The SD 9 & 40 are both well made budget pistols for the price. You can do upgrades on the pistol also like a stainless steel spring and guide, sights etc. A few years ago the were offered in both flat dark earth frame and black slide. I wished I had bought one of each. I have the S&W M&P 9 & 40...
Been loading with a single stage RCBS Rock Chucker for over 40 yrs. That press is built like a tank. Get a LEE roll crimp die like maxfam says. The cost is inexpensive and well worth it I have several. Pistol cals. I load .38 Spec. .357 Mag. .44 Spec. .44 mag. 9mm .40 S&W Auto 10mm .45 ACP.
Make sure you keep the gas block clean also. I take mine apart and clean it ever so often to clean out the carbon. I have replaced my gas block with the Accuracy Systems adjustable gas block. You can adjust it so it doesn't throw the brass real far away. It is better made than the original Ruger...
You can also put on a Hogue slip on finger grip which I have on mine. All of the P series are built like tanks. One of the best full sized hammer fired semi auto pistols ever made in my opinion.
Jan she's a beauty! The last time I saw any that nice was at Redding Auctions in Gettysburg , PA two years ago. Two were there and went for $800 a piece. Man I always wanted one. I have a Blackhawk in .357 Mag. 6.5". I do handload for it and many other calibers. I'm wondering if any other...
Hey sorry i took so long, but I was out of town for a few days. $60 takes it if you want it includes shipping and handling. On the Ruger site Mini-14 tactical model #5889 speckled black & brown hardwood stock. Let me know. thanks, Kevin