Powder for shield 9

[venomballistics]

since you are new ... DO NOT BOTHER WITH TITEGROUP.
you have enough trouble figuring out how to load and discovering the quirks of your reloading equipment.
You do not need the pitfalls of a powder containing nearly 40% nitroglycerin and the tightest load range of any powder produced.
TG is for people who really know what they are doing, and can sense a disturbance in the force when equipment quirks.

 

[Jmick]

since you are new ... DO NOT BOTHER WITH TITEGROUP.
you have enough trouble figuring out how to load and discovering the quirks of your reloading equipment.
You do not need the pitfalls of a powder containing nearly 40% nitroglycerin and the tightest load range of any powder produced.
TG is for people who really know what they are doing, and can sense a disturbance in the force when equipment quirks.

Thanks for the heads up. Wasn't aware of that, I don't need that right now. What about the titewad? Should I take back and get something else?

 

[Ballistic147]

For what it's worth, I am absolutely brand new at reloading. My new press came in on Monday, I spent a couple evenings setting it up, and loaded my first 10 test rounds on Thursday. Today I loaded up another 190 rounds.

That being said I went with Alliant Power Pistol for the powder. First, all the loading manuals I have show it to be one of the most forgiving. Anywhere from 4.3gr to 5.7gr is ok. The other reason is it's listed for .380 and 40S&W which I plan to load soon. I really wanted a powder that wouldn't get me in trouble being a newbie if I wasn't dead on and be versatile enough to load a few other calibers with. Guess what I'm trying to say is pay really close attention to what the folks with years of experience here are telling you. I know they have helped me tremendously.

 

[venomballistics]

Thanks for the heads up. Wasn't aware of that, I don't need that right now. What about the titewad? Should I take back and get something else?

yes ... titewad gets off the reservation.
try to find some unique, universal, CFE Pistol, HP 38, 231, AA#5, AA#7, Power Pistol, BE-86 .... Any of these will offer a solid route to your goals with a little latitude to learn your equipment and process

 

[venomballistics]

For what it's worth, I am absolutely brand new at reloading. My new press came in on Monday, I spent a couple evenings setting it up, and loaded my first 10 test rounds on Thursday. Today I loaded up another 190 rounds.

That being said I went with Alliant Power Pistol for the powder. First, all the loading manuals I have show it to be one of the most forgiving. Anywhere from 4.3gr to 5.7gr is ok. The other reason is it's listed for .380 and 40S&W which I plan to load soon. I really wanted a powder that wouldn't get me in trouble being a newbie if I wasn't dead on and be versatile enough to load a few other calibers with. Guess what I'm trying to say is pay really close attention to what the folks with years of experience here are telling you. I know they have helped me tremendously.

By God ... a noob who didn't need that explained to him ....
The force is strong with this one

 

[Jmick]

For what it's worth, I am absolutely brand new at reloading. My new press came in on Monday, I spent a couple evenings setting it up, and loaded my first 10 test rounds on Thursday. Today I loaded up another 190 rounds.

That being said I went with Alliant Power Pistol for the powder. First, all the loading manuals I have show it to be one of the most forgiving. Anywhere from 4.3gr to 5.7gr is ok. The other reason is it's listed for .380 and 40S&W which I plan to load soon. I really wanted a powder that wouldn't get me in trouble being a newbie if I wasn't dead on and be versatile enough to load a few other calibers with. Guess what I'm trying to say is pay really close attention to what the folks with years of experience here are telling you. I know they have helped me tremendously.

I totally agree and thanks! I have learned and continue to learn from everyone on here. The alliant power pistol is what I'm going to order too for the same reasons you use it.

 

[Rule3]

^^^^^

The above is why I suggested doing some research or homework. There is no need to just grab what is available. This isn't a race. Better powder or equipment will come around.

Why grab something impulsively and then have trouble finding data for it.?
Most places will not allow returns of ammo, powder or primers.

A new person to reloading should be thinking of only buying a few manuals first and looking at the online powder companies and press companies for all the free information they have, Just the list of powders will give a good idea of what their best uses are.

Lyman 49 manual has a good section in the 1st chapter or so on powders,

 

[Jmick]

^^^^^

The above is why I suggested doing some research or homework. There is no need to just grab what is available. This isn't a race. Better powder or equipment will come around.

Why grab something impulsively and then have trouble finding data for it.?
Most places will not allow returns of ammo, powder or primers.

A new person to reloading should be thinking of only buying a few manuals first and looking at the online powder companies and press companies for all the free information they have, Just the list of powders will give a good idea of what their best uses are.

Lyman 49 manual has a good section in the 1st chapter or so on powders,

My bad.... Noob mistake.

 

[Ballistic147]

Jmick, seeing you are in VA have you tried hitting up the gun shows yet? Down here in NC seems we have a show within an hours drive every couple of weeks and there's always a vendor there with a good variety of powder and usually it's priced decent. We have one coming up next weekend that I plan to hit.

 

[Jmick]

Jmick, seeing you are in VA have you tried hitting up the gun shows yet? Down here in NC seems we have a show within an hours drive every couple of weeks and there's always a vendor there with a good variety of powder and usually it's priced decent. We have one coming up next weekend that I plan to hit.

I think we have one coming up mid March and I'm going to try to get to it. I ordered some power pistol last night from bass pro. Had it shipped site to store and avoided the hazmat fee[emoji1303]

 

[Rule3]

My bad.... Noob mistake.

If you have the Tite Group, It certainly can be used and lots of folks use it.

You just need to be absolutely sure of your powder measurement (true of any powder) It like other FAST powders (say Bullseye)just does not give much wiggle room.

With a Speer 115 Gold Dot the range is 4.5 to 4.8 grains from min to max!
So in a small high pressure case like 9mm that isn't a lot!

If you shoot 38 special or 45 ACP use it for that.

 

[Jmick]

If you have the Tite Group, It certainly can be used and lots of folks use it.

You just need to be absolutely sure of your powder measurement (true of any powder) It like other FAST powders (say Bullseye)just does not give much wiggle room.

With a Speer 115 Gold Dot the range is 4.5 to 4.8 grains from min to max!
So in a small high pressure case like 9mm that isn't a lot!

If you shoot 38 special or 45 ACP use it for that.

I returned it this morning and got my money back. I ordered some power pistol online last night. After reading all the responses I think that'll be a smarter choice starting out and learning.

 

[Boamac]

CFE Pistol works well in my shield .40 I'll be using it on the wife's shield 9 as well.

 

[jradisch]

I started reloading about 14 months ago and first used Power Pistol for 9mm (shield and S&W M&P full size). I have since used some BE-86 and just loaded some 9mm using HP-38. Power Pistol is an excellent choice to start with.