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Kimber CDPll compact .45ACP and a Kahr P9

In Massad Ayoobs excellent Book Combat Handgunnery pg 100, Ayoob states " When Remington introduced the 125 grain hollowpoint at 1450fps the round hit it's stride. With a wound channel of 9 to 11 inches deep and massively wide, it set the all-time standard for one shot stops in actual field...

I have had success with 2400 and H-110 as far as the exact charge ther are just too many variables when you start talking about FULL POWER IE Max loads. Either one of the 2 powders lister will do a good job. Refer to a good loading manual they will offer good loads. Another ecellent reference is...

Wow! what a great question, A personal favorite is the M27, but the cover of your book, no doubt 4" M&P.

If you do not already own a 1911 centerfire then I understand ruling a conversion unit out. But if you already own a 1911 a Kimber Conversion is on sale at Midway for $289 in silver or matte finish. It takes only a couple of minutes to swap slides and you have 10 shot .22LR that will shoot itty...

Glocks love em or hate em the one thing that I have never heard argued was their reliability. I agree with earlier post that your buddy was probably limp wristing. It's too bad that new shooters always tend to jump into the deep end of the pool before they learn to swim. A few sessions with a...

30 years ago I settled on 8.5gr of Unique or 8gr. of 231 with Lyman 429421 cast from wheel weights as my everyday load. These loads are good for 900fps in my 6 inch M29-2. Powerful enough to punch through the chest of Black Bears and pleasant to shoot all afternoon. Load was passed on to me from...

I had David Clements Clements Custom Guns perform a conversion for me. Base Gun was 28-3 converted to .44spl. Dave states on his homepage conversions of .357 to 44 spl. or 41Mag to 45 Colt. He does not mention a conversion of .357 to .45 Colt. Doesn't mean it can't be done he just doesn't offer...

Alpha Chrony has all the features you could want at a very reasonable price. I had a Pact 1 until uh an accident retired it. Replaced it with a Chrony Alpha have re tested proven loads. Velocities are within 20fps of those recorded with the Pact.

N Frame Smiths...... Just love em

If the .45ACP is easier to load it's probably because I load so many of them on my Dillon Square Deal. I shoot and load more 45acp than all other handgun cartridges combined. Equipment and familiarity?

New from the Peoples Republic of California. I'm a geezer who's first experience with S&W revolvers dates back to my Law Enforcement days in the Mid 70's. I enjoy all aspects of shooting and handloading. Also enjoy casting my own bullets, Passionate about protect second ammendment rights and...

Congratulations! Your 27 will provide years of shooting pleasure, I am fortunate to own a couple myself. One with 8 3/8" and another with a 5inch bbl. Leave on the Target stocks they just go together.