Regarding reloads, I would probably just go with the 5 or 6 in the gun....or use a Fanny Pack.
I think I would also try to pick one that was all steel...no light weights.
Regarding reloads, I would probably just go with the 5 or 6 in the gun....or use a Fanny Pack.
I think I would also try to pick one that was all steel...no light weights.
I have a 9mm LCR in the safe and that's where it will remain. If you like recoil they might be OK. I fired 469 rounds through mine, trying to make it work for me. Too much recoil to enjoy.
I have carried an S&W 940 as backup for over 20 years. If you keep chambers clean and dry and avoid +P ammo it is a good gun.
Mine shoots to the sights with 147-grain ammo. Lighter bullets hit low. Velocity with factory 147s is a bit over 900 fps. My Federal 9MS carry load expands to 0.50+" and stops in 4th gallon water jug. I use two Ranger bands around grip to give more cushioning to take some of the sting out of it.
It was too brief of a flirtation to get a sense of its precision. A fast depressing fling. lolOriginally Posted by HCM
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Some work better than others with regard to extraction issues. The 9mm case is tapered which means that the chambers ought to be too. I hate moon clips whether half or full. When they bend or warp, they drag. I grew up shooting 45 ACP ammo in 1917 Colt and Smith revolvers. No thanks. If I had a factory Ruger version that worked, that would be nice. However, I prefer the 38 Spl even with its ballistic limitations.
In 9mm revolvers using clips, the rounds are head spacing on the clip which serves as a rim. Although I've never done so, I see no reason not to crimp the case mouth with a roll crimp if the bullet has a crimp groove. A cannelure tool can make a groove on jacketed bullets. Just a thought.
Some work better than others with regard to extraction issues. The 9mm case is tapered which means that the chambers ought to be too. I hate moon clips whether half or full. When they bend or warp, they drag. I grew up shooting 45 ACP ammo in 1917 Colt and Smith revolvers. No thanks. If I had a factory Ruger version that worked, that would be nice. However, I prefer the 38 Spl even with its ballistic limitations.
In 9mm revolvers using clips, the rounds are head spacing on the clip which serves as a rim. Although I've never done so, I see no reason not to crimp the case mouth with a roll crimp if the bullet ad a crimp groove. A cannelure too can form a groove on jacketed bullets. Just a thought.
The SP101 is still a current offering (it is one of the many shiny objects that appeals to me ...):
Have a LCR 9 that I use as an ankle and occasional pocket gun. With standard pressure 147 ammo and the small grips I thought the recoil was less than a 38 LCR with 130 +p with the same grips. I’m good with the moon clips. If I’m carrying just the LCR, I’ll stick a Glock 43 magazine in a pocket, can thumb rounds in to the empty cylinders for a reload. At work, it’s a bug to a Glock 19, I occasionally practice reloading off a Glock 17 magazine, but well it’s beyond a bad day if not only was the bug in play, but actually trying (needing) to reload it.
Jason
I shot a Taurus snub 9mm and I remember the recoil being uncomfortably snappy. The owner of the gun got rid of it for the same reason.
I have a 9mm LCR that I bought for the same reason as many of you...ammo compatibility. That and I get 9mm ammo for free.
It's an unpleasant little SOB to shoot. I've tried to like it, but I just don't.
I'll just stick to 38/357 J-frames (especially steel ones).
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