.45 ACP...How low will you go?

Badger · 12-01-2010, 12:41 PM

Was checking a LGS for some new SD rounds for my 1911, hoping to find Speer GD or Remington GS in 230 gr. JHP/HPJ. All that was available was RGS in 185 gr. HPJ. Couldn't quite bring myself to pull the trigger on those 185 gr. rounds (my "bigger hole" mentality strikes again!) Was wondering if anyone else typically used (or would consider using) 185 gr. as opposed to 230 gr. for SD in .45ACP

Jeff.Slim · 12-01-2010, 12:47 PM

I run 185Grain Golder Saber +P's along with normal 230 Grain Sabers

185Grain Corbon Pow'rball Ammo

i have mixed stuff in my mags from the talons and t-series to fmj.

Nothing with 185Grain is bad, you are going to pick up a bit more speed. And loose a very minor amount of energy on impact, but the speed will make up for that I promise

Only issue I can see is if you have setup a custom Recoil Setup meant for 230+ Grain Ammo.

Like my Glock 36 I cant run anything lower than 200 Grain for it to function properly. But if you are using factory recoil setup you are golden

sigp229r · 12-01-2010, 06:10 PM

Years ago before Golden Sabers were around, there were test results that showed that the Remington 185 grain JHP +P round was the best performing 45 ACP round for self defense. Following that philosophy, Golden Sabers are pre-serrated, guaranteeing expansion of the projectile. Without performing my own tests, my best educated guess would be that the Golden Sabers will achieve the desired results.

360glitch · 12-02-2010, 07:27 AM

Congratulations Badger, you are a winner in our SIGTalk.net Holiday Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have won a set of Surefire EP3 Sonic Defender Earplugs!

For more information about your prize, click on the link here: http://www.surefire....Sonic-Defenders

This prize was donated by Jeff.Slim of Columbia Defense, he will be contacting you in regards to what size you'd like and where to ship them!

Jeff.Slim · 12-02-2010, 07:48 AM

Youll be fine with 185.

dlm1188 · 12-02-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360glitch

Congratulations Badger, you are a winner in our SIGTalk.net Holiday Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have won a set of Surefire EP3 Sonic Defender Earplugs!

For more information about your prize, click on the link here: http://www.surefire....Sonic-Defenders

This prize was donated by Jeff.Slim of Columbia Defense, he will be contacting you in regards to what size you'd like and where to ship them!

Congratulations Badger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Badger · 12-02-2010, 12:00 PM

Wow! Thanks guys! Guess this is a sign that I need to go buy some 185 gr. ammo!!

sigp229r · 12-02-2010, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 360glitch

Congratulations Badger, you are a winner in our SIGTalk.net Holiday Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You have won a set of Surefire EP3 Sonic Defender Earplugs!

For more information about your prize, click on the link here: http://www.surefire....Sonic-Defenders

This prize was donated by Jeff.Slim of Columbia Defense, he will be contacting you in regards to what size you'd like and where to ship them!

Congratulations Badger!!!

360glitch · 12-02-2010, 09:01 PM

I'm just glad you claimed your prize unlike that last guy. Now we can move on and give away more stuff!

Doug Clark · 12-03-2010, 02:36 AM

Congrats Badger!

Badger · 12-05-2010, 06:36 AM

Great prize! Really appreciate it Jeff & Corey...looking forward to using these!

These will come with an unexpected benefit. Thought I would need a large pair, but Mrs. Badger insisted on measuring to be certain. Turns out my ears are smaller and I need mediums. Now when she complains that I'm not listening to her I can always say, "Well, ya know hon...it's these little ears I've got!!

dlm1188 · 12-05-2010, 07:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger

Great prize! Really appreciate it Jeff & Corey...looking forward to using these!

These will come with an unexpected benefit. Thought I would need a large pair, but Mrs. Badger insisted on measuring to be certain. Turns out my ears are smaller and I need mediums. Now when she complains that I'm not listening to her I can always say, "Well, ya know hon...it's these little ears I've got!!

Justin Burns · 02-23-2011, 09:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Badger

Great prize! Really appreciate it Jeff & Corey...looking forward to using these!

These will come with an unexpected benefit. Thought I would need a large pair, but Mrs. Badger insisted on measuring to be certain. Turns out my ears are smaller and I need mediums. Now when she complains that I'm not listening to her I can always say, "Well, ya know hon...it's these little ears I've got!!

Hey badger, give us some feedback on this product if you get the time. I have some electronic earmuffs, but am interested in SureFire's product. Would you recommend them?

txshurricane · 02-23-2011, 10:21 AM

I bought a pair from Gander Mountain ($12 + free shipping), and they work great. I keep them in my range/bug-out bag.

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12-01-2010, 12:41 PM	#1
Badger Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 188	Was checking a LGS for some new SD rounds for my 1911, hoping to find Speer GD or Remington GS in 230 gr. JHP/HPJ. All that was available was RGS in 185 gr. HPJ. Couldn't quite bring myself to pull the trigger on those 185 gr. rounds (my "bigger hole" mentality strikes again!) Was wondering if anyone else typically used (or would consider using) 185 gr. as opposed to 230 gr. for SD in .45ACP

12-01-2010, 12:47 PM	#2
Jeff.Slim Certified AR-15 Nut Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 380	I run 185Grain Golder Saber +P's along with normal 230 Grain Sabers 185Grain Corbon Pow'rball Ammo i have mixed stuff in my mags from the talons and t-series to fmj. Nothing with 185Grain is bad, you are going to pick up a bit more speed. And loose a very minor amount of energy on impact, but the speed will make up for that I promise Only issue I can see is if you have setup a custom Recoil Setup meant for 230+ Grain Ammo. Like my Glock 36 I cant run anything lower than 200 Grain for it to function properly. But if you are using factory recoil setup you are golden

12-01-2010, 06:10 PM	#3
sigp229r Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: California Posts: 1,700	Years ago before Golden Sabers were around, there were test results that showed that the Remington 185 grain JHP +P round was the best performing 45 ACP round for self defense. Following that philosophy, Golden Sabers are pre-serrated, guaranteeing expansion of the projectile. Without performing my own tests, my best educated guess would be that the Golden Sabers will achieve the desired results.

12-02-2010, 07:27 AM	#4
360glitch Forum Admin Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 1,176	Congratulations Badger, you are a winner in our SIGTalk.net Holiday Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!!!! You have won a set of Surefire EP3 Sonic Defender Earplugs! For more information about your prize, click on the link here: http://www.surefire....Sonic-Defenders This prize was donated by Jeff.Slim of Columbia Defense, he will be contacting you in regards to what size you'd like and where to ship them!

12-02-2010, 07:48 AM	#5
Jeff.Slim Certified AR-15 Nut Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Roseburg, Oregon Posts: 380	Youll be fine with 185.

12-02-2010, 12:00 PM	#7
Badger Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 188	Wow! Thanks guys! Guess this is a sign that I need to go buy some 185 gr. ammo!!

12-02-2010, 09:01 PM	#9
360glitch Forum Admin Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Clinton, MS Posts: 1,176	I'm just glad you claimed your prize unlike that last guy. Now we can move on and give away more stuff!

12-03-2010, 02:36 AM	#10
Doug Clark Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 219	Congrats Badger!

12-05-2010, 06:36 AM	#11
Badger Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 188	Great prize! Really appreciate it Jeff & Corey...looking forward to using these! These will come with an unexpected benefit. Thought I would need a large pair, but Mrs. Badger insisted on measuring to be certain. Turns out my ears are smaller and I need mediums. Now when she complains that I'm not listening to her I can always say, "Well, ya know hon...it's these little ears I've got!!

02-23-2011, 10:21 AM	#14
txshurricane SIG News Contributor Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Greater Houston, Texas Posts: 659	I bought a pair from Gander Mountain ($12 + free shipping), and they work great. I keep them in my range/bug-out bag.