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theanswriz42 · 06-26-2005, 03:59 PM

I'm thinking about trying to find reloads for my XD 45GAP since it's about $15-20 a box of 50 factory rounds. Are reloads for the most part good for practice ammo or should I stick to factory ammo? Also, anyone have any idea how inexpensive I should be able to find 45GAP reloads?

cheers

one-eyed-fatman · 06-26-2005, 04:24 PM

If you want to use reloaded ammo build those reloads yourself. That's your best option.

theanswriz42 · 06-26-2005, 04:36 PM

Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, since I'm a college student and live on campus, I can't exactly have all that stuff in my dorm room (was hard enough getting it approved to have my XD on campus). Looks like I'll stick to factory ammo.

cheers

ichy_trigger · 06-26-2005, 04:58 PM

I would NEVER NEVER NEVER shoot anything non factory unless i made it myself. But thats just me

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creepyrat · 06-26-2005, 06:26 PM

i agree with the above the only reloads you should shoot are your own.

i have tried gunshow reloads in the past they are in most cases weak or crimped poorly to save time and money.

Snake-eater 1 · 06-26-2005, 07:37 PM

A couple of indoor ranges in Richmond, VA require that you buy your ammo from them. Your choice is factory ammo for at least $12.95/50 for PMC or WWB, or Atlanta Arms and Ammo at $10.95 (for 9mm). The Atlanta Arms ammo is reloads. I've had to use quite a few over the past several years and have not a problem. In addition, Georgia Arms sells reloads that are reputed to be high quality. I suppose this ammo might be better described as "remanufactured" rather than reloaded.

Using your buddy's reloads made in the basement while watching TV and drinking beer might be a little risky, remanufactured stuff made on automated machinery is probably a little safer.

However, you pays your nickle, you takes your chances.

kgpcr · 06-26-2005, 10:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ichy_trigger

I would NEVER NEVER NEVER shoot anything non factory unless i made it myself. But thats just me

.

I agree with you. i have a few close friends that i would trust thier loads but thats it. the three of us each load one caliber. i load .45ACP, one loads .40 and one loads 9mm. we load in large batches and load during winter months and often load together.

DigMe · 06-27-2005, 08:31 AM

I only buy reloads if I can clearly smell alcohol on the breath of the person who reloaded them.

brad cook

nocalkind · 06-27-2005, 03:16 PM

the Miwall reloads from buyammo.com work great in my Xd-9 tactical. ZERO malfunctions after 400 rounds...

theanswriz42 · 06-27-2005, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nocalkind

the Miwall reloads from buyammo.com work great in my Xd-9 tactical. ZERO malfunctions after 400 rounds...

Thanks, it looks like they have a pretty good deal on 230gr WWB .45 GAP rounds, unfortunately, just not in stock

06-26-2005, 03:59 PM	#1
theanswriz42 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 338	Is buying reloads a good deal usually? I'm thinking about trying to find reloads for my XD 45GAP since it's about $15-20 a box of 50 factory rounds. Are reloads for the most part good for practice ammo or should I stick to factory ammo? Also, anyone have any idea how inexpensive I should be able to find 45GAP reloads? cheers __________________ XD45LE Tactical (XD9505) http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoti...t/sterb065.gif

06-26-2005, 04:24 PM	#2
one-eyed-fatman XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 10,741	If you want to use reloaded ammo build those reloads yourself. That's your best option. __________________ Never underestimate the power of a large group of fools. http://home.houston.rr.com/gunpics/images/one%20eye.wav This link no longer works due to a corporate buyout.

06-26-2005, 04:36 PM	#3
theanswriz42 XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 338	Thanks for the info. Unfortunately, since I'm a college student and live on campus, I can't exactly have all that stuff in my dorm room (was hard enough getting it approved to have my XD on campus). Looks like I'll stick to factory ammo. cheers __________________ XD45LE Tactical (XD9505) http://users.telenet.be/eforum/emoti...t/sterb065.gif

06-26-2005, 04:58 PM	#4
ichy_trigger XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 8,318	I would NEVER NEVER NEVER shoot anything non factory unless i made it myself. But thats just me . __________________ "The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself." http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member2645.png

06-26-2005, 07:37 PM	#6
Snake-eater 1 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Quinque, VA Posts: 2,653	A couple of indoor ranges in Richmond, VA require that you buy your ammo from them. Your choice is factory ammo for at least $12.95/50 for PMC or WWB, or Atlanta Arms and Ammo at $10.95 (for 9mm). The Atlanta Arms ammo is reloads. I've had to use quite a few over the past several years and have not a problem. In addition, Georgia Arms sells reloads that are reputed to be high quality. I suppose this ammo might be better described as "remanufactured" rather than reloaded. Using your buddy's reloads made in the basement while watching TV and drinking beer might be a little risky, remanufactured stuff made on automated machinery is probably a little safer. However, you pays your nickle, you takes your chances. __________________ ----------------------------------------------- "Too soon, old. Too late, smart" anon

06-26-2005, 06:26 PM	#5
creepyrat XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: MI Posts: 297	i agree with the above the only reloads you should shoot are your own. i have tried gunshow reloads in the past they are in most cases weak or crimped poorly to save time and money.

06-27-2005, 08:31 AM	#8
DigMe XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 1,540	I only buy reloads if I can clearly smell alcohol on the breath of the person who reloaded them. brad cook __________________ This space for rent. .jpgs and .gifs need not apply.

06-27-2005, 03:16 PM	#9
nocalkind XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 46	Miwall the Miwall reloads from buyammo.com work great in my Xd-9 tactical. ZERO malfunctions after 400 rounds...

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