G19 reloading, newbie question

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New to the forum, and a new reloader.

I recently bought a Dillon 550b and I'm reloading the following for 9mm:

xtremebullets 147gr plated RN (0.356)
CCI 500 small pistol primers
OAL 1.115"
4.5gr Power Pistol
(This is based on Lyman's suggested starting recipe for jacketed, and xtreme recommends up to mid level jacketed powder).
Stock glock barrel

I've gone through about 600 of these and they have run flawlessly so far. I started with my own once-fired brass from factory ammo, and the now twice-fired brass all looks great as well, no signs of overpressure, no glock bulge, etc.

Since things are going just fine, cycling perfectly, plenty accurate etc, I plan to just stay here at the low end powder-wise. My primary purpose here is IDPA - high volume, using heavy bullets to make power-factor easily with low powder amounts.

I think I already have my answer (if it aint broke don't fix it), but wanted to ask if anyone sees anything I'm missing? Should I drop the money on a Lone Wolf or other barrel? I think I'm fine, but wanted to ask you experts.

Thanks!
-Jason
 
Welcome to The Firing Line.

Yeah, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

The OAL sounds a little short, but if it works, it works. No need or reason to change it if it works.

I don't load a lot of 9mm; but to me, I like your bullet/powder combination. I think you have a winner.
 
Have you put it over a chrono, to see what velocity you are getting? If youre making power factor...dont fix what aint broke!!!
 
I use 4.2 gr of Power Pistol with a 147 gr FMJ-TC from Precision Delta at an OAL of 1.135. This gives me about a 130 PF, so you could probably reduce your charge still further.
 
Should I drop the money on a Lone Wolf or other barrel? I think I'm fine, but wanted to ask you experts.
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If you do get a Lone Wolf barrel, budget for a Lee Factory Crimp Die as well. The chamber is a fair bit tighter than that of the factory barrel.

Plated bullets, hmm. The usual warning that leads people to buy aftermarket barrels is specific to cast lead bullets. I don't think it applies to plated.

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I'll also add that, outside of needing to run handloads through the FCD, I've had no problem whatsoever with the Lone Wolf barrel. It was a drop in part, and I basically leave it in now.
 
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I shoot plated bullets in my G26 and G19 Glock barrels. They work great. I had a squib lodge in a Glock barrel, pounded it out, and the plating was "as new". I do not shoot cast (unplated) handgun bullets.
I also own a LW 9mm barrel for my G23 to change calibers.
I don't think there is a good reason to buy a LW or other traditionally rifled barrel unless you plan to shoot cast lead (not plated) bullets.
I like the Lone Wolf barrel, but since more recent Glocks have better chamber support, that is not a good reason any longer.
 
You don't need to worry about a lone wolf barrel for 9mm unless you plan on switching to lead bullets (even that is debatable). You are good to go
 
I have Lone Wolf barrels for my Glocks (20, 29). They're a little tighter and seem to be a little easier on the brass. I shoot lots of plated bullets though them. I don't shoot lead through them. 10mm is just too much for lead. I don't even like lead for 9mm.
 
What Sharkbite Said

I have reloaded both 9mm and .45 for USPSA for more than two years, and just finally chronographed my loads for the first time last week. I was really surprised by the results.

My 9mm were well over Minor PF and needed to come down, and my .45 wasn't quite to Major.

Consider strongly getting a chronograph. As you grow in the sport you may need to change powder due to availability or choice, change bullet weight or type, and all of these factors will affect your power factor.

Welcome to the group. There's tons of inforamtion to learn from these folks here.

Tony
 
Sweet

Thank you all very much for your quick replies and insight. I will take a look at chronographs. Any specific recommendations?

-Jason
 
Jason, I have only had my chronograph a short time and only used it twice, but so far my Shooting Chrony Alpha Master has worked well. @ $100 online.
 
I have Competition Electronics ProChrono Digital Chronograph and it reads every shot in all conditions so far. If you read chronograph reviews, you will not see that said for the Chrony brand in the same price range. Someone posted on this board that the sensor surface on the CE is significantly larger than the Chrony products.
 
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