Production Division Question

[p3ordie]

Hello,

I think the last time I posted was a year or two ago, I have been shooting L10 with a Springfield SS 1911 .40S&W. Every mag change on every stage last week was a jam. To make a long story short I'm going to try production untill I can figure out whats wrong with my 1911. I was told in production class that I would be scored minor no matter what Cal. I shoot, .45, .40, 9mm etc.. Is this correct? I was looking to buy a Springfield XD and I'm just wondering what cal. makes sense for production? I was thinking why should I shoot .40 cal and only get minor points when 9mm gets the same. Any help would be appreceiated,

Thanks,

Mark

[lynn jones]

hi mark,

yes all cal. are scored minor in producton. if you already load 40 cal get the XD in 40 cal and down load to minor.

lynn

[al503]

hi mark,

yes all cal. are scored minor in producton.  if you already load 40 cal get the XD in 40 cal and down load to minor.

lynn

<{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Or else get it in a 9, get ammo from Wally World, and spend more time shooting instead of reloading.

[p3ordie]

Lynn,

That's not a bad idea! that way I could always use it later as L10? Thanks for the speedy answer!! I've seen a few posts that points out it makes good sense to use 9mm for production but I've seen too many times were that just bounce off a popper.

Mark

[D.Hayden]

There was a veery good Front Sight article a few issues back (?) about 9mm vs 40 for Production. Check it out, see whay people thought.

9MM is cheaper to shoot, 40 seems to have less kick, in IPSC 9 holds more, but USPSA it's all 10 anyway..

I like loading for one caliber, still after a good 40 SS, and I'll be all set..

[eerw]

the downloaded .40 ususally shoots a little softer..but the 9mm (for me) is cheaper and easier to reload for or buy..

I haven't had any problem shooting steel with my 9x19 at 128 to 130 PF..

If you shoot IPSC 9mm is an advantage as there is no capacity limit..

and a .40 would allow you to shoot L10 or limited with the same gun.

Kind of depends what you prefer..

[p3ordie]

Thanks everyone! Just came back from FFL, I purchased the .40S&W.

Mark

[splashdown]

Good choice. I switched from factory 9mm to handloaded .40 minor loads for production. I'm shooting about a 140 power factor and I like it so far.

[SRT Driver]

Both are viable for Production.

Same thing as boxers or briefs. Which do you like best? And which fits you?

But it's hard to beat brass at .01 ea and bullets 30% less than .40 cal.

[Hank Ellis]

My situation is similiar. Been wanting to put a Production rig together just to try something new. Went with a XD-40 Tact as I already have the goodies to reload .40 and I could use the XD as a backup if the L-10 single-stack is inoperative.

2.5 of Clays behind a 185 Precision Black Bullet with a 1.125 OAL chronoed at 722 fps for a 135PF. Brought some 2.6 of Clays loads left over from the chrono work to the range and had a few guys try it out. All were impressed with how soft it was. The stock spring in a XD 5" is 18lb. Drop in a 16lb spring for 40 minor. Your 1911 single stack springs will fit the XD 5". Next stop is to have Rich at Canyon Creek do the trigger job.

[sargenv]

I was shooting an LDA 9mm for Production before, but I had about 3500 plated West Coast bullets that my P16 Para no longer liked. I have a Sig 229 sitting in my safe that I hadn't fired in a while that I wanted to put into use. Since I had all those bullets lying around and the Sig waiting to be fired I figured what the heck? I'm now shooting the 229 with the West coast 180's loaded down to about 750 fps which makes it right at 135 pf. I dropped a 13 pound spring into the Sig and I'm having fun with a pistol I haven't used since I picked up my Para Limited Blaster a few years back. Yes it has that double action first shot, but I really haven't felt any kind of disadvantage. I am hoping to make B Prod with it.

Vince

[p3ordie]

My XD-40 showed up today now to start digging for a good .40S&W minor load!

Mark