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[alkemyst]

So...does .45 really have less recoil than .40?

I'm seeing a 1911 in my future.

Jesus Christ bro, rent one from the gun range.


Yes a good 1911 is heavy. Heavy = less recoil.

Your gangsta .40, is light more than likely and not well made.

A 1911 is one of best handguns, the problem is even single stack it's hard for many dudes to conceal.

 

[RampantAndroid]

They dont shoot the same rounds though, do they?

Nope - they're both the same frame (X frame, which is the size up from N frame) meaning all dimensions are the same in terms of other diameter of the cylinder and whatnot. Since the outer diameter is the same size and the inner bore for the 460 is smaller, you have a thicker wall for the 460 and it's a lot harder to cause the cylinder to flex with hot loads.

tl;dr - you can shoot hotter/faster rounds out of the 460, and in the end I think the 460 can beat the hottest 500 loads.

Both are wrist breakers though - get a bipod

 

[RampantAndroid]

So...does .45 really have less recoil than .40?

I'm seeing a 1911 in my future.

Depends on the gun, really. My carry 1911 likely has recoil similar to a Glock 22, and that's because my 1911 is cut down in both the barrel length and the grip length, and has an aluminum frame and a steel slide (whereas the typical GI spec 1911 is all steel.) A G30 or G36 (the compact and sub compact .45 models from Glock) likely have more recoil than a Glock 22 as well.

If you were to make all things equal in terms of weight, size and such, the base SAAMI 40 load would have a sharper recoil than the 45 would. I think the 45s out there generally have as much recoil, it's just slower and easier to the gun on target. Throw in +p loads and 40 gets to be a little over the top.

Jesus Christ bro, rent one from the gun range.

If you're not going to be helpful or are going to just swear at him, maybe you should not post.

 

[alkemyst]

Nope - they're both the same frame (X frame, which is the size up from N frame) meaning all dimensions are the same in terms of other diameter of the cylinder and whatnot. Since the outer diameter is the same size and the inner bore for the 460 is smaller, you have a thicker wall for the 460 and it's a lot harder to cause the cylinder to flex with hot loads.

tl;dr - you can shoot hotter/faster rounds out of the 460, and in the end I think the 460 can beat the hottest 500 loads.

Both are wrist breakers though - get a bipod

I'd love to post up my friends shooting these things.

I saw a gun fired with what I thought was a 50 barrett (not in person). I can't find that same gun now.

here is the insane:

http://www.toptenz.net/top-10-huge-personal-firearms.php

 

[rudeguy]

Depends on the gun, really. My carry 1911 likely has recoil similar to a Glock 22, and that's because my 1911 is cut down in both the barrel length and the grip length, and has an aluminum frame and a steel slide (whereas the typical GI spec 1911 is all steel.) A G30 or G36 (the compact and sub compact .45 models from Glock) likely have more recoil than a Glock 22 as well.

If you were to make all things equal in terms of weight, size and such, the base SAAMI 40 load would have a sharper recoil than the 45 would. I think the 45s out there generally have as much recoil, it's just slower and easier to the gun on target. Throw in +p loads and 40 gets to be a little over the top.



If you're not going to be helpful or are going to just swear at him, maybe you should not post.

I take it alky is trying to talk to me?

I had to gimp list him again. He is obsessed with me but won't let me hit it. Damn cock tease.

 

[Merad]

What about aluminum case for hand gun ammo (9 mm), good, bad, ugly? I just saw it on sale on PSA.

Link = http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/blazer-9mm-luger-115gr-fmj-50rd.html

With any case material other than brass there is some risk of cases sticking in the chamber because aluminum and steel don't contract as quickly as brass. That said I haven't had a problem in any of my guns with either aluminum or steel and wouldn't hesitate to buy them for plinking rounds.

Very good. Reliable. Reloadable.
Most of the expensive man stoppers are aluminum.

I believe you're thinking of nickel-plated cases. I don't think I've ever seen aluminum cased ammo market for self defense. And while aluminum is technically reloadable most of the cases I've seen are Berdan primed, and I've also heard that you'll probably only get one reload in before the case splits because aluminum is more brittle.

 

[RampantAndroid]

With any case material other than brass there is some risk of cases sticking in the chamber because aluminum and steel don't contract as quickly as brass. That said I haven't had a problem in any of my guns with either aluminum or steel and wouldn't hesitate to buy them for plinking rounds.



I believe you're thinking of nickel-plated cases. I don't think I've ever seen aluminum cased ammo market for self defense. And while aluminum is technically reloadable most of the cases I've seen are Berdan primed, and I've also heard that you'll probably only get one reload in before the case splits because aluminum is more brittle.

How do nickel plated cases handle compared to steel? They have more mass and so will cool slower than non-plated brass casings. I've never tried steel ammo, but had no issues with the few nickel plated casing rounds I've fired.

 

[alkemyst]

I take it alky is trying to talk to me?

I had to gimp list him again. He is obsessed with me but won't let me hit it. Damn cock tease.

stick to that other forum(s).

I am hardly obsessed with you. You are someone that should be taking care of their kid instead of buying weapons and ammo.

 

[RampantAndroid]

stick to that other forum(s).

I am hardly obsessed with you. You are someone that should be taking care of their kid instead of buying weapons and ammo.

Let's stay on topic, people. This isn't the thread for pissing matches or for you to pass judgement on other people.

 

[alkemyst]

If you're not going to be helpful or are going to just swear at him, maybe you should not post.

Because it's retarded. Just rent a 1911 from the range.

And thanks for your recent reply trying to control this. lol.

 

[velillen]

I've got a new toy on the way:

This will be quite effective at perforating certain meth addicts if they decide to invade my home.

Find someone who reloads and you can have some fun with that....well if your wrist can handle it.

Can get 700gr bullets that will just wreck havoc. Not my cup of tea personally but hey for the "mine is the biggest" itll win

 

[Merad]

How do nickel plated cases handle compared to steel? They have more mass and so will cool slower than non-plated brass casings. I've never tried steel ammo, but had no issues with the few nickel plated casing rounds I've fired.

I don't think I've ever heard of any shooting related nickle case complaints.

Supposedly after many, many reloadings the plating may start to flake off, but that's the only issue I've heard of.

 

[velillen]

I don't think I've ever heard of any shooting related nickle case complaints.

Supposedly after many, many reloadings the plating may start to flake off, but that's the only issue I've heard of.

Never heard of the plating cracking off. But they do tend to have split necks sooner than brass. Its a bit harder of a metal and the expanding and crimping wear out the necks a bit more. Still talking a good number of reloads though before it happens. its why if i have the choice i always go brass over nickle. Though my 357mag is all nickle right now and havent had a single issue so far (but only on reload 2)

 

[phucheneh]

So...does .45 really have less recoil than .40?

I'm seeing a 1911 in my future.

FWIW I've only ever shot two identical guns in .45/.40. USP compacts. Similar age, externally the same. .45 is way more manageable in that case, and I think all fair comparisons would end similarly.

The .45 might not exert a total amount of rearward force less than the .40 (i.e. total measurable recoil). But .45 has more of a 'thump' to it where .40 is just sharp and seems to go all-in on felt recoil as fast as possible.

 

[Merad]

Though my 357mag is all nickle right now and havent had a single issue so far (but only on reload 2)

I actually just ordered some 357 mag cases and 125 gr plated bullets. Planning to work up some fun loads during my free time at Christmas.

Edit: Hey, velillen, do you actually use magnum primers for 357 or will CCI500's be ok?

 

[pontifex]

Very good. Reliable. Reloadable.
Most of the expensive man stoppers are aluminum.

I was under the impression that aluminum was not reloadable?

 

[velillen]

I actually just ordered some 357 mag cases and 125 gr plated bullets. Planning to work up some fun loads during my free time at Christmas.

Edit: Hey, velillen, do you actually use magnum primers for 357 or will CCI500's be ok?

I use CCi500's. The only magnum i use is for 44mag and those are the CCI large pistol magnums. But thats just me. I know accurate says they use magnum primers for their load data. I say use what you have. Unless pushing for a hot load or something its my opinion that you dont need magnum primers. Of course it also depends on the powder used. Some powders benefit greatly from the magnum primers while others could careless about them. I generally use ball powders as often as possible and they ignite pretty easily.

I do 158gr plated bullets. 158gr RNFP x-treme bullets. I dont load them hot though.

 

[Nebor]

FWIW I've only ever shot two identical guns in .45/.40. USP compacts. Similar age, externally the same. .45 is way more manageable in that case, and I think all fair comparisons would end similarly.

The .45 might not exert a total amount of rearward force less than the .40 (i.e. total measurable recoil). But .45 has more of a 'thump' to it where .40 is just sharp and seems to go all-in on felt recoil as fast as possible.

.357 Sig is even sharper.

 

[Agent11]

I like 1911's. . . I really do. I just find Sigs to be better guns personally; easier to take down and clean, better capacity, less obtrusive safety features, more fun to shoot, easier to carry.

I enjoy shooting .45acp, although I 'love' shooting .357sig. Being able to swap out a barrel and plink cheaper .40s&w ammunition on the same gun is a plus as well, although Glocks can do the same just as easily.

 

[Merad]

I was under the impression that aluminum was not reloadable?

Aluminum and steel can both be reloaded but the case will split very quickly compared to brass.

 

[olds]

Free shiping = 3winter
http://www.cabelas.com/product/Shoo...4676.uts?rid=11&WT.tsrc=AFF&WT.mc_id=cj358129

 

[ManBearPig]

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[HumblePie]

Are they selling 100 rounds at a time? The picture and the description don't match up. That whole item page is confusing lol.

The bottom of Cabelas usually has multiple listings for ammo of the same type to chose from. You are right in that right now the only listing shown is for the 100 round boxes although the top image is for the 525 round box. Typically at the bottom you'd see all the different round boxes for sale over a year ago. You could select the 100 round or the 525 or the 50 round or what sizes they had.

So it's $6.99 for a 100 round box + shipping. Yah.. not a good deal at all.

 

[BladeVenom]

So...does .45 really have less recoil than .40?

I'm seeing a 1911 in my future.

The difference seems rather marginal to me. It also depends on the load.

 

[marvdmartian]

The bottom of Cabelas usually has multiple listings for ammo of the same type to chose from. You are right in that right now the only listing shown is for the 100 round boxes although the top image is for the 525 round box. Typically at the bottom you'd see all the different round boxes for sale over a year ago. You could select the 100 round or the 525 or the 50 round or what sizes they had.

So it's $6.99 for a 100 round box + shipping. Yah.. not a good deal at all.

Except, olds posted the 3WINTER free shipping code.....so it's not that horrible a deal, unless you're paying sales tax, and have a hard time doing that.