Finally got the new RS9 to the range

[HenryTheNoodle]

Took my first range trip today. A few notes follow, I'd like to hear feedback, especially on the ammo issues. I also changed to the Hogue grips, they're nice and even though I was warned that the spring might come loose, I was surprised when it attacked my face. That little dude didn't really want to go back in either.

Anyway, here's what I shot:

1) WWB 124g - 24 rounds, no problem
2) Federal 124g - 50 rounds, no problem
3) Speer GD 124g - 24 rounds, no problem
4) Remington Golden Sabre 124g - 18 rounds, 3 FTF
5) Hornaday CD 115g - 18 rounds, 4 FTF

Even on the spent shells of those that fired, I noticed the pin indentation isn't deep. Obviously this wasn't a problem on most rounds, but the latter two concerned me.

BTW - my hand is sore already, but it has less kick than I was expecting actually.

[tracker]

The one that surprised me was the FTF of Critical Defense but you have to stay with that which works. I would lean toward GDs for carry and WWB for range but that is just an opinion.

[kjtrains]

Henry.  The trigger spring can be a problem for sure when removing the grips.  As for the ammo, some R9s' can be finiky about their diet.  You have three brands that gave you good results.  I would stick to whatever serves your R9 the best.  As for me, Winchester Silvertips, as I've said many times before, works, so I try nothing else; but that's just me.  I have a good supply on hand and no more than I shoot, I'll never run out.

Now I do shoot other caliber guns quite often from .22 to .454 and a .500 S&W awaiting.  

[Richard S]

Henry:

If you listed the various rounds in the order fired and the FTFs occurred toward the end of the range session, my theory would be that some "dreck" (perhaps a minute shard of brass from a spent casing) lodged in the firing pin area and impeded its operation. A good clean and lube, giving particular attention to the firing pin hole, might well solve the problem.

Good luck!

[HenryTheNoodle]

Good point, but no, not in order...just good to bad

I thought the same thing, but it looks like some rounds just didn't test well. I was mildly concerned about the striker pin not hitting firmly enough due to the small indents on the casings, but that obviously didn't impact 3 of the 5.

[Quiet1]

BTW - my hand is sore already, but it has less kick than I was expecting actually.

I don't doubt that your hand is a bit sore after 134 rounds and all but 24 of them "premium grade" Ouch!  

Thanks for the excellent range report.  I've had 100% reliable results with Speer Gold Dot and WWB.  Therefore, as others have stated, I plan to simply stay with those two "proven" cartridges.

BTW, let me also add my welcome to the forum.  Post often.

Regards, Quiet1

[tquieng]

as for the light ? strike-dent.  Make sure the firing pin is clean and not oiled.  I have a NAA guardian and gave me light strike and the firing pin was oil and causes a shock absorbing affect and slow the pin travel speed especially as the pin gets dirty it gets worst.  Try clean the pin and no oil at all.

[theirishguard]

good range report, go with the ones that had no problems, one for carry and one for range practice.  Tom