H&R 929 ammunition

[fusion250]

I bought a H&R 929 sidejick. ser# starts with S. I read it is from 1956. I shot 27 rounds of Federal value pack high velocity tonight. I was told that it will damage the gun. Is this true? Seemed good to me. Its my 1st revolver and very nice/fun to shoot. Any advice would be great. Thanks

 

[Old Fuff]

You shouldn't have any problems. It's a post-World War Two revolver and can handle any .22 Short, Long, or Long Rifle ammunition marketed today. You may find however, that standard velocity cartridges are more accurate.

 

[fusion250]

Thanks Old Fluff. Good to know. I would hate to wreck a nice pice.

 

[32 Magnum]

fusion,
As Old Fuff stated - your 929 will handle any modern factory load including the "hyper-velocity" stuff. It is SOLID.

 

[HGM22]

There is a difference between high velocity and hyper velocity .22 ammo. I for one would avoid hyper velocity just to be safe, and because I'm not sure what its use would be unless maybe self defense or hunting.

 

[tryshoot]

All of it falls under saami pressure of 24,000 psi for 22lr.

 

[32 Magnum]

The "hypervelocity" ammo is underweight for caliber - that's how they get the extra FPS. Pressures are regulated and the 929 can handle ANY .22 factory round out there.

 

[DNS]

Fyi, if your 929 has the adjustable rear sight be careful since they are notorious for loosening and falling out. I've made two for mine so far.

 

[HGM22]

I thought the hyper velocity stuff also had a lengthened case and more powder in addition to a lighter bullet?

 

[BCRider]

Fusion, I got a 929 recently as well. As mentioned there's simply no need to worry about using the usual HV stuff. But you may find, as I did, that it likes to group a little tighter with standard velocity ammo.

I also have a question for you. I find that my cylinder is a little rattle'y in the frame due to a whole lot of issues related mostly to sloppy seating in the frame for the arbor pin on both ends. I'm wondering if your 929 shares this same trait.

 

[JRH6856]

I thought the hyper velocity stuff also had a lengthened case

AFAIK, only CCI Stingers. Other hyper velocity rounds use standard 22LR cases. FWIW, I have fired Stingers in my H&R 923 with no apparent problems

 

[fusion250]

Very little as far as rattley.This is the first revolver I ever used or owned so I really have nothing to compare it to. Next Eastern P.A gun show I will have to check out some others.