I've fired 4000 rounds over the last two years using hand cast/lubed 124gr bullets using 4.0 grains of Titegroup using Ruger SR9. The SR9 has the heavy spring weight of all of my 9mms and the pistol cycled fine with this load and accuracy was very good. I guess its time to clean the gun.:):
Just FYI, during the cival war the troops would their bayonets like a skewer to cook the chickens they caught. I've cooked a couple myself supported by a Y shaped branch when camping. Lots of uses for these bayonets as a tool.
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