I shoot a Walter PPQ Q5 in 9mm. The load I use is 4.1 grains of 231, Federal brass, CCI 500 primers, a 124 grain SNS RN coated bullet with a QAL of 1.125. It is very accurate and mild.
I have been half debating about getting a 5" Smith and Wesson 986 revolver. Lately I’ve been trying to cut down on the number of guns and calibers I shoot in order to simplify my component inventory and improve my reloading efficiency. I have already sold several guns and related reloading equipment including some very accurate 45 Bullseye Match pistols. The only guns I shoot regularly and reload for are the Walter and a 686 SSR in 357 Mag. I enjoy shooting the 686 more than the pistol. I find it more challenging. But I would like to simplify even more. The 986 and 686 are similar.
The 9mm rounds that I load are taper crimped. My 686 357 Mag rounds are roll crimped. Is there an issue with bullets loosing in the cylinder with a taper crimp in a 986 revolver? It may not have the recoil of a 44 Mag, but I’m not sure of the holding power of a taper crimp in even a 9mm revolver. The SNS coated bullets I use do not have a crimp groove as do most 9mm bullets.
I would like the use the same components for both guns if possible.
As always thanks in advance for sharing your experience.