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So I finally set up a test on the bench. I clamped my barrel down (just the barrel, no slide or sights) and set up a paper 80 inches away (that's the longest I could get on my bench. Marked the...

I have done the flinch test. It's typical for shooters to train to avoid flinching during the trigger pull, right? It's hard for me to believe that a gun manufacturer would so consistently rely on...

You did the same sketch I did and came up with the exact same numbers so it's probably safe to say that we both did it correctly. Let's stick with that 6" at 25 yards...my factory ammunition gives me...

Just to be clear, this is not a toy training pistol. It is my live handgun, the same one that I have no problem shooting, using one of those laser training cartridges. Something similar to this:
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Even if recoil was the cause of the difference I'm seeing. IT should move in the other direction. Since the barrel is above my grip, the muzzle flips upward, meaning that recoil should make the live...

Right. I know it's not zeroed at 2.5. It's more like 25. I guess my question is where does the laser differ from a theoretical "no gravity" bullet. Surely a bullet that does not experience the...

This wasn't exactly a project of practicality. I know there's really no use of using sights at that short of distance, and that the laser is not going to do what a live round will do. I'm just trying...

Yes but with the laser trainer the sights will only be right on at one point, because it essentially simulates a bullet with no drop. That point seems to be right at about 2.5 yards. And yes the...

So I was visiting a friend today and we started playing around with one of those laser trainers to see who could get the fastest draw, fastest "reload", etc. I started noticing that standing 10 yards...

Just to update and finalize the question in regard to OAL of the Xtreme 115 gr RN plated projectiles, the Xtreme reloading manual suggests an OAL of 1.150" and a load of 4.2 grains of Tightgroup....

Thanks everyone for the pointers. I realize i'm asking some pretty basic questions...

I think i've got enough info now to be (hopefully not) dangerous so i'll load up another 10 here soon and give...

Yes those bullets I originally asked about had been pulled from range pickups, all of them browning manufacture. I was a little over eager to try the first few handloads in 9mm and loaded a few of...

Yes I realize that was a mistake and I should have initially seated to the book 1.100" and 4.2 grains as the starting load. I only have a handful of those FMJ's left so I have decided to switch to an...

Hello all,

I'm new to reloading but have been browsing this site over the past 6 months collecting little bits of information here and there. I'm just getting into the first few test loads in 9mm...