mcb Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 So I recently traded a Karh CW9 and got an XD-45ACP Tactical. I already have an XD-40 Tactical that I have worked up as my Limited-10 gun. After reading the article in front sight I am thinking about using my new XD-45ACP for production. So I am starting to look for a minor 45ACP load to work up. Here is what I am thinking, I would love to hear your feed back on it. I was originally going to load lead 152gr SWC but I have a local source that I am pretty sure I can get copperized lead 200Gr SWC for basically the same price. So I think I will use those and load the new IMR Trail Boss powder. Given that I am trying to shoot minor and lead I think Trail Boss might be a good powder for this. Shoot for mid to high 600fps and hope I can get the gun to cycle reliably. I will probably run a lighter recoil spring to help facilitate this. Hopefully between the low velocity and trail boss powder leading of the barrel will not be a problem. What do you guys think. Are there any pit falls I have over looked? Thanks mcb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPatterson Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Might want to go to the XD forum and read all the problems people were having getting SWC to feed reliably. I have not seen an advertisement for an XD45 tactical guide rod & don't know if the 9mm will work. The main problem with lighter springs is getting the slide to strip a round into the chamber & keep the slide in battery. I tried that in my 9mm when I was trying to get a 130 PF load but springs light enough to eject wouldn't always drive the slide into battery. If you find what you are looking for please post here because I have a tactical in layaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hostetter Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 (edited) We make a S/S guide rod for all of the Tactical XD's........... Edited October 18, 2007 by Bob Hostetter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loves2Shoot Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 The SWC will give you headaches all day long on the XD .45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcb Posted October 18, 2007 Author Share Posted October 18, 2007 Hmmm... well I can fix the SWC problem. The same company has some 200 RNFP I could try. What do you guys think of using the Trail Boss in a 45 ACP for light loads? mcb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 I would definately go with the RNFP bullet. I have never tried Trail Boss powder. I did load some minor 45 acp with Clays and a 250 gr lead bullet. I shot it in a wheel gun, don't think it would be to reliable in a 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midvalleyshooter Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 Here's a couple of links that may help: http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...;hl=trail++boss http://www.brianenos.com/forums/index.php?...;hl=trail++boss I tried Trail Boss in .45 ACP for major loads with 230 RNL bullets and it works OK. I prefer Clays though. Best of luck, Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty whiteboy Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 The best minor load a could come up with through my G-21 was a Mont Gold 200 flat pt over 4.2 grains of Clays with an OAL of about 1.185. I ran a #15 flat spring and was getting a PF of about 140. I think 140 is about the lowest you showed try to go to maintain reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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