thank you all for your replies. puts my mind at ease. next trip to the range, i'll try a couple just to see how it goes. i already have the +p ammo, so that's what i'll be carrying unless the gun doesn't like them, but from what you guys are saying i'm sure it will be fine. this is the nicest gun i've owned next to my sig 229, and this thing might actually top that. the best trigger of any weapon i've had, very controllable recoil, and i love having a finish on a gun that doesn't rust from sweat finally. i had a lovely time shooting this gun, probably did some of the best shooting i've ever done in my 13+ years of using firearms. thanks everyone.