Frangible loads for pistols?

[chromatica]

I am interested in developing some low-impact 9mm frangible loads for shooting steel. I have experimented with Inceptor composite bullets including 65 gr RNP and 60 gr RNP. I haven't found a reliable low impact recipe. Has anybody successfully developed a load like this?

 

[needsmostuff]

I haven't found a reliable low impact recipe. Has anybody successfully developed a load like this?

I have been looking at some of those bullets at Raven Rocks but not jumped.
What kind of disappointments are you having.

 

[chromatica]

I have had unreliable cycling until I load for 1600+ fps. It kind of defeats the purpose of a low-impact load.

 

[Mobuck]

I'm not sure what 'low impact' Is . Frangible bullets disintegrate so not sure of the need for 'low impact'? Finding the right combination of bullet weight and velocity to ensure functionality of the firearm seems more important.

 

[chromatica]

The laws of physics say low impact = low recoil. Frangibles are good for shooting steel and if you are going to shoot a lot of them out of a subcompact pistol, low recoil rounds are going to be more accurate and more comfortable to shoot.

 

[Chief 101]

You may need to modify the springs...

 

[s4s4u]

I have had unreliable cycling until I load for 1600+ fps. It kind of defeats the purpose of a low-impact load.

You want your cake, and want to be able to eat it as well? Light bullets need to be thrown faster than heavier bullets to function a semi-auto.

Not sure what "low impact" has to do with steel and frangibles?!? They gonna turn to dust regardless.

The laws of physics say low impact = low recoil. Frangibles are good for shooting steel and if you are going to shoot a lot of them out of a subcompact pistol, low recoil rounds are going to be more accurate and more comfortable to shoot.

If you are practicing for practicality, you should practice with a load that recoils like your defense load, IMO. If you are just trying to get faster for the sake of speed on the clock, meh, that is a game that I do not play.