230gr +P TAP Ammunition?

Joshua M. Smith · 02-23-2008, 01:47 AM

Hello,

As I mentioned in another thread, I got my first .45acp.

Being a full sized weapon, I wanted to carry 230gr HP ammo in it. (For me the list goes 5", 230gr, 4", 200gr or 185gr, under 4", 165gr.) The only stuff I could find locally was Hornady .45acp +P TAP.

While I don't believe the +P to be necessary, I didn't have a bunch of choices.

What can you tell me about this ammo? Performance, real world usage by citizens, police and military? How is terminal performance?

Thanks,

Josh <><

GlockMeister · 02-23-2008, 02:02 AM

Why the list? 5" 230gr, 4" 200 gr or 185gr and under 4" 165gr. Is this something you do or is this something recommended?

Joshua M. Smith · 02-23-2008, 04:10 AM

It's just a loose list of numbers I go by. I just started in the practical aspect of .45acp, but according to the numbers, those are about what keep the majority up over 830fps out of the respective barrels. I want my bullet doing at least that.

It's probably more hypothetical than practical, but it gives me the warm fuzzies.

In 9mm, I believe in 147gr out of carbines or suppressed pistols, 124gr to 127gr out of 5" barrels, 115gr to 124gr out of 4" barrels, and 115gr for shorter than 4" barrels.

Again, just loose guidelines I personally use and your mileage may vary quite a bit.

Josh <><

02-23-2008, 01:47 AM	#1
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	230gr +P TAP Ammunition? Hello, As I mentioned in another thread, I got my first .45acp. Being a full sized weapon, I wanted to carry 230gr HP ammo in it. (For me the list goes 5", 230gr, 4", 200gr or 185gr, under 4", 165gr.) The only stuff I could find locally was Hornady .45acp +P TAP. While I don't believe the +P to be necessary, I didn't have a bunch of choices. What can you tell me about this ammo? Performance, real world usage by citizens, police and military? How is terminal performance? Thanks, Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher

02-23-2008, 02:02 AM	#2
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 5,483	Why the list? 5" 230gr, 4" 200 gr or 185gr and under 4" 165gr. Is this something you do or is this something recommended? __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

02-23-2008, 04:10 AM	#3
Joshua M. Smith Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wabash IN Posts: 381	It's just a loose list of numbers I go by. I just started in the practical aspect of .45acp, but according to the numbers, those are about what keep the majority up over 830fps out of the respective barrels. I want my bullet doing at least that. It's probably more hypothetical than practical, but it gives me the warm fuzzies. In 9mm, I believe in 147gr out of carbines or suppressed pistols, 124gr to 127gr out of 5" barrels, 115gr to 124gr out of 4" barrels, and 115gr for shorter than 4" barrels. Again, just loose guidelines I personally use and your mileage may vary quite a bit. Josh <>< __________________ Is it better to live by a corrupt society's standards rather than face persecution for not doing the same? This is the dilemma we now face. We must hold fast to our convictions as we confront this dilemma. Knowing one's self goes a long way in the crisis. - Me, Standup Philosopher