9x18 Makarov trimmer?

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I am new in the whole reloading scene but am learning. Unfortunately, everything I need for the 9x18 is a bit difficult to find. I am looking for a 9x18 case trimmer and shell holder. Can anyone help me in finding one or help me in the specs of what I am trying to find?

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Belle
 
Lee might make one, but I doubt that you would need to trim 9x18 cases that often. The round isn't a super high pressure round, and I can't imagine that you will experience a lot of case stretching. Plus the chambers tend to be pretty generous- so I wouldn't even mess with case trimming.

I don't trim any handgun rounds, and have not had a problem with failures to chamber (50,000+ rounds reloaded). Now if you are dealing with .308 or .223 with super tight chambers- that is a different matter.
 
I am looking for a 9x18 case trimmer and shell holder.
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As for the shell holder I would think a 9x19 Luger should work, as for trimming a .357 pilot should be close enough, if not I would turn down a .375 pilot. As Vegas mentioned trimming should not be needed, unless you are getting your 9x18 from 9x19.
 
Sounds good to me. Makes sense too! Thank you very much for your help!!
 
I load for the 9mm Mak round, fired brass from low or mid-level 'practice' rounds will likely never need trimming.
'hot' loads may after 4-5 fireings, I don't know as I don't practice much with the loads I've 'heated up'. still have a bag of that brass I haven't sized yet.
 
If you are looking to trim 9x19 down to 9x18, I have used the 9mm pilot.

If you are going to trim 9x18, DON"T DO IT!!!!! It will never grow longer and in fact, it gets shorter (by a minscule amount) each time you size.
 
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