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Originally Posted by Rick V
Not to argue with ya Snipe, but you can keep the 9, I'll stick to my .45acp. I rack 185gr JHP with some "extra" powder in them. Dad reloads. I am kinda fond of the damage a sub-sonic round will do. I don't like clean holes.
I'll have to dig out my Fox Model B for a photo op
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Hey bro i used to pack a 1911 Springfield Armory Champion (commander length) with 185gr Remington +P's myself. (over 600fpe of energy and a nice rounded profile designed to feed in weapons made for FMJ- which most 1911's are)
Your choice is
-not- a bad choice by any means, but with today's ammo
any of the .35-40 caliber rounds (9-10mm) offer essentially identical -and excellent- performance with bullets in the same weight range.
Here's the best performing Double Tap .45 ACP round:
230gr Gold Dot JHP @ 1010fps - 15.25" penetration /
.95" expansion
Expanded 9mm gold dot hollowpoint:
