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.45 ACP

45 ACP
.45 ACP cartridges full metal jacket (left) and hollow-point (right)
Name.45 ACP
Caption.45 ACP cartridges full metal jacket (left) and hollow-point (right)
OriginUnited States
TypePistol
DesignerJohn Browning
Design Date1904
Variants.45 ACP +P, .45 Super
Used ByNATO and others
WarsWorld War I � present
Case TypeRimless, straight
Bullet.452
Neck.473
Base.476
Rim Dia.480
Case Length.898
Length1.260
Case Capacity25
Rifling1 in 16 in (406 mm)
PrimerLarge pistol
Max Pressure21000
Bw1165
Btype1Federal Premium Low Recoil JHP
Vel11060
En1412
Bw2185
Btype2Speer Gold Dot JHP
Vel21050
En2435
Bw2185
Btype2Buffalo Bore JHP +P
Vel21080
En2479
Bw3200
Btype3Speer Gold Dot JHP +P
Vel31080
En3518
Bw4230
Btype4Speer Lawman FMJ
Vel4830
En4352
Test Barrel Length5 in
BalsrcMidway USA

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The .45 ACP (11.43x23mm) (Automatic Colt Pistol), also known as the .45 Auto by C.I.P., is a cartridge designed by John Browning in 1904, for use in his prototype Colt semi-automatic .45 pistol and eventually the M1911 pistol adopted by the United States Army in 1911. The .45 ACP has a good reputation for performance. The more energetic loads in the cartridge have the potential for remote wounding effects known as hydrostatic shock, but most attribute the effectiveness of the cartridge to large diameter bullets and reliable penetration.

45 ACP Video

We tested the Extreme Shock Air Freedom Round in a Springfield Armory XD service model 45 ACP vs. a 185 Winchester Silver tip on some watermelons. This shows that the AFR round does not fully penetrate a fleshly target. Which makes it good for home defense. This also shows how devastating a Winchester Silver Tip round is. More ballistics testing videos to come.
7.45 min. | 3.67 user rating		 ------------------------------------- To View in Higher Quality: youtube.com The MAC 10 which shoots the .45 ACP is a wonderful gun capable of 1000 rounds a minute. The MAC 11 is a 9mm and is capable of 1100 rounds a minute.
2.37 min. | 4.66 user rating		 .45 ACP 1911 vs Cantaloupe www.stoppingpower.info
0.18 min. | 4.34 user rating		 Firing Masterpiece Arms MPA10 .45 ACP Pistol
1.40 min. | 3.44 user rating		 A runner pulls a 'charging target', a man sized target simulating a charging threat. It is pulled 21 feet over the course of 2.6 seconds. There is no buzzer; the student must react to the target's movement. Meanwhile, the instructor distracts the student with some meaningless conversation. 7 solid hits, 2.6 seconds, 21 feet.
0.95 min. | 4.74 user rating
The Glock is a chunk of a pistol but it packs a wallop...namely 11 rounds of .45 ACP. That's a lot of defensive lead in such a small package. Many still choose the .45 ACP chambering for their defensive pistol and it does perform well, especially with quality +P loads. But expect more weight, bulk, cost, and recoil with the .45 ACP. If you're ready for all of THAT then considering the sub-compact, double-stack Glock 30 as a carry option makes a lot of sense. It inherits all of the good Glock attributes that I've spoken to before in other vids: great reliability, accuracy, durability, good ergos, controls placement, good firepower options (takes 13 rd Glock 21 mags too), good sights, good value, proven track record, LOTS of accessories, simple fieldstrip and maintenance. Downsides on the Glock 30 are few but will include its 1.27" thick slide (makes ankle and maybe belly band carry tough) and the inherent , more rakish Glock grip angle. But that's about it. When compared against many 1911 offerings, the G30 will win in firepower and weight comparisons but will lose the thickness battle, the all-important carry dimension. Choosing a good carry option will help mitigate this Glock's thickness. These might include a quality inside-the-waistband holster, shoulder holster, and/or some fannypack options. Also at just 25.5 oz this powerhouse won't weigh you down especially for the stopping power offered. It is a powerful defensive option. /////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale <b>...</b>
19.57 min. | 4.78 user rating		 PART 1 OF 3: The Kimber Pro TLE II (LG) and the Pro Carry II will give you authoritative big bore capability in a smaller package. Yes the many designations and varieties offered by Kimber are confusing it takes some dedicated study of the Kimber catalog to clear it up. But isnt great to have such cool an d well-executed choices. These two versions have a 4 barrels (best compromise I say) and frames of steel and aluminum, respectively. Nutnfancy says no one will beat the quality, attention to detail, durability, and reliability of the Kimber 1911 designs and its my top PREMIUM choice of for the 1911 designcost be darned. My LE and civilian colleagues have only good reports of these pistols: extremely accurate, reliable, fast shooting, great sights, and (for a 1911) comfortable to carry. It wasnt too long ago that getting a 1911 with all the features of the Pro Carry Kimbers would cost you around $1500+ and probably a few trips to a competent, 1911-qualified gunsmith and even then it probably still had issues. Most of those mods were necessary to ensure reliability of the design with hollowpoint ammo. Now these options are the 1911 standard and most quality guns will include themjust like these Kimbers. Upsides are many and include: fine and precise front and backstrap checkering, excellent grips, beautiful matte finishes, lowered and flared ejection port, smooth feed ramp and chamber, bushing-less heavy match-grade barrel, light crisp trigger (skeletonized), beveled <b>...</b>
10.12 min. | 4.73 user rating		 Yep it's big and it's heavy but sometimes thats just what the doctor ordered. The Springfield Armory "Operator" model 1911 is a superbly made, full size, full weight 1911 pistol that incorporates many desirable features. Tipping the scales at 42 ounces unloaded, it will be a brick to carry. But as pointed out in the video sometimes that weight is good, kind of like when shooting at the range competitively or perhaps for shooters who can just "connect" better with such a gun. The mass will allow this .45 ACP chambered gun to shoot more quickly and more accurately compared to lighter weight guns in the same caliber. And some tactical operators, like the US Marine Expeditionary Units (MEUs), have opted for a 1911 despite this additional weight because of its fast shooting qualities and the retained durability of the design (some of their Kimber ICQBs 1911s are reported to have over 15000 rds a piece and still shooting). This "Operator" model includes many included 1911 modifications: forged frame, slide, and barrel, Picatinny accessory rail, flat mainspring housing, lowered and flared ejection port, loaded chamber indicator, carry bevel treatment, lightweight Delta⢠hammer, ambidextrous safety, memory padded beaver tail grip safety, Tritium precision fixed sights (proprietary), and Torx head grip screws. It is indeed expensive however it represents the same quality, durability, ergonomic, and reliability standards of many custom 1911 guns costing well over $3000. If you plan <b>...</b>
18.12 min. | 4.78 user rating		 GLOCK 21
0.70 min. | 4.23 user rating		 Glock 30 .45 ACP SubCompact Pistol
6.93 min. | 4.69 user rating

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Shooting Times Magazine---...- the local range without even thinking about it and later wonder how the heck I ended up with .380 ACP cases in my pocket when I was shooting a .-45 ACP-. ... - Date : Tue, 19 Oct 2010 16:12:01 GMT+00:00
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Jackson Clarion Ledger (blog)--One being a Springfield Armory 1911 .-45ACP-…. the plain ole' GI model. I was pretty impressed with the gun from the start. The action is smooth and I was ... - Date : Fri, 01 Oct 2010 21:09:07 GMT+00:00
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Jamestown Sun--I like the magnification so much that one time I traded a .-45 ACP- pistol for a Leica 8 X 32 � a wonderful glass that I have used very happily and even took ... - Date : Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:14:23 GMT+00:00
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AmmoLand.com (press release)--Low cost adapters are available to suit .40 S&W, .-45 ACP-, .45 GAP, .45LC revolvers, and 12 gauge shotguns. Also available are replacement activation caps ... - Date : Thu, 07 Oct 2010 20:28:35 GMT+00:00
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腾讯网--致命双刺使用25发*2装填的.-45ACP-弹药，在极度强化射速和火力的同时，却也有着移动速度稍显缓慢的缺点。但是这款武器拉风的外形和爽快的射击感却为广大玩家所认同，能够 ... - Date : Wed, 20 Oct 2010 10:38:36 GMT+00:00
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腾讯网--致命双刺是CSOL最近才登场的全新武器，使用25发*2装填的.-45ACP-弹药，拥有极快的射速和极强的火力。再加上它拉风的外形，是一款绝对值得收藏的武器。 ... - Date : Tue, 19 Oct 2010 10:54:01 GMT+00:00

Manufacturer Load Mass (grains) Velocity (ft/s) Energy (ft•lbf) Expansion (inches) Penetration (inches) BPW(psi) PC (cu in) TSC (cu in) OSS AIT (sec)
Federal HydraShok JHP 230 850 369 0.78 12.0 587 5.73 28.4 94.4% 9.1
Remington Golden Saber JHP 230 875 391 0.75 14.3 522 6.32 25.4 92.9% 9.6
Cor-Bon JHP 185 1150 544 0.7 11.3 920 4.35 28.6 91.7% 7.2
Winchester Silvertip JHP 185 1000 411 0.79 12.0 654 5.88 30.2 82.2% 8.6
Winchester Ranger SXT 230 900 414 0.78 13 608 6.21 25.4 80.6% 8.9
Remington FMJ 230 835 356 0.45 27 252 4.29 9 64.75% 13.8

John Browning

Semi-automatic pistolsFN M1900 * Colt M1900 * Colt M1902 * FN Model 1903 * M1903 Pocket Hammer * M1903 Pocket Hammerless * M1908 Vest Pocket * FN Model 1910 * M1911 * Colt Woodsman * Baby Browning * Hi-Power
RiflesWinchester Model 1885 * Winchester Model 1886 * Winchester 1892 * Winchester Model 1894 * Winchester Model 1895 * Remington Model 8 * Remington Model 24 * FN Trombone
ShotgunsWinchester Model 1887 * Winchester Model 1897 * Browning Auto-5/Remington Model 11 * Remington Model 17 * Savage Model 520 * Browning Superposed * Ithaca 37
Machine gunsColt-Browning M1895 * Browning M1917 * Browning Automatic Rifle * Browning M1919 * M2 Machine Gun
Cartridges.25 ACP * .32 ACP * .38 ACP * .380 ACP * .45 ACP * .50 BMG

US infantry weapons of World War I

Side armsM1911 pistol * M1917 revolver * M1909 revolver
RiflesM1903 Springfield (Pedersen Device) * M1917 Enfield
Automatic riflesChauchat * M1918 BAR
GrenadesF1 * Mills bomb * Mk 1 * Mk 2
ShotgunsWinchester Model 1897 * Winchester Model 1912
Machine guns and largerM1895 Colt-Browning * M1909 Benet-Mercie * Lewis Gun * M1914 Hotchkiss * M1917 Browning
Cartridges.45 ACP * .38 Special * .30-06 Springfield

U.S. infantry weapons of World War II and Korea

Side armsM1911/M1911A1 pistol * M1917 revolver * Smith & Wesson "Victory" revolver
Rifles and carbinesM1903 Springfield * M1 Garand * M1 carbine * M1941 Johnson Rifle * M1918 BAR
Submachine gunsM1928/M1928A1/M1/M1A1 Thompson * M3/M3A1 'Grease gun' * Reising M50/M55 * United Defense M42
GrenadesMk 2
ShotgunsWinchester Model 1897 * Ithaca M37 * Winchester Model 1912
Machine guns and largerM1917 Browning * M1919 Browning * M1941 Johnson LMG * M2 Browning * Bazooka * M2 flamethrower
Cartridges.45 ACP * .38 Special * .30-06 Springfield * .30 Carbine * .50 BMG



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