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Ranger99 · 08-23-2006, 07:06 PM

Can I shot the Corbon .45ACP +P PowerBall rounds through my XD for duty carry?? Is this safe? I'm new to the XD and have not found anything by searching the e-net so I thought I would ask here.

Thanks,
Ranger99

Cortez5k · 08-23-2006, 07:30 PM

I found a box of corbon + P hollow points is it safe to shoot in my xd gun

Apdl · 08-23-2006, 07:36 PM

why wouldent it be?

Cortez5k · 08-23-2006, 07:43 PM

And the fact that they are 10 yrs old

**Kauzi XD45** · 08-23-2006, 07:46 PM

Yes they will work, the XD is +p rated according to Springfield.

Bobk · 08-23-2006, 08:33 PM

I have run 100 rounds of misc +P ammo through mine including Corbon with no problems. I recommend Corbon DPX because even though it is a +P round, it doesn't have as much recoil and still performs very well.

Ranger99 · 08-24-2006, 06:03 AM

Thanks, Just thought I would ask like they say better safe then sorry.

Thanks,
Ranger99

tec · 08-24-2006, 06:21 AM

Q. Can I feed my XD a diet of +p+ ammo?

Want2race

Joined: 26 Feb 2006
Posts: 36
Location: Marietta GA
Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:31 pm

Quote:
The 9mm Parabellum cartridge (commonly called 9mm Luger in the US) has traditionally been loaded more lightly on this side of the Atlantic than in Europe. The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute (SAAMI) has set a pressure ceiling for standard pressure 9mm Para at 35,000 pounds per square inch (psi). By contrast, NATO pressure ceiling is 42,000 psi. In-between U.S. standard pressure 9mm and NATO spec, we have two options. 9mm +P has a SAAMI pressure ceiling of 38,500 psi. There’s no SAAMI spec for 9mm +P+; that’s just a way of saying its pressures exceed +P standards

So if the XD is rated NATO +P+ isnt an issue. If its rated SAAMI it may be a problem.

XD Service in 9mm

I'm currently carrying +p's

If you're using a 9mm Serivice Model, yes. I purchased some RA9TA for myself and a friend to shoot up, and emailed Springfield.

Reply from Tom Macke from Springfield re. Winchester Ranger 9mm 127+p+ (RA9TA):

Quote:

Due to the fact that our entire line of

XD pistols features fully ramped and supported barrels,

using +P and +P+ ammo will not damage your gun.

However, we do recommend that you make sure the ammo is
American made and is in new condition, not re-loads.
If you are planning to use +P or +P+ ammo, we recommend
that you fire it extensively at the range before relying
on it for concealed carry or self defense. Although +P or
+P+ ammo will not damage your XD, a steady diet of this
higher power ammo may decrease the service life of the
barrel & firearm.

Thanks, Tom

I can't give an answer regarding the advangates of it's use over +p rounds. I put 100 rounds through my XD the other day without a hiccup. Lots of fire and lots of BANG and a little extra recoil. I did notice, however a little unburned powder in the barrel after the 100 rounds. To me that says that a 4" barrel doesn't gain as much as 5" or longer barrel would.

Personally, I'd like to get my hands on a chrono and do some tests with this versus 127gr. +p in all three barrel lengths. Either Winchester or Speer has a short-barrel load, which means more/faster burning powder. Maybe the +p+ would work better as a short barrel load?

All that said, I'll not be purchasing any more +p+.

airlite

Joined: 03 Apr 2006
Posts: 23
Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:05 am Post subject:

I have shot Federal 124 +P+ Hydrashocks in my XD 5" without any problems. Now I don't make a habit of this. Iv'e fired enough of them to know that they feed, extract and eject properly. Most of the time I shoot 115 FMJs. When I carry it I use the +P+ ammo. The 5" barrel will many times cause fragmentation and limit penetration if the velocity is far enough above what the bullet was designed for.

reverendtm

Joined: 21 Feb 2006
Posts: 4
Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject:

A whiel back I emailed Springfield about this and they said to go ahead and use +p+ as long as they arn't reloads. +p+ won't void your warranty as long as it is factory.

OneBadWagon

Joined: 09 Jun 2006
Posts: 2
Location: here...there... etc.
Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:17 am Post subject:

I talked to springfield, and they said the gun is fine with +p, although they were reluctant to recommend any +p+ ammo for obvious reasons.

**RONNIEJ** · 08-24-2006, 06:47 AM

I have run a few boxes in the tac and service, very accurate, and SPRINGFIELD does rate it +p.

Ron

08-23-2006, 07:06 PM	#1
Ranger99 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17	Can My XD .45 handle this ammo??? Can I shot the Corbon .45ACP +P PowerBall rounds through my XD for duty carry?? Is this safe? I'm new to the XD and have not found anything by searching the e-net so I thought I would ask here. Thanks, Ranger99

08-23-2006, 07:30 PM	#2
Cortez5k XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle area Posts: 14	I have the same question I found a box of corbon + P hollow points is it safe to shoot in my xd gun __________________ "A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeeded be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."

08-23-2006, 07:36 PM	#3
Apdl XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Burnsville, MN Posts: 2,347	why wouldent it be? __________________ "He took off running, and we caught him, and he just kept resisting. So we just kept whipping his ass." -HulkXD "Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former." -Albert Einstein If you are not part of the solution you are part of the precipitate Springfield XD-9 TOTAL COUNT 7847 Daily Carry Springfield 1911 Loaded Target 9mm Walther P22... needs bigger mag EBR Build in progress

08-23-2006, 07:43 PM	#4
Cortez5k XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Seattle area Posts: 14	The +P And the fact that they are 10 yrs old __________________ "A man's ethical behavior should be based effectually on sympathy, education, and social ties; no religious basis is necessary. Man would indeeded be in a poor way if he had to be restrained by fear of punishment and hope of reward after death."

08-23-2006, 07:46 PM	#5
Kauzi XD45 XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: The Wonderful Wild West - Grand Junction, Colorado Posts: 2,126 Blog Entries: 1	Yes they will work, the XD is +p rated according to Springfield. __________________ Respect Few, Fear NONE! Sic Vis Pacem Parabellum! People understand compassion, mercy, dignity and honor.... Predators understand STRENGTH!

08-23-2006, 08:33 PM	#6
Bobk XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 38	I have run 100 rounds of misc +P ammo through mine including Corbon with no problems. I recommend Corbon DPX because even though it is a +P round, it doesn't have as much recoil and still performs very well. __________________ www.RangeReports.com

08-24-2006, 06:03 AM	#7
Ranger99 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 17	Thanks, Just thought I would ask like they say better safe then sorry. Thanks, Ranger99

08-24-2006, 06:21 AM	#8
tec XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Holland Ohio Posts: 8,628 Blog Entries: 1	Q. Can I feed my XD a diet of +p+ ammo? Want2race Joined: 26 Feb 2006 Posts: 36 Location: Marietta GA Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 9:31 pm Quote: The 9mm Parabellum cartridge (commonly called 9mm Luger in the US) has traditionally been loaded more lightly on this side of the Atlantic than in Europe. The Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturing Institute (SAAMI) has set a pressure ceiling for standard pressure 9mm Para at 35,000 pounds per square inch (psi). By contrast, NATO pressure ceiling is 42,000 psi. In-between U.S. standard pressure 9mm and NATO spec, we have two options. 9mm +P has a SAAMI pressure ceiling of 38,500 psi. There’s no SAAMI spec for 9mm +P+; that’s just a way of saying its pressures exceed +P standards So if the XD is rated NATO +P+ isnt an issue. If its rated SAAMI it may be a problem. XD Service in 9mm I'm currently carrying +p's If you're using a 9mm Serivice Model, yes. I purchased some RA9TA for myself and a friend to shoot up, and emailed Springfield. Reply from Tom Macke from Springfield re. Winchester Ranger 9mm 127+p+ (RA9TA): Quote: Due to the fact that our entire line of XD pistols features fully ramped and supported barrels, using +P and +P+ ammo will not damage your gun. However, we do recommend that you make sure the ammo is American made and is in new condition, not re-loads. If you are planning to use +P or +P+ ammo, we recommend that you fire it extensively at the range before relying on it for concealed carry or self defense. Although +P or +P+ ammo will not damage your XD, a steady diet of this higher power ammo may decrease the service life of the barrel & firearm. Thanks, Tom I can't give an answer regarding the advangates of it's use over +p rounds. I put 100 rounds through my XD the other day without a hiccup. Lots of fire and lots of BANG and a little extra recoil. I did notice, however a little unburned powder in the barrel after the 100 rounds. To me that says that a 4" barrel doesn't gain as much as 5" or longer barrel would. Personally, I'd like to get my hands on a chrono and do some tests with this versus 127gr. +p in all three barrel lengths. Either Winchester or Speer has a short-barrel load, which means more/faster burning powder. Maybe the +p+ would work better as a short barrel load? All that said, I'll not be purchasing any more +p+. airlite Joined: 03 Apr 2006 Posts: 23 Posted: Tue Apr 04, 2006 2:05 am Post subject: I have shot Federal 124 +P+ Hydrashocks in my XD 5" without any problems. Now I don't make a habit of this. Iv'e fired enough of them to know that they feed, extract and eject properly. Most of the time I shoot 115 FMJs. When I carry it I use the +P+ ammo. The 5" barrel will many times cause fragmentation and limit penetration if the velocity is far enough above what the bullet was designed for. reverendtm Joined: 21 Feb 2006 Posts: 4 Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 2:17 pm Post subject: A whiel back I emailed Springfield about this and they said to go ahead and use +p+ as long as they arn't reloads. +p+ won't void your warranty as long as it is factory. OneBadWagon Joined: 09 Jun 2006 Posts: 2 Location: here...there... etc. Posted: Wed Jun 21, 2006 2:17 am Post subject: I talked to springfield, and they said the gun is fine with +p, although they were reluctant to recommend any +p+ ammo for obvious reasons.

08-24-2006, 06:47 AM	#9
RONNIEJ XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: KY Posts: 261	Not A problem I have run a few boxes in the tac and service, very accurate, and SPRINGFIELD does rate it +p. Ron __________________ SHOOT CENTER AND LIVE FREE PM Poage 325 F&A.M., N R A ENDOWMENT MEMBER D A V LIFE MEMBER http://www.kygrips.com/

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