ysrracer Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I'd like to set up my Gen 3 G19 to shoot lighter loads. Other than a lighter recoil spring are there any other springs I need to change. I shoot mostly revo's and rimfire, but this is for my wife. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Get a 15# recoil spring on a stainless guide rod and 4.5# striker spring. After that some 147gr coated bullets and pick a powder that works (lots of options). 3 ish grains of titegroup is a good starting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 9 minutes ago, floater said: Get a 15# recoil spring on a stainless guide rod and 4.5# striker spring. After that some 147gr coated bullets and pick a powder that works (lots of options). 3 ish grains of titegroup is a good starting point. Thanks, I'll probably use Win 231 or Sport Pistol. I've got a bunch of both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floater Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 I like sport pistol, cleaner that 231, can't remember my 147 load, but for 125 Gallant coated 3.9-4.0 grains should be close. I'm now loading for gen 5s so I load way shorter then the gen 3 will take. My load currently is 4.2 grains sport pistol @ 1.100", mixed range pick up brass and a CCI 500. At my home range works to run 137 Power factor in a gen 5 17 and 132 power factor in a gen 5 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 48 minutes ago, floater said: I like sport pistol, cleaner that 231, can't remember my 147 load, but for 125 Gallant coated 3.9-4.0 grains should be close. I'm now loading for gen 5s so I load way shorter then the gen 3 will take. My load currently is 4.2 grains sport pistol @ 1.100", mixed range pick up brass and a CCI 500. At my home range works to run 137 Power factor in a gen 5 17 and 132 power factor in a gen 5 19. Thanks, I'm probably going for a 125 power factor at most. I'll load a few and chrono them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 46 minutes ago, Nile said: Barnes 115-grain Vor-TX. Light recoil, feeds well, does well in gel tests. Next would be 115-grain Gold Dot or Winchester 115-grain, white box or Silvertip. I'd stay away from standard-pressure Federal 9BP because it can have issues clogging in heavy clothing. Couldn't care less about any of that. My wife wants to punch holes in paper, but thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Depending on her ability to grip the gun and the aggressiveness of her stance, you may be pleasantly surprised at the range of ammo that the G19 will cycle. It just might go low enough that you don't need to modify the gun to make it work. I've had customers run my Steel Challenge ammo with no issues in factory guns (108 PF). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Braxton1 said: Depending on her ability to grip the gun and the aggressiveness of her stance, you may be pleasantly surprised at the range of ammo that the G19 will cycle. It just might go low enough that you don't need to modify the gun to make it work. I've had customers run my Steel Challenge ammo with no issues in factory guns (108 PF). I loaded up some 125gr match winner bullets with 2.8gr of Clays, and they wouldn't cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 That should be spooky-light, but would feel good if you could get it to run. It's well under the Starting Load data that I have from Hodgdon (3.5 Clays @ 1010 fps). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Braxton1 said: That should be spooky-light, but would feel good if you could get it to run. It's well under the Starting Load data that I have from Hodgdon (3.5 Clays @ 1010 fps). I run 2.8gr of Clays with a Blue Bullets 147 in my 9mm revo, and it comes in at a 125 power factor. Figured I'd try the same load with a 125gr bullet. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abominator Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I shoot 3.3 grains of Sport Pistol with 147grn Blue bullets 1.145-.150 OAL. Nice soft shooters. My wife like them too, standard ammo has too much "kick" for her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 5 hours ago, Abominator said: I shoot 3.3 grains of Sport Pistol with 147grn Blue bullets 1.145-.150 OAL. Nice soft shooters. My wife like them too, standard ammo has too much "kick" for her. I went with 3.15 grains of Sport Pistol powder with an RMR 124gr Match Winner bullet at 1.090 OAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm2953 Posted October 9, 2023 Share Posted October 9, 2023 I’ve been playing with a load for ccp with my Gen 5 G19. 124gr FMJ 3.4ft sport pistol 1.115 is 110pf and really soft. Ejects and locks back 13lb recoil and 4.5 striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted October 9, 2023 Author Share Posted October 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, jpm2953 said: I’ve been playing with a load for ccp with my Gen 5 G19. 124gr FMJ 3.4ft sport pistol 1.115 is 110pf and really soft. Ejects and locks back 13lb recoil and 4.5 striker. Yep, pretty close to my load. 3.15gr Sport Pistol with a 124gr bullet, 1.090 OAL. 13lb recoil and 4.5 striker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpm2953 Posted December 12, 2023 Share Posted December 12, 2023 just following up on this. I had to bump by load up to 3.6gr. The gun was functioning and cycling the 3.4gr load fine but I was getting some super inconsistent burns. Probably had 20% that were really low. Like 400fps.. I bumped up to 3.6gr and have gone through 4-500 round with zero issues. Same brick of primers, same bottle of powder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braxton1 Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 The ultimate "Is my ammo strong enough?" test is "Will it go to Slide Lock when shooting Weak Hand-only?". If it'll do that, it'll run the gun consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ysrracer Posted December 13, 2023 Author Share Posted December 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Braxton1 said: The ultimate "Is my ammo strong enough?" test is "Will it go to Slide Lock when shooting Weak Hand-only?". If it'll do that, it'll run the gun consistently. Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Phil Posted December 13, 2023 Share Posted December 13, 2023 I am running a 13lb Glockstore spring on a tungsten guide rod. My loads run in the 128 - 130 range. I have gone as low as 10 lb. but it sometimes doesn't go into battery consistently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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