.45 Auto other than 230 grain

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This is about as Derangered as it gets:

 

[Rodfac]

I've carried a .45 for most of my adult life, so with that in mind, the recoil from an all steel pistol, even with full house military equivalent loads does not bother me. But....90% of my shooting with both steel and alloy framed 1911's is with 200 gr LSWC's at ~800 fps. In spite of the target level velocity, this in no cream-puff load, and that sharp shoulder cuts big holes in most anything it hits. My point is mentioning this is that, short of full on CC purposes, lighter, lead alloy target grade bullets are easier on the gun and the shooter.

Here on our farm, we've dispatched wayward raccoons, opossums, a couple of skunks (one from aboard my 16 hand gelding, Smoky...a story well worth recalling), and one car-hit whitetail doe. This last was an act of mercy performed at roadside, and her agony after the accident so great that I had trouble finding the front sight through the tears.

For concealed carry purposes, where I prefer to use factory loads, I've found that most anything with a Federal head stamp and a big hollow point cycles well, is as close to 100% reliable in my guns as is mechanically possible, and is carried by LEO friends here abouts.

The 1911, loaded as it was designed, is manageable by new or novice shooters, but will take some dedicated practice. Handling the two-part recoil, as the pistol seems to come apart in your hand, is the goal, and a good coach with a lot of experience helps. Lighter loads, don't make that much difference IMHO...it's practice under a guiding and watchful eye that will produce results.

Best regards, Rod

 

[halfmoonclip]

That typo was intentional.

Then you understood entirely, and deliberately!
Nicely played.
Moon

 

[lightman]

I shoot more 185 and 200 grain bullets than 230 grain. My 230 grain mold seldom gets used.

 

[PapaG]

Most popular for years was the 200 swc for target use. I load and shoot a bunch of them.
I played with a box (500) of 155 grain needle nose swc a while back. Speedy but not too accurate.
My faves: target, Lyman 452460 200 swc. Hunting(backup) RCBS 45-260 KT. Defense, hopefully never needed, 185 jhc. I bought a bunch of those at the Sierra backdoor store for practice. Killed a few woodchucks DRT.

 

[aaaaa]

I have the following .45 ACP cartridges (muzzle velocity, energy)

230 Grain Federal American Eagle: 890, 404

230 Grain Winchester: 835, 356

185 Grain Winchester: 910, 340

So I am wondering how this will compare in the 3" barrel Bond Derringer. I could not tell much difference between the two 230 grain cartridges, but maybe the difference will be apparent in the lighter weight bullet more than in muzzle energy.

 

[Charlie98]

I've carried a .45 for most of my adult life, so with that in mind, the recoil from an all steel pistol, even with full house military equivalent loads does not bother me. But....90% of my shooting with both steel and alloy framed 1911's is with 200 gr LSWC's at ~800 fps. In spite of the target level velocity, this in no cream-puff load, and that sharp shoulder cuts big holes in most anything it hits. My point is mentioning this is that, short of full on CC purposes, lighter, lead alloy target grade bullets are easier on the gun and the shooter.

+1

I've always loaded or bought full-house 230grn ammos for my .45's... until I bought my first alloy pistol. I've never been one to load different handgun rounds for different pistols... but I do, now. I now load 200grn FMJ's for the alloy pistol... although when I carry it, it gets 230's... which isn't very often these days.

 

[herrwalther]

I prefer to shoot 200 or 180ish grain hollow points. +p if I can find it. The lighter weight gives the hollow points a better chance of expanding compared to 230gr standard pressure. 45ACP recoil has always been a mild shooter for me anyway. Partly because it is lower pressure compared to 9mm and others. And I shoot most of my 45ACP through 1911s. Heavier gun means less recoil.

 

[WisBorn]

I don't get what is the problem with Magtech brand ammo. As for +P in a Bond .45 ACP barrel, I can't see how that would be a problem when they sell barrels in much more powerful calibers, but I won't do it. Thanks!

Bond Arms states in there manual; Do not use +p ammo.

Of course I have a Rowdy and Ruger only loads in 45 LC would be way more than I would even want to shoot in a gun that small.

 

[WisBorn]

This is about as Derangered as it gets:

Yes it is! And it is built to handle the recoil!!! Of course the shooter may not be