+P and +P+ ammo with 3inch 1911...

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I've read a few places, even my owners manuel of my EMP, stating that you shouldnt use +P ammo on 3inch 1911s.

Now im sure there are a few "rebels" here that went against all and have been using +P ammo with their 1911s, right? Can i get a few opinions on the good and bads? any frames crack? etc??

I woujld really like to know since i've stocked up on some winchester ranger 115gr +P+ and would hate to ruin my very expensive 1911.. :-/

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Regardless of what Springfield says or more importantly does not say.......

I have an EMP on the way and I plan to shoot Federal Standard 9mm 124gr FMJ at the range and once I am happy with the gun, I will shoot 25 Federal 124gr JHP +P+ to ensure function. Then I will carry the +P+ and shoot the standard when I go to the range. I will probably fire two mags of +P+ at the range again from time to time when I go.

I seriously doubt that +P+ will hurt the gun in moderation. I would not feed it that diet continuously as I know that it is hard on the gun and causes more wear.

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yea, more then likely its going to be something along those lines. 115gr ball ammo at the range and with the occasional full mag of JHP +P+, i dont make it to the range as often as i used to, like once or twice a month now, but its always been a habit to cycle through my mags once a month, im sure the ammo can sit in there longer, but peace of mind.

anyway, thanks for your input alan! oh yea, i beat you i got mine this past saturday at the local gunshow... but i paid a bit more then you. :(

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Well, good you got yours....they are hard to find ....at any price.....

I was not really in any hurry to get one, so I took the best price with a slight wait......

I have been busy doing other deals and thinning my collection. Your Pro Carry (bobbed) is still with me though and I imagine it will go to the grave with me!

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from your cold dead hands eh? how she treatin you? still throwin brass in your face or did you get that problem fixed??

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Running fine, no problems.
Of course I only run with Wilson Combat Mags.