The Hornady Series II Taper Crimp Die, 9mm Luger/.38 Super (brand part no. 044170) is a dedicated taper crimp die from Hornady’s Custom Grade New Dimension line, built to add to a 3-die pistol set for 9mm Luger or .38 Super. Applying the correct amount of taper crimp is critical for auto-loading pistol cases, which headspace on the case mouth rather than the shoulder, and this die is machined from high-quality steel specifically to deliver a consistent crimp that improves feeding and function in semi-automatic pistols. It slots into any standard 3-die pistol set as the dedicated crimping station rather than relying on a seating die to crimp and seat at the same time.

Key Specifications

• Dedicated taper crimp station applies the crimp separately from seating for more consistent case mouth dimensions.
• High-quality steel construction built to deliver many years of durable performance at the press.
• Chambered for 9mm Luger and .38 Super sized to these auto-loading pistol cartridges, which headspace on the case mouth.
• Fits standard 3-die pistol sets adds a dedicated crimping station to a Hornady Series II 3-die pistol set.
• Shipping weight of 0.45 lb gives a quick reference for order weight and shipping planning

Frequently Asked Questions

Why use a separate taper crimp die instead of crimping during seating? A dedicated crimp die applies a more consistent crimp, which improves feeding and function in auto-loading pistols.

What cartridges does this die fit? It is machined for 9mm Luger and .38 Super.

Buy the Hornady Series II Taper Crimp Die, 9mm Luger/.38 Super

Order the Hornady Series II Taper Crimp Die, 9mm Luger/.38 Super from Hornady to dial in feeding and function on your 9mm or .38 Super pistol loads. Pick it up from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop. Browse our reloading dies lineup for more.