Bell removal in 9mm reloads

[std7mag]

If you have a pistol, you already have a gauge.
And i've seen and heard of rounds fitting in the gauge, but not the pistol.

Pull the barrel out & plunk test with that.

9mm has been the most varied cartridge that i've loaded for.
In case length, and thickness. Crimped primers.
Barrel dimensions.

 

[762plinker]

Doesn't the 9mm headspace on the cartridge mouth?

technically yes, in real life no
the extractor holds the case back till the firing pin shows up and then it goes off.
real life vs engerneering design

 

[DocDoc]

That is why my Glock G40 in 10mm auto runs fine with .40 S&W ammo without changing to an adapter barrel in the shorter case. The case is held back and fires fine.

 

[waltk]

If you have a pistol, you already have a gauge.
And i've seen and heard of rounds fitting in the gauge, but not the pistol.

Pull the barrel out & plunk test with that.

9mm has been the most varied cartridge that i've loaded for.
In case length, and thickness. Crimped primers.
Barrel dimensions.

Also, remember, plunk and "rotate".

 

[DiRTY DOG]

What are these guages you guys are talking about? Never used one, I just use my actual barrels to test a few rounds. Use quality dies and don't worry about it.