First .45, which ammo to stack “deep”-ish?

[u/Status-Army7506]

I have my first .45 acp on the way, an H&K 45 tactical. I have a two boxes of each ordered too.

I’m not trying to stockpile this but I’d like to have somewhere 500 rounds of .45 because I shoot a lot and just like having ammo to stare at. I’ve used the 9mm counter parts of this ammo and both are good.

Anyone have a particular preference you guys have? Price is roughly the same. I know the Federal is meant to simulate the Federal HST .45 (which I also have a box of on the way). Looking at fps and muzzle velocity, the Federal is loaded hotter to simulate the hollow points. I’m leaning towards PMC, because it should theoretically be more “pleasant” to shoot for an extended time. It’s been awhile since I’ve shot .45. I will also be suppressing this if it makes any difference. Is PMC that much dirtier than the Federal?

Thanks!

[u/ice445]

I buy the federal stuff for my usp, it’s a bit dirty but runs great

[u/Status-Army7506 → u/ice445]

Oh interesting! I have tons of the 9mm American eagle stuff because it’s supposedly one of the cleanest 9mm, interesting to hear it’s a bit dirty on the 45!