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CTrider XD · 10-07-2007, 06:26 PM

can anyone tell me if shot shells are available for 45 auto? and if so how do they feed through the XD? I even found shot shells for the 22 LR at Walmart but I haven't seen anything for the 45 auto yet. any info. you have would be appreciated.

munkee · 10-07-2007, 11:47 PM

I've seen some for the 45 but I think they are for a revolver. I don't think they will cycle the action on the xd though I could be wrong. I know the 22's won't cycle my walther.

spamlovr · 10-08-2007, 12:18 AM

I have some shotshells in .45 ACP.
http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...594&t=11082005
I haven't had the chance to use them yet.

robinsre · 10-08-2007, 12:21 AM

The ones I've seen used don't seem to have enough power to cycle most semi auto pistols.

I wouldn't mind one or two in a revolver in the desert for snake-shot, but from what I've seen I don't trust them in an Auto-Pistol

murphyslaw · 10-08-2007, 12:49 AM

On the CCI boxes it says

Quote:

Originally Posted by CCI BOX

These Cartridges are designed to be used in Semi-Automatic pistols, DO NOT use in revolvers, cylinder lock up may occur

**Dark Knight** · 10-08-2007, 09:53 AM

I tryed them in my XD Service only 4 rounds but no probs......I thought it would be great home defense loads with no worry of over penetration(we have small children).I have one 13 rounder

loaded at home with 6 being these ...The rest Ranger's +P's...

Son of Liberty · 10-08-2007, 11:17 AM

I always thought the CCI box had their warning the other way around, to where you're not supposed to use them in semi-automatic pistols? Guess not!

I've heard they don't have the power to cycle the slide though and you have to manually use them.

jacob.sebens · 10-08-2007, 12:18 PM

I've used them in 9mm, and couldn't get the slide to cycle. Maybe if I changed out the spring for a super-light one, but then I'd be worried about shooting my normal carry ammo through it.

robinsre · 10-08-2007, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jacob.sebens

I've used them in 9mm, and couldn't get the slide to cycle. Maybe if I changed out the spring for a super-light one, but then I'd be worried about shooting my normal carry ammo through it.

CCI Shotshells have that flattened nose on them..in which case I'd guess it would be a catch 22

Too heavy a spring they won't cycle the slide.

Too light a spring they won't feed properly.

Reeek · 10-08-2007, 12:58 PM

I read the reviews on that Midway link from spamlovr. They apparently work in a Kimber 1911:

Rating:
Date Posted: 2/15/2006

Review:
I bought a pack of these just for fun, they are fun to shoot. I shot them from my Kimber 1911 45 ACP, no feed or eject problems whatsoever. They do just as a shotgun shell would, only not as far of a range due to small shot size. Fun for shooting cans, good for shooting snakes/rats, that’s about it.

According to the other two reviews (specific firearm not mentioned) they seem to work pretty good. I they cycle your action then they seem like a good, safe option for home defense or snakes.

Is it hard to clean a rifled barrel after shooting bird shot through them?

10-07-2007, 06:26 PM	#1
CTrider XD XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 139	Shot shells can anyone tell me if shot shells are available for 45 auto? and if so how do they feed through the XD? I even found shot shells for the 22 LR at Walmart but I haven't seen anything for the 45 auto yet. any info. you have would be appreciated.

10-07-2007, 11:47 PM	#2
munkee XDTalk Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Missoula, MT Posts: 81	I've seen some for the 45 but I think they are for a revolver. I don't think they will cycle the action on the xd though I could be wrong. I know the 22's won't cycle my walther. __________________ The thing about peace is that you always have to fight for it. Wish list: ERROR. Insufficient Monetary Input. To keep dreaming, press F4.

10-08-2007, 12:18 AM	#3
spamlovr XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Washougal, WA كافر Posts: 489	I have some shotshells in .45 ACP. http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpag...594&t=11082005 I haven't had the chance to use them yet. __________________ Memento Mori (Remember, you are mortal) When seconds count, the police are only minutes away! People who are pissed at the government have generally underestimated their neighbors. Ziltoid The Omniscient for Supreme World Ruler 2008: "I am so omniscient, if there were 2 omniscient beings in the omniverse, I would be both of them! Bring me your planet's finest cup of coffee!"

10-08-2007, 12:21 AM	#4
robinsre XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,796	The ones I've seen used don't seem to have enough power to cycle most semi auto pistols. I wouldn't mind one or two in a revolver in the desert for snake-shot, but from what I've seen I don't trust them in an Auto-Pistol __________________ Zeroth law of thermodynamics : If you have 1 six pack of beer and your neighbor brings 4 beers over, you will each end up drinking only 5 beers. First law of thermodynamics : There's no such thing as a free beer. Second law of thermodynamics : Even if there was such thing as a free beer, you couldn't drink it all anyway. Third law of thermodynamics : The colder it gets, the less beer you will have.

10-08-2007, 11:17 AM	#7
Son of Liberty XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 363	I always thought the CCI box had their warning the other way around, to where you're not supposed to use them in semi-automatic pistols? Guess not! I've heard they don't have the power to cycle the slide though and you have to manually use them. __________________ Springfield XD9 Service - 900 rounds Streamlight TLR-1 "This will be the best security for maintaining our liberties. A nation of well-informed men who have been taught to know and prize the rights which God has given them cannot be enslaved. It is in the religion of ignorance that tyranny begins." Benjamin Franklin Students for Concealed Carry on Campus

10-08-2007, 09:53 AM	#6
Dark Knight XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SpokaVegas WA STATE Posts: 359	I tryed them in my XD Service only 4 rounds but no probs......I thought it would be great home defense loads with no worry of over penetration(we have small children).I have one 13 rounder loaded at home with 6 being these ...The rest Ranger's +P's...

10-08-2007, 12:18 PM	#8
jacob.sebens XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 228	I've used them in 9mm, and couldn't get the slide to cycle. Maybe if I changed out the spring for a super-light one, but then I'd be worried about shooting my normal carry ammo through it. __________________ "Give up! You are surrounded by an army of 12 thousand soldiers. (turns to camera) It's an old military ploy we call lying." - Darkwing Duck

10-08-2007, 12:58 PM	#10
Reeek XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,781	I read the reviews on that Midway link from spamlovr. They apparently work in a Kimber 1911: Rating: Date Posted: 2/15/2006 Review: I bought a pack of these just for fun, they are fun to shoot. I shot them from my Kimber 1911 45 ACP, no feed or eject problems whatsoever. They do just as a shotgun shell would, only not as far of a range due to small shot size. Fun for shooting cans, good for shooting snakes/rats, that’s about it. According to the other two reviews (specific firearm not mentioned) they seem to work pretty good. I they cycle your action then they seem like a good, safe option for home defense or snakes. Is it hard to clean a rifled barrel after shooting bird shot through them? __________________ U.S Navy Veteran - CTT - Naval Security Group Guns: XD9SC with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights CZ P-01 with Meprolights - green/green EAA Witness (Tangfolio) Elite Match .45 Taurus PT1911 with Heinie Straight 8 Night Sights Kel-Tec P3AT Fulton Armory FAR-15 Predator, 24" SS 1x12 Barrel w/Mueller TAC II Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Remington 870 18" 6+1 w/Choate Mark 6

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