Ammo for XD .45 with 4" barrel?

[IamtheNRA]

I have 230 gr Hydrashok (a ton of it) and it's great from a full-size 1911 (5" barrel). How much loss of velocity/energy is there from a 4" barrel? Should I get some 185s or something? Just curious.

[TxPete68]

Originally Posted by IamtheNRA

I have 230 gr Hydrashok (a ton of it) and it's great from a full-size 1911 (5" barrel). How much loss of velocity/energy is there from a 4" barrel? Should I get some 185s or something? Just curious.

IIRC, the diff is only 40-50 fps less with the 4".

Pete

[IamtheNRA]

Originally Posted by TxPete68

IIRC, the diff is only 40-50 fps less with the 4".

Pete

Okay...thanks! I'm in the "slow and heavy bullets are better" camp.

[TN-popo]

Originally Posted by IamtheNRA

Okay...thanks! I'm in the "slow and heavy bullets are better" camp.

+1
Regardless of barrel length, I stick with 230gr in .45acp.
The only exception for me would be Corbon's DPX. If you're worried about velocity, DPX seems to offer great terminal ballistics.
Best

[Chewie146]

Well, if you're there, might i recommend the 230 gold dot? They're really nice and accurate. Don't have an XD .45, but my springer loaded double stack loves em.

[TN-popo]

The 230gr Gold Dot is my issue round.
Accurate, low flash, 100% reliable, and I'm happy with the gel testing I've seen with it.