Looking for a low velocity 9mm load

jepp2 · June 4, 2009, 07:32 PM

I have some 125 gr swaged lead bullets for my 9mm. I have not been able to find any loads listed the swaged bullets.

Does anyone have any experience with loads for swaged 9mm lead? I was going to goal for under 800 fps, but don't know if that light of a load will cycle the slide or not.

**Unclenick** · June 4, 2009, 07:40 PM

It may not. Target loads often require changing the pistol's recoil spring to a lighter one so it will cycle.

Velocity-wise, you objective is reasonable for that type of bullet. Driving them too fast can cause leading. About 3.2 grains of Winchester 231 would be in the ballpark, depending on your barrel length.

June 4, 2009, 07:32 PM	#1
jepp2 Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2008 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 1,476	Looking for a low velocity 9mm load I have some 125 gr swaged lead bullets for my 9mm. I have not been able to find any loads listed the swaged bullets. Does anyone have any experience with loads for swaged 9mm lead? I was going to goal for under 800 fps, but don't know if that light of a load will cycle the slide or not.

June 4, 2009, 07:40 PM	#2
Unclenick Staff Join Date: March 4, 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 21,063	It may not. Target loads often require changing the pistol's recoil spring to a lighter one so it will cycle. Velocity-wise, you objective is reasonable for that type of bullet. Driving them too fast can cause leading. About 3.2 grains of Winchester 231 would be in the ballpark, depending on your barrel length. __________________ Gunsite Orange Hat Family Member CMP Certified GSM Master Instructor NRA Certified Rifle Instructor NRA Benefactor Member and Golden Eagle