Polar_The_Pro Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I picked up a sti trojan from a buddy of mine and I'm looking at shooting USPSA single stack soon. I'm not really familiar with reloading my own 9mm. But what I'm looking for is what would be the best bullets, brass, powder, and primers to shoot minor power factor but still be able to knock over steel targets. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Really any components will work. A coated 124 or 147 grain bullet will be easy to make 130-135 power factor which will knock down steel. Steel targets get calibrated to fall for 9mm minor. You shouldn't have any special needs with primers like the guys running production guns. I use mixed range brass, 147 blue bullets, and Tite group. Maybe someone else can chime in with a good overall length and bullet profile for a single stack 1911. Overall length and bullet profile can be important for reliable feeding. I assume round nose is what you'd want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 I have a Ranger II, and use 124gr Xtreme plated 5.5gr/VV 3N37 powder 1.15" OAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb72 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Any 147 gr coated bullet 3.0 gr Titegroup 1.15 OAL S&B Primers Any mixed brass you can find That is the best load data I have found and what I use for my 9mm Trojans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jammer1911 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Swamp Poppers 135 gr 3.2 gr HP-38 WSP Primer 1.135 Mixed once fired (Gotta be careful with Some range brass due to folks shooting major) .38 Super Magazines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OdinIII Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 Most people use TightGroup but I started with Unique and have been happy so far in my Trojan. The following is my G34 Production load and works fine in the STI.147 Zero FMJrange brass3.9 gr Unique CCI or Winchester 1.14”Makes about 138-140 pf in the Trojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschweg Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 147gr H&S Coated3.5gr W2311.14 OAL Shoots great in my Trojan, although a tad dirty. Haven't had a malfunction of any sort yet. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RePete Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 5 hours ago, OdinIII said: Most people use TightGroup but I started with Unique and have been happy so far in my Trojan. The following is my G34 Production load and works fine in the STI. 147 Zero FMJ range brass 3.9 gr Unique CCI or Winchester 1.14” Makes about 138-140 pf in the Trojan This was my load until I couldn't get Unique for 4 years. Made 139 out of 2 G34's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 8:22 PM, Polar_The_Pro said: I'm not familiar with reloading 9mm. Have you done any reloading ? With 9mm, you want to use a fast powder (WW231, N320, etc). Primers, brass don't matter - use anything you can de-prime. Bullets are personal choice - coated lead is fine for 9mm Minor - most beginners prefer heavier bullets (135, 147) etc. Getting the OAL and "crimp" right seem to be a problem for many beginners. OAL -- run The Plunk Test to determine your longest OAL, and back it off a bit - make sure that long will feed thru your mags. AND, the OAL might change with each different type bullet you use (if MG 124 JHP runs to 1.130", you might need a shorter OAl for a PD 124 JHP). "Crimp" - a taper crimp for semi-autos is really NOT a crimp, like the crimps used on revolvers. All the crimp does is remove the bell you created to seat the bullet, and renders the case straight again. Too little "crimp" and it won't feed - too much "crimp" will ruin your accuracy. Don't take someone else's formula and load up 200 of them. Try a dozen, and test them (Plunk test first, and then at the range). Best to have a $79 chrono - that way you can make sure the velocity is proper and safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 (edited) Ramshot Zip works very well also. Edited May 5, 2018 by Don_B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I use Vectan 9.5, 124 Bayous and range brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs62 Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Here's a couple loads that I use in my Trojan. 124 gr Xtreme PRN Silhouette 5.5 gr CCI 500 1.150" OAL 133 PF 124 gr Xtreme PRN AutoComp 5.0 gr CCI 500 1.150" OAL 132 PF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 54 minutes ago, cs62 said: Here's a couple loads that I use in my Trojan. 124 gr Xtreme PRN Silhouette 5.5 gr CCI 500 1.150" OAL 133 PF 124 gr Xtreme PRN AutoComp 5.0 gr CCI 500 1.150" OAL 132 PF Just curious if you are getting unburned powder with those loads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs62 Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Yes with the silhouette I was getting little yellow specs but nothing with the AutoComp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don_B Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Ok. The yellow residue from silhouette seems to be normal. I just wondered if the light loads with the slower powders was dirty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutchman195 Posted June 19, 2018 Share Posted June 19, 2018 OAL 1.135 TiteGroup: 3.2gr 135gr Bayou Mixed range brass and whatever primers are cheapest (usually Winchester) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I use a 147 SNS coated round nose with 3.1gr of Sport Pistol. Soft shooting and easily makes power. One concern with range brass in 9mm is some of it won't size down correctly. I found the FC (Federal Champion) headstamp didn't give enough neck tension even after resizing/crimping as I could push the bullet in by hand. I switch to the EGW undersized die and that solved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Different brands of brass vary in how thick the brass is, evidently the Fed Champs are pretty thin compared to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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