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Slamfire · March 22, 2013, 09:34 AM

I had an article from Handloader I think, the guy had data for 250 grain bullets in a M1911. I would never do it as the recoil would be hard and I don't the slide to peen the frame.

A 250-260 grain bullet will work well in a 45 ACP revolver, but by the time you get up to 45 LC velocities the pressures in that small case are much higher.

Really, the 45 ACP is a short case that was developed to function in a semi auto, the operating envelope is small, it works best with a 230 grain bullet, any heavier and the trade off's are not worth it in my opinion.

March 22, 2013, 09:34 AM	#3
Slamfire Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2007 Posts: 5,261	I had an article from Handloader I think, the guy had data for 250 grain bullets in a M1911. I would never do it as the recoil would be hard and I don't the slide to peen the frame. A 250-260 grain bullet will work well in a 45 ACP revolver, but by the time you get up to 45 LC velocities the pressures in that small case are much higher. Really, the 45 ACP is a short case that was developed to function in a semi auto, the operating envelope is small, it works best with a 230 grain bullet, any heavier and the trade off's are not worth it in my opinion. __________________ If I'm not shooting, I'm reloading.