Ammo for Uberti Colt .45

[Walt F.]

This is my first .45. I'm using Wolf .45APC.This is the least expensive at the retail level. Is it worth buying the more expensive ammo? and which are worth the higher price?

[Sky Soldier]

I'm a little confused here. You say you are using Wolf .45APC ammo and I think you mean .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol).
I don't think Uberti lists .45 ACP as an available caliber but I have an Uberti SAA Regulator (.45 Colt) that came with an extra cylinder chambered for .45ACP. It's a handy feature if you are buying your ammo because .45ACP is cheaper than .45 Colt ammo. You can practice or plink with the cheaper ACP ammo and then switch to the Colt ammo if need be. I reload so it costs me the same to reload either (about 11 cents per round) so I didn't use the spare cylinder until I got a 1911 and started reloading .45 ACP.
All that being said, to build up a supply of .45 ACP brass I was buying Winchester White Box ammo at Walmart for $20.00/100rds (.45 Colt ran about $35.00/100). This is going back a few years so I'm sure these numbers have risen but at the time Walmart was the cheapest source.
If memory serves, I wasn't interested in Wolf ammo because their cases were steel and I prefer to reload brass cartridges.
And now, finally, to answer your question: Unless you are going to do some heavy competitive shooting there is no reason to buy the higher priced stuff. Any brand of ammo will be consistent enough (even from lot to lot) for plinking or target shooting. Keep in mind though that different brands use their own recipes and components so they might hit the paper in a different spot and your point of aim may have to be adjusted to suit.

[Walt F.]

My question was phrased wrong, but you answered it correctly. I just bought the Uberti SAA .45 revolver and was surprised at the cost of ammo. I always wanted a Colt .45, and the price was right, I didn't realize the high cost of the bullets. The lowest price I saw was the Wolf ACP but didn't know if I could use them. I have a H&R .22 Cal. revolver (bought in 1970) which I'll have the fire more often and use the .45 on a limited basis. I'm going to have to learn to "reload".
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[Sky Soldier]

Hey, Walt.
Wow, we may have crossed paths back in the 60's. I was in jump school at Benning in March or April of '66.
You won't be sorry if you start reloading your own because it's a safe enjoyable hobby and saves a lot of money, especially if you like to shoot a lot.
A good starting kit is the Lee Loader: http://www.leeprecision.com/html/catalog/cleeloader.html
which is about as basic as it gets but it will teach you what you need to know about reloading. It is slow and tedious but you don't need any other equipment and you can load a few rounds at a time on the oncoming long winter nights. If you decide to get one, don't buy it directly from Lee or you'll pay more than you have to. Check out Cabellas: http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat602007-cat20847&id=0003091210526a&navCount=1&podId=0003091&parentId=cat20847&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=2UG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20847&hasJS=true
price for the same kit and you'll see what I mean.
I buy components in large quantities but even if you buy small amounts you can reload for about a third of the price of factory ammo. You can buy components at your local Sporting goods warehouse for about the same price as Cabellas sells them and you don't have to pay shipping or hazmat fees.
There are also lots of forums for reloading info on the net.
Then you can find a local Cowboy Action Shooting venue and have some fun

[Walt F.]

Thanks for the advice Sky Soldier! We probably did cross paths at Benning. Glad you are back into civies and alive! Keep the faith. If I have any more questions, I know you to call.