.45 Acp+p

RodneyKSig · 02-24-2005, 12:21 AM

I was just wondering if you have ever heard of +P type ammo causing damage to 1911's?

Also on a side note, is it possible to shoot HP's out of 1911A1's because I know that on earlier models like 70 series it ruined the weapon or at least caused some damage.

lefty o · 02-24-2005, 12:31 AM

shooting hollow points does not, will not cause damage to a steel 1911. there have been instances with the light weight aluminum commanders of the hollow point doing some damage to the feed ramp. if its a steel frame, dont worry about it. a 1911 will function without damage when fed hotter ammo, as long as the gun has the proper springs in it , and that they are in good condition. dont buy into the wivestales you hear about guns, most guns would be much better off with smarter owners.

hsim11bvet@mywa · 01-06-2008, 08:19 PM

Need infor. on MP45 Cal.45acp Encom American Atlanta GA.USA. Can someone help.

nathangdad · 01-06-2008, 10:31 PM

Well, the gun is designed for a standard load in terms of bullet weight and velocity. The debate about higher powered loadings goes on and on for all gun designs. I've had the experience you get the best results with loadings designed for the gun in question. I know this post will get a lot of
replies from those who do not share my view.

Palladin8 · 01-07-2008, 12:47 AM

I was told that the aluminum frame pistols should not shoot the +p ammo on a regular basis. It will wear the frame out prematurely is what I was told. With that said I have the 185gr +p Remington Golden Sabers in my Kimber Ultra CDP. I shot a few boxes through it to check function and reliability and they feed and shoot just fine. Whe shooting the pistol I use regular 230gr FMJ loaded to factory spec. I save the good stuff for personal protection.

Scott

02-24-2005, 12:21 AM	#1
RodneyKSig Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: In the Great City of San Antonio in The Greatest State of Texas Posts: 41	.45 Acp+p I was just wondering if you have ever heard of +P type ammo causing damage to 1911's? Also on a side note, is it possible to shoot HP's out of 1911A1's because I know that on earlier models like 70 series it ruined the weapon or at least caused some damage.

01-06-2008, 10:31 PM	#4
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,437	Stick with standard load Well, the gun is designed for a standard load in terms of bullet weight and velocity. The debate about higher powered loadings goes on and on for all gun designs. I've had the experience you get the best results with loadings designed for the gun in question. I know this post will get a lot of replies from those who do not share my view.

02-24-2005, 12:31 AM	#2
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 4,785	shooting hollow points does not, will not cause damage to a steel 1911. there have been instances with the light weight aluminum commanders of the hollow point doing some damage to the feed ramp. if its a steel frame, dont worry about it. a 1911 will function without damage when fed hotter ammo, as long as the gun has the proper springs in it , and that they are in good condition. dont buy into the wivestales you hear about guns, most guns would be much better off with smarter owners.

01-06-2008, 08:19 PM	#3
hsim11bvet@mywa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1	Need infor. on MP45 Cal.45acp Encom American Atlanta GA.USA. Can someone help.

01-07-2008, 12:47 AM	#5
Palladin8 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 400	I was told that the aluminum frame pistols should not shoot the +p ammo on a regular basis. It will wear the frame out prematurely is what I was told. With that said I have the 185gr +p Remington Golden Sabers in my Kimber Ultra CDP. I shot a few boxes through it to check function and reliability and they feed and shoot just fine. Whe shooting the pistol I use regular 230gr FMJ loaded to factory spec. I save the good stuff for personal protection. Scott