The round is BIG......those are the only frames the slide works on...... factory ammunition is available as a 185 grain CHP at 1200 fps and a 230 grain CHP at 1000 fps, these 50 GI loads packs roughly 600 and 500 foot pounds of energy, respectively. Due to the large caliber and low working pressure of the 50 GI cartridge the recoil is amazingly mild, comparable to a .45 ACP +P, and a lot less than a 10 MM. These loads can be shot fast and accurately with excellent control, the ideal self defense round.
http://www.guncrafterindustries.com/50gi-chp.shtml
standard power factory round drives a 300gr. bullet at 700-725fps, which translates into a 210 power factor. Felt recoil of this offering is comparable to a 230gr. .45ACP hardball factory round. Another of the factory loads drives a 275gr. bullet at 875fps which delivers even more serious stopping power downrange while having felt recoil similar to a 10mm.
http://www.guncrafterindustries.com/50gi_cartridge.shtml
The first few out had the matt silver finish.....the new ones are black like tenifer but actual finish is unknown to me as I have the matt silver.
I have a about a 2000 rounds through it an it is smooth.....
I have the dies and such an love it......get ya one !
Take note of the ballistic comparison chart and tayloy ratings.......:o)
I am using the new CHP 185’s now for carry...... I have the 275gr JHP and the 300gr JFP........
This is my carry rig, chamber empty, dry fired trigger, full magazine IWB w/o a holster. Spare mag is carried in my left side ruler pocket of my carpenter jeans.
Works well for my CHL needs and daily carry a lot and shoot a little.
Why the dry-fired trigger?