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Old June 7th, 2008, 11:28 AM   #1
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Good .45 Colt SD Loads

Can anyone recommend some good SD loads in .45 Colt for a Taurus Judge 410/.45 with a 3" barrel?
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Old June 7th, 2008, 12:17 PM   #2
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Loads

Federal lists a lead HP that shoots good in lots of different guns. My personal choice.
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But it is old technology and plain. If you prefer something fancy, try:
Detail Page for Part # 23984

I looked at Cor Bon, but all they list is "+P" which I guess means no 1870s vintage Colts or something, not sure if your gun is rated for high performance stuff. They list Glasers, JHP and DPX in .45 Colt.
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Old June 7th, 2008, 12:58 PM   #3
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You might consider the standard pressure "heavy" .45 Colt loads from Buffalo Bore. They're a bit pricey, but hardly any good ammo is cheap these days.
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Old June 7th, 2008, 01:08 PM   #4
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Blazer 200jhp clocks 942 fps and non +p Corbon 200jhp- 1159 fps out of 4 5/8 Ruger.
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Thank you gentlemen, there are more choices than just the cowboy loads.
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Old June 12th, 2008, 08:25 AM   #6
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I got some Winchester Western Silvertip 225 grain hollow points yesterday to load up for self defense.
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Old June 12th, 2008, 09:17 AM   #7
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An assailant can be said to be having a very bad day if he's fairly hit with any .45 Colt load.

I don't generally stoke up my only .45 Colt for defensive duties and would use handloaded 250 grain SWC's if I did but have tried both the Federal and Winchester loads mentioned above that feature a 225 grain hollow point bullet and they were acceptably accurate and easily controllable. They look like a good choice.
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