Shield .45 cast loads

[Cloverdale]

Hey guys, just wondering if anyone is using a WFN load in their Shield. If you are, I would appreciate if you would share what mold and how it performs in the gun. Not looking for a real hunting load...just a good penetrating load. Thanks

[AnthonyB]

Cloverdale, the Shield 45 is my favorite carry gun. I added the Apex Duty Trigger kit and will get a roundtoit on night sights soon.
I bounce around on loads but have several favorites. The RCBS 45-230 CM is the one mould I wouldn’t give up, and I load it over 6.0 gr. Unique. I also like the custom BD45 now available from several makers over the same charge.
Lighter favorites include the SAECO 58 and the Lee 432-200 using the same 6.0 gr. charge or a little more if I am feeling adventurous. I recently broke out the LBT 45-200 FN I have used in several 1911s. Just getting started with that one in the Shield.
I am planning some penetration tests this spring using heavier than traditional bullets in the 45 ACP. I suspect the BD 45 or RCBS will be the champions of the 230 grain bullets.
My loads could be heavier but I am happy with them.
Tony

[AnthonyB]

BTW, let me know if you would like some samples. You pay postage only.

[Catshooter]

I love my Shield .45, but then I'm a sucker for any .45. Mine likes the Lyman/Keith 452424 (255 grains) over 4.7 grains of Universal Clays. Eats 'em like ball.


Cat

[jonp]

We love our shields and they are our carry guns most days. With some fiddling they both shoot cast fine but my carry is always factory outside of revolvers.

[Houndog]

I use the RCBS 45-201-SWC over 6.0 of Unique for my do-all load not only in my Shield, but in my full size M&P and several 1911's This combo feeds well in them all and at 850-875 FS gets the job done just fine.