Recommended .45 ACP Revolver Loads ...

[CountryGent]

Same question, but plot twist, with a short barrel of 2¾"? What say you?

P.S. @MikeInOr, very important safety tip. I've personally seen a Webley Mark Ⅳ have the stirrup latch bust due to standard .45 ACP ball.

 

[CountryGent]

Buffalo Bore's .45 Auto Rim, Standard Pressure looks interesting for the snub application. It is a 225-gr., hard cast, wadcutter launched at ~950fps. (Looks like a little slower from a snub.)

 

[Ben B.]

The Buffalo Bore .45 Auto Rim +P, 225-gr Hard Cast Wadcutter at 1,125 fps appears neato as sort of a modern "manstopper" load. Listed as safe in all modern .45 revolvers.

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That .45 Auto Rim +P is a 225 gr at 1,125 for 632 ft lbs ME. And that's OK for a 625?

But the .45 Super 255 gr at 1,075 is 654 ft lbs ME.

Or the .45 Super 230 gr at 1,100fps is 618 ft lbs ME.

….and THOSE SUPERS are foolishly "trying to make a 625 into some kinda Magnum"?

Hmm….I'll be derned…,the wisdom of the Internet is boundless.

 

[nammac]

I'd go with 230 gr Federal HST, they're "law enforcement" marked and have a decent track record. Carry them in my .45's.

Another choice would be 230 gr Remington Golden Sabre's, if ya can find them.

 

[CountryGent]

230-gr., jacketed hollow point at ~890. Nice.

 

[nammac]

tnoutdoors9 review of the Remington Golden Sabre

View: https://youtu.be/unNZaB0pL4Q?feature=shared


And the Federal HST

View: https://youtu.be/iWW2Y-IZpyE?feature=shared

 

[boattail]

One of my carry guns is a Blackhawk convertible 45. I carry run of the mill 230g 45 acp hollow points for two legged critters and 325g bear load 45 Colts for four legged critters. Those 325g loads pack a punch. You really do need the right gun to stand up to the abuse those hand out.

 

[jbett98]

 

[gmerkt]

Time gets away from me, but I think it was in the 1990's that PMC made some .45 Auto Rim ammo. At the time I don't think it cost much than .45 Auto. There is still a bit of it around but it's expensive.

Ammo - PMC 45Auto Rim 200grs SWC-FMJ 50rds | SJ Firearms LLC

www.sjfirearm.com

PMC 45 AUTO RIM 200gr SWC-FMJ 50rd BOX

We have the PMC 45 AUTO RIM ammo you are looking for, IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP!

www.308ammo.com

 

[Misternt]

I've shot a good amount of Federal HST and +P HST out of my 625. The big heavy frame soaks up the recoil and both are smooth shooting.

If you search around you can find deals on HST especially if you're open to police trade in ammo. Way cheaper than buying it by the 20 round fancy plastic box.

For example this HST at 50CPR:

PD Trade | Federal Tactical HST | 45 ACP | 230gr | JHP

Police Department Trade in Federal Tactical HST 45 AC P 230gr HST JHP Defense Ammo. P45HST2

www.recoilgunworks.com

 

[orygun]

I've shot a good amount of Federal HST and +P HST out of my 625. The big heavy frame soaks up the recoil and both are smooth shooting.

If you search around you can find deals on HST especially if you're open to police trade in ammo. Way cheaper than buying it by the 20 round fancy plastic box.

For example this HST at 50CPR:

PD Trade | Federal Tactical HST | 45 ACP | 230gr | JHP

Police Department Trade in Federal Tactical HST 45 AC P 230gr HST JHP Defense Ammo. P45HST2

www.recoilgunworks.com

I've heard of police trade in firearms, but never the ammo.

 

[CountryGent]

I've heard of police trade in firearms, but never the ammo.

Come to think of it, same.

 

[CountryGent]

On a bit of a lark, I picked these up whilst up in the city today:



Shot up a little bit and was accurate enough. So might work for carry for now.

(Unrelated, I was plumb out of .45 ACP, but have a 500-round count of 230-gr ball coming from SG next week. )