I carry 230gr ball in my "tractor" 1911.
I never know what I'll encounter on remote ranches that I do brush control on. In S. Texas, it could be anything from a wetback to a coyote, or rattler.
Seems to work for me. But, I try and hit stuff where it ought to be hit...
Got a deal on Herter's .45acp from Cabela's picked up 1200 rounds of it. Good ammo.
Same pistola, just changed the grips out.