9mm mold, which one?

[Petrol & Powder]

I'm looking for 9mm mold in the 115-124gr range. I like RCBS and have handles for them but I guess a Lyman 2 hole mold would also work. Any suggestions for bullet types? (round nose, TC, etc.) The rounds will likely be used in a Berretta 92 or SIG 225.

[RobS]

If you are liking RCBS I would go that route. Lyman molds are spotty with their current quality control and getting a mold to drop as advertised or larger has not been one of Lyman's finer selling point these days. I personally like TC or RF designs but that is just me.

[cs86]

Try and buy a few from someone to test out to see if your gun likes them. This is the current process I'm doing before I buy a mold that might not work with my gun. Make sure the size works so you aren't leading and that your gun will cycle them reliably.

[CPL Lou]

I have a 225 that loves the Lee 125gr. TC nose, regular loob groove, 6 cavity.
The 2 cavity is a bit iffy on what diameter it's going to cast.
I use ww with a touch of tin. Works great when sized to .358"

CPL Lou

[rainyday]

i recomend the accurate mold. you will be very happy with it and they cast great. imy 2 i like better than even my rcbs,lyman, saeco's.

[gefiltephish]

Pretty much a clone of the Lee 120TC, but with a larger grease groove.
http://accuratemolds.com/bullet_detail.php?bullet=36-125B-D.png

[Petrol & Powder]

Thanks for the input. Currently there seems to be a shortage of anything related to ammunition, including bullet molds. I'm not familiar with Accurate Molds but I like the design. I've never had a brass mold, any advantage over iron?
The TC nose seems to be popular, I've seen it used in .40 S&W but not 9mm.

[Jal5]

I have been satisfied with Lee 358105 SWC and a RCBS 115 RN lately for my 9mm S&W Shield. I was on a roll the past few days and poured about 200 of each as I was getting low on my available stash of these boolits. I feel better already! Joe

[gwpercle]

The rules of casting specifically state " you can not have just one mould " you need to get at least two or three.
You don't have to buy them all at once...so your question should read " which mould should I try first "
And if you are going to cast, then get a sizer and make them the size you need...depending on as cast diameters is sometimes a hit or miss thing . I have been shooting Lyman's # 358345 a semi-wadcutter, 115 grain sized to .357 in my Walther P38 and a Taurus PT92 for years with great results. The truncated cone , Lyman #356402 is my choice in the 120 grain weight, also sized .357 dia.

Gary

[eljefe]

I just ordered a 4 cav Lyman 356402 from Midsouth.
They have the 2 cavity in stock.

https://www.midsouthshooterssupply.com/item.asp?sku=000152660402

I have loaded the Lee 125 rnfp 38 special bullet, and that also
worked well for me in a Hi-Power sized to .358.

I just wanted to try this new Lyman, and have had good luck
with a recently purchased 4 cav mould for 44 special.

[RobS]

I have loaded the Lee 125 rnfp 38 special bullet, and that also
worked well for me in a Hi-Power sized to .358.


This one is a good one too.

[Petrol & Powder]

Apparently the same rules about having just one mold also apply to: tools, guns, powders, dies, radios and assorted vehicle parts. I am in compliance with all!

I haven't slugged the barrels yet but it looks like I'm headed to .356 or .357 from what people are saying. I like the idea of the 120gr +/- , TC design. Maybe that's were I'll start my inevitable "collection" of 9mm molds. :drinks:

[Jal5]

I forgot the Lee 125 rnfp that is a good one that I need to do more load development with soon. Mine are sized to .357 also, no leading at all.

[MtGun44]

I have had great results with the Lee 356-120-TC conventional lube groove sized
to .357 or .358.

Bill

[Alex104]

Sorry for my inglish but I don't write inglish from time school (25 years).

In Italy we use the Lee 6 cavity bullet custing for reload munitions for IPSC. 356-125-2R code n°90457 for open guns, and 358-150-1R code n°90326 for production guns. My friend use the bullet of 150grn sized .356.

[CPL Lou]

Petrol and Powder:
PM me with you mailing address and I will send you a 2 cavity Lee 356 - 120 TC mold.
Just pay it forward someday [smilie=s:

CPL Lou

[Rattlesnake Charlie]

One cannot have too many molds.