Alliant Black MZ in .38 S&W - The Firearms Forum

Dutchboy · 07-14-2012, 07:26 PM

Had some fun today with a smoky, snub nose revolver. Thought I would share some data.

Revolver with 2.5" barrel.

38 S&W (NOT 38 Special)
145gr LRN
Alliant Black MZ - Full cartridge, slightly compressed (Safety Note: Black MZ is a BLACK POWDER substitute. Don't completely fill any cartridge with SMOKELESS powder or your gun will probably blow up. Trailboss might be the only possible exception, but it's still not a good idea.)
OAL 1.160"

Mild recoil with quite a bit of smoke. High fun factor.

Velocity: 440 fps

I was surprised by the low velocity. I'm thinking that's because of the short barrel.

Anybody else have some results with 38 S&W black powder that they would like to share? I'm curious if someone has tried this with a longer barrel.

07-14-2012, 07:26 PM	#1
Dutchboy V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 132	Alliant Black MZ in .38 S&W Had some fun today with a smoky, snub nose revolver. Thought I would share some data. Revolver with 2.5" barrel. 38 S&W (NOT 38 Special) 145gr LRN Alliant Black MZ - Full cartridge, slightly compressed (Safety Note: Black MZ is a BLACK POWDER substitute. Don't completely fill any cartridge with SMOKELESS powder or your gun will probably blow up. Trailboss might be the only possible exception, but it's still not a good idea.) OAL 1.160" Mild recoil with quite a bit of smoke. High fun factor. Velocity: 440 fps I was surprised by the low velocity. I'm thinking that's because of the short barrel. Anybody else have some results with 38 S&W black powder that they would like to share? I'm curious if someone has tried this with a longer barrel. -->