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Usually the G19 will eat anything you feed it so doubt feeding reliability is a factor but I know the round nose will work as that's all I've ever used in lead. My main interest is accuracy in a plinking round. I've got and have used lots of W231 in 9mm and >45 ACP. Great Powder! Getting...

I would like to try some Berry's plated bullets for my G19 in both 115 gr. and 124 gr. I'm wondering about the accuracy of the 124 gr. in round nose and jacketed hollow points. Would it really make any big difference in which I use for target loads? Also, for those using these (or...

Camjr: "For those of you not from around here, state parks in Texas list firearms as prohibited items in their posted rules, however the head of the department has issued a clarification letter indicating that those licensed to carry in Texas are exempted and welcome to carry in the park."...

S&W packages the CT LG-305 extended grips on the 642. Is anyone using these for everyday pocket carry? They look a little large, but obviously might make heavy loads a little more comfortable at the range. It looks as if the LG-405 regular length grip might be a little more convenient in a...

The price on some of the S&W's are less than I can buy locally. Shipping seems reasonable. Has anyone done business with this online dealer? How reputable?

For those who carry a S&W J frame, are the CT LG-305 grips out of the question for pocket carry or the Smartcarry rig? Being a longer grip, it's obvious they would be more pleasant for range use but how about concealment in a pocket holster or Smartcarry? The S&W 642 with the CT grips is...

I'm buying a S&W 642 and would like to do some dry firing. It looks as if snap caps are not required but probably would be good insurance. Would decapping and resizing .38 brass and then putting leather, hard rubber or epoxy in the primer pocket be as effective as a commercial snap cap? Any...

These are definitely not hollow-base. I thought they were bevel base but on closer inspection they are more of a flat base. I'm assuming they would require the same load as bevel base as I've never seen a loading manual list anything but lead BB or HB. I guess my biggest concern is using the...

I have a old supply of 146gr lead BBWC and LSWC. I can find lots of load data on 148gr. WC and 158gr LSWC but little on the 146gr version of these bullets. I would feel pretty comfortable using the 148gr BBWC data but find the the starting range for WW231 to be anywhere between 3 to 4gr. Very...

Well, one other question. I see the mention of adding an ounce of mineral spirits and a few pieces of paper towel to keep the media clean. What's the difference between mineral spirits and paint thinner you buy at Home Depot? Sounds like it might be just as good as dryer sheets.

Thanks for the replys. When I've deprimed before tumbling I've always used a universal decapping die, never my sizing die. However, think I'll just start tumbling first. What is it about NU Finish that's different than other car polishes for using with brass? I think I'll continue with...

I have used walnut media for some time, and have additionally used corn media afterwards as it seems to give a better shine to the brass. I'm I just imagining the use of corn does better? Also, I've read of those adding kerosene to the corn media to prevent the brass from tarnishing in...

Jim, the cheapest I've seen the M&P340ct was around $840. Price is not a big deal but I don't need .357 capabilities and the 642 would work well for what I'm going to use it for. How about Shooter's Choice MC#7 bore cleaner? If not, I'll just pick up the Elite gel and finish with CLP. I have...

I need some feedback here. I've read every post in this thread over the last few days and my previous interest in the 642 w/CT grips is getting to the boiling point! My only concern at this point is cleaning the pistol. I've read about the hazards of damaging the finish on the frame using...

Sunray: I don't think my wife would have let me store this many bullets in the fridge for the last 34 years but it's a great idea! I haven't loaded for .38 in such a long time I'm having some problems finding data as I have both WC and SWC in 146gr. Could I load both using about 2.5gr. of...

Evanprice: You are not only a gentleman but a great humanitarian and conservationist as well. The bullets will be in the mail today as well as the cases. Come to think of it I'll now have no need for the primers or my colt Python so I'll send as well. Seriously, thanks for the feedback...

I've got about 2000+ 146gr. lead WC and SWC that are over 30 years old. They have been kept in sealed cans in my garage and on inspection still look pretty good. The wax is still in the rings and is not quite as waxey as it once was but still reasonably soft. The lead has a slight...