powder choices for 1911 45acp

[smoking357]

The OP said round ball ammo which I took as FMJ, that's why I answered as I did. Are you guys sure he meant LRN bullets? "Back in the day" .45 Auto FMJ ammo was called "Ball Ammo."

FMJ still means "ball ammo" to me.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I've been loading .45 for about 25 years. Longer than some, not as long as others. For me, there are only two powder for .45 ACP. 231/HP38 and Accurate No. 2.

TonyAngel,
While I agree W231/HP-38 and AA#2 are outstanding choices for the .45 Auto I suggest giving AA#5 a try some time. It was specifically designed for use in the .45 Auto and while I mostly use W231, AA#5 does a good job too, especially with FMJ bullets.

 

[tango2echo]

How does AutoComp compare to PowerPistol as far as how clean it burns? PP has been very clean for me. I've never loaded AC.

t2e

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I haven't personally used AutoComp yet but from everything I've read it's a winner. It's very clean and very low flash unlike the excessive flash produced by Power Pistol.

 

[streakr]

Clays (3.9gn) under a 200gn RNFP works perfectly in 1911s and a semi-auto Thompson

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[running iron]

I also like WST, 231, AA#5,Unique but lately 6.6grs. of Auto Comp with a 230 fmj Montana Gold bullet has been out shooting them all. One one very cold windy day, it was much better than my old stand-by load of 231. Very uniform.