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grizz · 11-17-2006, 03:57 PM

I've heard some others talk about +P or P+ (not sure which way is correct) ammo for the XD 45. Is this type of ammo more powerfull? Is it safe to use with the services models? Where can I find it?

I did a search but I can't find any threads that answer my questions.

Thanks guys

**DanTheEldest** · 11-17-2006, 04:29 PM

Here you go:

Shooting +p in XD?

+P is just loaded a little bit hotter than regular rounds, and is okay for occasional use. I personally wouldn't use it frequently; it just beats up the gun unnecessarily. Many people like it for defensive loads because it has a bit more "oomph" when you need it most, but it's not a necessity. Most sporting goods/gunstores will have a selection of +P variants, but chain stores (like Wal-Mart) might not. Hope this helps.

happygunner · 11-17-2006, 04:32 PM

First Yes the XD-45 will handle the +P Ammo. You will find many types and brands of +P Ammo. Federal has a 165gr Hydro Shok +P that I have tried in my XD-45 service and it worked. also Remington has the Golden Saber 185gr +P That also works great. Corbon has two +ps 185&230gr They also work well. I am sure there may be others I have used the ones I posted with no problems. Now they are costly for 20 and 25 boxs but there carry Ammo. not range Ammo. You shoot a few and find the best ones for your XD.

**Glenn** · 11-17-2006, 05:50 PM

+P = Plus Pressure

griz · 11-17-2006, 05:56 PM

Hornady Tap is also +P and works great in my XD45 Service!

FrankRizzoXD40 · 11-17-2006, 06:10 PM

Some manufacturers also make a "+P+" load. They claim that it is supposed to be even a slight step up from regular "+P"

Frank

Mercmar · 11-19-2006, 08:35 AM

You won't find a +p+ .45ACP load. You will find that +p .45ACP is common, and that you'd have to shoot tens of thousands of rounds in order to "beat up" your XD, Glock, or any other modern pistol. +p ammo is, apparently, much more common than informative advice on bulleting boards.

FrankRizzoXD40 · 11-19-2006, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mercmar

You won't find a +p+ .45ACP load. You will find that +p .45ACP is common, and that you'd have to shoot tens of thousands of rounds in order to "beat up" your XD, Glock, or any other modern pistol. +p ammo is, apparently, much more common than informative advice on bulleting boards.

The only caliber that I've seen +P+ for is the .38 special. I wasn't saying that they make it for .45--I was just saying that I've seen +P+ before.

I think maybe they make it in 9mm as well. I know they have it in .38 special.

Mercmar is right though; with modern guns you don't really have to worrk about +P. The only handguns that manufacturers warn you not to fire it with are usually older revolvers. For example; my old Colt .38 Special Police that was made in 1955 was not rated for +P ammo. The parts back then were not strong enough to hold up to the increased pressure. Most modern guns will handle it just fine though. A good idea would be to call the manufacturer if you have any doubts.

Frank

WARHEAD'Z · 11-19-2006, 07:05 PM

+P+ loading is more common in 9mm. Is is used to cycle sub machineguns. Strangely enough the HI-POINT rifles and handguns are +P+ rated. *note*(THIS IS NOT A PLUG FOR HI-POINT)

Because the round velocity is slower, chamber pressures and barrel stress averages much less when using +P loads in a .45.....9mm velocities will cause a much higher average mechanical stress on a handgun with the hotter rounds.

grizz · 11-21-2006, 11:37 AM

That all makes sense. Thanks guys!

11-17-2006, 03:57 PM	#1
grizz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CO Posts: 138	What is +P ammo for XD 45 I've heard some others talk about +P or P+ (not sure which way is correct) ammo for the XD 45. Is this type of ammo more powerfull? Is it safe to use with the services models? Where can I find it? I did a search but I can't find any threads that answer my questions. Thanks guys __________________ SA XD .45 ACP Service Ruger 10/22 Blued 18 1/2" 1963 Browning Safari Grade 30-06

11-17-2006, 04:29 PM	#2
DanTheEldest XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,288	Here you go: Shooting +p in XD? +P is just loaded a little bit hotter than regular rounds, and is okay for occasional use. I personally wouldn't use it frequently; it just beats up the gun unnecessarily. Many people like it for defensive loads because it has a bit more "oomph" when you need it most, but it's not a necessity. Most sporting goods/gunstores will have a selection of +P variants, but chain stores (like Wal-Mart) might not. Hope this helps. __________________ The AK-47: Designed to be field-stripped and used effectively by a half-drunk, half-frozen illiterate conscript who found it buried in Mother Russia's mud after last year's Regiment exercises. SOP: retrieve from ground, pee in action, cycle bolt, go back to work. I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. --Martin Luther

11-17-2006, 04:32 PM	#3
happygunner XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Houston Tx Posts: 1,132	+P Ammo. First Yes the XD-45 will handle the +P Ammo. You will find many types and brands of +P Ammo. Federal has a 165gr Hydro Shok +P that I have tried in my XD-45 service and it worked. also Remington has the Golden Saber 185gr +P That also works great. Corbon has two +ps 185&230gr They also work well. I am sure there may be others I have used the ones I posted with no problems. Now they are costly for 20 and 25 boxs but there carry Ammo. not range Ammo. You shoot a few and find the best ones for your XD.

11-17-2006, 05:50 PM	#4
Glenn XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 439	+P = Plus Pressure __________________ .40 XD Tactical Black Ruger P95 S&W model 19 Remington Model 870 Wing Master .45 ACP XD Tactical Bi-Tone Marlin 30/30

11-21-2006, 11:37 AM	#10
grizz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: CO Posts: 138	That all makes sense. Thanks guys! __________________ SA XD .45 ACP Service Ruger 10/22 Blued 18 1/2" 1963 Browning Safari Grade 30-06

11-17-2006, 05:56 PM	#5
griz XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NW MO Posts: 703	Hornady Tap is also +P and works great in my XD45 Service!

11-19-2006, 08:35 AM	#7
Mercmar XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,644	You won't find a +p+ .45ACP load. You will find that +p .45ACP is common, and that you'd have to shoot tens of thousands of rounds in order to "beat up" your XD, Glock, or any other modern pistol. +p ammo is, apparently, much more common than informative advice on bulleting boards.

11-19-2006, 07:05 PM	#9
WARHEAD'Z XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 591	+P+ loading is more common in 9mm. Is is used to cycle sub machineguns. Strangely enough the HI-POINT rifles and handguns are +P+ rated. note(THIS IS NOT A PLUG FOR HI-POINT) Because the round velocity is slower, chamber pressures and barrel stress averages much less when using +P loads in a .45.....9mm velocities will cause a much higher average mechanical stress on a handgun with the hotter rounds.

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