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Colt46 · November 5, 2013, 10:16 AM

Don't try to push .45 Colt too hard unless you have 100% confidence in the strength of your gun.
As already covered by Buzzcook, if you can't accomplish what you want with 1,000 fps .45 slugs get a .44 magnum.

November 5, 2013, 10:16 AM	#7
Colt46 Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 2002 Location: Campbell Ca Posts: 1,090	I'd stick to standard pressure loads Don't try to push .45 Colt too hard unless you have 100% confidence in the strength of your gun. As already covered by Buzzcook, if you can't accomplish what you want with 1,000 fps .45 slugs get a .44 magnum.