+p ammo in my sig p220 match elite?

coolbreezy · October 27, 2012, 01:50 AM

is it safe to use +p ammo in my sig match elite? it is a stainless steel frame. also would it be safe in my 2012 production sig 1911 xo? thanks in advance gentlemen.

LockedBreech · October 27, 2012, 04:04 AM

My reading of the manual suggests that as long as it's +p loaded to proper SAAMI +p .45 standards, you should be okay. It's not directly addressed.

1. Use only high-quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do not use
cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent, or damaged. Do not oil cartridges.
Do not spray aerosol-type lubricants, preservatives, or cleaners directly onto
cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact with cartridges. Lubricant
or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous ammunition
malfunctions. Only use ammunition of the caliber for which your firearm is
chambered. The proper caliber is permanently engraved on your firearm; never
attempt to use ammunition of any other caliber.
2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured” hand-loaded, or other non-standard
ammunition voids all warranties. Reloading is a science and improperly loaded
ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe damage to the firearm and
serious injury to the shooter or to others may result. Always use ammunition that
complies with the industry performance standards established by the Sporting
Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) of the United States
or ammunition manufactured to military specifications.

Source: http://www.sigsauer.com/upFiles/CmsC...ols_Manual.pdf

October 27, 2012, 01:50 AM	#1
coolbreezy Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2010 Posts: 200	+p ammo in my sig p220 match elite? is it safe to use +p ammo in my sig match elite? it is a stainless steel frame. also would it be safe in my 2012 production sig 1911 xo? thanks in advance gentlemen. __________________ Kimber custom stainless II, Ruger GP100 6" barrel .357 magnum, Sig p226 ST .40, Taurus Raging Bull .454 casull 6.5", Remington 870 tactical magnum, Taurus pt22, S&W 629-1 3" .44 mag, Ruger Redhawk .44mag 7.5", Beretta M9;

October 27, 2012, 04:04 AM	#2
LockedBreech Senior Member Join Date: July 6, 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,293	My reading of the manual suggests that as long as it's +p loaded to proper SAAMI +p .45 standards, you should be okay. It's not directly addressed. 1. Use only high-quality, original, factory-manufactured ammunition. Do not use cartridges that are dirty, wet, corroded, bent, or damaged. Do not oil cartridges. Do not spray aerosol-type lubricants, preservatives, or cleaners directly onto cartridges or where excess spray may flow into contact with cartridges. Lubricant or other foreign matter on cartridges can cause potentially dangerous ammunition malfunctions. Only use ammunition of the caliber for which your firearm is chambered. The proper caliber is permanently engraved on your firearm; never attempt to use ammunition of any other caliber. 2. The use of reloaded, “remanufactured” hand-loaded, or other non-standard ammunition voids all warranties. Reloading is a science and improperly loaded ammunition can be extremely dangerous. Severe damage to the firearm and serious injury to the shooter or to others may result. Always use ammunition that complies with the industry performance standards established by the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers’ Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) of the United States or ammunition manufactured to military specifications. Source: http://www.sigsauer.com/upFiles/CmsC...ols_Manual.pdf __________________ Beretta PX4 .40 - Colt 1968 Detective Special .38 Spc. - Ruger LCP .380 - Daniel Defense M4V1 Carbine 5.56 - Ruger 10/22 .22LR - Remington 870 Express Tactical 12GA