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Thread: MiHec 9mm 125 gr. brass four cavity HP in .357 or .359?

  1. 05-28-2013, 11:54 PM #1
    Anyracoon
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    MiHec 9mm 125 gr. brass four cavity HP in .357 or .359?

    Looking to get in on this group buy but why the 2 different sized mold diameters?
  2. 05-30-2013, 11:33 PM #2
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    Basically 9mm guys want .357 and 38/357 guys want .359.
  3. 05-30-2013, 11:41 PM #3
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    I like the .359 so i can use for both 38special and 9mm. I size both to .358 and shoot
  4. 06-02-2013, 11:32 PM #4
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    Most older military 9's (like the p-38) have large bores. Mine measures just short of .358. Very few 9mm molds reach that, so it's nice having a larger option.
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  5. 06-03-2013, 08:57 PM #5
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    Guys, thanks for the responses and info. Ordered the .357.
  6. 06-05-2013, 05:27 PM #6
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    I got the 359 and it works great in S&W M&P 9 sized to 358.
  7. 06-15-2013, 06:01 PM #7
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    Anyracoon, it may be prudent to slug your barrel before ordering.
  8. 06-21-2013, 03:07 AM #8
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    .357 is to small for most 9mm and virtually all .38/357's
  9. 06-23-2013, 01:44 PM #9
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    OR... Just cast a little hotter and wait a few weeks before sizing. And you should get to .358-.359 easy... Using WW alloy that is.
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