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Originally Posted by Geno44
Is the Kimber stainless lightweight an alloy frame? If it is you probably should do some checking on how much it can stand with a more demanding caliber. There would certainly be no problem if you are staying with moderate loads.
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The same gun comes in 45 ACP also, so I would think it can take a pounding. Today's alloy frames are much stronger than most ones made just a few years ago. I called Kimber and the person I talked to said they are definitely rated for 9mm +P loads, just maybe not a steady diet of them. I don't intend to load anything above SAAMI specs (36,500 psi). Max pressure for standard 9mm is ~35,000 psi.
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