Aug 11, 2017 · Basically, the SAAMI specs don't precisely define the throat so there's legitimate variation. The main purpose of the spec is to dimension the chamber and identify headspace.

Feb 26, 2009 · 9mm Major within SAAMI specs? Maybe the +P specs, with some loads, in some guns. But I'd bet a stack of Benjamins that most home-brewed 9mm Major is a good step past +P. Case …

Oct 29, 2015 · Yes, except that the datum for the headspace on that drawing is not used for the Nonte reamed 38 super (or supercomp, of course) chamber. If you are looking for how deep to ream, that is …

Nov 1, 2016 · Hello, I am a new reloader. I am loading 9mm. I see the SAAMI drawing with its value for Over All Length of the Cartidge. This seems to be listed as OAL or COAL in different sources. It …

Jan 20, 2011 · my reading of the SAAMI specs (ANSI/SAAMI Z299.3-1993) for the 9mm Luger (page 21) indicate a bullet diameter of .3555 and a barrel bore diameter of .346 and groove diameter of .355.

Feb 6, 2026 · SAAMI specs for the 38 Super (and 9mm and 38 Special and 357 Magnum and a bunch of others) are a groove diameter of .355 + .004, so anything between .355 and .359 is within specs. …

Jan 31, 2010 · I use power pistol and bullseye powder in 9mm. Any advice for these powders or anyother recommended loads and powder for + and +P+,is appreciated, I shoot glock 26, 17 and 34 …

Feb 8, 2026 · SAAMI 9x19 headspace min is .754", max is .776". Your chamber is within spec, assuming you fit so the hood touches the breechface and there's no forward slop. Your "go" gauge is …

Jul 3, 2020 · I have been shooting .356" diameter 9mm coated bullet. I have been looking at the Blue Bullets and their bullets are .355". Is the one thousands of an inch going to make a difference. I have …

Aug 28, 2018 · Has anyone out there in Enos land loaded to +p specs for 9mm pistol/124gr? I'm looking to find velocity/pressure/ or PF that will give me a hint as to loads using CFE Pistol or Titegroup. …