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Doc Intrepid · October 3, 2012, 01:14 PM

Colt Combat Cmndr - Federal or Speer Lawman FMJ ball ammo

I'm no expert, but Clint Smith is. Clint's quote:

"...Because the 1911 is basically a defensive handgun, I’m not concerned about tight groups. I don’t bother with expanding hollowpoints that could cause feeding problems. For absolute reliability, I shoot only high-quality ball ammunition. That big .45 slug doesn’t have to expand to be effective.” From Guns and Ammo, September, 2001.

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October 3, 2012, 01:14 PM	#36
Doc Intrepid Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2009 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,037	Colt Combat Cmndr - Federal or Speer Lawman FMJ ball ammo I'm no expert, but Clint Smith is. Clint's quote: "...Because the 1911 is basically a defensive handgun, I’m not concerned about tight groups. I don’t bother with expanding hollowpoints that could cause feeding problems. For absolute reliability, I shoot only high-quality ball ammunition. That big .45 slug doesn’t have to expand to be effective.” From Guns and Ammo, September, 2001. http://thefiringline.com/forums/newr...te=1&p=5241881 __________________ *Treat everyone you meet with dignity and respect....but have a plan to kill them just in case.*