[GunAround]

Mas,

Thanks for your contributions to this forum! I really enjoy reading your posts.

I carry a Glock 30 in the colder months (not that it gets very cold in SC), and a Kahr CM9 most of the year. I have been carrying .45 HST (not +P) in the G30 and 124+P Gold Dot in the Kahr.

My questions are:

1. Do you see any reason to ever use +P ammo in the .45 ACP platform? What about in the 1911 (I also have a Dan Wesson V-Bob)? Any feedback on the HST v. maybe the Ranger T? I know you carry the Ranger T, I just can't seem to find them in my area.

2. What would be your carry load in the CM9?

Thanks in advance!

[Mas Ayoob]

Answering in order:

1. Loads like the 230 grain +P HST wring the last ounce of possible power out of the .45 ACP. I've seen one-inch diameter perfectly expanded HST bullets from this load dug out of flesh. However, it's being achieved at the expense of additional recoil and more battering of the gun, to which 1911s are particularly sensitive. If you need flat trajectory for long shots, the 185 grain +P JHP .45 ACP comes into its own. Again, though, you're putting more wear on the gun and on your hand. Your call.

HST +P .45 ACP 230 grain has worked great in the field. Oddly enough, I can't find any shootings with the standard pressure version, but it's certainly a promising load.

2. I use Winchester 127 grain +P+ or Speer 124 grain +P, personally, to load the baby Kahr 9mm.

best,
Mas