ChefGierke Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Hey guys names Tony. Recently got into USPSA shooting. Recently I found myself a good deal on a Glock 34 (still waiting on parts). It will have a Trijicon RMR, Lonewolf threaded barrel and a Compensator also has a Pyramid trigger system. I have only shot two rounds of USPSA so I am very new! But I was informed that I should start loading my own ammo that it is cheaper and better then the factory stuff. Also that if I want to be competitive with a 9mm I need to load/shoot in Major? I don't really understand how all that works. I will be doing lots of reading! And hopefully be able to get all my info here from you guys Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Welcome aboard. Sounds like you have a nice gun to get started with. If you're shooting OPEN (optical sight, 170 mm hi-cap mag and compensator, then YES, you are better off loading your own ammo to MAJOR. Power factor is either Minor or MAJOR - minor is 125, (the velocity x bullet weight) - so a 125 gr bullet at 1,000 fps = 125. You want to load to major - 125 gr bullet @ 1320 fps. And, of course, if you're shooting at a match with a chrono, you want to bump that up 5-7 fps so you will be guaranteed of making Major. You should read the regs on USPSA. BTW, you don't have to reload yourself - you can purchase 9mm ammo loaded to Major - bit pricey, so you can save yourself some money by reloading yourself. Good luck with your new addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncledoc Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Welcome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Welcome to the forums! As a new reloader you shouldn't tackle 9MAJOR right out of the gate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 As a new reloader you shouldn't tackle 9MAJOR right out of the gate. +1. Start out at PF 140 or so, and work up slowly, with a chrono. Take your time - get the bugs worked out with less powerful ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefGierke Posted August 21, 2015 Author Share Posted August 21, 2015 So here's the current setup. I never included a picture :-) I am still waiting on my mounting kit from trijicon for my RMR. Sent from my SM-G900R4 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppe Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I made the jump to open a couple years ago. I used a modified Glock 17 and set it up to use 9mm major loads for the first year. Great care should be taken if you're new to reloading and 9mm major. I would shoot 9mm minor for a bit until you get the fundamentals of reloading, buy a chrono, then make the jump to major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardmix Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Nice looking set up. As Sarge recommended, I would not jump right in on the major with 9mm...ease into it. Hardmix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChefGierke Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Here we go guys, She is just about finished. I am still thinking of adding a Frame weight from Carver customs. Anything else anyone thinks I should try?!?! Open to all ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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