I'm looking for a good conceal holster for my first gen S&W .40 Shield. Being 5' 10" and 175lb I have trouble hiding a pistol, also I wear my shirts tucked in 99% of the time. For guys with similar builds, what are you using?

Thanks, Justin

I'd think a softer bullet would lead the barrel more. The bullets I'm shooting are 22 BHN.

I cleaned my 40 yesterday after just over 100 rounds, nothing but Montana hardcast lead bullets. There was virtually no lead in the barrel, first I ran a dry patch through, then a patch soaked with Bore Tech Eliminator and let it soak for 30 minutes or so. When I wiped the barrel out there was virtually nothing on the patch. The Montana hard cast do have a brass base so that may have something to do with it.

Thanks Jeff.

Time is too short for my upcoming trip to get a new barrel. It may be something I may consider later. The Montana's I've been shooting are .401", and that's the major diameter in the tight spot in the barrel. I'll order some .402's Monday and see how they shoot.

I'm going to load some Berrys hollow base copper washed 165's to practice with and work on my skills, particularly my trigger skills.

Justin

A few weeks ago i bought a new Glock 40 for a trip to Idaho to visit family and do some hiking. I've been loading 200gr hard cast Montana bullets for it and have been getting a few fliers. I'm not a great pistol shot so I decided to shoot it off a bag on the bench, still had a few fliers so I decided to slug the barrel. What I found is that the barrel is tight in the middle, in a rifle this is undesirable, but a pistol I don't know.

Anyone here experienced anything similar in a pistol?


Thanks, Justin

I ordered a chest holster for an upcoming trip to Idaho, saved $35.

Good read. I've taken a tour of Sierra Bullets, but we didn't go next door to visit Starline.

This is what was recommended for bear protection by Montana Bullets.

https://www.montanabulletworks.com/product/10mm-noe-200gr-wfn-gc/

Thanks, I have Longshot and AA 9 ordered.

Hey guys, new member to this great forum.

I have a Glock 40, brass, bullets and primers ordered, hopefully it'll all be here this week. The bullets are 200gr hard cast from Montana Bullet works. I plan on pushing them to 1100-1200 fps or so.

At what point will I need a heavier recoil spring?

Thanks, Justin