Blown up S&W Alloy Frame 1911

[Johnthetoolguy]

This post is just a reminder for safety's sake.
I was at the Severn Wal Mart this week, and they had one box of Remington 45 ACP.
It is the same lot number in question..........L45AP4

Just saying......

 

[Baccusboy]

Is this the same lot number? I wondered why it was so cheap. This has an "N" in the number, though -- "Nickel", I'd imagine. Would one need to be wary of this lot number or not?:

http://www.sgammo.com/product/remin...uto-remington-230-grain-fmj-ammo-nickel-plate

 

[Johnthetoolguy]

Is this the same lot number? I wondered why it was so cheap. This has an "N" in the number, though -- "Nickel", I'd imagine. Would one need to be wary of this lot number or not?:

http://www.sgammo.com/product/remin...uto-remington-230-grain-fmj-ammo-nickel-plate

Good question. One that I can't answer, but I believe you are correct about the 'N'.

 

[jjbduke2004]

This post is just a reminder for safety's sake.
I was at the Severn Wal Mart this week, and they had one box of Remington 45 ACP.
It is the same lot number in question..........L45AP4

Just saying......

L45AP4 isn't the lot number, it's the SKU. The lot number is stamped inside the box on the flap.

 

[mikec]

L45AP4 isn't the lot number, it's the SKU. The lot number is stamped inside the box on the flap.

Bingo. That is the code that the maker uses to ID that loading. Example, Federal has a standard pressure 115gr 9mm JHP load that is called "9BP". PMC's 115gr 9mm ball is "9A". Lot numbers may be on the flap or on some Federal handgun ammo, on the outside near the UPC code.

 

[Buck]

+1 Brand loyalty over decades is often stupid. Guns, automobiles and guitars are perfect examples.

I agree. I catch myself doing it all the time.

 

[WheelHead]

I have a SS S&W 1911 and feed it WW box. Im about 5K rounds in and never had a problem. Its looks like the ammo to me!

 

[G O B]

Scary chit! I had a factory overload with Western 30-06 years ago. 4' flames out of the spit hole, and hurt my ears - wearing military 'mickey muffs'. Thank God 03-A3's are built like tanks! Didn't hurt the gun and even ejected the FUBAR'ed case - when I beat the bolt open on the bench! And NO your pants don't get brown, your sphincter gets TIGHT!
We figured that one was a double load. The rest of the ammo would shake like a maraca, whatever powder they used did not fill the case wich is a BIG no-no! They should have used a filler or a different powder so double loads could not occur!

 

[Nothinghead]

Clandestine, any word on who paid for this?

 

[clandestine]

Clandestine, any word on who paid for this?

No word from the owner. I will request another update.

 

[Nothinghead]

No word from the owner. I will request another update.

I appreciate it.

 

[Punch_master]

Any idea on how much powder it would take to do that much damage? Would a double charge be enough or would it take more than that do you think?

 

[clandestine]

Any idea on how much powder it would take to do that much damage? Would a double charge be enough or would it take more than that do you think?

Ask someone else.

 

[Punch_master]

Ask someone else.

You are the only one who saw the gun and the ammo. There is nobody else to ask. Not looking for a arguement just asking a civil question.

 

[BradMacc82]

Refer to post #82 punch_master.

 

[Punch_master]

Refer to post #82 punch_master.

I already read that one. That post tells me that it was at least a double charge but does not answer the question of whether it was MORE than double.

 

[browning guy]

Lord Chad is not a reloader. I beleive he is saying to ask some one with more ammo specific info

 

[BradMacc82]

No Punchmaster has openly said I have no gunsmithing skills and my knowledge is lacking. He can foad.

Oh my..., don't hold back now, tell us how you really feel.

Actually scratch that, I remember that exchange..., enjoyable - yes, productive - not really.

 

[booker]

I detest Alloy 1911 framed pistols.

Agree 100%, I'd never shoot one let alone own one. The weight savings isn't worth the risk.

 

[Dead Eye]

Agree 100%, I'd never shoot one let alone own one. The weight savings isn't worth the risk.

Technically speaking, steel is an alloy. It's primary base is iron, with a bit of carbon added, thus making it an alloy. Not trying to make a big deal out of it, but for terminology, or clarity sake, you might consider other terminology like:

non - ferrous alloys: anything other than alloys containing ferrite (iron, such as in steel or stainless steel)

aluminum alloy: aluminum based materials.

composite: plastic based materials.

I'm assuming you are referring to non-ferrous alloys? Are composites O.K.? I see some manufacturers are having issues with them.