New Pistol to load for

[Ua26fitter]

I've been looking for a nice quality 1911 45acp that I could use concealed.
After looking for one for almost 1 year I pulled the trigger on one today.
Desert Eagle 1911 U SS.
I'm not new to loading for handguns but I am new to loading for an auto.
This one has a 3" barrel.
Does anyone have anything helpful they can share that might be good to know.

I've got some 230 Hornady Xtp bullets and a pile of brass and powders that I've been collecting as I have found it.

Kris

 

[Carlos88]

I've used Unique and CFE Pistol.

 

[Carlos88]

Unique for reduced loads. CFE Pistol for max loads.

 

[Ua26fitter]

I've used Unique and CFE Pistol.

I've got both.
Planning to start with CFE Pistol

Thanks

Kris

 

[jpfrog]

I really like Hodgdon's Clays for the 45acp. Never loaded for a 3" though, only 5" models.

 

[ARlife4me]

For a 3" use a fast burn powder, it will have less muzzle gas. Yes, it sounds funny? Titegroup, bullseye, unque and maybe #5.

 

[ShtrRdy]

One little detail when loading for a semi-auto is to put a small taper crip onto mouth of the case. I like to use 0.003"

 

[brcfo_outdoors]

Just a heads up with autos, and 1911's specifically because of their tight chambers, can be more temperamental with reloads. I had a Sig 1911 which hated my hand loads (granted I am not much of a reloader). I had a Glock 23 that hated factory reloads and would experience failures to fire about 2-3 times per magazine. Loaded that same ammo into my Glock 35 and it could shoot them all day. Just one man's experience, but more water for the tree of knowledge.

 

[Old Rooster]

I have a few 45acp pistols but for my small carry pistol I only load 200 gr HP Hornady bullets in it.My full size pistols gets 230 gr warm loads.
I still have #5 and #9 and Power Pistol as well as CFE Pistol and get my best accuracy with #5 and CFE Pistol.

 

[Randy Strom]

I use a reduced load with Tightgroup In my Kimber. I did have to put in a lighter spring.
If this is going to be your EDC weapon then I HIGHLY recommend that you only use factory new loaded ammo while carrying.

 

[Old Rooster]

Randy Storm is right!
A police officer was at our range for monthly practice and informed all who would listen to carry with factory ammo.
Practice with reloads if you like but keep a box of factory carry ammo in the gun.

 

[Ua26fitter]

Are you guys saying carry factory ammo for court room reasons? That's my plan.

I actually plan to carry this more for a side arm while packing and hiking but also the other situations where 2 legged critters are more likely to be encountered.

Kris



Kris

 

[Old Rooster]

Yes Kris,for courtroom reasons.

 

[HNDLDR]

My experience with brass that's been used several times or fired in a chamber that had a unsupported section in it will have a slight bulge at the base. I've had really good luck improving reliability running my brass through a Lee bulge buster. You will need a Lee factory crimp die in the caliber you are loading for.

This has eliminated almost all of my reliability issues with pistol ammo.

The other thing to keep in mind with 1911's, and semi autos in general, is seating depth can effect reliability a lot. Don't be afraid to experiment.