How do you know if your pistol is rated for +P

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How do you know if your pistol is rated for +P

Posted: 6/12/2003 10:01:32 AM EDT

It seems to me from reading on this board that my Kimber Custom Eclipse and maybe my Glocks are +P rated. However there is nothing in the manuals about +P (probably a CYA thing for the MFG). I had a Tarus revolver that was +P it said so on the Tarus website but again nothing in the manual.

Posted: 6/12/2003 10:53:28 AM EDT

[#1]

Just get a HK USP

Built to handle +P...+P+...and .45 super
www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/pages/civilian/uspframeset.html

Posted: 6/12/2003 11:34:58 AM EDT

[#2]

Probably going to have to contact the manufacturers for the info....

t

Posted: 6/12/2003 12:10:55 PM EDT

[#3]

Correct me if I am wrong, but most modern day handguns are rated for +P ammuntion. The only problem is that it reduces the life span of the weapon. But still contact the manufacture regardless.

Posted: 6/12/2003 12:22:01 PM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
Just get a HK USP
Built to handle +P...+P+...and .45 super
www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/pages/civilian/uspframeset.html

I didn't see .45 super on there. Do the USP .45 have fully supported chambers? I think .45 super requires a heavier recoil spring, even with a fully supported chamber. ????????????

Posted: 6/12/2003 3:43:46 PM EDT

[#5]

According to HK, 45 super is okay in the fullsize, but no okay for the compact due to the differing recoil spring arrangement.

Posted: 6/12/2003 8:50:49 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Correct me if I am wrong, but most modern day handguns are rated for +P ammuntion.

The manual for my new S&W #37 says it is not rated for +P

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - How do you know if your pistol is rated for +P

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