9mm 1911 Reloading Report

doc540 · May 1, 2013, 03:14 PM

first 9mm reloads on the Rock Chucker

1978 Colt Combat Commander in 9mm
4.25"
Bar-Sto match barrel

25yds

Semi-rested

Control rounds:
Federal 115gr FMJ - Avg 1081fps

DC Ammo Match 147gr FMJ 1.125OAL Fed primers - Avg 945fps

Reloaded rounds:
RMR Bullets - 124gr plated round nose (semi-flat)

Misc tumbled brass

Powder: Win231

Test loads: 4.1/4.4/4.7 Win231

OAL 1.10

4.1 = avg 992fps
4.4 = avg 1026fps
4.7 = avg 1066fps (most consistent)

Control target:

Best accuracy:
124gr (125 is incorrect on the pic) - 4.7gr Win231

Next best accurate:
4.1gr Win231

Conclusion: this 9mm Combat Commander likes 124gr Copper Round Nose over 4.7 Win231

YMMV

BillyBeards · May 1, 2013, 07:39 PM

Nice thread.
I've been using basically the same load for my 9mm Kimber.

Beentown71 · May 1, 2013, 07:46 PM

Doc I still love that 1911. I haven't purchased one yet but am always on the look out.

Win seems to be a pretty popular powder. I am using Titegroup and Universal Clays for my next test loads.

Waldog · May 1, 2013, 09:16 PM

There are two Springfield Armory 5" 1911 pistols is our family. They are our primary IDPA match guns. Standard load is Montana Gold 124gr. HP and 4.6gr Win 231/HP38
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orionengnr · May 1, 2013, 11:57 PM

I cannot claim to be a bullet work-up specialist, but it looks as though you have done a magnificent job so far...

doc540 · May 2, 2013, 12:02 AM

"I cannot claim to be a bullet work-up specialist, but it looks as though you have done a magnificent job so far..."

Thanks, but I'm only using what's been available, and that ain't much!

rodfac · May 2, 2013, 10:02 AM

Way to go, Doc! Very nice targets, my friend...a good gun you've got there. I've had good luck with HP38 or Win 231 and 9mm over the years.

With 124 gr cast bullets I've had great luck with 4.0 - 4.3 gr of Win 231...good ejection, mild shooting, no leading, and great accuracy...in a Sig 226, Colt Combat Commander and a full size Colt Gov't Model.

With 115 gr JHP's (Win and R-P), 4.7 to 4.9 gr of Win 231 or HP38 does the trick. I seat them to 1.125" and get a chrono'd 1156 fps from the Sig. A great load. Here's the pic.

Best Regards, (PS: I'll take that Commander off your hands anytime...$200 cash money!!) Rod

May 1, 2013, 03:14 PM	#1
doc540 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,430	9mm 1911 Reloading Report first 9mm reloads on the Rock Chucker 1978 Colt Combat Commander in 9mm 4.25" Bar-Sto match barrel 25yds Semi-rested Control rounds: Federal 115gr FMJ - Avg 1081fps DC Ammo Match 147gr FMJ 1.125OAL Fed primers - Avg 945fps Reloaded rounds: RMR Bullets - 124gr plated round nose (semi-flat) Misc tumbled brass Powder: Win231 Test loads: 4.1/4.4/4.7 Win231 OAL 1.10 4.1 = avg 992fps 4.4 = avg 1026fps 4.7 = avg 1066fps (most consistent) Control target: Best accuracy: 124gr (125 is incorrect on the pic) - 4.7gr Win231 Next best accurate: 4.1gr Win231 Conclusion: this 9mm Combat Commander likes 124gr Copper Round Nose over 4.7 Win231 YMMV __________________ Shooting more, typing less

May 1, 2013, 07:46 PM	#3
Beentown71 Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2009 Location: Midwest Posts: 1,560	Doc I still love that 1911. I haven't purchased one yet but am always on the look out. Win seems to be a pretty popular powder. I am using Titegroup and Universal Clays for my next test loads. __________________ Μολὼν λάβε Time for the Mall Ninja list: Beretta 92fs, Springer XD9, High Standard Model HB, RRA bull bbl...aw heck with it time to go plink

May 1, 2013, 09:16 PM	#4
Waldog Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 2007 Location: SOCAL Posts: 359	There are two Springfield Armory 5" 1911 pistols is our family. They are our primary IDPA match guns. Standard load is Montana Gold 124gr. HP and 4.6gr Win 231/HP38 LOVE THOSE GUNS __________________ I am the Christian Conservative that CNN warned you about!! “Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance and the gospel of envy.” Winston Churchill

May 2, 2013, 12:02 AM	#6
doc540 Senior Member Join Date: December 30, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,430	"I cannot claim to be a bullet work-up specialist, but it looks as though you have done a magnificent job so far..." Thanks, but I'm only using what's been available, and that ain't much! __________________ Shooting more, typing less

May 2, 2013, 10:02 AM	#7
rodfac Senior Member Join Date: January 22, 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,623	Way to go, Doc! Very nice targets, my friend...a good gun you've got there. I've had good luck with HP38 or Win 231 and 9mm over the years. With 124 gr cast bullets I've had great luck with 4.0 - 4.3 gr of Win 231...good ejection, mild shooting, no leading, and great accuracy...in a Sig 226, Colt Combat Commander and a full size Colt Gov't Model. With 115 gr JHP's (Win and R-P), 4.7 to 4.9 gr of Win 231 or HP38 does the trick. I seat them to 1.125" and get a chrono'd 1156 fps from the Sig. A great load. Here's the pic. Best Regards, (PS: I'll take that Commander off your hands anytime...$200 cash money!!) Rod __________________ Cherish our flag, honor it, defend it in word and deed, or get the hell out. Our Bill of Rights has been paid for by heros in uniform and shall not be diluted by misguided governmental social experiments. We owe this to our children, anything less is cowardice. USAF FAC, 5th Spl Forces, Vietnam Vet '69-'73.

May 1, 2013, 07:39 PM	#2
BillyBeards Senior Member Join Date: March 22, 2011 Location: Rockland County NY Posts: 128	Nice thread. I've been using basically the same load for my 9mm Kimber.

May 1, 2013, 11:57 PM	#5
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,177	I cannot claim to be a bullet work-up specialist, but it looks as though you have done a magnificent job so far...