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I loaded about 50 9x18's last night using a 105 grn lead .363 round flat point bullet seated at about .967 coal +/- with 4 grns of HP38. I meant to be using 3.8 grns. I have an excellent p64 with a heavier recoil spring. I am a little worried about those 2 extra grains of powder. Can anyone comfort me by saying they have used this loading in their p64?

Have you shot the 3.8 grains before and was there any signs of over pressure ...... ?

No I have not used HP38 before but I did find the loading below listed by Norm in "Pet 9x18 loads"


1. Bullet description = 100 grn lead sized to 363
2, Case used = 9 MM cut down brass
3. Type and amount of powder = 4 grn W 231
4. Primer = small Winchester
5. gun used = PA-63
6. Special notes = medium load, used for target and defense

You might want to send Norm a PM to see what he sez .... I dont use that powder and if you have not used that load in you p-64 ether you might want to ask .... I think the .2 grain will be OK but it's not my firearm .....

But if Norm sez it's a medium load I think you will be fine ..... Ask Him First

Thank you for that good advice. I have sent a pm to Norm.

Well the load of 4 gr of HP38 shoot excellent with NO signs of over pressure.