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Originally Posted by Buffalobob
I was just experimenting around with seating depth and crimp and wound up with low pressure and the gun would not cycle. So I just shoot max pressure loads. The max pressure loads are some disadvantage in some types of competition but I don't mind being as I am in no way ever going to be good enough with a pistol to win anyway.
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Not sure if you can measure your spring, but check out Brownells on springs. Light loads needs a lighter recoil spring. Too light of a spring, then your receiver and slide will collide, a recoil buffer is a good option. Also too light of a spring could prevent chambering.
I have done some competitions, a faster recovery helps. Also depending on the competition, wheel guns have a advantage with light loads, as long as they are not too light. (can cause excessive chamber pressure if the powder load is too light, or fillers not used.)
I liked Cowboy actions shooting, because like you, I'll never be fast enough and I shoot for the fun. He with the biggest grin wins.