G-ManBart Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Okay, if you were going to buy/build a new gun dedicated for USPSA Single Stack (P) which would you pick? Assume you already load in volume for .40 but not for .45 and this gun is only going to be used for matches, and not CCW, home protection etc. Let's hear it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtypool40 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 (edited) For me .40 is it, you covered it; I load for .40 and the 1050 is set up. The .45's seem like they are a little easier to get running 100%, and if cost were no object I'd have 4x1050's 1 for 147gr mousefart PROD loads 1 for 125 gr TJ / Super Comp loads 1 for 180 gr Limited loads in .40 and 1 juuuuuuuuuust for .45 swingle stack loads. But it ain't, things are tight, so I shoot 90+% .40. Besides, not everyone has a .40 and like you said, it's not a double duty defense gun. FOHTEY!!!!! Edited October 23, 2007 by dirtypool40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bear23 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hey dude!! Fun match this past saturday. I had a blast, still was getting over my flu but felt better. I shoot a 40 trojan, I'm able to use the same loads as my limited gun, and with the 650 i can crank ammo out easier. I shoot a 45 as well, and load that with a 550. I can't say i really feel any difference in the recoil impulse and all that, it is just more convenient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerba Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 If it's dedicated to USPSA and you already load .40, why would you choose .45? You'd have to change primer feed system (a pain in the a$$) to switch back and forth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Meek Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 There is but only two calibers for a 1911. .45ACP and if you must shoot minor then .38Super Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I'm not telling which one I voted for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GentlemanJim Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Bart.. After carefull consideration...(including the fact you will be in direct competition wit me at SS) I think the best thing you can do is shoot 50AE in a desert eagle...10 inch bbl Nah...you shoot 40 and load it bunches.....40 would work well for you Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Hey dude!! Fun match this past saturday. I had a blast, still was getting over my flu but felt better.I shoot a 40 trojan, I'm able to use the same loads as my limited gun, and with the 650 i can crank ammo out easier. I shoot a 45 as well, and load that with a 550. I can't say i really feel any difference in the recoil impulse and all that, it is just more convenient. Uh oh, if you were getting over the flu and still won we're in for trouble I still think it was cool that there were four of us within 6 match points after it was all said and done...nothing like solid competition to make you better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfish Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I think we should consider adding 9mm to the mix..... With ammo prices skyrocketing, shooting 9 to me is starting to make sense. Take this into consideration: For my supplier, 1000 lead bullets + primers and powder and using range brass costs me $113. Same thing with jacketed bullets costs me $159 per thousand. Shooting 9mm, jacketed bullets + primers and powder, using range brass = $100. Using lead is quite a bit less there as well. So, if your goal is to get to the range as much as you can and run enough drills to improve (and you're not made of money) it would be hard to argue economically against shooting 9mm. With enough practice, shooting A's is easy. + you have the advantage of having 10 in the gun which on some COF is a pretty big advantage; for example this past weekend's match, without throwing a miss or make up shot, I went to slide lock at 9 rounds 2x.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airedale Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 It sounds like a .40 would fit in best for you but .38 Super is much more fun. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganShootist Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 What's a 40 I load .45 ACP for volume and have never seen why I should consider a 40. (Unless I wanted to get into limited) I shoot Revolver, Single Stack, and once in a while Limited 10 in USPSA..... and CDP and ESR in IDPA and the same .45 load takes are of them all. I'm of the school of thought shared buy Robbie L. and lots of shooters that the 230 grain .45 is a softer easier loading to control than a lighter .40 at the same power factor. Good enough for TGO... good enough for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 Wow, these results are a lot closer than I expected they'd be....which makes it an even more difficult decision! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4045 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I have a 45 already. I do shoot a 40 in limited. I just really like a 45 it just feels right. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQuietMan2 Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I went from .40 Limited to .40 SSTK due to logistics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 .40, but only because thats what the loader is set up for and I stripped the .45 tool head to load. .223. If I had a SS .45 I would have used it, but I had to build a gun and .40 it was.-------------Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I just got both..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Meek Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 I just got both..... Merlin you have more singlestacks than most vendors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-ManBart Posted October 23, 2007 Author Share Posted October 23, 2007 I just got both..... Damn man, hook a brother up....you gotta have a nice single stack you're not using and want to sell right? Okay, I know you're "buyin' not sellin" but it did sound funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwmagnus Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 This ones a no brainer why are the polls ao close??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zhunter Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I voted .45 of course Cuz I like 45's But...... I see this as a GREAT opportunity to get another Dillon for the new .45 you KNOW you need!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandbagger Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 45 thats where it all started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XD Niner Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 I just like the feel of the .45 recoil pulse better than that of a .40. Once you have a press, the extra cost to get .45 dies is peanuts. It also only takes a few minutes to change calibers. I run at least 5K of rounds every time I change to a new caliber so the change over time is a minor issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerwas Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 This would be an obvious choice under the circumstances you set forth..... I'd be all about a 40 caliber. Same powder, same OAL, same recoil, same casings, same bullets etc.... BUT, having said that, I have to say I own only 1 single stack 1911. The Springfield TRP Professional, and I LOVE that pistol. It is a 45ACP, and yes I do have to change everything over on my 550B when I have to load for it. Looking to buy a new skinny gun? No question. It'd be a 40 caliber pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P. Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Steve, Maybe you need one of those super 1050 with Bullet feeder's for your .40 or should I say 38 SC now...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjanglin Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Im with Alan = 45 `s rule and 38 super is a neat carry caliber, I have an officers model in 38 super with CYL & Slide safety set up a must if ya are going to carry ready ta go. Jim/PA Sailors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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