Got a postal scale: loaded weights of some carry and service handguns

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Nothing special to say; just messing around with my crappy Chinese postal scale. All pistol weights are full mag chamber empty for consistency.

Gen 1 LCP with pocket holster 100 grain
Kel-Tec PF-9 “” 115 grain
Kahr PM9 “”
S&W M&P 340 “” 158 grain
S&W Shield “”
SIG P230 alloy frame 100 grain
FN Hi Power 15 rounds
Beretta 92FS Brigadier “”
SIG P226 “”
GLOCK 22/17 conversion 17 rounds
Dan Wesson Heritage Razorback 230 grain
Glock 41 “”
Uberti SAA 5 rounds 250 grain
Uberti 1875 “”
S&W Model 28 4” 158 grain

 

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Remainder

 

[SterlingBullet]

Proof that the Ruger LCP is a carry anywhere, anytime, any clothing, life defender.

 

[1KPerDay]

That’s why I carry it!

 

[JR24]

Interesting that my Legion 226 is heavier, something like 41 oz or so with the 15 round mag.

 

[1KPerDay]

Interesting that my Legion 226 is heavier, something like 41 oz or so with the 15 round mag.

Yeah, the thicker/stainless/solid slides are a bit beefier, and the top of the slide doesn't have the milled flat of the stamped/welded ones, plus the Legion has more meat in the dust cover for the rails. Plus I imagine the G10 grips are heavier than these wood ones. Plus the beavertail has to add a few grams I guess.

 

[Tallball]

Thanks for the interesting info. Nice guns.

Me, too, on the LCP. Heavier guns make the pocket sag.

 

[Leon tP]

I've always wanted a postal scale and then I ask myself, "Why the heck do I need a postal scale?" That's the main reason why I don't have one now. Although recently I've been wondering about slide weights and barrel weights and even recoil spring force of assembled but not fully compressed springs.
I get curious about things like this, it's the nerd in me.

Anyway, you have several nice firearms there and I was wondering if you could help out a nerd and weigh some of those slides and barrels? Maybe, throw in some recoil spring forces. The force required to barely begin the slide movement. All of this would be helpful if it's not too inconvenient for you.

Otherwise, I'll have to start searching for a scale on ebay.

 

[JR24]

Yeah, the thicker/stainless/solid slides are a bit beefier, and the top of the slide doesn't have the milled flat of the stamped/welded ones, plus the Legion has more meat in the dust cover for the rails. Plus I imagine the G10 grips are heavier than these wood ones. Plus the beavertail has to add a few grams I guess.

Makes sense. I was debating between an elite dark and Legion 229 the other day (haven’t got either yet) and the elite felt lighter, and with the beaver tail even the E2 grips felt pretty good to me.

 

[1KPerDay]

I've always wanted a postal scale and then I ask myself, "Why the heck do I need a postal scale?" That's the main reason why I don't have one now. Although recently I've been wondering about slide weights and barrel weights and even recoil spring force of assembled but not fully compressed springs.
I get curious about things like this, it's the nerd in me.

Anyway, you have several nice firearms there and I was wondering if you could help out a nerd and weigh some of those slides and barrels? Maybe, throw in some recoil spring forces. The force required to barely begin the slide movement. All of this would be helpful if it's not too inconvenient for you.

Otherwise, I'll have to start searching for a scale on ebay.

Happy to help. LMK what you want to know. I also have access to Glock 30, 23, 19, SIG P220 (folded), P225, Colt commander, Colt SAA 7.5”, a bunch of cap and ball replicas and a few others if it helps

 

[1KPerDay]

@Leon tP fyi this is the one I got

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0076BXEVI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I got it so I could weigh rifles up to 25 lbs. not sure how accurate one can expect it to be for the price. I should try some check weights I guess.

 

[Leon tP]

Hey, I like that scale, good price to. I don't know how accurate they are but for comparative work and percentages, I think it'll do just fine.

I was mainly curious about the difference between full size Government 1911 slide weight and barrel weight versus Commander size slide and barrel (barrels and slides measured separately).
Also the difference between how many pounds force is required to just barely begin to move the slide to the rear on the two assembled models (Gov't versus Commander). I assume a slide racked to the rear is whatever the manufacturer says their spring is rated for (i.e. 16 lb, 18 lb, 20 lb, etc). I want to know what the starting force is to just barely get the slide moving versus the recoil spring rating.
I hope I'm being clear, if not let me know.

I'll probably just order that scale as I'm starting to see a lot of uses for it and it's really affordable.

 

[JR24]

Can’t do the force measurements but I do have the kitchen scale on my bench and can measure a full size and commander slide / barrel for you later tonight

 

[sgt127]

P239 9mm

P365

P232 lightweight
P239 357 SIG

SP101
Funny. I do that from time to time. All are loaded weights as I recall. All mine are in ounces.

 

[tarosean]

I got it so I could weigh rifles up to 25 lbs.

Dont need a scale to know thats quite heavy to tote around all day.

 

[toivo]

I've always wanted a postal scale and then I ask myself, "Why the heck do I need a postal scale?"

I have one for a couple of reasons. One is that I use "Click & Ship" to print my own postal mailing labels at home because I hate waiting at the post office to mail packages. My local PO has a drop window for pre-labelled packages.

Second is that I shoot in a .22 rifle league that has a 7.5 weight limit for rifle + scope. I need to know what's going to work when I'm putting together rifle/scope combos.

 

[Leon tP]

Can’t do the force measurements but I do have the kitchen scale on my bench and can measure a full size and commander slide / barrel for you later tonight

Any and all help would greatly appreciated.

Btw, I just ordered a scale from Amazon. Should be here in less than a week. Hopefully sooner if the delivery van doesn't get held up.

 

[C-grunt]

Cool thread. Sent you a PM.

 

[JR24]

Full size slide, barrel compared to a commander.

Kimber Warrior and Dan Wesson VBOB if it matters.

 

[Speedo66]

I have one for a couple of reasons. One is that I use "Click & Ship" to print my own postal mailing labels at home because I hate waiting at the post office to mail packages. My local PO has a drop window for pre-labelled packages.

Second is that I shoot in a .22 rifle league that has a 7.5 weight limit for rifle + scope. I need to know what's going to work when I'm putting together rifle/scope combos.

Good points.

I also use mine for cooking, a lot of recipes now come with quantities in weight for a more accurate measure than volume.

 

[Leon tP]

So for the slides 13.3 oz versus 12.3... that's not as big a difference as I had previously thought.

With the barrels 3.3 oz versus 2.9 oz, also not too much difference there either.

Thanks for all the help guys now I can at least get started on the geeky nerdy stuff.

 

[hutch51]

@Leon tP fyi this is the one I got

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0076BXEVI?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

I got it so I could weigh rifles up to 25 lbs. not sure how accurate one can expect it to be for the price. I should try some check weights I guess.

Check weights
https://www.usmint.gov/learn/coin-and-medal-programs/coin-specifications

 

[chicharrones]

I had a kitchen scale for a few years before my youngest daughter took it from my house for actual cooking.

I wrote down the weights of a bunch of my guns, but pics are proof in the pudding. I didn't take a lot of pics, though.

Glock 36 with 7 rounds of 200 grain .45 ACP on board.


CZ75 PCR with 15 rounds of 124 grain 9mm on board.


Charter Arms Undercoverette with 6 rounds of 85 grain .32 H&R Magnum on board.

 

[chicharrones]

NAA Guardian with 7 rounds of 73 grain .32 ACP on board.

 

[JR24]

Couple 365xls. One with the WML and one without. 13 rounds of 124 grain HST