Thoughts on 45+P ammo in the SR1911.
Is it safe is my major concern?
https://www.underwoodammo.com/45-acp-p-200-grain-xtreme-penetrator/
Is it safe is my major concern?
https://www.underwoodammo.com/45-acp-p-200-grain-xtreme-penetrator/
SR 1911 +P Ammo
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Sugar River
Buckeye
+P ammo made to SAAMI specs should be safe in any well made 1911, though I wouldn't recommend a steady diet of +P in an alloy frame gun like a Lightweight Commander.
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
For everything but your wallet.powder smoke said:
By the time you get to a .45ACP you really don't really need +P.
If you still . . . really . . . want higher power levels, try 10mm.
It won't get a steady diet shoot my standard reloads most of the time.
Just thought they might be useful when Carrying.
As far as the 10mm goes I have plenty of calibers of handguns
to feed, another mouth to feed lol. Someday maybe. ps
Just thought they might be useful when Carrying.
As far as the 10mm goes I have plenty of calibers of handguns
to feed, another mouth to feed lol. Someday maybe. ps
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
powder smoke said:
I hear that! I was thinking about the .357Sig until I looked at the ammo
prices. Most assuredly a "reloadable" caliber, unless you have Trump's
money.
As to occasional +P . . . . . . not a problem.
The beauty of 45acp is the soft recoil, it's natural return to aimpoint, combined with its stopping power with normal ammo.
Absolutely no need for +P in any circumstance, especially for self defense.
For bears ... Or mountain lions .... You need more. Like 10mm .... Or 454 Casull.
REV
Absolutely no need for +P in any circumstance, especially for self defense.
For bears ... Or mountain lions .... You need more. Like 10mm .... Or 454 Casull.
REV
BarnOwl
Bearcat
Hunter - re: your "be sure of your backstop" pix for you 10mm post - what mega-tonnage of ammo did you select for that shot? LOL
BarnOwl.
BarnOwl.
Thanks for all the reply's I may load some just cause I can lol! ps
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
My favorite is 7.4Gr of Unique under a 185Gr Nosler jacketed HP.powder smoke said:
Cranks out right at 1,000 fps in a 5" barrel.
FUN to shoot, and costs way less than 1/3rd of current new ball ammo.
Don Lovel
Hunter
so with this logic that mag full of 230gr Winchester Ranger SXT +P I have had in my SR1911 since day one should be replaced with some standard 230gr ball?
okie dokie, I will get around to that chore some day maybe
okie dokie, I will get around to that chore some day maybe
sliclee
Single-Sixer
Im non .45 owner. I question if there is a difference in standard .45 to .45+P. I only found one 60 fps more.
If the bad guy is wearing a winter sweater, lite jacket ???? Did I miss a load? Thats what keeps me from the .45
If the bad guy is wearing a winter sweater, lite jacket ???? Did I miss a load? Thats what keeps me from the .45
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
Everyone needs to make their own decisions on what caliber, +P,sliclee said:
non +P, weight of bullet, length of barrel, etc.
Bad mouthing a caliber you have no experience with does little to
enhance your knowledge.
sliclee said:
This is a good example of how internet myths get started...or perhaps I should say that it's the result of being hoodwinked by existing myths. Either way though, you can bet your sweet bippy that even the 230-FMJ service load has a lot more power than it's paper ballistics suggest...and that most commonly available .45ACP ammo will shoot through more "stuff" than most people realize......
Point being that neither a "standard loaded" .45ACP, or it's +P counterpart, is going to care "If the bad guy is wearing a winter sweater, lite jacket ????" or not.
DGW
Pat-inCO
Hawkeye
Shooting Illustrated has an interesting article on over penetration,
that compares the 9mm to .40 S&W to .45 ACP. Worth the read.
Box-O-Truth #1 also has a comment.
Lucky Gunner has a LOT more data.
Now back to the thread subject.
that compares the 9mm to .40 S&W to .45 ACP. Worth the read.
Box-O-Truth #1 also has a comment.
Lucky Gunner has a LOT more data.
Now back to the thread subject.
