+P Ammo

[Boats]

I'm kind of with Grouse and the others.

I actually do have a few boxes of +P but I don't find them useful and would rather not shoot my pistols too much with the increased load.

Take a look at the plethora of modern self defense ammo out there, and especially look at terminal ballistics and expansion.

I'm sure you'll find something that you like, that is affordable, and that is easier on your pistol.

Tom

[Roverron]

Originally Posted by Boats

I'm kind of with Grouse and the others.

I actually do have a few boxes of +P but I don't find them useful and would rather not shoot my pistols too much with the increased load.

Take a look at the plethora of modern self defense ammo out there, and especially look at terminal ballistics and expansion.

I'm sure you'll find something that you like, that is affordable, and that is easier on your pistol.

Tom

What Tom Said. . . . . .

[AutoMag]

Jubz, most newer 1911 pistols are rated for +P ammo but the added wear and tear on the firearm not to mention the added cost of the rounds is not worth the trouble.

[Sheepdog]

I don't bother with the +P's. I so use HP's for carry.

[AutoMag]

I use 230 grain FMJ ammo for carry and range use!!!

If needed it will do the job, it did for our troops in time of war!!!

[Riverpigusmc]

I carry Wilson Combats 230 grain +P with the Barnes bullet..50% less smoke and muzzle flash than a standard round. But I don't shoot it at the range other than to check POI. It's my "I hate you, get away from me" load.

[Jubz]

Thanks all for the f/b. I'll just stick with my current carry rounds of PDX1 bonded HP's in .45. Sounds like the extra wear with +P isn't really worth. Plus, the vast majority of scenarios I get into that may need me to stop an imminent threat will be within 5 yards; a double tap of anything .45 should do the trick.