Fine tuning pistol ejection

TheDutchman19 · September 3, 2012, 02:06 PM

So over the weekend I shot small test batches, and found what I thought was the perfect combination for light target rounds for my XD40. Last night, as we do every Sunday night, I took the whole family out to do some shooting. I was excited to show them what our home rolled ammo was like. After both my wife and daughter went through a couple of magazines, they said they didn't like it.

Turns out the short case ejection scares them. They are afraid they might get burned. I am currently on a light charge, and was going to try bumping up the charge a little to see if I could get that scary, hot case further away from them.

Is there any another suggestions some of you might have before I drive off to the range with new test batches?

Gster · September 3, 2012, 04:42 PM

Other than increasing your charges a little I don't know of another way. My .40 spits factory loads about 12 ft. but my light reloads about 4. We'll see if anyone else has any ideas.

Creeper · September 3, 2012, 04:58 PM

A lighter recoil spring or a stiffer load... or buy the girls some nice, stylish hats with big brims.

C

ricklaut · September 3, 2012, 08:46 PM

I'm in to see other options as well... my wife took one down the shirt yesterday (not happy...

). The intent was a nice, mild load she would have fun shooting. Kinda, but not so much!

TheDutchman19 · September 3, 2012, 08:51 PM

I'm glad to hear we are not the only ones. The recoil spring sounds like its worth a try.

Creeper · September 3, 2012, 09:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ricklaut

I'm in to see other options as well

Powder River makes a custom SS ejector that replaces your stamped or MIM ejector... you could try that, however, it is not an "extended" ejector. Beyond that, I can think of no other options than what has been discussed.

C

testuser · September 3, 2012, 09:31 PM

Another solution would be using a more efficient powder. The lighter the powder charge, the less the recoil even when bullet weights are identical. In some cases you can actually reduce recoil and increase velocity, just by switching powders.

Perhaps you need a faster buring powder?

farmerboy · September 3, 2012, 10:54 PM

Trade the XD for a wheel gun. :-(

September 3, 2012, 02:06 PM	#1
TheDutchman19 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 117	Fine tuning pistol ejection So over the weekend I shot small test batches, and found what I thought was the perfect combination for light target rounds for my XD40. Last night, as we do every Sunday night, I took the whole family out to do some shooting. I was excited to show them what our home rolled ammo was like. After both my wife and daughter went through a couple of magazines, they said they didn't like it. Turns out the short case ejection scares them. They are afraid they might get burned. I am currently on a light charge, and was going to try bumping up the charge a little to see if I could get that scary, hot case further away from them. Is there any another suggestions some of you might have before I drive off to the range with new test batches? Last edited by TheDutchman19; September 3, 2012 at 07:36 PM.

September 3, 2012, 04:42 PM	#2
Gster Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2012 Location: N.central Pa. Posts: 302	Other than increasing your charges a little I don't know of another way. My .40 spits factory loads about 12 ft. but my light reloads about 4. We'll see if anyone else has any ideas. __________________ Gun control means: Being able to hit what you are shooting at.

September 3, 2012, 04:58 PM	#3
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	A lighter recoil spring or a stiffer load... or buy the girls some nice, stylish hats with big brims. C

September 3, 2012, 08:46 PM	#4
ricklaut Member Join Date: February 17, 2012 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 64	I'm in to see other options as well... my wife took one down the shirt yesterday (not happy... ). The intent was a nice, mild load she would have fun shooting. Kinda, but not so much!

September 3, 2012, 08:51 PM	#5
TheDutchman19 Senior Member Join Date: August 30, 2012 Location: So Cal Posts: 117	I'm glad to hear we are not the only ones. The recoil spring sounds like its worth a try.

September 3, 2012, 09:31 PM	#7
testuser Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2010 Posts: 495	Another solution would be using a more efficient powder. The lighter the powder charge, the less the recoil even when bullet weights are identical. In some cases you can actually reduce recoil and increase velocity, just by switching powders. Perhaps you need a faster buring powder?

September 3, 2012, 10:54 PM	#8
farmerboy Junior member Join Date: May 16, 2009 Location: Central Texas Posts: 1,343	Trade the XD for a wheel gun. :-(