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On a couple of occasions I've loaded a large volume of rounds without testing them first. This recent batch was some super light loaded 9mm which I posted about a while ago. That was 1000 rounds before I found out they were too light to cycle my Glocks. Fortunately they work just fine in my Sig and Beretta. Then came some 250gr 45ACP rounds. Now this one stumped me. I chamber tested these in my 1911 and they all were fine. So I continued to load about 500. Only to find out they have significant feeding issues. Now the weird thing is I shot about 150 of these at a static steel match and they shot just fine. It was after the match I had big problems. Couldn't get past a couple rounds before the gun could not fully go into battery and had to be racked out with a lot of force. Still have about 200 or so of them. Sucks. Anyways just seeing if anyone else ever went through similar growing pains.

So what happens if you don't trim the cases? Don't get me wrong I'm not looking for any shortcuts as I know they can potentially be dangerous. I'm just trying to figure out if it's a safety issue, accuracy, reliability, or all of the above. I know some guys trim pistol casings which is just for extra consistency but not entirely necessary. I skip a lot of the things people do for pistol rounds like trimming, cleaning primer pockets, etc. cause they are not required and I just want to load as much as possible in as little of time as possible. Newb question: .224 is the correct bullet size for 223/556 right?

Finally will be completing my AR15 build. I've come to realize ARs are a lot of fun accessorizing, but boy it costs some major money. Now after everything is built it's time to feed it. I already reload 9mm and 45acp. I know my Lee Pro 1000 can be set up to do 223/556 as well. My question is can I just reload it like a pistol round or do I have to do all that trimming, and measuring of the case (etc, etc) cause it's a rifle round? If it's gonna be much more involved than a pistol round I'll probably just not bother. I just don't have the patience required to reload to that level of precision. I just wanna shoot. Lemme know for those of you who reload for this caliber.

I saw someone use this for an indoor static steel match. It shot as fast as the 22lr rifles. Actually the guy using it won overall. Very fast shooting carbine and the cool factor is through the roof! Every time he'd use it people would surround him and hold their cell phones out. It was like he was a celebrity, haha.

I carry it on me at all times, but not cause it's required. It's just that some gun shops want to see it before you handle a gun and just about all will require it to buy ammo. I'd hate to be ready to get a gun or ammo and not have it on me. I recommend you go to a Kinkos or Staples and just have them laminate it. Then you can carry it in your wallet very easily. That's what I did with mine.

Nice pics and great looking AR. I admit I'd probably run steel through my guns even if it was a little harsher on it. I tend not to baby anything I own. But if brass was only a little more money I'd opt for it.

Well summarized Mcbethr. I guess I'm a bit of a gun snob though and would want this to say S&W on the side. I wonder if this will spark other companies to bring back their 9mm revolver models. I believe the Ruger SP101 at one point also came in 9mm. That would be awesome.

This was my first. I do miss it. I may get another HK down the road.

Don't get me started on that. I shot one and it was FUN! But 10mm is too expensive and I don't want to reload another caliber. Plus 10mm brass is very rare. If money was no issue I'd get me a 10mm press, a G20, and make myself a nice hand cannon.

I have another GSSF coupon which I most likely will use before it expires. I was thinking of a G19 Gen 4 only cause I've always kind of wanted a 19. But since I started my interest in pistols I've already picked up a G26 (Gen 3) and a G34 (Gen 4). So is a G19 kind of pointless? No other model really interests me. Maybe the 21, but I'm not that drawn to it. Just wanted to hear your guys thoughts. I promised myself I wouldn't be that guy that had a bunch of Glocks. So much for that.

Not really sure what the point of these were other than being a novelty. It looks awkward to shoot as a pistol and you don't have the stock to use it as a rifle. Guess more of a Novelty?

If I saw you I'd probably just assume you were a cop. I've seen open carry before in other states prior to getting into guns and it never phased me cause I just assumed the were police in plain clothes.

I don't know how much experience you have but I think it's best to stick with one platform and focus on one or two divisions. If it were me I'd just stick to one gun for a particular division or at least one platform. So if you're shooting minor and want to shoot major maybe use a 1911 in 40 or 45. Just my thoughts. I was advised by a GM that switching guns can be hard if you don't have a lot of experience. If you do then by all means.

I heard this this morning on the radio. I was just blown away by it. He is also making large sodas illegal to sell so... NO GUNS! NO SODA! I guess we should all carry a stick for self defense and a large bottle of water to stay hydrated?

I had the same dilemma a while back except I have a 26. I went with the 34. Definitely the right choice in my opinion. If you're gonna go for a competition gun you might as well use what's going to give you the best performance from a competitive standpoint. I'm sure the 17 would do just fine too. But the 34 seems to be the Glock of choice for people in IDPA/USPSA. I also think it's a lot more different than your 19 and will give you a more unique experience if that makes any sense.

Sign me up.

Yes you guys all had explained that to me in a previous post when I was asking about how light is too light. Eventually I want a revolver and will reload for it. I'd follow of course the appropriate data for whatever I'm loading.

My guess is though you can use 38spl loads in a 357mag casing? I heard ppl hear who reload for 38/357 don't even bother with 38spl brass. They just load their 357 brass lighter so they don't have to mess with their dies so often.

oh I was under the impression both rounds could fit into either gun just one was build stronger. ti didn't know the cylinders were different. That makes sense. Probably would get a lot more kabooms if not.

No one uses frangible ammo? I thought this was ideal for the home since it won't go through sheet rock or will be far less potent if it does. Correct me if I'm wrong. This is just want I learned on the internet....

This is just out of my curiosity. I wouldn't actually do it. But what would happen exactly? Would the revolver explode? How many rounds would it take to damage the gun? I actually heard that the small frame revolvers that are rated for 357mag can take on quite a bit of wear and tear if you shoot a lot of 357mag out of them. They're meant more for 38spl most of the time and 357mag some of the time. Is this true. So if that's the case I wonder how quickly a 38spl would be destroyed using the 357mag.

One of these days you guys are all gonna convince me to shoot 40. Everyone tells me at matches, forums, etc. These are they guys that have shot for a while too so I'm sure I'm just being stubborn haha. I do reload 9 and 45. For 45 I use 200gr loaded very light. My load now I'm not even sure if I make major. It's a load I use mainly for steel. I need a chrono.

I've never owned a Taurus, but whenever I see this type of question get raised the response I see the most is: It's ok... but it's no S&W... If initial cost is really hindering you I say go for it. To me, if you can get the better gun always opt for the better gun. You spend more money, yes. But you get some of that extra money back if you ever decide to sell it. Wow, that is a horrible experience. I guess using defective monkeys is how they lower their prices.

To me what caliber was based on what I could afford to shoot the most and what i had the reloading equipment for. That was 9mm in the beginning and then 45. I don't really think shooting one caliber is boring. It is kinda of practical. But that all depends on your personal situation and tastes. I really like shooting 9mm and 45acp. I have no interest in 40sw and beyond that they start getting real expensive.

I could have went the G35 route and had a gun for L10 and Production but I hate shooting 40cal and I love shooting a 1911. So guess I may be focusing on L10 and Single Stack for a while. I have a 34 for production but trying to get good at two platforms is a bit more trouble than it's worth for me right now.