Small pistol primers are a type of ammunition component used in reloading cartridges for handguns chambered in small pistol calibers. They are designed to ignite the propellant and initiate the firing sequence when the cartridge is fired.

Here are some key details about small pistol primers:

1. Purpose: Small pistol primers are used to provide the initial ignition for the gunpowder in a cartridge, which creates the pressure needed to propel the bullet out of the barrel.

2. Size: Small pistol primers have a specific size and dimension that corresponds to the specific cartridge they are meant to be used with. They are smaller in size compared to large pistol primers and are specifically designed for small pistol calibers.

3. Composition: Primers consist of a metal cup filled with a priming compound, which is a mixture of chemicals that are sensitive to impact or pressure. When the primer is struck by the firing pin, it crushes the priming compound, creating a spark that ignites the gunpowder.

4. Brands and Varieties: Small pistol primers are manufactured by various companies, including CCI, Winchester, Federal, Remington, and more. Each brand may offer different variations of small pistol primers, such as standard primers, magnum primers (for hotter loads), and lead-free primers.

5. Availability: The availability of small pistol primers can vary depending on factors such as supply and demand, market conditions, and local regulations. It’s important to check with local firearms or reloading supply stores, online retailers, or dedicated reloading websites for information on availability and purchasing options.

CCI small pistol primers in stock

Because of CCI’s exceptional testing and improvement programs, the CCI Small Pistol Primers 1000 Count is an excellent choice for bench loaders. CCI Small Pistol Primers are meticulously manufactured and tested to ensure maximum performance. The anvil height design by Winchester ensures primer ignition time after time.

Non-corrosive, all-weather primers from Winchester provide fast, dependable ignition in any shooting condition. Primers are continuously and rigorously tested for consistency and sensitivity at temperatures and conditions far beyond the normal operating range. Winchester guarantees improved sensitivity for more positive firing in all guns, as well as carefully controlled weights of primer mixtures, consistency in size and quality, precise measurements and tolerances for anvil heights, and stability in temperature and humidity extremes.

Specifications and features include:
Sensitivity Issues
For most powders, a non-corrosive initiator is mixed in.
Seating is simple.