williamlayton
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Which caliber do you prefer and why ?
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.45LC or .45ACP
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I like em both,but prefer 45 colt in a revolver.No moon clips.Love 45 acp in a 1911.
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I like them both! I have many revolvers and auto in both calibers. I even have 3 Ruger Blackhawks that fire both with an extra cylinder. In the Ruger I load the LC round from mild to wild. In the ACP I shoot my 1911s and when I get tired of chasing my empty cases I load up my 1917 or 25 with moon clips. I can see for myself if it came down to one caliber it would be the 45!
smithnframe
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I shoot them both but at the moment I would have to say the 45 acp/auto rim. I do most of my shooting with three 1911's and a 1955 target(auto rim) very accurate in all my weapons!
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For a number of reasons I am having a hard time justifying the .45LC. I dunno !
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You just need a gun that was made for it, like a colt saa ;-)
Definitely prefer the LC in a revolver. I like the great range of usable bullet weights and available power. I also like having no need for the moon clips. I had a M1917 and hated messing with the clips. The clips, of course, were designed as a stop-gap measure to get more handguns available to U.S. troops during WWI. It is amazing to me that it ever became popular, and that popularity seems to be growing.
If I still had a revolver in ACP, I would get some AR brass for it so I would not have to bother with the clips.
The ACP is for pistols, the LC is for revolvers, and everything seems happier keeping it that way!
If I still had a revolver in ACP, I would get some AR brass for it so I would not have to bother with the clips.
The ACP is for pistols, the LC is for revolvers, and everything seems happier keeping it that way!
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sunday bill
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Star-line used to make 45 Special for a cowboy action shooter named Adirondack Jack. He retailed'em out. Same capacity as A.C.P.....No clips needed. Schofield brass also works in Long Colt chambers, and its powder capacity is in between LC and 45 Special. Lotsa ways to go with "Long Colt"........Thank goodness that yahoo who always hollers about not callin it "Long Colt" hasn't started chirping yet.
I like the .45ACP especially because of the moonclips. I'm not fond of loading and unloading the clips themselves, but they are really easy and fast to load in the gun. I like 1911's as well, though not my favorite. Also .45LC is much more expensive to buy, and I don't reload.
Understand that. I've always considered .45 Colt a nice/secondary/recreational cartridge. Hard to justify spending practical $$ on sometimes.
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marmax
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I like both but would pick 45 A.C.P. if I had to choose. I can always shoot 45 AR if I just don't want to use moon clips. I do like 45 LC and always will. I load all three all the time. The real question is would I pick my 1911 or 625. I would hate to have to pick.
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45 Colt brings a whole different power level to the table if needed. Both have good power and advantages but of the two only the 45 colt brings the big power and bullet weight.
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I have loyalty to both. In a Revolver it's the Colt and in the 1911, the ACP.
No question there's more power to be had with the Colt. Heavier bullets moving faster, no complaints.
In the 1911, the ACP is sublime. Accurate and hard hitting.
Tough choice to make if you're asking which one I prefer.
No question there's more power to be had with the Colt. Heavier bullets moving faster, no complaints.
In the 1911, the ACP is sublime. Accurate and hard hitting.
Tough choice to make if you're asking which one I prefer.
Allen-frame
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Because you don't handload it ?
This would be my only reason for not Liking the 45 Colt.
Handload it. Shoot it. And you will be converted ,brother.
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I just bought my 25th revolver chambered in 45 Colt today.
Come on over , we'll shoot a few. have some fun.
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Sir, FWIW, I have and like both. I tend to regard them as different tools in the box: .45 ACP for around town where a trim auto is nice for carry, and .45 Colt for the woods where concealment is secondary to power.
If I had to choose between them, I'd go with the .45 ACP only because I spend a lot more time in town than in the woods these days.
Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.
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My first centerfire revolver was a .45 convertible Ruger Blackhawk, bought to shoot up the stash of leftover .45 ACP ball ammo from my G21 sale. I made the mistake of trying the .45 Colt cylinder - instant love! Several more Rugers in .45 Colt followed, including my first DA .45 - a SRH in .454! Over ten years ago, I got a gift from my wife - a new 625-7 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt. It was followed in weeks by a new 4" 625-8 in .45 ACP, later sold and ultimately replaced by a then just released 625JM. Nearly ten years ago, I started reloading - just .45 Colts initially - but that snowballed - I make a myriad of revolver ammo calibers now. But, that is why I ultimately bought a second .45 Colt MG - I make it's ammo, else I couldn't afford it. If I didn't make my own ammo, I'd go with .45 Auto and not look back. Adding to the mix, that 625JM will also take the no-moonclips-required .45 Auto Rims, which I load to .45 Colt levels with 255gr LSWCs and 250gr Speer Gold Dots!
Still confused? S&W does make a revolver that will shoot both .45 ACP in moonclips and loose .45 Colts, not to mention .45 GAP, .45 Schofield, and 2.5" .410 shotgun shells - the Governor. You could always buy one and experiment yourself. The Governor's cylinder won't close with .45 Auto Rims in it, so their use is not possible.
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Still confused? S&W does make a revolver that will shoot both .45 ACP in moonclips and loose .45 Colts, not to mention .45 GAP, .45 Schofield, and 2.5" .410 shotgun shells - the Governor. You could always buy one and experiment yourself. The Governor's cylinder won't close with .45 Auto Rims in it, so their use is not possible.
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Yup agree whole heartedly. Should also mention that I have a sweet Winchester Trapper lever action carbine in 45LC and have some nice outings with it and my 45LC Mountain gun.
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The 45 Colt is a much more versatile cartridge, at least in terms of power. You can use it for everything from self defense to dangerous game (it's been done successfully). Also works well in a rifle (eg a Marlin levergun). If you're hunting it's no contest: 45Colt. If you're an auto guy or if you don't reload: 45acp. Obviously, the 45 acp wins the versatility battle in terms of self defense, due to the defensive guns that shoot it.
If I had to pick, I'd pick the 45 C.
If I had to pick, I'd pick the 45 C.
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