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1911ONLY · December 9, 2008, 02:40 PM

Just getting into USPSA shooting and would like some help on figuring out a couple of things.

9mm major vs. minor. I know that the power factor is the difference but can 9mm major be bought off the shelf or do I need to load myself?

Also in the open division rules it says that minimum bullet weight for major is 112 grains but then it says that you need 165 power factor. We know that 9mm can be bought with more than 112 grains but not enough so that it gets to minimum power factor.

So what category does 124 or 147 grain 9mm ammo come in? Enough grains for major but not enough for power factor.

So whats the deal? Can someone explain this to me? Am I just not getting it? Seems a little confusing.

Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me out with this.

December 9, 2008, 02:40 PM	#1
1911ONLY Member Join Date: November 21, 2008 Location: NYC Posts: 19	USPSA Major/Minor 9mm Just getting into USPSA shooting and would like some help on figuring out a couple of things. 9mm major vs. minor. I know that the power factor is the difference but can 9mm major be bought off the shelf or do I need to load myself? Also in the open division rules it says that minimum bullet weight for major is 112 grains but then it says that you need 165 power factor. We know that 9mm can be bought with more than 112 grains but not enough so that it gets to minimum power factor. So what category does 124 or 147 grain 9mm ammo come in? Enough grains for major but not enough for power factor. So whats the deal? Can someone explain this to me? Am I just not getting it? Seems a little confusing. Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me out with this.