Considering a caliber change from 9mm to .40 for uspsa(reload/cast)

[MrWesson]

So I currently cast 1000 9mm rounds for about $40 and because of the size in bullet vs the .40 it will cost me some lead(-500 bullets per 50lb of lead),I load on a pro 1000 so I have to retool and buy new dies,brass bulge concerns,stocking up on .40 brass(have alot of 9mm), and ultimately using more powder(shoudn't be much).

I shoot USPSA Limited with a XD 9mm service with a trigger job and shoot at a disadvantage scoring in minor power factor vs the .40 guys. I also shoot a 4" slide so my sight radius isn't great.

I would probably buy a glock 35 and upgrade or buy used. I would also replace the barrel with a lone wolf .40 barrel because I shoot lead exclusively because I cast my own bullets.

So would you do it?

 

[Jim Watson]

Maybe not exactly that way, but I would certainly avoid shooting Limited Minor.

 

[MrWesson]

Maybe not exactly that way, but I would certainly avoid shooting Limited Minor.

I shot production previously and for a few reasons want to get away from it.

Considering I am on a budget how would you approach? I have a line on a G35 with 3.5lb trigger and a couple mags for 500. The competitors(XDM and M&P pro) would save me money on swapping to the lone wolf barrel for shooting lead but they seem to go for much higher used and new are over 700 typically.

I have since figured out it would only cost me the dies and $25 for the large case feeder so that is good news(vs shell plate holder).

I already have a 2 cavity mold for casting .40 but would upgrade to a 6 banger.

 

[Jon_Snow]

Maybe not exactly that way, but I would certainly avoid shooting Limited Minor.

I don't think it's the worst idea to shoot Limited Minor, keep in mind you get a capacity advantage out of it in addition to the reduced recoil. There are a couple of guys around me who shoot Limited 9 quite well. Now, whether they would place better or worse if they were shooting 40, I don't know, but you can be competitive. What's your current breakdown of As to Cs/Ds? Switching to the longer slide might help swing things in the right direction.

Also, rather than buying a new glock 35, I believe you can just buy a glock 34 or 35 slide and fit it to your existing frame. Saves you the money for both a new frame and a new trigger job, as well as any other frame upgrades.