small pistol magnum primer instead of small pistol

Post by **BruniX** » Wed Dec 08, 2021 3:18 am

hi,
is it possible (without risk) to use small pistol magnum in a 9x19 mm luger ?
i'm waiting for new box of small pistol primer, and need to reload 50 ammo before friday , and have only magnum pistol primer (winchester) ....

any adjustment to powder load ?

BruniX

Post by **JEBar** » Wed Dec 08, 2021 8:40 am

I've done so and that most certainly doesn't make it right .... I was not loading the maximum powder charge .... after firing, the cases showed no sign of excessive pressure

Post by **BigAl52** » Wed Dec 08, 2021 9:57 am

Same here as long as the loads arent a max charge you wont have any issues

Post by **Headhog** » Wed Dec 08, 2021 11:38 am

Follow the advice above. No max loads and you will be ok. I've tested this in my 357 Mag rifles and magnum primers produce about 40-50 fps more velocity. So that would indicate slightly more pressure. Just stay a few grains below max.

Paul

Post by **fortyshooter** » Wed Dec 08, 2021 1:36 pm

I have to use SP Mag primers for all my 38 Special and Mag loads along with small primer .45 ACP brass since that was all I could find.
Have done test using Red Dot, Unique and 2400 powder and saw no notable difference in bullet speeds or excessive pressures.
If you can find small rifle primers they are the same as standard small pistol according to several reliable sources.

Post by **BruniX** » Wed Dec 08, 2021 2:25 pm

well , thanks for yours answers, guy !
bruniX

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