Currently load 5 other calibers. I've been wanting to get into 9mm for a couple years. Just haven't made the time. I got some big projects (read: expensive/long) out of the way and want to proceed.

One good buddy shoots a lot of 9mm. He has been aware of my intentions. He uses Bullseye. A good powder for 9mm. He ran out of it quite a while back and picked up some CFE Pistol - A RATHER NEW POWDER THAT I KNOW LITTLE ABOUT. He reported "acceptable results" with it. He is more of a plinker - I like good groups- (I understand, a 9mm is not a target pistol). I have been on the lookout for some other preferable powders - no luck. Same with small primers and down to my last 600. (SEE MY TRADE OFFER FOR WIN 209s IN THE CLASSIFIEDS)

So we just got together this week for the first time in 2 months. He had the Carona, then I had it - his wife and my gal also. He has done well and gets what he wants when he wants it. Orders online a bit with no issue with hazmat fees. I've done ok but still need to take cost into account.

So I go over to visit (read: coctail time) while our women are out. He comes out with 2 8LBrs. One for me. He saw me wince and said I did not need to take it if I did not want it. I took it graciously - ouch. I was thinking a one pounder.

So... I read some love it for 9mm, some not so much. Some great reports, some not so great.

What I will be using:

Glock 19. (Please - no discussion on the Glock Bulge)
115 gr jacketed round nose - not plated. I want to go a bit warm. I see them available somewhat regularly.
Win white box brass.
Win small primers.
CFE Pistol (I am aware of better powders for 9mm. None available. He was doing me a return favor.)


Soo.......

Anyone use it for 9mm.
Pistol used? Barrel length?
Bullet?
Primer?
Charge?
Results: Distance? Velocity? (if you know). Good seal? Good burn? Groups? (Again, I know my G19 is not a target pistol. Just lookin for minute of unibrow. )

I know, I've been developing loads for 50 years. Just a little weary after the holidays and 3 weeks doing battle with the Caronus (what my gal calls it). I haven't been on the reloading bench as much this past year and anxious to dig into this 8 pounder. I know the ladder process. Just looking for some observations.

Any comments on your experience with CFE for 9mm is greatly appreciated. WISH I COULD HAVE FOUND SOME DAMN BULLSEYE. Damn 8LBr might outlive me. Rough time to want to reload!

Thanks,
fritz