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Originally Posted by Frisco Pete
+P ammo was originally intended for calibers that are more on the "minor" power side in order to boost velocity and improve stopping power. The low-pressure .38 Special was the first +P candidate and really got a necessary boost, especially with improved bullet styles. In order to increase stopping power that seemed to show some glaring failures on occasion, the already high-pressure 9mm Luger got the +P treatment too.
Now the .45 ACP has been soldiering along since 1911 and 4 major wars with an impressive stopping record - all of this with rather low pressure but large diameter and heavy bullets. Still, some thought they could magnumize it - or at least thought is should have the pressure upped to higher standards for more velocity - hence the modern +P .45 ACP load. Now it is very debatable whether the .45 really needs a +P load, but it is there for those who feel it does.
And the XD handles it if you wish.
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Great reply with alot of info....THANKS!!
06-04-2007, 12:32 PM
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