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by Mike1951
Sat May 03, 2008 11:04 pm
Forum: New to CHL?
Topic: Question about handguns from a noob.
Replies: 20
Views: 2637

Re: Question about handguns from a noob.

Sadly, some 1911's require 'break-in' of up to 300-400 rounds before failures cease and some are even more problematic.

Use the least expensive brass cased FMJ ammo that you can locate for the break-in.

If problems don't go away, a trip back to Springfield may be necessary. The good news is that they have an excellent service department.

Most of the premium self defense loads for the .45acp will have near ideal penetration characteristics.

Speer Gold Dots, Remington Golden Sabre, Federal HST, Federal Hydra-Shok, Hornady TAP, Corbon and others can be excellent choices. The essential thing is to establish that they are reliable in your particular handgun. This is done after break-in issues have been cured and you fire, without issue, whatever quantity of the chosen self defense makes you comfortable, typically 100-200 rounds.

You may experience fewer new pistol issues with your Glock. Have you test fired it yet?

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