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230 Grain FMJ for CCW?
I just got my CCW permits for Utah and Florida. Moving from California to Virginia this summer and plan on carrying (after out of CA) for the trip and then in VA which honors both states' permits in addition to 36 other states. Yes!
I have a SA 1911-A1 LW Compact (4"bbl) which I can only get to reliably feed FMJ rounds. I've tried several popular HP rounds and I even tried CorBon's new PowR'Ball. Unfortunatley, the rounds hit the ramped barrel and stopeth there. I have new mags and all the springs (pistols & mags) are good to go. The pistol is accurate (for CCW work), light, easy to conceal, and has night sites. I do plan on having the ramp polished by a gunsmith when I get to VA, but until then FMJ is my option.
So - I welcome your thoughts on going Old School with my ammo choice. I checked the Ammo section here and found a few positive comments as well as this discussion forum.
Thank you!
P.S. If all else fails, I have a SA XD-9 but the 1911 is easier to conceal & .45ACP - forget about it!
230 Grain FMJ for CCW?
I just got my CCW permits for Utah and Florida. Moving from California to Virginia this summer and plan on carrying (after out of CA) for the trip and then in VA which honors both states' permits in addition to 36 other states. Yes!
I have a SA 1911-A1 LW Compact (4"bbl) which I can only get to reliably feed FMJ rounds. I've tried several popular HP rounds and I even tried CorBon's new PowR'Ball. Unfortunatley, the rounds hit the ramped barrel and stopeth there. I have new mags and all the springs (pistols & mags) are good to go. The pistol is accurate (for CCW work), light, easy to conceal, and has night sites. I do plan on having the ramp polished by a gunsmith when I get to VA, but until then FMJ is my option.
So - I welcome your thoughts on going Old School with my ammo choice. I checked the Ammo section here and found a few positive comments as well as this discussion forum.
Thank you!
P.S. If all else fails, I have a SA XD-9 but the 1911 is easier to conceal & .45ACP - forget about it!