hornady 45 +p 230gr tap fpd in Kimber ultra carry

kjhabit · August 13th, 2006, 07:25 PM

Has anyomne had any experiance with a Kimber ultra ccarry using Hornady 45 +p 230 gr TAP FPD?Also what does the TAP..and FPD stand for?...thanks...im new to this site but I love the info posted here.....Joey

Blackhawk6 · August 13th, 2006, 08:04 PM

I can't comment on its use in a Kimber Ultra Carry but I have heard favorable comments regarding its use in 5" guns.

TAP=Tactical Application for Police

FPD=For Personal Defense

Its basically Hornady's law enforcement ammunition for the civilian market.

riversdaddy · August 13th, 2006, 08:21 PM

I can tell you that it's pretty hot stuff. Mid 900fps (out of 5inch govt model) and very good terminal performance. It has about the same amount of muzzle flash as HydraShocks (from what I can tell). Good all around ammo from most reports.

Leadslinger · August 13th, 2006, 08:35 PM

I would say No to + P in 3" 1911s

Not because of the recoil or the flash but I have heard of

FTF because of the rapid slide cycle. I actually went the other way.

Federal Hyda-Shoks Low Recoil/High Velocity loads. They work

excellent for double taps, and don't let the name fool ya, they have

plenty of horsepower to get the job done.

rocky · August 13th, 2006, 11:03 PM

The Fed low flash/recoil ammo seems to live up to its name in my 4" SA champ.

MJZZZ · August 13th, 2006, 11:28 PM

I was told by Dennis at Kimber not to shoot +P ammo through my Ultra CDP because of the recoil. Too much could crack the aluminum frame. I bought some when I first got my gun and it is still here. $15 for 20 shots. Other people say if you don't shoot it regularly, it doesn't hurt it. I probably won't risk it. Mike Z

August 13th, 2006, 07:25 PM	#1
kjhabit New Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Chesapeake Va. Posts: 10	hornady 45 +p 230gr tap fpd in Kimber ultra carry Has anyomne had any experiance with a Kimber ultra ccarry using Hornady 45 +p 230 gr TAP FPD?Also what does the TAP..and FPD stand for?...thanks...im new to this site but I love the info posted here.....Joey

August 13th, 2006, 08:35 PM	#4
Leadslinger Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fla Posts: 255	I would say No to + P in 3" 1911s Not because of the recoil or the flash but I have heard of FTF because of the rapid slide cycle. I actually went the other way. Federal Hyda-Shoks Low Recoil/High Velocity loads. They work excellent for double taps, and don't let the name fool ya, they have plenty of horsepower to get the job done. __________________ A LTTLE TRAINING IS A DANGEROUS THING ....

August 13th, 2006, 11:03 PM	#5
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,734	The Fed low flash/recoil ammo seems to live up to its name in my 4" SA champ. __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." Thomas Jefferson Nemo Me Impune Lacesset Link to my kydex builds:http://rocknloadkydex.blogspot.com/

August 13th, 2006, 11:28 PM	#6
MJZZZ Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lenexa, Ks Posts: 97	I was told by Dennis at Kimber not to shoot +P ammo through my Ultra CDP because of the recoil. Too much could crack the aluminum frame. I bought some when I first got my gun and it is still here. $15 for 20 shots. Other people say if you don't shoot it regularly, it doesn't hurt it. I probably won't risk it. Mike Z __________________ "fundamental principle of American law that a government and its agents are under no general duty to provide public services, such as police protection, to any individual citizen.'' Warren vs District of Columbia

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August 13th, 2006, 08:04 PM	#2
Blackhawk6 Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Southeast Posts: 370	I can't comment on its use in a Kimber Ultra Carry but I have heard favorable comments regarding its use in 5" guns. TAP=Tactical Application for Police FPD=For Personal Defense Its basically Hornady's law enforcement ammunition for the civilian market.

August 13th, 2006, 08:21 PM	#3
riversdaddy Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 67	I can tell you that it's pretty hot stuff. Mid 900fps (out of 5inch govt model) and very good terminal performance. It has about the same amount of muzzle flash as HydraShocks (from what I can tell). Good all around ammo from most reports.