Worth while to slug for 9mm plinking out of a 4 inch barrel?

[mdi]

Worth it to slug? I think so because I slug every firearm, excluding shot guns, that come into my possession. I record the data and include it in my firearms log (make, model, caliber, serial number, date purchased and what I paid for it).I even slugged a 22 LR Contender barrel when I was buying a Paco Kelly’s Acu’Rzr Bullet Tool...

[Stopsign32v]

Other solutions are out there, but mine was to use a Lee .38 S&W sizing die.

Thanks! I just grabbed a Lee 38 S&W sizing die. You just rung a bell with me because while loading 9mm I noticed this as well that even with my fmj I had a slight downsizing when I pulled them apart. Hopefully this will help that.

[rockshooter]

need to be sure that, post PC, the sized bullet will fit the throat. In my experience, 9mm barrels vary quite a lot re: throat acceptance and you may have to resize to get what you want in that area. I pick bullets that are slightly rebated in the throat area.
Loren

[Stopsign32v]

need to be sure that, post PC, the sized bullet will fit the throat. In my experience, 9mm barrels vary quite a lot re: throat acceptance and you may have to resize to get what you want in that area. I pick bullets that are slightly rebated in the throat area.
Loren

I would think that would just be a "plunk test" with the barrel out of the gun, correct?

[Lakehouse2012]

Another thought, if you'd like it...

You mentioned they are clone to an HST. I'm guessing you'll use for home defense.

In order to make that HP work like you'll want it to, you'll need to keep the lead fairly soft (

[Stopsign32v]

Here is what satin clear powder coating looks like if anyone was curious.

[fredj338]

I have too many diff pistols to slug barrels so I just go fat & shoot that. So far, my ammo is more accurate than I am out to 50y.

[Stopsign32v]

I have too many diff pistols to slug barrels so I just go fat & shoot that. So far, my ammo is more accurate than I am out to 50y.

Just curious, could you share your bullet sizing?

[Bigslug]

. . . go fat & shoot that. . .

Gentlemen, we may have a slogan here. . .

It works up to a point. At the extreme end, you need to be aware of your case wall thickness (variable between manufacturers and lots), and the ability to keep the mouth of the case close enough to blueprint spec to chamber. Kind of alluded to in my pitch for the Lee .38 S&W die, but things like these need to be watched to ensure starting bullet diameter does not get crushed down below where it should be.

[jdgabbard]

need to be sure that, post PC, the sized bullet will fit the throat. In my experience, 9mm barrels vary quite a lot re: throat acceptance and you may have to resize to get what you want in that area. I pick bullets that are slightly rebated in the throat area.
Loren

This. This right here. I ran into this with loading FMJ pills. The length my fullsize pistol likes is longer than my PCC and other pistols can shoot. I've determined I load for the PCC and get acceptable results in the rest of them. At least that way I don't have to keep different ammo on hand for every pistol.

Gentlemen, we may have a slogan here. . .

Works for me with woman as well.

[Hanzy4200]

I've never slugged a pistol barrel, and while I'm not IPSEC champion, they all shoot better than I do. Only real issues occur when you start getting into unusual imported guns with varying bore diameters.

[iMigraine]

I slugged my Springfield 9mm Range Officer and found that .358 worked for me. Actually, all my other pistols run expect my CZ TS, which now that I think about it probably needs .357 because it occasionally has trouble feeding. Well dang, I'm going to have to play with my CZ TS to check on this one.

Glocks with KKM barrels run and Ruger PC Carbine run .358. Had a CZ 97 in .45 and it had a tight chamber, my guess is that CZ runs tighter than most manufactures.