Factory crimp 9mm?

[jcountry]

Anyone use a Lee factory crimp for 9mm? I like it for a .223, but I am wondering if it is worthwhile for a 9mm and a 45....

Is there any chance it could mess up the headspace since these pistols headspace off that edge?

 

[Kornbread01]

taper crimp only for rounds that headspace on case mouth! Some dies require you to purchase a separate taper crimp die.

 

[Springfield 1911]

If you have the newer lee carbide dies, they should have a built in taper crimp. I do put a slight taper crimp on all my auto rounds.

 

[strider12]

I have Lee and use the factory crimp die on every 9mm round. Never an issue with headspace.

 

[moosensquirrel]

The best thing since canned beer for eliminating case sizing/feed difficulties. I even use a Lee factory crimp on my Dillon 650 (rcbs 3-die set)

 

[jcountry]

I currently have RCBS seating/taper crimp dies.

Seem to be working well so far, but in a single stage I'm not sure if the factory crimp would be worth the extra step.

 

[07JKX]

I load lead mostly for my 9mm so for that I use a light tapered crimp. No issues.

 

[SpeedyR]

yes it's worth it. the factory crimp die has a small carbide ring that also does a final sizing to the body so it helps a lot with feeding in some auto pistols..

I typically do the FCD in most of my calibers, if I really want tight groups I try some with and some without and see what's best but for everyday plinking ammo and such, it's hard to beat them for consistency

 

[1006]

If you are using a match grade "tightly chambered" barrel, the FCD from Lee will help ensure that the brass is "ironed out". The crimp that it gives is an adjustable taper crimp.

The ultimate 9mm die set for me is an EGW undersize die for sizing, Redding seating die, and a Lee Factory Crimp Die. You have to buy them all separately.

I think that the EGW sizing die helps the most.

 

[Beerman]

If you have the newer lee carbide dies, they should have a built in taper crimp. I do put a slight taper crimp on all my auto rounds.

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