Glock34Guy83 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 So I have a great opportunity to buy a tripp 2011 chambered in 38 super with 7 mags a holster and mag pouches for a good price. The thing is I don't load for 38 super and don't have any brass for it. After some research I found that the 38 super brass is quite expensive. I was wondering how hard it would be and what do I have to do to switch from 38 super to 9mm. Is it as simple as buying a new barrel add having it fitted and buying spacers for the mags? I figured there must be quite a few members on here that have gone through this process and would be able to guide me in the right direction. Sorry if a post like this already exists. I did a search and came up empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I recently shot a match with 9 major ammo in my 38 super 2011 pistol/mags, no modifications, no malfunctions, I just loaded up and shot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Did you notice any change in accuracy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Most .38 Supers will run 9s with no problem. Best way is to try it and see how yours does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 Steve thanks I will give it a shot. I have a ton of 9 brass and I already load 9 so it would be better for me. My next question is I have 3 powders on hand and I would like to know if anyone has load data for 9 major. I have VV N320, Win 231 and bullseye. Using 124 xtreme or 124 bayou bullets. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 I've never used anything but 4756 for 9 Major so can't help you there. (Besides, 4756 is about to be - or has been - discontinued) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbairborne Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 The powders you have are going to be way too fast to safely make major in 9mm. There are a number of powders available that can be safely used to make major. Some of these are HS-6, Autocomp, CFE Pistol, AA-7, Silhouette, 7625, 3N37, N350 and perhaps a few more. With the powder situation as it is, you have to take what you can find. You may find that your Xtreme 124's will shed their plating at major velocities. Some people are reporting good success with coated bullets such as the Bayou bullets that you have. You might go to the 9mm reloading forum and do a search. You should be able to pull up lots of info on bullet/powder combinations. But as always, when developing a load, start low and work up using a chrono. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Did you notice any change in accuracy? No Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KustomHolsters Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 You will want slower powders like mentioned above. Most people use thick plated or coated lead bullets for major, in most cases the coated bullets are cheaper anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 Did you notice any change in accuracy?No You shot, perhaps, your best match ever running 9 through a 38... What is next, dividing by zero? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racegun9 Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 You will want slower powders like mentioned above. Most people use thick plated or coated lead bullets for major, in most cases the coated bullets are cheaper anyway. I think you will find most people use jacketed hollow points or full metal jackets for major 9mm. Not sure the last time a poll was done though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 What about minor? I don't shoot uspsa yet. I mostly shoot steel challenge, walls of steel and 1 pro-am match. With the comp would I need to change out my recoil spring for a lighter one to work the action? Or do open guns with comps not run well with minor loads? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 10, 2014 Author Share Posted December 10, 2014 What do you guys think about blue dot powder? I just read that's a slow burning powder and I know someone that has a few pounds to spare Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kneelingatlas Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 Blue dot will work for 38 super Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 I got a lead on 8 pounds of hs6 from a friend of mine. Now I just have to drive a little over an hour to get it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHMSA15151 Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 If you don't need to make major, I have been using 231 for steel challenge with good results. I run 4.4 grs. of 231 and 124gr. RN Xtreme or Montana Gold. Like with all load data, proceed with caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 If you don't need to make major, I have been using 231 for steel challenge with good results. I run 4.4 grs. of 231 and 124gr. RN Xtreme or Montana Gold. Like with all load data, proceed with caution. With a comp? Sorry I'm a noob when it comes to open guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 With a minor load a comp is more like a barrel weight. For what you appear to shoot presently, just use an accurate 9mm load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 Thanks for the help guys. I will try and post some pics of the gun I'm getting and let you know if I score on the hs6 powder and maybe try to get some good major load data from you guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 This is the exact open gun I will be picking up tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I figured there must be quite a few members on here that have gone through this process and would be able to guide me in the right direction. Sorry if a post like this already exists. I did a search and came up empty. Strange, about the search, as there had been some heated discussions on that subject! Down to outright nasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jadeslade Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 Drop out to Google to search and then come back in to the forum. There is something a little off about the forum search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnote Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I got a lead on 8 pounds of hs6 from a friend of mine. Now I just have to drive a little over an hour to get it tomorrow. Drive like the wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glock34Guy83 Posted December 12, 2014 Author Share Posted December 12, 2014 I got a lead on 8 pounds of hs6 from a friend of mine. Now I just have to drive a little over an hour to get it tomorrow.Drive like the wind I took a half a day today so I could take a trip to get it before the weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARK Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 I would NOT shoot 9 mm through my 38 super gun especially at MAJOR pf... It can be done ( apparently) however, I would not. This is not what the gun is designed for. Get some 38 super brass and join the brass picking community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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