The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Going from lead and plated to FMJs - Help me pick a powder for 380, 9mm, 40, and 45

tkglazie · May 24, 2012, 05:45 PM

I dont load .40, but my notes show 4.1gr of HP38/W231 works well under 125gr 9mm LRN at 1.125". I get 1040fps out of my P89.

edit- sorry, I forgot you were looking to switch to FMJ. Got this confused with another thread.

You will do well with HP38/W231 I am sure.

May 24, 2012, 05:45 PM	#8
tkglazie Senior Member Join Date: December 3, 2011 Posts: 558	I dont load .40, but my notes show 4.1gr of HP38/W231 works well under 125gr 9mm LRN at 1.125". I get 1040fps out of my P89. edit- sorry, I forgot you were looking to switch to FMJ. Got this confused with another thread. You will do well with HP38/W231 I am sure. Last edited by tkglazie; May 24, 2012 at 05:57 PM.