Reloader Posted September 28, 2007 Report Share Posted September 28, 2007 I went out today and picked up a 1911 for my birthday present to myself. I had been planning to get one in 9mm but after reviewing the hunting regulations again I decided to go for the .45ACP. I found a Taurus PT 1911 fully loaded for just under $600. Everything I have read from people who own one says they are sweet guns and very reliable. I am thinking about loading some hunting rounds to use it on close range deer. Any sugestions on bullet or powder selection? So far I am thinking a Hornady 185grain XTP hollowpoint in front of a load of Unique powder...Alliant claims a MV of 1030fps with a reasonably pressured loading, we shall see if the gun likes it after I break it in on some factory FMJ Speer practice rounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reloader Posted September 30, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2007 Put the first 50 rounds of FMJ practice ammo through it today. Not a single malfunction or failure to feed even with the factory mags and it definitely shoots better than I do. At 7 paces I was able to fire a 1 inch 5 shot group off-hand, three holes are touching and two are just outside the center ragged hole. I am far from a great shot with pistols above 9mm so I anticipate that group size is much more to do with my own abilities than those of the firearm. Hopefully I can change that now that I have one to practice with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaCoyote Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Very nice. I was considering that pistol for myself someday as I have heard very good things too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mule659 Posted October 1, 2007 Report Share Posted October 1, 2007 Nothing better than a good 1911...best feeling guns ever IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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