45 Super Ammunition

[jmust1991]

I came across a box of 45 Super ammo, manufactured by Texas Ammunition Company. Is this ok to shoot in factory Springfield 1911s, or a USP that are chambered in 45 ACP?

If not, I would have to imagine that the market to sell this is pretty small

[1911Luvr]

Here you go:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_Super

[zfields]

I came across a box of 45 Super ammo, manufactured by Texas Ammunition Company. Is this ok to shoot in factory Springfield 1911s, or a USP that are chambered in 45 ACP?

If not, I would have to imagine that the market to sell this pretty small

Not the best of ideas. Ive seen on the interwebs people running small amounts of it through XD's and glocks without any damage.

[MA2]

I would shoot it thru a bull barrel 1911...not the regular ones (barrels are so thin).
Might need to get a higher pound recoil spring as well.

If I had to pick, I would send it thru the USP instead of the 1911.

Good Luck.

[dfletcher]

A Ruger SA in 45 ACP would handle the 45 Super fine as would a Smith 625. I wouldn't use it in an older 25 nor the 1917s.

[Woodworker2]

Everything you need to know http://www.realguns.com/archives/020.htm $8 conversion to shoot 45 super

Some of Springfield 1911 (like the V-16) came with two recoil springs; one for regular and one for the 45 super. Some of thier V-16 were stamped 45 Super and other were not, but both would shoot the ammo.

[kielbasavw]

Usp is built to handle it