9mm 1911 Reloading Report

[doc540]

first 9mm reloads on the Rock Chucker

1978 Colt Combat Commander in 9mm
4.25"
Bar-Sto match barrel

25yds

Semi-rested


Control rounds:
Federal 115gr FMJ - Avg 1081fps

DC Ammo Match 147gr FMJ 1.125OAL Fed primers - Avg 945fps



Reloaded rounds:
RMR Bullets - 124gr plated round nose (semi-flat)


Misc tumbled brass

Powder: Win231

Test loads: 4.1/4.4/4.7 Win231

OAL 1.10

4.1 = avg 992fps
4.4 = avg 1026fps
4.7 = avg 1066fps (most consistent)

Control target:


Best accuracy:
124gr (125 is incorrect on the pic) - 4.7gr Win231


Next best accurate:
4.1gr Win231


Conclusion: this 9mm Combat Commander like 124gr Copper Round Nose over 4.7 Win231

...and this is a GREAT hobby!

YMMV

 

[Walkalong]

Sweet pistol. Congrats on your reloads.

 

[doc540]

Thanks

I'm kind of working with what I've been able to find in these lean times.

But the good news is I have a decent load and enough components to continue to enjoy my hobby.