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redtree · 05-17-2008, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by haycreek

In fact, the 45 GAP is just a good as the 45 ACP, I have both, and guess what, the 45 GAP is slightly LESS expensive to reload, than the ACP, and the GAP has comparable ballistics. Be open minded to improvments, there is nothing not to like about the GAP.

IMHO, in the XD platform ACP is better than GAP. Why? 13+1 mag capacity in ACP 9+1 in GAP. Just my two cents.
P.S. Yes I know that they put GAP in the same frame as the 9mm and 40cal.

kraigster414 · 05-18-2008, 03:22 PM

They still make the XD in GAP? Not what you would call the greatest success story of all time. Even the company that came up with the idea is having a hard time moving them.

How do you figure (Haycreek) the GAP is less expensive to reload than the ACP? I reload the ACP, use Rainier or Berry copper coated bullets (180, 200 and 230 grainers) and a very small charge of Clays. Just curious. Same bullet, same primer, and 1x fired ACP brass is less expensive and more plentiful.

Deadcenter · 05-18-2008, 03:57 PM

IIRC the 45 GAP was created for those in You're a Peon Countries where they are not allowed "military cartridges"

kraigster414 · 05-18-2008, 04:47 PM

Trade in value of .45 GAP guns is also reduced (all things being equal) compared to more popular caliber guns. Something to think about if you are a tradeaholic.

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kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,438	They still make the XD in GAP? Not what you would call the greatest success story of all time. Even the company that came up with the idea is having a hard time moving them. How do you figure (Haycreek) the GAP is less expensive to reload than the ACP? I reload the ACP, use Rainier or Berry copper coated bullets (180, 200 and 230 grainers) and a very small charge of Clays. Just curious. Same bullet, same primer, and 1x fired ACP brass is less expensive and more plentiful. __________________ "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." - George Burns Last edited by kraigster414 : 05-18-2008 at 05:22 PM.

05-18-2008, 04:47 PM	#24
kraigster414 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Upper Himalayas Posts: 1,438	Trade in value of .45 GAP guns is also reduced (all things being equal) compared to more popular caliber guns. Something to think about if you are a tradeaholic. __________________ "Happiness? A good cigar, a good meal, a good cigar and a good woman - or a bad woman; it depends on how much happiness you can handle." - George Burns

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05-18-2008, 03:57 PM	#23
Deadcenter XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Southern Oregon Coast, USA Posts: 709	IIRC the 45 GAP was created for those in You're a Peon Countries where they are not allowed "military cartridges"