Do I need Kevlar Gloves? Am I an idiot?

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I just received an FN FNP-45 pistol and I see that the chamber has poor support near the case head. I should have done my homework better. Does anybody know if Norinco 45 ACP 230 gr FMJ meets SAAMI specs and has anyone used the Norinco 45 ACP in a FNP-45, FNX-45, or Glock 21 or similar? I have a query into Canada Ammo regarding the SAAMI spec question.

The FNP-45 pistol was received (mail order) with some wear marks indicating it is not new as was indicated by the seller (a Gunshop) so I may work to return it. However, if I keep the gun I would expect that I can use the Norinco ammo without voiding my warranty on the gun. If I use the Norinco ammo, I'll wear safety glasses (standard), ensure I have my leather/kevlar gloves, and check religiously for case bulges and primer pressure indications. But, as I write this, I'm thinking I don't know the difference between brave and stupid. I've heard of a few kB!s with FNP-45, but no significant injuries and FN replaced pistols with FNX-45 which has a little better case support. Doe anyone have similar experience or thoughts?
Thanks.
Jimbob
 
I've shot 400-500 Norinco .45 to this point and it is fine in 3 different 1911s. The only issue I have had is that the crimping was insufficient on about 2 round in 100 so that they misfed. Easily corrected.
I know nothing about the pistol you are using but Norinco .45 Ammo holds no surprises.
 
Do I need Kevlar Gloves? Am I an idiot?

Those are two separate questions, and you have not given us enough data to make any accurate answers. Having said that, I have not heard of any significant safety issues related to Norinco 45acp or FNP-45 that would lead me to think any extra precautions were required, over any other firearm/ammo. I have heard of some inconsistent performance from Norinco ammunition, as is to be expected from many cheaper products.
 
45 acp is such a low pressure cartridge I wouldn't worry about. 99% of the time when you hear about unsupported chambers and kaboom's it involves the 40 S&W cartridge.
 
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Here's a pic with the FNP-45 barrel next to my Glock 17. The barrels are oddly very similar but the Glock case head looks well supported compared to the FN. I thought FN Herstal knew what the heck they were doing! Also, pics from the web of a kB! FN-45 and pic of a ruptured case from AR15.com from July7 , 2012, reported by Zerothomas. Zerothomas said it was winchester white box. The latter two pictures are not mine. I haven't fired the FNP-45 yet.
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