PJ BAD Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Two open guns both in 38 Super. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogiebb Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 going to be 2 open guns now all 9x19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nm3gnr Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 I started with a used gun in 38 super last year. Changed the extractor to work reliably with super comp. I have been very happy with this setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squishy Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 2 open guns both 38 super. When I wear these out I will most likley switch to 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Major 9 = 9x19 that exceeds 165 PF. Length .vs SAAMI has nothing to do with it, specifically.... although most need to load longer than spec to accomplish it. Major 9 = 9x19 that exceeds 160 PF in Europe (IPSC). My Major 9 loads are 167-168 PF so I am also USPSA legal Open Major shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastshooter03 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Remimber when they all said MAJOR 9 will not work!!!!HA!HA!HA!HAH!AHA!HAH!AH!AH!A!HH!HAHA!H!HAHA! I love my major 9 Sure they'll work if they're set up by someone who knows what they're doing. Two or three smiths that make good ones have told me it's not a problem at all, but it does take them more time to build an equally reliable gun in 9mm compared with Super. Nothing wrong with that really, just like a .40 SS gun takes a little more to make reliable. Mine works and I still don't know what I'm doing Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOGA Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I started with 38 super, then played with 9x23 and now 9 major. I still keep the 38S and 9x23 and use it once in a while. I now have another complete parts for a 9 major set-up from match prizes, so another 9major coming up for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superdude Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 38 SC and another in 45 ACP (just for the fun of it - it makes major!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMS42 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I currently use a .38 Super, but in the safe are 7 old .45s from long ago. There's 2 pin guns, 1 6 in. bull barrel that is Magna Ported, 1 Clark Super Comp with iron sights, 1 Clark Super Comp with a Red Dot of some sort on it, 1 single port comp and 1 with a double port comp. All the .45s were used when there was no open division, although I did use the Red Dot Super Comp for awhile in Open. But single stack .45s, even with 10 rd. mags are at a great disavantage so they don't get used anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I shoot 9 Major and for me is it the best thing since sliced bread. I use mostly Fiocchi cases but also Speer and Norma will do for match use. For practice is S&B the most common brand. I have tried several powders, Vith N350 and 3N38 Hogdon HS6 and Vectan SP2. The one that works best for me is Vith 3N38. My Open gun is a SVI IMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 I shoot 9 Major and for me is it the best thing since sliced bread. I use mostly Fiocchi cases but also Speer and Norma will do for match use. For practice is S&B the most common brand. I have tried several powders, Vith N350 and 3N38 Hogdon HS6 and Vectan SP2. The one that works best for me is Vith 3N38.My Open gun is a SVI IMM. What weight bullet and how much powder are you using with the 3N38? I'm guessing the case has to be nearly full right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chills1994 Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 That's expensive powder right there ^^^ Cha ching $$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 That's expensive powder right there ^^^Cha ching $$ N105 is even worse....but it's worth it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgunz11 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I am using 3n38 for the SC and N320 for the .40 It can be a real PITA to find sometime, but well worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 14, 2009 Author Share Posted January 14, 2009 A slight number edge for the "38 brothers" now....come on keep the votes rolling in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 I run a SV in 38sc. My other Sv is getting rebarrelled in 9mm so i can try 9 major. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
964 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My new to me .38 Super with SC brass Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I shoot 9 Major and for me is it the best thing since sliced bread. I use mostly Fiocchi cases but also Speer and Norma will do for match use. For practice is S&B the most common brand. I have tried several powders, Vith N350 and 3N38 Hogdon HS6 and Vectan SP2. The one that works best for me is Vith 3N38.My Open gun is a SVI IMM. What weight bullet and how much powder are you using with the 3N38? I'm guessing the case has to be nearly full right? I use 9.2 gn of 3N38. The bullet is a 124gn FMJ usually Magtech. And you are right the case nearly full. The primers are Fed 100. For practice though is the case and primer S&B and a 123 gn FMJ bullet from MFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Limcat Dragoncat in 38 Supercomp shooting 10.1gr. VV3N38 in Starline brass with MG 124 JHP and WSR. New Limcat Razorcat II in 9 Major shooting 8.1gr. VV3N37 with the same bullet and primer. I'm liking the major 9 a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted January 15, 2009 Author Share Posted January 15, 2009 Limcat Dragoncat in 38 Supercomp shooting 10.1gr. VV3N38 in Starline brass with MG 124 JHP and WSR. New Limcat Razorcat II in 9 Major shooting 8.1gr. VV3N37 with the same bullet and primer. I'm liking the major 9 a lot. Yikes, how do you guys with one of each vote? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tzygä Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Limcat Dragoncat in 38 Supercomp shooting 10.1gr. VV3N38 in Starline brass with MG 124 JHP and WSR. New Limcat Razorcat II in 9 Major shooting 8.1gr. VV3N37 with the same bullet and primer. I'm liking the major 9 a lot. What is your PF with your new major 9? How long do you load your ammos? I don't have any holes in my barrel and my major 9 use 7.7gr VV3N37. Loads are PF 167-168. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast_eddy Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 mine is an SVI in .38 super.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmd Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Depends on the game as I have different guns. USPSA = 38SC/38TJ Steel Challenge = 9x19 Knock Over Steel = 38super Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbs007 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 Yikes, how do you guys with one of each vote? I actually selected both calibers. What is your PF with your new major 9?How long do you load your ammos? I don't have any holes in my barrel and my major 9 use 7.7gr VV3N37. Loads are PF 167-168. The OAL is 1.170"; I haven't chronoed that load but it's what Limcat told me. The new comp has two holes on the back side that goes through the barrel plus three holes on top. Pictures in this thread on top of page 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RH45 Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 My primary open gun is a Bedell "Shorty" in .38 Supercomp, but, last year I picked up a 9mm to run minor loads in for 3-gun, but, I put together a major load for it with VV N-350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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