Beginner 9mm problems

I had to adjust my oal when I got my LC9S. Wouldn't feed reliably. I started going longer, reworking the load. Ended up at 1.147". Fits the chambers and mags of all my 9s. No more feed issues.
 
When you reload in the lower end of the powder charge, try adding a Lee Factory Crimp Die to your reloading process. It helps smooth cycling and help improve pressure level to ensure proper cycling.
 
stove pipe?

A stove pipe on a spent case is often caused by low slide speed, ie, light ammo, OR, recoil spring goobered in some manner, OR, lack of clean/lube.

As the pistol runs otherwise, (so says the OP) I'd warm my reloads up a wee bit and try again.
 
@ShootistPRS yes the Lee FCD can be used successfully with the 9mm cartridge. I use it in a separate station than my seating die to remove the bell from the cartridge.
 
How many rounds through the pistol, I agree that you're at the lower end and need to up the ante slightly. Myself I never start at the lower end, I start at slightly a little under mid range and work up from there. Good luck.
 
I have the 9mm FCD. It is a taper crimp. It will swage down a round that is out of spec. Or in my case it removes the last wee bit of case flare. I load with cast bullets, and if I set for the full taper crimp while seating I get lead shavings, as the bullet will not be fully seated before the crimp is tight enough to shave off some lead. I had no problems with jacketed though. I set it up to barely bump the case mouth closed enough to make sure it reliably cycles in all of my guns without problems.

Some hate them. Some swear by them. I use mine, though I do not use it as a band aid for round that are too fat from the get go.
 
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