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 03-02-2009, 08:24 AM | #1 | Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 10 |  Which Round For My 1911
I just got my new Kimber 1911, and I am considering which round to put in it for carry.
Federal Hydrashock
Corbon
Hornaday PXT +P
I have been told that firing Corbon through my gun is not good for it. I wouldn't fire much through it though, just enough to get a feel for the round though, then it would only be for carry. __________________
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| 03-02-2009, 08:18 PM | #2 | Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 65 |
I am partial to the hydrashock. Work well, and do not over penetrate. | |
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| 03-02-2009, 09:16 PM | #3 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,000 |
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Originally Posted by Litzner
I just got my new Kimber 1911, and I am considering which round to put in it for carry.
... I wouldn't fire much through it though, just enough to get a feel for the round though, then it would only be for carry.
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Thats a non starter, need to shoot a good bit with whatever you decide to carry. Not a huge amount (FMJ for practice) but need to make sure it functions, make sure you know the point of impact for the service rounds, are aware of the change in recoil, and also build your confidence in what you are carrying. The last thing you want going through your head is "man, I had a malfunction with the hollow points before, I hope they work this time". FWIW __________________
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| 03-02-2009, 09:22 PM | #4 | Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 176 |
Your Kimber will handle +P ammo fine as long as you are not shooting it all the time. You do want to practice with it regularly if you are going to carry with it but as long as you keep it to only what is necessary- maybe 100 rounds a month of +P or whatever you should be fine. Call Kimber to verify if you want to set your mind at absolute ease.
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| 03-02-2009, 09:25 PM | #5 | Call Me Doug Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: It's because I actually HAVE those skills! Posts: 21,258 |
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Originally Posted by Litzner
I just got my new Kimber 1911, and I am considering which round to put in it for carry.
Federal Hydrashock
Corbon
Hornaday PXT +P
I have been told that firing Corbon through my gun is not good for it. I wouldn't fire much through it though, just enough to get a feel for the round though, then it would only be for carry.
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I believe the Kimber is rated for +P ammo, but I believe they also recommend upgrading to the stronger 16# or 18# recoil spring ( I can't remember the actual weight  )
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| 03-03-2009, 06:45 AM | #6 | I'm always 10-8 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar, in the "GunShine" State Posts: 19,200 Liked 7 Times on 6 Posts
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Corbon Pow'RBall +P
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| 03-03-2009, 09:13 AM | #7 | Supporting Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3,885 |
I alternate between 230 gr. ball and 230 gr. Hydrashock.
The ball will take down a bad guy and if he doesn't stay down, you've got the heavy Hydrashock as a follow up. The difference in feel between the two rounds is almost non-existent. The Hydrashocks fed through my Compact II just as well as ball did. | |
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| 03-03-2009, 12:12 PM | #8 | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Lebanon, Ky Posts: 3,624 Likes Given: 1
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I keep MY .45s loaded with Winchester Ranger SXT +P 230 gr hollow points. I SERIOUSLY doubt they'll ever let me down although I've been blessed to never actually have to use them on a human yet. I HAVE conducted reliability/expansion/penetration tests in all my .45s loaded with them, and they look VERY promising. If I couldn't get these, my next choice would be Gold Dot 230 gr +P. | |
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