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integralaction · 11-08-2002, 10:48 PM

Edward and AGE,

You guys are not going to believe this. Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways, I was not familiar with 38spl ammunition so I didn't see it for myself.

I'll eventually put up pictures but what I have here are 38 spl cases that have been modified and reloaded to mimic 9mm. The headstamp on each is PETERS 38 SPL but at closer inspection the rim has been machined off and chamfered at the back, and the groove machined in. They are cut off to 9mm length and have a conical bullet with a flattened crown tip. The overall length is almost 1/8" shorter. Small machining mistakes are obvious with a magnifier.

I still won't shoot them. I consider them now to be an interesting example of someone making ammunition to suit when 9mm was not commonly available. I've got to see if I can find out who did the machining.

You never know. Thanks again.

11-08-2002, 10:48 PM	#18
integralaction User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 22 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Edward and AGE, You guys are not going to believe this. Thanks for pointing out the error of my ways, I was not familiar with 38spl ammunition so I didn't see it for myself. I'll eventually put up pictures but what I have here are 38 spl cases that have been modified and reloaded to mimic 9mm. The headstamp on each is PETERS 38 SPL but at closer inspection the rim has been machined off and chamfered at the back, and the groove machined in. They are cut off to 9mm length and have a conical bullet with a flattened crown tip. The overall length is almost 1/8" shorter. Small machining mistakes are obvious with a magnifier. I still won't shoot them. I consider them now to be an interesting example of someone making ammunition to suit when 9mm was not commonly available. I've got to see if I can find out who did the machining. You never know. Thanks again. __________________ integralaction