Any interest in loaded weights of handguns?

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runningbear

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I have bought an accurate digital scale, and have been weighing a few of my fully loaded handguns.
If there is any interest in my findings from forum members i will post them.
I also want assurance from the forums Staff and Moderators, that my posts will not get locked for some forum rule violations.
 
runningbear said:
I also want assurance from the forums Staff and Moderators, that my posts will not get locked for some forum rule violations.
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What possible reason could we have to give such assurances, particularly before the thread has gotten any responses? :confused:
 
I carry a walker four months in the fall, a .44 Auto Mag when I feel like it and a couple other heavy handgfuns.......why would I care what a puny 1911 or glock weighs?
 
When I buy a gun based on how light it weights, I've already considered and factored in the 5-7 rounds of ammo.
 
I wouldn't mind hearing any loaded weights. Obviously, it will vary a bit with bullet weight. But yeah, let's have them. Thanks!
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Same here... if you could post the unloaded weight, loaded weight, # of rounds on board and the type of ammo I think that would be pretty interesting. More data (as long as its accurate) is always good.
 
I will add this. My 642 is only 3 ounces less than my LC9, both fully loaded and that in my cargo pocket I can tell the difference.
 
Go for it...it'll give you something fun to do :)

And heck, there are a few out there who will likely be interested...

Don't forget to list the types of ammo used to load...grain/brand/etc...
 
Why? It seems to be the answer to questions unnecessary to ask. When comparing a gun's weight, the additional weight of the ammo to load it is not a varible. Copper, and lead don't get any lighter, or heavier depending on what gun it's in. Only on how many are in it, and comparing guns of different capacity already would display a difference.
 
Unless the OP owns every handgun ever made, it would help to list what handguns are available for weighing; and ammo (caliber, bullet weight, case material).
 
Why? It seems to be the answer to questions unnecessary to ask. When comparing a gun's weight, the additional weight of the ammo to load it is not a varible. Copper, and lead don't get any lighter, or heavier depending on what gun it's in. Only on how many are in it, and comparing guns of different capacity already would display a difference.
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Hrm...lets see, a mag full of 230 grain hardball would tend to weigh a little more
than a mag full of 180-grain JHP, would it not??

Or take .32acp ammo, for example..from 55-grain to 73-grain, its a difference,
granted, probably a negligible difference in the grand scheme of things,
but a weight difference nonetheless ;)
 
If you post it, they will come.

Even some who profess no interest clicked on your thread and felt compelled to reply.

Go ahead and post it, I don't see why you would have to ask permission.
 
When i was in the service many years ago,our squad leader a Sargent from the Korean war would gave us advice.
Some thought they knew more then our Sargent, and went down their own paths.
Later after we loaded their body bags to be sent out, i would think to myself maybe you should have taken the Sargent's advice.

Yeah maybe some should learn from this little post.:rolleyes:
 
Hrm...lets see, a mag full of 230 grain hardball would tend to weigh a little more
than a mag full of 180-grain JHP, would it not??
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The math isn't complex, say an 8rnd mag, 230-180 =50 * 8=400, so just a bit under ONE OUNCE difference, in this case.

The difference in 9mm or any of the small calibers would be even less, I think.

Most of us really only consider the empty weight of the handgun, because the change in weight from empty to loaded is essentially a constant, within an ounce or so, given the same number of rounds.
 
Hrm...lets see, a mag full of 230 grain hardball would tend to weigh a little more
than a mag full of 180-grain JHP, would it not??

Or take .32acp ammo, for example..from 55-grain to 73-grain, its a difference,
granted, probably a negligible difference in the grand scheme of things,
but a weight difference nonetheless
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EXACTLY Thanks for reinforcing my point!
A gun weighing X ounces would weigh X+bullet weight X capacity
A gun weighing Z ounces would weigh Z+bullet weight X capacity
The only difference would be the weight of the EMPTY gun.
What extensive research does it take to determine that X gun loaded with 185gr rounds is lighter than the same gun loaded with 220gr rounds?:confused:
 
Acquiring a set of postal scales and a chronograph have proven to be 2 of my best firearms accessories. I've not spent much effort into weighing a lot of handguns, but the differences in long guns can be quite dramatic and people are very often surprised at the results. Just a couple of ounces can make a big difference, especially in how it effects balance with both handguns and long guns.

Why don't you just post up what you have and share it with us.
 
Acquiring a set of postal scales and a chronograph have proven to be 2 of my best firearms accessories. I've not spent much effort into weighing a lot of handguns, but the differences in long guns can be quite dramatic and people are very often surprised at the results. Just a couple of ounces can make a big difference, especially in how it effects balance with both handguns and long guns.

Why don't you just post up what you have and share it with us.
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Man am i ready for you to post what you have.
My scale only gos to 12 Pounds, and using the bath room scale just has not worked well.
 
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