Large Pistol Primers For Sale
Western Reloading Supplies offers a great selection of large pistol primers in stock for your reloading needs! Check out our current selection of reloading pistol primers below!
Why is there a shortage of large pistol primers?
Some of the scarcity is attributable to primers’ unique—and ever-changing—technology, but the bottom line is that primers are specialized high-explosive components manufactured by only a few businesses, both in the United States and abroad.
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Large Pistol Primers For Sale
Western Reloading Supplies sells huge, large pistol primers as well as anything else a hunter could need to make their own ammunition. There are various trustworthy manufacturers from which to choose.
To produce ammo, you’ll need a large pistol primer (which can be purchased), powder, brass, and high-quality bullets.
Browse our primer trays, primer plugs and sleeves, and priming systems to complete your toolset. Western Reloading Supplies offers the best brands at affordable pricing.
Pistol Primer Parameters
There are a few basic parameters that you need to evaluate when buying primers:
- Primer size (large or small)
Some cartridges (45 acp, 44 special, 44 magnum, etc.) require a large pistol primer, whereas others (9mm, 38 special, 357 magnum, etc.) demand a small pistol primer. Depending on the cartridge you’re reloading, you’ll need to purchase the appropriate size primer. - Primer type (Regular, Magnum, Multi-Purpose)
The primer type determines the overall intensity of the primer flame. Non-magnum loads, such as 38 special, require only a tiny flame to ignite the powder charge. Magnum loads necessitate higher activation energy since there is more powder to burn. A primer can be designed to work with both ordinary and magnum loads in specific instances (see WLP below). - Hardness
The amount of force required to ignite the primer is referred to as its hardness. Some primers are softer (Federal), some are tougher (CCI), and some are somewhere in the middle (Winchester). Softer primers may be required if your pistol has a lightened or changed trigger/action.
Can you substitute large rifle primers for large pistol primers?
This means that in a handgun cartridge, an LRP will not sit flush or below the face of the case head, creating a potentially deadly situation.
However, the LPP will fit and sit in an LRP primer pocket, but it will be too deep. Just because something fits does not mean it will work.
What pistol calibers use large primers?
Large pistol primers are required for calibers such as 45 acp, 44 magnums, and 44 special, while standard small primers are suitable for 9mm, 38 special, and 357 magnums.
Can you use Large Pistol Primers in 357 Magnum?
Some cartridges (45 acp, 44 special, 44 magnum, etc.) require a large pistol primer, whereas others (9mm, 38 special, 357 magnum, etc.) demand a small pistol primer. Depending on the cartridge you’re reloading, you’ll need to purchase the appropriate size primer.
