45acp+p - The Firearms Forum

llama.45 · 06-17-2006, 08:37 PM

is it safe to shoot +p ammo out of a smith and wesson 457?

Xracer · 06-18-2006, 07:42 AM

I wouldn't. It may be safe to do it occasionally, but I'm leery of shooting +Ps in any alloy framed pistol.....especially compacts.

And.....an alloy framed compact will be quite a handful with high powered rounds such as +Ps.

Marlin T · 06-18-2006, 05:32 PM

If you don't mind me asking, what in the world are you talking about? (+p)?

Xracer · 06-18-2006, 06:39 PM

Marlin T.....+p ammunition is commercial ammunition loaded to higher than normal pressures.

southernshooter · 06-18-2006, 09:12 PM

I try to stick with the Manufactor's recomendation.(That way it ain't my fault if the gun breaks) Except for a .410 in a .45

Marlin T · 06-18-2006, 11:29 PM

Ohhh OK, thanks for the answer!

denfoote · 06-24-2006, 10:01 PM

I know my Glock 36 does not like it!!
I bought a box of Corbon 185gr +P, and took it to the range to test.
It would not feed!!
When I did get it to feed, the recoil through that light framed, short barrel was to fierce for it to be of any use as a defensive load!!

Xracer · 06-25-2006, 05:27 PM

Hey Denfoote......where ya been? Haven't seen you around for a while. Hope you'll stick around....

Kentuckian · 06-25-2006, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by llama.45

is it safe to shoot +p ammo out of a smith and wesson 457?

I believe the difference between standard and +P loads in .45acp is 2,000 psi, so my guess would be that an alloy-framed gun can handle it.

Your best bet would be to ask Smith & Wesson.

If it can't....get a Glock.

06-17-2006, 08:37 PM	#1
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06-18-2006, 07:42 AM	#2
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 45acp+p I wouldn't. It may be safe to do it occasionally, but I'm leery of shooting +Ps in any alloy framed pistol.....especially compacts. And.....an alloy framed compact will be quite a handful with high powered rounds such as +Ps.

06-18-2006, 05:32 PM	#3
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: 45acp+p If you don't mind me asking, what in the world are you talking about? (+p)? __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

06-18-2006, 06:39 PM	#4
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 45acp+p Marlin T.....+p ammunition is commercial ammunition loaded to higher than normal pressures.

06-18-2006, 09:12 PM	#5
southernshooter Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep South Mississippi Posts: 5,943	Re: 45acp+p I try to stick with the Manufactor's recomendation.(That way it ain't my fault if the gun breaks) Except for a .410 in a .45 __________________ Only you can see this

06-18-2006, 11:29 PM	#6
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: 45acp+p Ohhh OK, thanks for the answer! __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

06-24-2006, 10:01 PM	#7
denfoote V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 80	Re: 45acp+p I know my Glock 36 does not like it!! I bought a box of Corbon 185gr +P, and took it to the range to test. It would not feed!! When I did get it to feed, the recoil through that light framed, short barrel was to fierce for it to be of any use as a defensive load!! __________________ John Lennon was right. Happiness IS a warm gun!!! I traded my manners for a handgun.

06-25-2006, 05:27 PM	#8
Xracer TFF Admin Staff Mediator Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Minn-eeee-sota, ya, sure, you bet! Posts: 9,144	Re: 45acp+p Hey Denfoote......where ya been? Haven't seen you around for a while. Hope you'll stick around....