I had a marvelous day at the range this morning with my new to me 4516-1. After 100 rounds of 200 gr H&G #68 SWC's , a box of WWB, and and a box of 230 gr GDHP's there were no failures of any kind. I expected this would happen as it's bigger brother, the 4506 always gave the same performance. I replaced the recoil spring and all mags springs just in case. I wish I had a box of the Flying Ashtray to try out as the 4506 fed those like it was made for them. I couldn't part with my last couple of boxes of them, however.
I've come to the conclusion after many types of pistols over the years and various types of ammo there are two (for me) pistols I'd bank my life on-3rd Gen pistols and HK 9mm and 45 pistols. Neither have given any problems of any sort with factory ammo and if I do my part, none with reloads. These are pistols to covet. My experiences with 1911's haven't been as charming.
I've come to the conclusion after many types of pistols over the years and various types of ammo there are two (for me) pistols I'd bank my life on-3rd Gen pistols and HK 9mm and 45 pistols. Neither have given any problems of any sort with factory ammo and if I do my part, none with reloads. These are pistols to covet. My experiences with 1911's haven't been as charming.
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However, they all are very magazine dependent.
