I have an HK45 which I really like to shoot. However, when I used up a lot of 230 gr. ammo I had, and went to some old stuff I had which I think was 180, It fired great, but failed to eject the shell. I assume the ammo didn't have enough kick to get the job done.....Any ideas or similar experience.?

was this wolf ammo?

No Maks, it was American stuff about 10 years old. But, it was definitely less potent as I could feel the difference in the recoil. I'm going to buy a box of the lightest .45 I can and try it out when I get home next week. If that gives me trouble, it's a call to HK. Ironically I'm camping about 50 miles away from their Alabama facility.

I had a similar experience with my Glock 30 when it was new, no problem shooting 230 ball and with the 180 I had some problem ejecting the cases, it

Yes, it's only had 100+ rounds through it. I'll run another couple of hundred through before I panic!

Yes, it's only had 100+ rounds through it. I'll run another couple of hundred through before I panic!

 

HKs need breaking in. Manually rack the slide 50 times or so as well.

Yep.

 

What they said.

 

Also, Hk's prefer a bit heavier stuff. they were designed for that.

No need to panic. Stick with the 230gr. for now. You made a fine choice. :mrgreen: