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I am trying to use Accurate #9 and 180g Hornady XTP in RP cases (fired 1-2 times) and WWL primer, 1.60 OAL. Used Remington UMC 180g SP (1610 fps) as comparison. Shot 3 rounds thru Competition Pro Pal at 10-15 feet. Shot rounds thru a Ruger Redhawk (7.5" barrel) and a Marlin 1894 (20" barrel). Velocity in fps.                                                               Redhawk                                Marlin Rem. UMC 180g SP   avg                      1656                                      2142                                     range                       26                                          52 21.6g A#9                    avg                      1424                                      range                      67 22.6g A#9                    avg                      1582                                    1966                                      range                       80                                        32 23.1g A#9                    avg                      1516                                    1964                                     range                      103                                        35  23.1g Heavier Crimp     avg                    1537                                   1956                                     range                      146                                        23 23.1 HG/Starline brass avg                    1578                                   2000                                      range                        61                                        9  Rem. UMC 180g SP       Recheck at end of session                                                            2123   Since velocity did not increase after 22.6g of Accurate #9, does this mean I'm not getting a complete powder burn in 7.5" barrel, plus range of velocity is high in this barrel length and much better in 20" barrel. I used Winchester WWL primer which says standard/magnum. Accurate data sheet shows powder charge max at 24.0 g with velocity at  1675 fps. Do I need to use another primer that is magnum specific?   Has anyone else experience this problem and what was the fix? thanks

Western Powders shows reload data for 44 mag using Accurate #9 powder for 180g bullet thru a 320g bullet. I'll give the 180 g HP a try with this powder.

I decided to try Accurate #9 per David's suggestion. I also have some H110 as backup. thanks

I bought a Williams peep sight with fiber optic front thru Amazon, that was delivered today. Installed this evening with no problems. I'll take her out to sight in tomorrow or Monday.

Show was okay. I bought some powder from Sam. I found some used 44 mag brass, but no bullets in 44 mag were at whole show. Bought a nice Marlin 336 30/30 presafety, looks like new. Now to find some 150g ammo at Walmart, I hope.

I too like the Crossbreed Supertuck. I have one for my M&P 9c and one for sale for Glock26/27/33.

Thanks McGarrett, I checked with Midway and they are out of stock with the ones that includes front fiber optic sight. They are to notify me when back in stock.

I am looking for a good powder to use in loading 44 Mag for 180g - 200 g HP/SP bullets. The reloading manuals show Accurate #7, Accurate #9, H110 and Winchester 296. The accurate powders take less powder charge and the H110/296 the largest powder charge. I can get more bullets for the money using Accurate powder. I have used H110 before and from memory it burns dirty. I plan on using one load for both my Ruger Redhawk 7.5 barrel and my Marlin 1894 20" barrel. I would like some input from those reloaders that use these four powders in 44 mag. Which burns the cleanest, which gives best accuracy 50/100 yds, etc.  Thanks.

Wil Sam have any 44 mag 180 or 200g jacket HP/SP for reloading and some 44 mag brass?

I have a Marlin 1894 that I would like to install adjustable sights. I have seen several complaints from people who have bought differt sight sets where the front sight is too high and they can't get enough adjustment down on rear sight to get rifle to print on target at 50 or 100 yds. I was hoping to find a fiber optic sight set. Has anyone installed adjustable sights on there Marlin 1894 or Marlin 336 with the ramped front sight and have sighted gun in after installation. If so what kind, manufacture and approximate price range. Thanks

Gunshow scheduled for this weekend. I'm going to look for some 44 mag reloading supplies. Hope there is some there.

I went, don't waste your time. Carried two guns to trade and I came back home with same two guns.

With a X-grip Adapter for M&P Full size you can have a spacer between grip and end of full size mag for your compact. I use these on both my M&P compacts and they make the compact feel like a full size length grip. Takes mag capacity ( to 17 rds for 9mm) up for house gun use and you also have a carry size with regular mags.

I've had 4 M&P's plus the 9 Shield. Only one of the four required the Apex kit and that was the 45 c. My 9c's both have a good trigger w/o apex kit and 9 Shield is good. I've owned many Glocks and the M&P has better ergonomic grip and better trigger. I still own one Glock 23 Gen3 RTF2 and three M&P's.

I have this on my gunshow schedule. This is usually a good show with alot of individual dealers with personal firearms and people walking around with guns to trade/sale. I plan on going Saturday morning with a couple of high capacity mag handguns: a  Stoger Cougar 8000(made by Beretta) in 9MM and a Smith & Wesson SW40VE w/apex kit in 40 SW.

I am going to try and make it. I missed the last show there.

I have had the Marlin 1894 in 357 mag and 45 LC both were marked JM. I used both in cowboy matches and they were accurate and reliable and easy to clean. I got out of cowboy matches and sold both. I wish I had them back. I'm currently looking for a 44 Mag to keep.

I have the M&P 9C and the 9 Shield. Doing timed draw and two shot drills, I am faster with the M&P 9C in my Crossbreed Deepcover IWB. I have the X-grip for a 17 rd mag that I have available for house use. The 9 Shield is a little smaller and a good deep conceal carry. Both guns have been very reliable and accurate. I tested my 9 Shield and the trigger is okay per SW video.

My 9 Shield checked out ok. The alert implies it maybe recent manufactured Shields.

It was a long drive (1.5 hrs), but a good show. I sold my Glock 26,and resisted buying any other gun. I was tempted my some trades but held off for cash. I too plan on going to Murfreesboro show, a good show and only 30 minutes away.

Hard to beat my Crossbreed Super Tuck for my Glock's.

My go to gun is a Glock 23 Gen3 Rtf2 with 357 Sig barrel and 9mm conversion barrel. Three calibers in the same handgun with only one set of night sights to get use to. Minimum of 1000 rds per caliber in inventory.

I'll be there Saturday morning with a Glock 26 Gen 3 to trade for Glock 19 or sale. See ya there!

Mine was a new Browning Hi Power in 9mm with combat round hammer for $125 in 1969 from local sporting goods store. I traded it about 5 years later for a new Colt Gold Cup, even. I wish I had it back.

I've been looking for IMR4895 powder for by 308 and 30-06 reloading (FNAR and Garand) and finally found some at Outpost Armory exit 89 on I24. Limit is 2 lbs per customer. They still have someleft.