Footlong Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Can the Smith 929 handle 9mm major loads? Thanks Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 2 hours ago, Footlong said: Can the Smith 929 handle 9mm major loads? Thanks Chris No. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revoman Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 6 hours ago, Footlong said: Can the Smith 929 handle 9mm major loads? Thanks Chris Why would you want to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Even early on reviews of the 929 reported horrible results of sticking brass upon extraction just using +p ammunition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) If you want Major PF loads in a S&W get a 627. If you're worried about picking up loose 9mm rounds after a match and fear a 9 Major just don't pick up loose rounds. I make it a hard edict, I never pick up loaded rounds from the ground. The only caveat is if I KNOW it was my round and I'm dead certain I saw it fall to that point. A reload might be safe in one gun and dangerous in another. If you reload 9mm major ammo for an Open gun, it would be wise to use 1) specific bullet for major (JHP's are the most accurate and work best in Open anyway) and 2) use a specific case for Revolver (if you match up your moon clips with a specific case it will work best). But being as all your 9mm Revolver rounds will be moon clipped it shouldn't be too hard to keep them separated. Edited July 4, 2020 by pskys2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan454 Posted July 4, 2020 Share Posted July 4, 2020 Not a chance. Stick to standard pressure 9mm in these cylinders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pnut Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 (edited) On 7/4/2020 at 2:33 AM, MWP said: No. Why not? If you load Xtreme 165 grain bullets you can push them to 1020 using N320 (per their website load data), doing the math on my head, that should put you right at or over major. That being said ... you can also push them under 800 and have a very light minor. I am pushing 160 grains at 820, and ordered 165 Xtreme to try them at 790-800. Edited September 9, 2020 by Pnut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 12 minutes ago, Pnut said: Why not? If you load Xtreme 165 grain bullets you can push them to 1020 using N320 (per their website load data), doing the math on my head, that should put you right at or over major. . That doesn’t me a gun can handle it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IVC Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 929 is a standard 9mm gun. They are all proofed to quite a bit of over-pressure, but that is to ensure they can handle variations in the loads and even some pretty bad one-off events. It doesn't mean they are designed for the steady diet of over-pressure rounds. As a general rule, unless a gun is purposefully built for 9mm major, just don't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjfisher Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I can tell you from personal experience that if you push a 160gr bullet at a 1000fps out of a 929 you will have to beat the cylinder open with a mallet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin M Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 On 7/4/2020 at 12:24 AM, Footlong said: Can the Smith 929 handle 9mm major loads? Thanks Chris I removed the Ti cylinder and replaced it with a SS cylinder from a 627 and it'll handle .357, so... It was not a simple swap either. However, it wasn't something that the average fellow couldn't do with proper tools. I wouldn't try 9mm Major in the Ti cylinder, but I can't back that up with any calcs right now. If you're looking for a major 929, I think it'd be the way to go. When I swapped my cylinders, folks wanted the Ti cylinders, so you might break even - even if you need to pay a gunsmith sort of guy to do the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted September 16, 2020 Share Posted September 16, 2020 10 minutes ago, Justin M said: I removed the Ti cylinder and replaced it with a SS cylinder from a 627 and it'll handle .357, so... It was not a simple swap either. However, it wasn't something that the average fellow couldn't do with proper tools. I wouldn't try 9mm Major in the Ti cylinder, but I can't back that up with any calcs right now. If you're looking for a major 929, I think it'd be the way to go. When I swapped my cylinders, folks wanted the Ti cylinders, so you might break even - even if you need to pay a gunsmith sort of guy to do the work. I have a cracked 929 cylinder if anyone needs to see that it won’t handle major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillywig Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 I have a 627 in 38 super. I tried a few major rounds once. If mooned together ejection is impossible. Trying to poke the empties out with a little screw driver would really slow down your reloads on the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerMcFadden Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 19 hours ago, MWP said: I have a cracked 929 cylinder if anyone needs to see that it won’t handle major. Were you shooting it on purpose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 13 hours ago, RangerMcFadden said: Were you shooting it on purpose? Some open major ammo got mixed into my practice ammo. That’s what I get for having someone help with my ammo. It wasn’t an extremely hot load either, 168-169 from a DVC. I don’t think titanium is the best choice for high pressure loads. I know there’s 327s and plenty of other factory magnums with titanium cylinders, but none that handle pressure like 9 major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pskys2 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 19 hours ago, MWP said: Some open major ammo got mixed into my practice ammo. That’s what I get for having someone help with my ammo. It wasn’t an extremely hot load either, 168-169 from a DVC. I don’t think titanium is the best choice for high pressure loads. I know there’s 327s and plenty of other factory magnums with titanium cylinders, but none that handle pressure like 9 major. Some Major 9 can reach 60,000 psi I've been told. Heck 38 super major loads were over 40,000. 357 magnum is under 45,000 psi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin M Posted September 22, 2020 Share Posted September 22, 2020 On 9/16/2020 at 2:16 PM, MWP said: I have a cracked 929 cylinder if anyone needs to see that it won’t handle major. Empirical evidence beats paper every day. No calcs necessary here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 13 hours ago, Justin M said: Empirical evidence beats paper every day. No calcs necessary here... Did you mean empirical evidence or expensive evidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MWP Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Distant Thunder said: Did you mean empirical evidence or expensive evidence? Not sure the cost yet. But when I find out I’ll let everyone know. I’ve been too busy getting a new carbon fiber guy that I haven’t gutted that broken gun to mail in yet. Edited September 23, 2020 by MWP Spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRB Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 Good morning guys. I hope you are all well and trying to live with this crazy time. why shoot major in anything, just shoot all "A"'s, its a waste of time and the destruction of your arm and firearm to try to shoot major. SHOOT " A " 's all the time as fast as you can. Just saying. Be safe out there. J. Russell Bryan Canadian, AP / IPSC / USPSA / PPC / and anything else fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 7 hours ago, JRB said: just shoot all "A"'s That's always my plan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triplesinglestack Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Horrible idea. I know it comes with a single port comp, but I don't know anyone that uses it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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