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27 April 2008, 20:34
nmason
Primer Cups
What kindof of pistol primers have the softest cups. I reduced the hammer spring in my pistol and some hard primers won't go off consistently.
27 April 2008, 20:44
FLBill
Federal is usually recommended for this situation.
28 April 2008, 00:26
MickinColo
quote:
Originally posted by nmason:
What kindof of pistol primers have the softest cups. I reduced the hammer spring in my pistol and some hard primers won't go off consistently.


This is just a question. No judgement here. Why did you reduce your hammer spring weight so far that thick primer cups are a concern?

Inquiring mines just want to know.

FLBill is right, the Federal primers have the reputation of having thinner primmer cups than most other primmers.
28 April 2008, 07:20
nmason
I wanted the lowest pull weight possible when shooting double action.