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21 April 2008, 22:02
model7LSS
+P?
i am new to handguns for the most part and was wondering what exactly +P means? I understand that it is a little hotter round but what stipulations come into effect with it?


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21 April 2008, 22:48
Ol` Joe
+P means the pressures are higher then the SAAMI std. There are a couple of cartridges SAAMI has set a +P limit on, and others that are up to the manufactures idea of where they should be.
If you plan on shooting any of it I would be sure the pistol is rated for it and not do it at all in early handguns.


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22 April 2008, 21:09
model7LSS
i will be purchasing a new xd 45 and the only factory self defense loads i can find are +P are these safe to shoot?


Auburn University BS '09, DVM '17
23 April 2008, 06:01
Winchester 69
quote:
Originally posted by model7LSS:
I will be purchasing a new xd 45, and the only factory self-defense loads I can find are +P. Are these safe to shoot?

You may need to change out the recoil spring to match the cartridge.