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Member Section => Handguns => Topic started by: twyacht on March 03, 2009, 07:26:46 PM

Title: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: twyacht on March 03, 2009, 07:26:46 PM: It seems in all the excitement of the last Gun Show, my .45 ACP ammo that I was "stocking up on", had a .45 Auto Rim Revolver 200gr. JHP bag of 50rds. in the mix.

Well, I don't have a .45 Auto Rim Revolver firearm. This is Georgia Arms new ammo, and of course, they don't take refunds or exchanges.

Here's some pics:
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/DSCF1351.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/DSCF1353.jpg)
Left to right: .45ACP, .45 Auto Rim Revolver, .45 Long Colt.

If anyone has a compatible firearm that wants this ammo, I'll give it to a DRTV member. Just PM me. No charge.

Looks like a bad a** round I just don't have the pistol to fit it.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: ericire12 on March 03, 2009, 07:40:18 PM: Well arent you Mr. Charity......... Can I get some of your safe queens that you havent shot in a while gratis
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: bjtraz on March 03, 2009, 07:43:21 PM: I don't have a compatible gun, but wanted to thank/commend you for free offer. It is very considerate of you to do this.

Brian
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: CZShooter on March 03, 2009, 07:47:15 PM: I think you're going about this the wrong way...that's the perfect excuse to get a gun to shoot the ammo you now have. ;)
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: ericire12 on March 03, 2009, 07:48:33 PM: Quote from: CZShooter on March 03, 2009, 07:47:15 PM
I think you're going about this the wrong way...that's the perfect excuse to get a gun to shoot the ammo you now have. ;)

Ding ding ding.......

+1
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Hazcat on March 03, 2009, 07:50:36 PM: What gun shoots it ??? (http://www.clicksmilies.com/s1106/fragend/confused-smiley-013.gif)
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Buckwheat McCoy on March 03, 2009, 08:00:15 PM: S&W 45 CAL Model 1950, AKA Model 25-2, 6" barrel. Cylinder is chambered for 45 Auto Rim. Will also use 45 ACP with moon clips.

I live in SW Oregon. What do I have to do?

In advance, thanks.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Dr.Ken on March 03, 2009, 08:03:59 PM: The 45 auto rim (others feel free to correct me) works in 45 acp revolvers so that moonclips are not needed. I became enamored with the 45acp revolver recently and was fortunate enough to find a S&W 625 JM special model and a S&W 325 Thunder Ranch. Both are amazingly cool/fun guns.

Typically, they use moonclips loaded with 45acp, but 45 auto rim is an option for going without the moonclips (must admit I have not bought any yet to try out).

So, hope that helps. If you still have the ammo, I'd definitely be interested. However, would not dream of accepting for free. I do purchase 45long colt ammo from Georgia Arms and can vouch it is quality stuff. I'd be happy to work a deal and send some money for your troubles.

Regards,

- Ken
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Dr.Ken on March 03, 2009, 08:05:02 PM: Looks like Buckwheat beat me! Happy hunting.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: twyacht on March 03, 2009, 08:08:07 PM: Here's some info on the round, its been around a LONG time.

http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0BQY/is_9_46/ai_64259196

Another cartridge in this category first appeared in 1920 and has quietly "been around" ever since --the .45 Auto Rim. What is that, you say? Isn't that a contradiction in terms: auto rim?

Yep, you're right. Technically, cartridges intended for use in self-loaders normally have no rim, headspacing instead on their case mouth. Conversely, cartridges designed for revolvers have rims, right? Yes again, but in this instance with an interesting story behind it.

Ahead Of Its Time

The story of the .45 Auto Rim is also the story of a famous gun, because it was designed in 1920 by Remington-Peters to be used in Smith & Wesson's about-to-be-introduced ".45 Hand Ejector U.S. Service Model Of 1917." Unveiled by S&W's president. Joseph Wesson, on September 16, 1917, the M1917 is important to firearm history.

Even though the M1917 was a revolver, it was intended from the outset to utilize the .45 ACP cartridge. This was accomplished via an ingenious device that held three cartridges together and provided head spacing as well -- the now-famous "half-moon" clip.

I only have one "string" to the deal.... You MUST post a pic of the pistol that shoots this round. ;D ;D
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Hazcat on March 03, 2009, 08:15:27 PM: Ahh! I did not realize that a 45 revolver would shoot it.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Buckwheat McCoy on March 03, 2009, 08:58:05 PM: Glad to. Now can someone tell me how to post the picture? I've tried "Insert" and "Attach". The file is a JPEG and 60.9 KBs.

Thanks
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Hazcat on March 04, 2009, 06:15:45 AM: Never could do that myself. I use photobucket and just post the image code from there.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: CJS3 on March 04, 2009, 10:02:20 AM: I'll Take it. I have a colt 1917 that eats it right up.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: tombogan03884 on March 04, 2009, 10:05:05 AM: Quote from: CJS3 on March 04, 2009, 10:02:20 AM
I'll Take it. I have a colt 1917 that eats it right up.

Back in the early 60's my Dad had the S&W version, I thought it was a CANNON ! ;D
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Buckwheat McCoy on March 04, 2009, 11:06:21 AM: I found the Help section for posting pictures. It states you can't "preview" the posted picture. If this doen't work, I'll try again.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: Buckwheat McCoy on March 04, 2009, 11:11:41 AM: That seemed to work. No I'll try the larger version.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: kmitch200 on March 05, 2009, 10:50:39 PM: I'll BUY IT FROM YOU!!
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: CJS3 on March 22, 2009, 05:25:06 PM: ;D Thanks for the ammo TW! I finally got to the range today to put some lead down range. Photos attached. I put the 45 AR into a blue box to make it easier to carry. CJ1 and CJ2 were the first 20 rounds from 10 yards. Rafael 1 was my step son from 10 yards.

My eyes are old, I just have to deal with it.
Title: Re: Had an ammo ooops at the last show.
Post by: twyacht on March 22, 2009, 05:43:54 PM: You are very welcome CJS3, Glad you had a chance to enjoy them with the family.

I may have to look into the 45 Auto Rim, ::) Tax Refund Time,...... 8)

Take Care,

Tom W.