Lee factory crimp dies

[USMC87]

Are Lee fcd in 9mm the same as 380acp? I wonder if I can use my 9mm fcd to bulge bust 380acp?

[pipehand]

Don't believe so, Devil Dog. The base of the 9x19 is larger than the .380. If you bought a .380 FCD separately, you could probably use the push pin from the 9mm setup.

[MtGun44]

Not the same sized cases.

Intensely dislike the pistol type FCDs. A solution looking for a problem. I recommend
avoiding them.

Bill

[KinkBreaker]

9x19 is a tapered case 380acp is straight

[engineer401]

Check this site for case dimensions. http://stevespages.com/page8d.htm

[USMC87]

Thanks for the info, I'm still up in the air about the bulge bust deal, I may try turning the taper off the bottom of the sizer die and see if that will let the brass go farther in to rid the bulge.

[jmort]

Properly used, the Lee Precision FCDs make the ammunition more uniform and for sure help ensure reliability in semi-auto-pistols. If you go to Midway USA and read owner reviews/ratings you will see why they are essentially a 5/5 star products. Very useful if properly used.