I suppose I could swap the barrel in my G-20 and even my G-29 to 9X25 Dillon or these others...

G-20 Barrels


But then the 9" 10mm barrel gets out there



G-29 Barrels

Well I carried the S&W 1006 in my earlier years open carry mostly.  When S&W decided to not provide replacement parts I opted for the Glock 29 in a JS Kydex IWB because it was only slightly larger than the firearm.
Short time later I obtained a Glock 30 for a great price and I have carried it ever since in the same IWB holster till that holster finally broke the belt clip. Since JS went out of business after the owner passed.
I did find another replacement Kydex IWB that was almost the same except the belt clip was adjustable.

There are times I carry my Ruger LCP 380 to small functions and family get togethers just to have something.

Yes the world is in constant change and political and religious factions are a big part of the disruptions.

I have gone through a little bit of Blue Dot over the years, not shown are the 1-pound canisters.  All are empty now.


These are some current powders on hand


But I do have several 1-pound canisters of IMR3031, 800X, Longshot, Power Pistol, Accurate #7 (older) & #9 (new) CFE Pistol, Auto Comp and LilGun. Various open containers of BenchMark, 296, Titegroup and TAC

Also some Black powder Subs, Triple Seven and Alliant Black MZ.

While Louisiana has always been open carry, years ago I opted to get my conceal carry license/permit even though it cost $150 the first 5 years and then $125 the 5 years after that.  That also allows better reciprocity between the other states. I still maintain my license even though Louisiana had recently passed a No Permit Conceal Carry.

Well This was Christmas in July which Selway had on SALE... Had been looking for quite a while and this sort of fell in my lap!

Well had a little time and sat down and got all the 308Win loaded with the 179 grain Terminal Match bullets.
Here are the specs I went with:
308 Winchester 
Terminal Match 179 gr BTHP
CFE223  45.2 grains
Large Rifle CCI 200 primer
COL 2.800"  Federal Nickel
Velocity: 2630 fps(estimated from 24" BBL data)
Energy:   2750 Ft Lbs

Total powder used 1.640114285714286 lbs

Selous Pistol Projectiles 9mm (121gr)
Here is the 9mm 121 grain bullet loaded in 357 SIG

  Selous Pistol Projectiles 9mm (121gr) – 10mm (165gr) – 45ACP (200gr)  They ain't CHEAP!


https://discreetballistics.com/shop/selous-pistol-9mm/

Here are the 9x25Dillon pull-downs https://www.10mm-auto.com/index.php?topic=2687.0

I had tested several different powders mostly with bullets under 130 grain.  CFE Pistol showed some good velocities with 115grain @ 1700 fps...

Had good luck using some of the 0.357" bullets from the 6" LWD in the G-20
The 110 grain 0.3570" is in the left two and then the 121 grain Zero JHP 0.3560" in the right two.

Here is what I do with mine, I size the casing for the chamber.  The Dillon dies can oversized and set the shoulder back too far and that can lead to case splits and neck separations.

I try to get the brass to be FLUSH to the barrel hood as possible 0.000" flush, but no more than 0.002" below the barrel hood.
This provides the proper spacing and helps keep the case neck splits to a minimum!

Understand the working the brass through the sizer induces work hardening (make brass brittle) therefore you will still see an occasional split or a casing that will not hold the bullets tight.

You will still need a 9mm neck expander or through the expander powder funnel to uniform the necks to accept the bullets.  I have used a RCBS 9mm neck expander with great success even loading cast lead alloy bullets.
Using bullets designed for the 357Sig or bullets with straight sides will also help prevent setback issues.  Some of the regular 9mm 0.354"- 0.355" bullets can be a loose fit or their radius noses extend too low on the bullet at their base to provide the best fit, seal and accuracy.  I have used some Jacketed bullets sized at 0.356" from Zero Brand bullets that were sold for the 38Super with good results.  I even tested a few jacketed bullets at 0.357" without issues.
Not all bullets are suitable for the short neck of the 9x25 as previously mentioned due to the ogive of some bullets...
I also have used my own cast alloy bullets sized to 0.3565" that have worked well.

Well managed to get all the primer pockets cleaned and New CCI 200 primers are installed using the Ram Prime setup working on the top of the press adjusted for precise seating depth.  I leave the press handle in the down position to place the primer in the seating stem, raise the handle just enough which lowers the primer seater for the case to slide into the shellholder, then lower the handle to seat the primer.  The weight of the press handle is almost enough the seat them, just a light push down.

Talking about simplicity & control.  Well yesterday I screwed the FL sizer into the RCBS BIG MAX press and placed the shellholder on the ram and fondled each case with some Imperial Sizing Die Wax sizing and deprimed all 263 308WIN cases... I like the close inspection & feel of single stage press. No stuck cases.  That's one step done.  240 Federal 1 Speer 18 Hornady 4 Winchester

Because these are going to be a special project, I'll clean the primer pockets with the pocket brush. (none were staked or crimped)

I will setup the ram prime set up to insure uniform primer seating as well.

Well got all 263 of the 308 Win nickel brass full length resized and deprimed...None got stuck!  
Thanks Imperial Sizing Die Wax.     240 Federal 1 Speer 18 Hornady 4 Winchester

Longshot is what I used for some 410 shotshells I made for my nephew.  Its good stuff too!

My Blue Dot load for the Lyman Slugs is a healthy dose...Remington Wingmaster with my 20" Slug Barrel

RIO Blue Hull High Brass(6 segment crimp) 2 3/4"
Lyman 525 grain Slug (12 Gauge Hollow Base - Sabot Slug (12ga Sabot) - #SC12)
Modified Red Wad (with two cushions cut out, cut off disk placed in above piston)
Blue Dot 44.6 grains
CCI 209 Velocity was 1450 fps





This is my duplex #4 Buck and #00 Buck

Duplex load 00 Buck and #4Buck
35.0 grains Blue Dot
Velocity was 1100 (crimp not the best)- Good crimp 1250 fps

Nosler has announced with deep sadness the passing of Robert "Bob" Nosler, the company's Chairman, on September 2, 2025, at the age of 79. We'll miss you, Bob.