[geeks] 1911A1 handguns (was Re: Help me convert...)

[Kurt Huhn]

"Chris Byrne" <chris at chrisbyrne.com> wrote:

> 
> Hey man, retained mass * retained velocity at impact = delivered energy.
> Delivered energy isnt everything, but it certainly helps. Of course you
> have to actually deliver all of that energy into the target which is
> where bullet choice comes into play. 
> 

Yeah, I've cooked up some ballistic gelatin for testing and one of these
days I'll get around to using it.  It's times like this that I wish I hadn't
decided to lease a condo, and had gone ahead an bought another house.  I
have *no* place to test my loads - and the range owner doesn't want me
taking over all 10 lanes just beacuse I need to walk downrange after every
shot to inspect the gelatin.

> For my money theres very little better than the old flying ashtray
> (basically a 235 grain FMJ turned into a 185 grain JHP or SJHP) when
> loaded up as a +p or +p+/.45 super, assuming your weapon can handle the
> pressures and recoil involved, and that you are comfortable with them.
> Plus the muzzle blast can be impressive even out of a five inch barrel. 
> 

I'm currently evaluating the Nosler 185gr JHP for defense.  So far it looks
good (accuarcy-wise), but without a shot into gelatin I have no idea what
sort of results to expect.

And I just noticed that my front sight needs restaked.  I must've shot it
loose using that crap at the range a couple weeks ago.  Gotta dig out my
stake tool, I have no idea what box I packed it in...

-- 
Kurt
kurt at k-huhn.com