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I bought the 9c due to the increased mag. capacity. I also added 2 full size mags. w/ slip on X-Grip on each one which makes it even a higher round capacity. I use the full size M&P holster from N82 so no part of the gun touches my skin.

I was going by the print measurements in the Lee manual. I see my mistake now so I'm learnin'. I've never reloaded any hand gun ammo, only my varmint calibers and a .35 Rem for deer.

Thanks for the info. On the 3 rounds I loaded the bullet was tight in the case until I started adjusting the die for more crimp. It was the last crimp that the bullet loosened up so I guess I put too much crimp on it. Going to do more & check OAL then do crimp set as suggested. Have been able to...

Thanks for the help. I'll reset my die and try your suggestions. I think it's probably too much taper crimp that loosened the bullet in the case.

I just started reloading .45 ACP. Using RCBS carbide 3 die set, Norma brass, Hornady 185 HP. After setting dies I did a head space check in the barrel of my Rem. 1911 R1 (Plink Check) and found they weren't seating completely in the barrel compared to a factory round. I backed off the bullet...