Small Pistol (SP) Primers
Primers are a key ammunition reloading component. They are needed to ignite the powder charge.
There a seven primer sizes which differ by use (pistol vs. rifle ammunition), size (small vs. large) and force (normal vs. magnum): SP = Small Pistol Primers | SPM = Small Pistol Magnum Primers | LP = Large Pistol Primers | LPM = Large Pistol Magnum Primers | SR = Small Rifle Primers | LR = Large Rifle Primers | LRM = Large Rifle Magnum Primers.
Below you find a table with some common calibers / cartridges which use Small Pistol primers. Also find further below some common products in this primer size:
RWS 4171 Small Pistol (SP) Primers
A large number of Olympic victories prove the excellent quality of RWS ammunition, which many well-known and competent top shooters rely on. In addition, rifle cartridges and components from RWS stand for the highest quality standard and first-class precision.RWS primers are subject to demanding quality tests. The igniter is produced on a state-of-the-art production facility that was installed a few years ago. Production is carried out in the order of punching, drawing the cup, inserting the primer, drying and pressing, and pressing in the anvil, accompanied by integrated, automatic quality checks. The RWS 4171 Small Pistol (SP) Primers have specifically been developed for small pistol and revolver cartridges. Find all Small Pistol (SP) Primers by following the Link.The most important features at a glance:Sintox - Free of heavy metalsAvailable for almost all igniter typesManufactured to the highest quality levelCan be used in all standard reloading toolsPerfect burning behavior even with large-volume casesCommon Cartridges suitable for this Primer Size
CartridgeBullet DiameterPrimer Size
22 Cooper Centerfire Mag (CCM)221SP
22 Remington Jet223SP
25 ACP251SP
256 Winchester Magnum257SP
30 Luger308SP
30 Mauser308SP
32 ACP309SP
32 H&R Magnum312SP
32 S&W Long312SP
32 S&W Short312SP
32 Short Colt313SP
38 Super355SP
380 ACP355SP
357 Sig356SP
38 Long Colt357SP
38 Special357SP
38 S&W359SP
41 Long Colt386SP
40 S&W401SP
40 Super401SP
Common Cartridges using this Primer Size
Cartridge | Bullet Diameter | Primer Size |
22 Cooper Centerfire Mag (CCM) | 221 | SP |
22 Remington Jet | 223 | SP |
25 ACP | 251 | SP |
256 Winchester Magnum | 257 | SP |
30 Luger | 308 | SP |
30 Mauser | 308 | SP |
32 ACP | 309 | SP |
32 H&R Magnum | 312 | SP |
32 S&W Long | 312 | SP |
32 S&W Short | 312 | SP |
32 Short Colt | 313 | SP |
38 Super | 355 | SP |
380 ACP | 355 | SP |
357 Sig | 356 | SP |
38 Long Colt | 357 | SP |
38 Special | 357 | SP |
38 S&W | 359 | SP |
41 Long Colt | 386 | SP |
40 S&W | 401 | SP |
40 Super | 401 | SP |