Safe to use +p

[Zepo]

Seems the only Ammo I can find is +p is this safe to shoot even tho the manual says not to?

[texastaurusguy]

The manual was written by a lawyer. The catalog specifically states that all Taurus guns except the magnesium revolver are rated for +P ammo. I wouldn't just go crazy with it, but definitely run some through to be sure that it works and functions correctly, then keep it in your mag for self defense.

[Zepo]

Thanks texastaurusguy. do you recommend a lighter bullet? or stick with 230gr

[texastaurusguy]

Honestly, coming from a long barrel like the 1911, you're getting pretty good velocity anyway....I would definitely stick with the 230 grain. Now, from a shorter barrel like the PT145, if I used a conventional hollowpoint round, I'd probably opt for +P with a lighter bullet like a 165 grainer. You'd likely get enough velocity for the hollowpoint to expand.

[Zepo]

Thanks again......

[Gray_Wolf]

I loaded some +P ammo for my PT1911 before, it worked fine...but it's never a good idea with any gun to shot JUST +P ammo as it will simply wear out the gun faster. Manual recommendation is not a bad thing to follow.

On a side note: 165 is a bit on a light side IMHO...I'd go with +P load 185 or 200 from shorter barrel....

[charly45]

Just to let you know Doubletap 185gr 1225 fps(1233 measured,5in barrel) 613 footpounds 100 rounds so far no problems at all,and they say its just shy of +p.ooh and its a gold dot bullet,great all the way around...