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Hello to everyone. I've been involved in shooting and handloading for quite some time, but recently found myself going from 1 Rossi single-shot to 3 in 4 calibers over a span of 2 weeks! So, when I found this board, it seems exactly where I need to be to find out more about my guns.

Originally, I just wanted something simple that I could use to do load development for 9mm and 223/5.56 without having to load magazines and chase empties all over the range. Earlier in the year, I was able to trade an old computer for an R223HB which has been perfect for that job. That made me think that I really wanted (needed?) something similar in 9mm Luger. As far as I can tell, no such animal exist short of having a custom firearm made. That's not in the budget of a teacher/coach, so I started trying to find a way to convert a single shot to do just that. A couple of weeks ago, I found a "Three of a Kind" (7mm08, 20ga, 22LR) on Texas Gun trader for $175 thinking that I might go the route of having a barrel made from a "stubb". Then last week, I chased down a bent-barrel .223 locally that came along with a "parts" receiver. Now I have lots of questions and very few answers.

So, now I'm kind of full-up with Rossis and a project in the works!
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First off, welcome to the forum. I believe you will find answers to any questions right here......this is a very well informed bunch. 8-)
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Welcome,

I'll be interested to hear you experiences.

For me whether or not the round functions the gun (or more likely SEVERAL guns) is a integral part of 9mm load development. I have probably 10 to 12+ different 9mms and friends with several additional types all of them are semi autos and feeding and ejection has to be sure. I don't think I know anyone who has a 9mm single shot. I might know one person with a 9mm revolver.
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Welcome to the forum!
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TinMan wrote:First off, welcome to the forum. I believe you will find answers to most any question right here......this is a very well informed bunch. 8-)
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Welcome from just north of you.
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GasGuzzler wrote:Welcome from just north of you.
Just came through your area last month when we camped at the Chickasaw recreation area.
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Thanks to everyone for the welcome. Really looking forward to picking everyone's brain.
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