.45+P Ammo ? - The Firearms Forum

Nimrod · 08-30-2008, 08:04 AM

Can I shoot +P ammo in my Taurus 24/7 Tactical, and what is +P ammo ?

inplanotx · 08-30-2008, 08:39 AM

I would not use +P ammo in a pistol without changing the recoil spring before firing. You will gall or crack the frame and then have problems. You need to change the recoil spring to a heavier spring in order to take up the recoil of the +P ammo.

Plus P ammo is loaded to a higher than normal pressure for greater velocity. Stick with normal 45 ACP ammo.

IPT

Ed K · 08-30-2008, 08:44 AM

is this true with most 1911's how about a kimber ultra cdp11

JLA · 08-30-2008, 10:30 AM

if the recoil spring isnt intended for the recoil generated it will damage whatever you shoot them out of. for +P ammo you generally need a 20 to a 24# spring, whereas normal .45 ACP utilizes a 14 to 18# spring... and i have seen some with 12# springs

TranterUK · 08-30-2008, 10:59 AM

What is the advantage of +P in .45acp? The standard heavy 230gn bullet at about 850fps is one of the best man stoppers there is. It already has more than enough power to make enhanced munitions like hollow points perform properly.

As has been said, to go +P will require stiffer spring and could possibly make the gun unreliable or worse, crack the frame.

If anyone was asking me, stick with standard loads in .45acp and leave the +P to do what it was supposed to do, help lesser calibres like .38s and 9mm catch up in terms of performance.

Nimrod · 08-30-2008, 12:04 PM

Thanks Guys

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inplanotx Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 8,897	Re: .45+P Ammo ? I would not use +P ammo in a pistol without changing the recoil spring before firing. You will gall or crack the frame and then have problems. You need to change the recoil spring to a heavier spring in order to take up the recoil of the +P ammo. Plus P ammo is loaded to a higher than normal pressure for greater velocity. Stick with normal 45 ACP ammo. IPT __________________ Last edited by inplanotx; 08-30-2008 at 08:41 AM..

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Ed K V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 169	Re: .45+P Ammo ? is this true with most 1911's how about a kimber ultra cdp11

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JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,407	Re: .45+P Ammo ? if the recoil spring isnt intended for the recoil generated it will damage whatever you shoot them out of. for +P ammo you generally need a 20 to a 24# spring, whereas normal .45 ACP utilizes a 14 to 18# spring... and i have seen some with 12# springs __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-30-2008, 10:59 AM	#5
TranterUK Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 5,103	Re: .45+P Ammo ? What is the advantage of +P in .45acp? The standard heavy 230gn bullet at about 850fps is one of the best man stoppers there is. It already has more than enough power to make enhanced munitions like hollow points perform properly. As has been said, to go +P will require stiffer spring and could possibly make the gun unreliable or worse, crack the frame. If anyone was asking me, stick with standard loads in .45acp and leave the +P to do what it was supposed to do, help lesser calibres like .38s and 9mm catch up in terms of performance. __________________ DVC - Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas - Accuracy, Power, Speed. The light at the end of the recession tunnel IS a train coming the other way!

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Nimrod Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 3	Re: .45+P Ammo ? Thanks Guys