1911 Colt "Black Army"

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Originally Posted by cdmech

I recently bought an old Springfield M1911. I've been shooting it with Remington UMC 230gr FMJ rounds. Is this OK? I didn't know about the difference in metals.
Marc

I don't have any experience with that ammo, so I can't comment on it. The Remington(not Winchester) 185gr 45ACP load is screaming HOT!! The Winchester 185gr is very comfortable to shoot....much more than factory 230gr hardball. As I mentioned above, not all of the 1911, and 1911A1 will feed this short flat point bullet. Modern 1911s have no problem.

Due to the soft steel in these old warhorses, I just don't want to risk a fractured frame or slide on my guns. I enjoy shooting them, but would be very upset if I ruined one. For that reason, I stick with a soft shooting load.....and being a reloader, that is no problem.