.38 Special lead bullet in a 9mm case Unique Powder measurement.

[luvit]

These were shot with a Kahr CM9, the factory 3.0" barrel with conventional rifling.
Remington .38 spcl 158gr LSWC (.358, but i downsize them for 9mm), I know no other specs.
The CM9 barrel is 3.0", I do not know anything more other than it's not match-grade.
I do prefer subsonic, but i have thousands of these bullets & the Speer .38 spcl 158gr LSWCHP.
Just minutes ago, Power Pistol powder just arrived, which I ordered in mid-February.
I would also like to learn & verify any 9mm 158gr recipes with Power Pistol
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[Mike1943Ret]

Hi. From experience I've found the Kahr in 9mm (although a great gun) had feeding issues with LSWC loads that sailed through a Glock 17/19 etc.. That doesn't mean you can't work up a LSWC load with time and care though. The sport is meant to be fun and "experimental" just so long as we stay on the right side of safe

I've never used Power Pistol (I load mainly subsonics with VV N320 or sometimes with Titegroup) but an awful lot of shooters swear by it and there's a lot of info available on PP loads although it does seem (not from personal experience as I've said) to be a more mid range power powder and not at its best for "softer" loads. Is PF an issue for you?

PM me if you'd like a chat.

Best regards,

Mike.

 

[mdi]

+1 million on this too

Add my +1 million too...

 

[luvit]

Mike, thanks for a post with useful content instead these pointless one-line post. -- Yeah, I'll likely PM you.

I don't know why this Kahr CM9 is so successful on LSWCs. Note that I've only fed a few dozen rounds without issue, so I haven't really proven anything worthwhile, yet.
I've read a lot of doubts about Kahr, I am also a cynical person, if you can't tell. I was skeptical about this Kahr, but it's been a great pistol and keeps impressing me.
I'm really pleased with how Kahr competes with my Glock, XD, & M&P experiences.

I've not focused on PF, yet. I need to chrono this 158gr 9mm load.
I would like velocity to be between 850-1000 fps on a 3" barrel and ensure reliable feeding at 1.16".
Once I can determine the velocity, I hope to find the PF in an acceptable range...
I'm open to any guidance.

 

[Mike1943Ret]

Wow - so much friendly help here <sarc> I guess all of those who "know about a subject" have never had to ask for help or advice from anyone. Got knowledge? Then why not share it. It doesn't cost anything.

 

[Mike1943Ret]

@ luvit : PM sent.