45 super

[HKROB]

Anyone ever shoot .45 super .I would like to try it in my USP.How does this round compare to 45acp.

[dfletcher]

Can it be fired in 45 ACP revolvers, let's say 1960's Model 25s and after? Can it be fired in 3" ACP semis?

[mike100]

It seems to be common knowledge that the hk USP series can take 45 super and I too am curious to know what it shoots like. Pretty sure there is an extra stiff spring to be used in whatever pistol you wanna shoot it through.

I wouldn't go through the trouble to get a custom heavy duty bbl and spring for a 1911 though. Money would be better spent on a 10mm, IMO.

[BHPFan]

Here's a link on info regarding .45 Super:

http://www.acecustom45s.com/45super.htm

I feel that the HK's 45 pistols (USP, HK45) are sturdy enough to handle the round, but it will need another (and stronger) spring setup.

[Maddog5150]

ooooh. i just found out today that buffalo bore makes 45 super ammo. I was browsing the site on down time. I am almost tempted to try it in my USP but i think I will wait for someone else to try it first

[mike100]

ooooh. i just found out today that buffalo bore makes 45 super ammo. I was browsing the site on down time. I am almost tempted to try it in my USP but i think I will wait for someone else to try it first

That's pretty much what I'm doing. Everybody says USP's are good to go, but still.

[HKROB]

ooooh. i just found out today that buffalo bore makes 45 super ammo. I was browsing the site on down time. I am almost tempted to try it in my USP but i think I will wait for someone else to try it first

+2 I want to try it I just dont wanabe the guinea pig.

[Akula1]

OK, I will confess. I have been shooting 45 super equivalent for several years out of my USP Expert. What I actually shoot is the .450 SMC (short magnum cartridge) which was developed by the now defunct Triton cartridge company. Basically it is a .45 Super but with thicker sidewalls and a smaller primer pocket. The specs on the packaging for the 230gr JHP are 1150 fps/675 ft/lbs and the 165 gr jhp 1450 fps/770 ft/lbs from a 5" barrel. I installed a 18lb Wolff recoil spring and the gun is a real pleasure to shoot with either loading. The Expert is still tight and extremely accurate after several thousand rounds of .450 SMC and standard .45 ACP.

[Maddog5150]

heh. www.baffalobore.com

185 gr. JHP @1300 fps (694 ft. lbs.)