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Old 10-13-2011, 06:53 PM
David Sinko David Sinko is offline
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I also prefer the .45 ACP revolver over the .357 Magnum. There's no question that the bigger bullet cuts the bigger hole, especially if large bones are struck. I have always felt that the .45 ACP lacks velocity but this problem is easily solved by shooting .45 Super out of the modern 625 revolver. I can easily exceed 900 FPS with both cast and jacketed 250 gr. bullets in my 3" barrel. This easily duplicates the ballistics of the old black powder .45 Colt, which had an excellent reputation even with the less efficient pointed bullets. I have six and eight shot .357 revolvers that see no concealed carry use because I believe the 625 is the better choice.

If on the other hand I had to choose between ANY .45 ACP semiautomatic pistol or a .357 revolver, I'd choose the .357 every time. Revolver is priority one, large caliber bullet is priority two.

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