The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 i've had good luck with HP-38/W231 with 40S&w & 180gr .... and in the 9mm too. That's what I used, till I found Blue-Dot. The only round I now load with 231 is my .45acp. OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Lumpy Gritz Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 I don't know of a small frame 44mag that carrys well in an IWB holster. the shield 40 does. The Shield 40 is a work/business firearm and manageable recoil is to be expected. Shield has one more cartridge than a 44mag wheel gun. If you don't carry IWB mode, then disregard my comment above.. A 40s&w shoots a nominal 180g bullet @ 875-900fps., which trumps a 9mm at 125g @ nominal 875-900fps. You may only get one shot/chance. Send the biggest slug that you can shoot well. It may just very well be a 9mm in your case. Keep your powder dry. Nato spec 9mm is 124gn @ 1150 fps OLG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardpan Curmudgeon SASS #8967 Posted November 15, 2014 Author Share Posted November 15, 2014 Hey, Lumpy, what weight bullets are you using? Any idea what sort of MV your load gives you...? Blue Dot... Hmmm... Always been a Unique kinda guy, but open to tryin' somethin' new. Oh heck, waitaminnit.... not my gun ~ the KID can try something new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Three Foot Johnson Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 A lot of folks say Winchester WSF is THE powder for .40 S&W. Blue Dot works well, but is exceptional in .357 SIG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastmaster Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Nato spec 9mm is 124gn @ 1150 fps OLG Lyman says 1163 fps with Blue Dot ... you win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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