So I searched and searched and realize that most companies only make jackets for rifle but barely any jackets for pistol? I know Corbin makes pistol jackets but any one else that makes copper jackets for pistol calibers?
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So I searched and searched and realize that most companies only make jackets for rifle but barely any jackets for pistol? I know Corbin makes pistol jackets but any one else that makes copper jackets for pistol calibers?
Center-X has some .45's and from time to time other calibers. Problem is, he has to order THOUSANDS at a time which gets expensive if one can't move them quickly. I bought the last he had in a 9mmX.380 several years back and asked when he'd be getting more in. I was told never as they'd been sitting on shelf for years. R Corbin had to close his out for next to nothing some years back as demand just wasn't there...
Dave Corbin sells the dies to make jackets out sheet copper. Not cheap, but if you are young they may pay for themselves over your lifetime.
What caliber are you looking for? 32 auto can be used for 380 and 9mm, 9mm can be used for 40 and 10mm and 40 can be used for 44 and 45. This is without the purchase of extra equipment other than your normal swaging dies.
Yeah I usually get my jackets from Center-X
I might look into that. But the thing is I started out with Richard Corbin’s dies and presses, and he don’t take custom orders anymore. :cry::cry::cry:Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasquatch-1
Call Dave and ask if his dies will fit Richard's press. I have called Dave several times in the past and he has answered the phone himself.Quote:
Originally Posted by Darth-Vaj
Forgot to mention that I do have Richard’s die adapter for the S-Dies in his Walnut Hill Press, but I tried the S-die Trimmer set and it didn’t to work all that great.Quote:
Originally Posted by Sasquatch-1
Try Larry Blackmon.
http://www.bulletswagingsupply.com/B...Y%208.5x11.pdf
I may have too look into that.
Years ago I bought thousands of 44 and 45 jackets from Star but they are long gone. Bought tons of lead wire from them too. Wish they were still in business.
Dave Corbin is awesome. He answers the phone himself. I get a little star stuck still, feeling very aware of not wasting his time. He makes case-to-jacket converter dies. Pretty cool stuff. Also check out BT here on the forum
Dave is a great guy. I stopped in their shop in Oregon a number of years ago and he gave me the grand tour. Awesome person and amazing memory.