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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:26:25 PM EDT
I just picked up a new Springfield 1911 Milspec and I'm looking for some self-defense ammo for it. I currently use Winchester Ranger-T in my 9mm and my .40 pistols. I like the stuff. Between the 230gr and the 230gr +P, what would you recommend? Any other ammo makes you would recommend? Thanks guys.
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:27:17 PM EDT
[#1]
Olin-Winchester 230 grain m1911 ball
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:29:14 PM EDT
[#2]
Gold dots
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:30:56 PM EDT
[#3]
Remington Golden Saber JHP.
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:31:54 PM EDT
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I'm using 230gr Federal Hydra-Shoks
The Winchester Ranger-Ts are one of the most potent rounds available for th .45. With a .45, +P isn't all that necessary. Also good: Speer Gold Dot Remington Golden Saber Whatever you pick, make sure to run a few boxes through to see if it functions properly. Just in case....... |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:32:31 PM EDT
[#5]
230gr Speer GDHP
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:33:20 PM EDT
[#6]
I have my 1911 loaded with Speer 230 Gr GDHP
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:33:25 PM EDT
[#7]
I go with the cheap Wallmart Reminton 100 packs of JHP for about $23. Not the best defensive ammo, but I can afford to practise with it. Better that Ball though.
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:37:58 PM EDT
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I hope you are just looking for suggestions, here is mine.
Get several boxes of different brands maybe some cheaper and some higher end like Gold Dots, HydraShoks etc... Make sure anything you plan to use for self defense feeds very, very reliably. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:39:59 PM EDT
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This whole process I know. I'm happy with Ranger-T in my other firearms, just wondering on the opinions of it in .45 and what other people carry. Curiosity. And I know 1911s are finicky with JHP, so I agree, might be a good idea to get multiple brands. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:40:27 PM EDT
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9mm FMJ sabots
  Speer Gold Dots. You may also try buying a box of Speer, Win Ranger, Federal Hydra, etc. and see which one feeds 100% reliably. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:47:01 PM EDT
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RBCD 90 grain .45acp - 2036 fps @ 828 ftlbs
I know I'll get flamed for this but I've done my own (fuck lab gelatin) quijanos/'OP' style testing with this stuff and I'm impressed. Its some hot shit 
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:51:30 PM EDT
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Double Tap 230 gr. GDHP or Federal HST2 230 gr HP's.......
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:52:38 PM EDT
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Federal HST 230 grain. Expands to the .90+ caliber range.
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Posted: 9/18/2005 7:53:09 PM EDT
[#14]
Is HST new, I don't think I've seen it.
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Posted: 9/18/2005 8:47:35 PM EDT
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Round nose Speer TMJ's
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Posted: 9/18/2005 8:57:38 PM EDT
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Dont believe everything you hear or read. My SA 1911s will feed ANY JHP you can stick in there including the old 200gr speer "flying ashtray" load. If your 1911 wont feed something then yes you will need change ammo but you need to find out why it wont work like it should in the first place. Even my bone stock springer GI has run 100% right out of the box. I've fired LSWC, 185 and 200gr JHPs as well as my issued 230gr Ranger SXT JHP ammo. Btw, I'm sure you can find some of the Ranger loads if you look hard enough 
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:01:16 PM EDT
[#17]
Damn I wish I could have a 1911
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:01:44 PM EDT
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Oh, I know where to find Ranger loads. No worries. 
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:01:53 PM EDT
[#19]
 Where do they sell this stuff? |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:02:04 PM EDT
[#20]
 J/K. Winchester Ranger for carry, whatever cheap stuff for practice. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:02:27 PM EDT
[#21]
What's stopping you? That model is very affordable, and the GI WWII model is even MORE affordable. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:06:09 PM EDT
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Either of the Ranger-T loads would be really nice. Pick the one you're most comfortable with.
Federal Tactical 230g is also a great performer. 230gr Gold Dots are much easier to find and work quite well too. Check the tacked topics in the ammo forum. One lists the top defensive loads. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:07:26 PM EDT
[#23]
 www.handgunsmag.com/ammunition/winchester_ranger/ This is my agency issued ammo for .45acp I never shot a bad guy with one but it made short work of a doe a couple years back.
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:11:52 PM EDT
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yep, its fairly new i think that either its suppost to take on win ranger line and/or replace thier old hydra shok stuff-- i think ammoman has got some for sale, $50 for 25  i would use either the non +p rangers or GDHP |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:12:05 PM EDT
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Aguila IQ 117gr Fragmenting Hollow Point is what I use in my Colt series 70.
www.firearmstactical.com/tacticalbriefs/volume3/number2/article2.htm |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:13:35 PM EDT
[#26]
I'll stick to $22/50 for Ranger-T. |
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:17:06 PM EDT
[#27]
With a max of 7.3" of penetration? 
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Posted: 9/18/2005 9:25:43 PM EDT
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 I'll go with HST all the time. $17.00 a box here. www.streichers.com/Catalog/Products/index.cfm?action=product_detail&product_id=1037 |
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