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capt stan · 06-04-2007, 06:33 AM

To shoot the +P ammo out of the XD.45ACP 4 in service model??

CopeyXD · 06-04-2007, 06:57 AM

yep

PSALM109 · 06-04-2007, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt stan

To shoot the +P ammo out of the XD.45ACP 4 in service model??

Why wouldn't it be safe?

capt stan · 06-04-2007, 07:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSALM109

Why wouldn't it be safe?

I was reading the "high pressure" rounds should only be shot out of weapons "rated for it" Not a big pistol guy, I'm learning and just wanted to be sure.

CopeyXD · 06-04-2007, 07:04 AM

all the XD's are rated for +p ammo. there are some other pistols out there that arent though, so way to ask since you didnt know! good luck!

PSALM109 · 06-04-2007, 07:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by capt stan

I was reading the "high pressure" rounds should only be shot out of weapons "rated for it" Not a big pistol guy, I'm learning and just wanted to be sure.

No problem! You will be just fine with cycling the +P ammo.

Hold on and Enjoy!

The Knight Of Light · 06-04-2007, 07:16 AM

+p ammo is great for carry just remember this, The average JHP only needs 800fps to open properly.

Also shooting lots of +p ammo will damage any firearm.

capt stan · 06-04-2007, 07:21 AM

Thanks guys, I figured it was ok, just wanted to be sure. I'll only use it for "BG's" OR maybe some more hogs too

I'll stick with the regular rnds for tgt shooting. Again, Thanks!

CopeyXD · 06-04-2007, 07:28 AM

be sure to practice with it some though. 500 rounds through with +p will not hurt your XD one bit.

Frisco Pete · 06-04-2007, 10:51 AM

+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.

06-04-2007, 06:33 AM	#1
capt stan XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SE Georgia Posts: 51	Is it safe??? To shoot the +P ammo out of the XD.45ACP 4 in service model??

06-04-2007, 06:57 AM	#2
CopeyXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rural Pennsylvania Posts: 650	yep __________________ one short gun and lots of long ones! When you carry, leave your middle finger at home!

06-04-2007, 07:04 AM	#5
CopeyXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rural Pennsylvania Posts: 650	all the XD's are rated for +p ammo. there are some other pistols out there that arent though, so way to ask since you didnt know! good luck! __________________ one short gun and lots of long ones! When you carry, leave your middle finger at home!

06-04-2007, 07:16 AM	#7
The Knight Of Light XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 8,838 Blog Entries: 12	+p ammo is great for carry just remember this, The average JHP only needs 800fps to open properly. Also shooting lots of +p ammo will damage any firearm. __________________ No Matter Where You Go, There You Are. USPSA #L3077 What a great number!!! http://theknightoflight.blogspot.com/ Creator of TOP 'O' THE PAGE!!! Moose Fight

06-04-2007, 07:28 AM	#9
CopeyXD XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Rural Pennsylvania Posts: 650	be sure to practice with it some though. 500 rounds through with +p will not hurt your XD one bit. __________________ one short gun and lots of long ones! When you carry, leave your middle finger at home!

06-04-2007, 07:21 AM	#8
capt stan XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SE Georgia Posts: 51	Thanks guys, I figured it was ok, just wanted to be sure. I'll only use it for "BG's" OR maybe some more hogs too I'll stick with the regular rnds for tgt shooting. Again, Thanks!

06-04-2007, 10:51 AM	#10
Frisco Pete XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 132	+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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