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Jan 9, 2020 · The .45 Colt used a variety of loads ranging from 230 to 260 grains, at 750 to 900 fps, and in both copper and brass cartridge cases. The cartridge lived up to its promise. While the Single Action Army is available in other chamberings, notably the .44-40 WCF, the . 45 Colt is still my favorite.
Oct 16, 2014 · Uncommonly reliable and surprisingly accurate, the Colt Defender would be at the very top of my list of short-barrel, short-butt 1911 .45 pistols. It carries a manufacturer’s suggested retail price of $1,098.
- Still Valid After All These Years
- On The Defensive
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- At The Reloading Bench
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The .45 Colt has hung on for years for several reasons. The cartridge has a sound design: a semi-rimmed configuration — that small rim has been criticized through the decades but has never posed a problem in my gun — that has enough case capacity to drive the .452-inch-diameter bullets to respectable velocities in older Single Action Army revolvers...
The .45 Colt is not just a hunting tool, though. Although the rifles and pistols are not the traditional choice of a defensive weapon — especially with today’s plethora of Model 1911 and AR-15 style firearms — they will save your bacon just as well now as they did in 1873. Many newer handgun bullets designed for autoloaders will function well in th...
Let’s address the classic comparison between the .44 Mag. and .45 Colt. On paper, you’d think the .44 Mag. would be the hands-down choice in a hunting revolver. I mean, the .44 Mag. was developed by Elmer Keith (please pause for a moment of silence) and made famous by detective Harry Callahan, so it had the cool factor. But the .45 Colt has appeare...
The .45 Colt isn’t a difficult cartridge to load. You’ll need a good set of reloading dies, with the best roll crimp you can get. As with any straight-wall cartridge for a revolver, you’ll need a good roll crimp on your finished cartridge to keep the bullet in place and prevent it from extending out of the case during recoil. Especially in the hard...
The face of cartridge development is ever changing. There’s no denying that. Projectiles continue to be made stronger, cases are modified to produce faster velocities and powders are developed to provide the most uniform results possible. Many hunters and shooters will flock to embrace the newest technologies, yet others are content with their gran...
Jan 27, 2021 · In my opinion, the .45 Colt is one of the best calibers, hands down. There will inevitably be another caliber better suited for a specific purpose, but the .45 Colt can address a lot of gaps and cover a broad range of practical applications. From cowboy action to hunting nearly any game in North America, it has you covered.
Jul 9, 2016 · Gun Review: Colt Mark IV Series 70 .45 ACP 07/09/2016 11:11 PM | by Nick Oetken Colt Mark IV Series 70 .45 ACP or the M1911A, the most iconic handgun of all time.
Oct 22, 2015 · At 25 yards, the Redhawk produced the best single five-shot group of 2.72" and an average of 3.06" with Hornady Critical Defense .45 Colt 185-gr. FTX. Winchester Super X .45 Colt 225-gr....
Nov 22, 2022 · 45 ACP. Combat commander available in both .45 ACP and 9mm, with 9+1 capacity). Lightweight Commander not offered in 9mm, according to Colt's site: Overall Length: 7.75: Weight: 27 ounces: Features: Upswept Beavertail Grip Safety/ Series 80 Firing Pin Safety: Action: Single Action Hammer Fired Semi-Auto: Safety: Thumb Safety, Grip Safety ...
