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What ammo does a Colt 45 use?
The . 45 Colt (11.43×33mmR), is a rimmed, straight-walled, handgun cartridge dating to 1872.
| Bullet mass/type | Velocity |
|---|---|
| 250 gr (16 g) Nosler JHP, Double Tap | 900 ft/s (270 m/s) |
| 300 gr (19 g) JSP +P, Cor-Bon | 1,300 ft/s (400 m/s) |
| 360 gr (23 g) Nosler JHP +P, Double Tap | 1,200 ft/s (370 m/s) |
Is 45 ACP or 45 GAP more powerful?
45 ACP pistol, it is fairly dangerous to do so as the bullet was not designed for it, and the shorter case length creates a bigger gap to the rifling barrel. In order to achieve the same velocity and stopping power of the . 45 ACP, . 45 GAP rounds operate at a much higher pressure similar to .
What’s the point of .45 GAP?
45 ACP, have a stronger case head to reduce the possibility of case neck blowouts, and be shorter to fit in a more compact handgun. The . 45 GAP is the first commercially introduced cartridge that has been identified with Glock.
How does a 45 ACP compare to a 45 Long Colt?
It’s not an apples to apples comparison, though. A typical 45 Long Colt cartridge has a 250 grain bullet and 860 fps muzzle velocity, giving it 411 ft lbs muzzle energy. In comparison, a standard 45 ACP cartridge has a 230 grain bullet and 850 fps muzzle velocity, giving it 369 ft lbs muzzle energy.
What is 45 caliber ammo?
.45 caliber ammunition is available in different grains (gr). This is a unit of measure of mass and is used to describe the weight of bullets and their gunpowder. In .45 caliber ammo, you can get grains of 165, 185, or 230. A heavier grain bullet will have more power behind it, but may also create more recoil when fired.
What is the difference between a 40 Cal and a 45 cal?
When it comes to the energy of the bullets though, the .45 Cal easily out guns (sorry for the pun) the .40 Cal with 50 more joules and 200 ft-lbf.
What is the power of a 45 Colt bullet?
In power they range from somewhat anemic to a T-Rex killer. There are a number of rifles chambered for a couple of rounds such as the 45 Colt and 454 Casull bullets. The rifles gives these rounds another 3-400 FPS which is considerable.