.45 low power ammunition

New here and apologies if this has been addressed before. 

Due to medical reasons I can no longer cycle the 16 lb recoil springs on my 1911 pistols but I'm not ready to stop shooting.

I tried the Wolff 8, 9 and 10 lb springs and found those acceptable for my hands but now I must find some major brand factory ammunition that will work well with those springs. Distances of 25 and 50.

Thank you for any input.

You might try this.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2900193597/winchester-usa-ammunition-45-acp-185-grain-full-metal-jacket

Bud's has a better price.
https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/cPath/656_2081/products_id/67783?sort=high

Thank you cdrt, I've used that round before and I thought that a 16 lb spring was required for it. As you suggest I'll try it with the 8-10 lb.

My concern with the lighter recoil springs and factory ammunition is slide battering the frame. I'd use a shock buff. If your pistol is close to stock (not match fit Kart etc) the slide will be coming out of battery pretty darn fast and recoil will be harsh. Use common sense. If you shoot a round and its kicking hard.....STOP! Springs that light are usually reserved for powder puff reloads.
Jon

Just tried the Federal Match 185 SWC with an 8 lb spring and it works but I paid almost $1 per round last time I bought it. It kicks though.
Anything in SWC with the same specifications?

Jon Eulette wrote:My concern with the lighter recoil springs and factory ammunition is slide battering the frame. I'd use a shock buff. If your pistol is close to stock (not match fit Kart etc) the slide will be coming out of battery pretty darn fast and recoil will be harsh. Use common sense. If you shoot a round and its kicking hard.....STOP! Springs that light are usually reserved for powder puff reloads.
Jon

Yes it kicked. I'll do it again with a shock buff.
Powder puff loads, eh? Any over the counter or reloads only?
Thanks Jon.

I'm only aware of reloads.
Jon

You could try Zero:   http://www.rozedist.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=RZD&Category_Code=ZBA-45ACP

Many thanks Ralph. I'll call them.

There’s also Atlanta Arms.  But any decent commercial reloader who makes custom reloads could probably help.  

Try Haley’s Custom Ammunition 940-888-3352.  He specializes in the weird, wacky and wonderful.

If your pistol is functioning properly you shouldn't have to rack it often. Rack it once on the first magazine then all you have to do is actuate the slide stop. You can also push the pistol against the table to get it started when racking. Also consider a slide racker handle mounted in the rear sight notch, you might be able to get a special oversized one made to give you a better handle.

unfortunately, the softest factory .45 acp seems to be the Federal GM 185.
most others seem to be loaded to the 900 fps range and are, ahem, stout.

http://www.ballistics101.com/45_acp.php

Amati,

Just curious as to why you reloading is not an option?

Don

Thanks guys, Wobbley, zanemoseley, james r.  All excellent information and I'm thankful. I had no knowledge of the various slide racker handles, good idea. 
Don, the reloading equipment is in SoCal and I'll be in FL for a while re. the health issue I mentioned in the OP. 

Everything much appreciated.

If you cock the hammer, then retract the slide it will be much easier also.