrel space gas release??

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Good stuff. A buddy here bought a 929 and I am going to work some loads up with him as well. I will be using a coated 160 and tightgroup, 231, Solo 1000, and 320. I hope to have them done by Christmas....this work thing sucks.....LOL

DougC

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Anyone have a recipe that makes 125 PF with the 929?

What kind of bullets / powder?
I have 147 moly , 124 and 115 montanas some 160 bayous too, solo 1000 , hp38 , hs-6 powders . I've played around with some but she really runs slow

Solo 1000 is pretty close to N320 so I'd imagine you might make minor with 2.9 - 3.0 GR and 160 Bayous. I don't like 231/HP 38 with heavier bullets. I'm sure you could cram enough HS6 in to make minor with any of those bullets too. I'll be working up some loads this winter and will keep them posted, but I'm having the same problem with velocity. Seems to run almost 100 FPS slower than the same loads out of my autos.

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165 Extreme plated bullets w/new Starline brass Federal primers

Lee U-die used

3.1 W231 COL 1.155

763 FPS

Cases were sticky

165 Extreme plated bullets w/new Starline brass

Lee U-die used

2.9 N320 COL 1.165

761 FPS

Again cases were sticky

The accuracy of the bullets with both powders was very good.

Standing DAO 50 ft. one raged hole.

Apex hammer w/comp firing pin 5 Lbs 10 oz. with federal only

I need some slower powder I am thinking for the 165s

I don't think I will wast time with Titegroup...

I am going to try WST next (I wish I had WST powder data for Quickload)

I was hoping to see more load data with success stories on this forum by now... :surprise:

Please share looking for help.

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165 Extreme plated bullets w/new Starline brass Federal primers

Lee U-die used

3.1 W231 COL 1.155

763 FPS

Cases were sticky

165 Extreme plated bullets w/new Starline brass

Lee U-die used

2.9 N320 COL 1.165

761 FPS

Again cases were sticky

The accuracy of the bullets with both powders was very good.

Standing DAO 50 ft. one raged hole.

Apex hammer w/comp firing pin 5 Lbs 10 oz. with federal only

I need some slower powder I am thinking for the 165s

I don't think I will wast time with Titegroup...

I am going to try WST next (I wish I had WST powder data for Quickload)

I was hoping to see more load data with success stories on this forum by now... :surprise:

Please share looking for help.

Are those loads close to being compressed?

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I've been trying to work up some loads for my new 929PC. Seems that everything I've tried so far either doesn't make 125 power factor, or the cases stick in the cylinder. And, yes, my 929 also runs noticeably slower than my 5" semis (1911 & M&P).

147gr Berry's plated

3.5 gr W231

860 FPS

126.4 PF

Brass ejects easily

147gr Berry's plated

3.63 gr W231 **

892 FPS

131 PF

Brass difficult to eject

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147gr Berry's plated

3.8 gr AutoComp

848 FPS

124.7 PF

Brass ejects easily

147gr Berry's plated

3.9 gr AutoComp

857 FPS

125.9 PF

Brass somewhat sticky to eject

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170gr moly-coated lead (Bear Creek)

2.59 gr W231 **

720 FPS

122.3 PF

Brass ejects easily

170gr moly-coated lead (Bear Creek) New Starline brass

2.95 gr W231 **

771 FPS

131.1 PF

Brass VERY difficult to eject

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170gr moly-coated lead (Bear Creek)

2.95 gr AutoComp **

735 FPS

124.9 PF

Brass ejects easily

170gr moly-coated lead (Bear Creek)

3.12 gr AutoComp **

762 FPS

129.6 PF

Brass ejects with moderate effort

** NOTE: Average of 8 rounds measured on RCBS digital scale

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I use 3.2 grains of Red Dot, .358 147gr RN Blue Bullet seated at 1.170. Sized with Lee U die and crimped with factory crimp die. Makes 133pf and cases eject smoothly. With a scope it will do consistently under 3" at 50 yards.

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Is FC head stamp federal? seems almost all of my 9mm is Winchester, Blazer, and FC. I have revolver supply moon clips and the Win, and Blazer fit good in those. I seperated all of my 9mm and threw out anything that wasnt one of those headstamps hoping for a good start on finding the right recipe.

Same thing with Tula, it falls out of the clips under its own weight. Tula also bulges the most out of anything ive seen with a jacketed bullet seated into it. That brass has jammed up my autos MANY times. I throw away Tula when i see it and hope it never finds its way into my Brass stash again.

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