Power Pistol Loads

spacecoast · 12-09-2016, 01:12 PM

Never tried Power Pistol, my mild load under a 115 grain plated bullet is 4.2 grains of AA#2, a warmer load is 4.7 grains of Titegroup. 5.3 grains of Unique also works well.

All run my Lugers fine and would be more economical than a heavier weight of another powder.

rhuff · 12-09-2016, 02:42 PM

I have loaded a lot of 9mm brass with Power Pistol powder, and am very pleased with the accuracy. It does have a bit of flash/bang compared to other powders, especially if one shoots indoors. I have loaded 115gr FMJ bullets with loads of PP starting with 5.8-6.2 grains. I have not loaded above 6.2gr as I saw no need. 5.3gr of PP would be a very "soft" load and likely not cycle most autos. You might want to load a few rounds starting at 5.8grs and work your way up.

12-09-2016, 01:12 PM	#1
spacecoast User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: FL and PA Posts: 332 Thanks: 276 Thanked 243 Times in 109 Posts	Never tried Power Pistol, my mild load under a 115 grain plated bullet is 4.2 grains of AA#2, a warmer load is 4.7 grains of Titegroup. 5.3 grains of Unique also works well. All run my Lugers fine and would be more economical than a heavier weight of another powder. __________________ My avatars are the Bulgarian word for "Fire", as seen on my 1900, 1906 and 1908 Bulgarian Contract DWM Lugers. Looking for a DWM Commercial side plate #95

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12-09-2016, 02:42 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,315 Thanks: 2,756 Thanked 999 Times in 734 Posts	I have loaded a lot of 9mm brass with Power Pistol powder, and am very pleased with the accuracy. It does have a bit of flash/bang compared to other powders, especially if one shoots indoors. I have loaded 115gr FMJ bullets with loads of PP starting with 5.8-6.2 grains. I have not loaded above 6.2gr as I saw no need. 5.3gr of PP would be a very "soft" load and likely not cycle most autos. You might want to load a few rounds starting at 5.8grs and work your way up.