Johnny Rad
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What .45cal carry ammo do you trust in your Kimber Ultra Carry?
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What do you trust in your Ultra Carry?
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Mike in VA
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My Ultra Carry has functioned reliably with everything I've put in it, but for carry, I use Fed. PD 165 gr, Corbon 165 or 185 gr, or Win Silvertip 185 gr, FWIW.
Tried various 230gr hardball, no problems in my Ultra CDP.
Also tried 230gr Golden Sabers, 230gr ProLoads, 230gr Tritons, 230gr Hydrashocks & 200Gr Federal EFMJs.
Never had any problems in cycling & accuracy. (Had other problems due to warrantied issues with the gun itself)
I do feel now that the 230gr is too heavy a load for the 3" barrel so I will probably downsize to a 185gr Golden Saber. (I'd use Corbon with no reservations either).
Don't really trust or see the reason for a 165gr bullet in a .45CP. May as well go with a .40 for better velocity & energy if that's the case.
Also tried 230gr Golden Sabers, 230gr ProLoads, 230gr Tritons, 230gr Hydrashocks & 200Gr Federal EFMJs.
Never had any problems in cycling & accuracy. (Had other problems due to warrantied issues with the gun itself)
I do feel now that the 230gr is too heavy a load for the 3" barrel so I will probably downsize to a 185gr Golden Saber. (I'd use Corbon with no reservations either).
Don't really trust or see the reason for a 165gr bullet in a .45CP. May as well go with a .40 for better velocity & energy if that's the case.
Johnny Rad
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Update: Finally put some hollowpoint defense rounds (165gr Hydra-Shok, standard pressure) through my Kimber UC ... happy to report absolutely no trouble. I think next time I'll try out the heavier 200gr Hydra-Shoks.
Any other opinions between the lighter, hotter 165gr Hydra-Shok over the 200gr version?
Anyone else out there doing anything different?
Any other opinions between the lighter, hotter 165gr Hydra-Shok over the 200gr version?
Anyone else out there doing anything different?
Jorah Lavin
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CWL, what reservations do you have about 230gr?
I'm up to about 2000 rounds of mixed jacketed and LRN 230gr bullets through my Ultra with no problems, about 100 rounds of Hydra-Shok and some other mixed hollowpoints in various weights.
-J.
I'm up to about 2000 rounds of mixed jacketed and LRN 230gr bullets through my Ultra with no problems, about 100 rounds of Hydra-Shok and some other mixed hollowpoints in various weights.
-J.
Johnny Rad
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OK, I'll try out 230gr defensive rounds next time I buy. Thanks!
Specifically for 3" bbl 1911s - In the meantime, would it stand to reason that the heavier the .45 cal JHP, the "better" (generally) defensive round it is? Therefore, velocity is second to bullet weight?
Specifically for 3" bbl 1911s - In the meantime, would it stand to reason that the heavier the .45 cal JHP, the "better" (generally) defensive round it is? Therefore, velocity is second to bullet weight?
What do I trust in my Ultra Carry?? I trust in it to jam approximately once every 20 rounds regardless of what type of ammo I choose for it. (Including handloads using a Lee Factory Crimp). I also trust it to mean I carry my Colt 1991A which has fed and fired EVERYthing I've ever given it. Cheers, Cryoman
ULTRA-ELITE EXPERIENCE
Have had three in hand to develop loads; all stunningly accurate for size (one ready for Bullseye!), all 100% reliable until reaching the low-600fps range, where operation became spotty, and !!!! all mags functioned pefectly !!!!
JRad,
Not always. In the 45ACP bullet weight is required based on diameter; in a 9x19 or 40 S&W you can balance more velocity with less weight. The 45 just can't generate sufficient zip.
45ACP = the anomalous cartridge.
Have had three in hand to develop loads; all stunningly accurate for size (one ready for Bullseye!), all 100% reliable until reaching the low-600fps range, where operation became spotty, and !!!! all mags functioned pefectly !!!!
JRad,
Not always. In the 45ACP bullet weight is required based on diameter; in a 9x19 or 40 S&W you can balance more velocity with less weight. The 45 just can't generate sufficient zip.
45ACP = the anomalous cartridge.
Jorah Lavin
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ICryoman
You have my sympathy, but yours is an unusual case, or so I assume from reading posts on this and other boards for two years. Not unique, mind you, but not usual.
Have you had a good 1911 smith go over it for you? With that much cash invested in it, why not see if you can get the pistol working?
I've literally shot 300 rounds in one session without a hitch, and on another occasion I shot 100 rounds, forgot to clean the pistol for a week, went back to the range with the old crud still on it, and it worked just fine. You may just plain have a lemon that can't be improved, but if you could get some satisfaction from it, it would probably be worth getting the work done.
-J.
You have my sympathy, but yours is an unusual case, or so I assume from reading posts on this and other boards for two years. Not unique, mind you, but not usual.
Have you had a good 1911 smith go over it for you? With that much cash invested in it, why not see if you can get the pistol working?
I've literally shot 300 rounds in one session without a hitch, and on another occasion I shot 100 rounds, forgot to clean the pistol for a week, went back to the range with the old crud still on it, and it worked just fine. You may just plain have a lemon that can't be improved, but if you could get some satisfaction from it, it would probably be worth getting the work done.
-J.