I recently started shooting IDPA using my Walther PPQ 4in 9mm. I have been using 147gr plated bullets with good results. Buying bullets is going to get expensive fast with shooting 300-500 rounds per week. I do cast for 9mm but haven't had great results with the Lee TL-356-124-2R mold in the PPQ. I am looking for a 147gr mold to use for my IDPA bullets. I was looking on Missouri Bullets and Bayou Bullets and they both have a similar 147gr bullet option. To me it looks like the Accurate Mold 35-147b (http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_...=35-147B-D.png). I was wondering if this would be a good mold for the PPQ and Q5? Should I get Brass or Aluminum or Steel?
I was thinking of starting off traditionally lube sizing then moving into the Hi-Tek coating. I have a ES powder coating system but it is messy and time consuming; I've tried PC wet tumble and dry tumble with poor results. I do like the even coating I get with ESPC though. Or should I forego the lube sizing and bet a bullet without lube groove like the Accurate 35-147x (http://www.accuratemolds.com/bullet_...5-147X-D.png)?
I did search and find this thread discussing the Q5.
http://castboolits.gunloads.com/show...-PPQ-M2-5-quot