What is this .450 SMC?

bigfutz · Jul 23, 2014

I recently heard mention on GunTalk Radio of a new(?) cartridge called .450 SMC which apparently can be run in an unmodified (again... ?) handgun chambered in .45 ACP, e.g. a 1911, Anybody have any experience with it?

Ballistics : 1030fps - 601 ft./lbs. - 5" 1911

http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalo ... cts_id=568

rotarymike · Jul 23, 2014

bigfutz said:
I recently heard mention on GunTalk Radio of a new(?) cartridge called .450 SMC which apparently can be run in an unmodified (again... ?) handgun chambered in .45 ACP, e.g. a 1911, Anybody have any experience with it?

Ballistics : 1030fps - 601 ft./lbs. - 5" 1911

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http://www.doubletapammo.com/php/catalo ... cts_id=568

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.45_Super

Tigerstripe · Jul 24, 2014

"this load should only be used in guns set up for the 450 SMC"

and anyway, 20 lead rds for $25?

Confed Sailor · Jul 31, 2014

more than a buck a pop for merely really really hot 45? bugger that...

bigfutz · Sep 4, 2014

It's supposed to compare with the 10mm. But regarding the disclaimer, "this load should only be used in guns set up for the 450 SMC," what does that mean? How do you "set up" a gun for this round? Stiffer spring, how stiff? And what else?

Tigerstripe · Sep 4, 2014

450 SMC 160gr. Barnes TAC-XP Lead Free 20rds.

Brand: Doubletap
Product Code: 450 SMC 160gr. Barnes TAC-XP Lead Free 20rds.
Availability: In Stock

Price: $37.80
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Description

An outstanding personal defense load using Barnes' excellent all copper bullet. This load should only be used in full sized guns that have a +P recoil spring.

Caliber : .450 SMC

Bullet : 160gr. Barnes TAC-XP Lead Free

Ballistics : 1350fps - 648 ft./lbs. - 5" 1911
6" Lone Wolf bbl 1445fps

Box of 20rds.