Bullet Recommendations

[Murphy's Law]

I have been reloading now for about 5 years and from the beginning, I have always used 180gr bullets weight for my G23C 40 cal, and 230gr for my two Colts (5" Govt & 3 " Defender). Well just the other day I found some 165gr 40cal bullets in the back of my closet and decided to try them out. I honestly can't remember where I got them as I know for sure I didn't purchase them. Anyhow, boy were they ever accurate compared to my everyday 180 gr. On my reloading box it was noted it was W231 @ 4.8 grs. This got me thinking why don't I try something different for my 45 Colts other then 230gr fmj's. Consequently I'm interested in what other bullet weights/powder others use for 45 cal with emphasis on W231 or Powder Pistol (powder I presently have on had at the moment). I will note that in every case, I have ALLWAYS (don't ask me why) have used "FMJ's" exclusively and would prefer to keep that aspect of reloading materials constant. I'm looking forward to your comments and/or experiences ..... Thanks :cheezy:

[nitesite]

Hello,

I just like 230-gr bullets for .45 Auto, but like you might one day try something "new" (to me).

[Rollis]

For .45 ACP, 200 gr. SWC, are very good. I, am certain you can find them in FMJ, I, just don't know where.

[cohutt]

200g xtp over 8.1g power pistol is 1030 fps of 45acp accurate heat

[creophus]

Another vote for 200gr SWC in the 45acp. I run cast through my 1911 with 4gr of Bullseye and it's very accurate. I know you want to stick with FMJ, so as Rollis already said, try to find that weight in FMJ and you might be quite please with the results.