Can Someone Explain to Me The Appeal of the .45 Colt

[oak1971]

I don't get threads about not getting what other people get. Get what you like and like what you get.

 

[DR505]

I don't get threads about not getting what other people get. Get what you like and like what you get.

I just like the photos!

 

[jgh4445]

Thanks Alpo. Tried that but it wouldn't work for me for some reason. Don't have the "paste" option available when I right click. Thats the way I always did it before, just doesn't work now. Got it figured out now..thanks guys.

 

[oak1971]

I just like the photos!

Very good gun porn to be sure. Makes me want a 45lc/45acp combo now.

 

[Dave_n]

I have the "N" frame revolvers in 8 5/8 barreled versions for 41M, 44M and 45 Colt, plus a 625 in 45 ACP and then two Mk II Hand ejectors, one in 0.455 and one that has been reamed and cut to 45 Colt. I should add also a 6.5 inch 41M to add to the collection, Since I reload for all, I can have a lot of fun with all of them, even using 45 AR for the 625 or the Mk II HE in 0.45 or for a number of cut Webley and Enfield Mk Vis (though I keep those loads down to 630 fps or so, and yes, Enfiled did make the MkVI in 0.455 after WWI). I should add that I was able to pick up a fair number of Starline Cases (special run a few years ago) of 0.41 Special head stamp, so I reload those as well for a "none existent calibre". As others have said, if you reload, you can do anything with those 40+ cartridges. Dave_n

 

[dunndealin]

I can understand the personal preference for liking the round. I suppose that is part of what I like about the .45 ACP. If your personal preference is for a .45 caliber with more power and more weight than the .45 ACP affords, then that is all the justification you or anyone needs for using it.

In my case I actually find the .45 ACP to be near the top end of my enjoyment shooting power range. In fact I can see the time not to many years from now I will be reloading to get less power in my .45ACP, not more. Again that is personal preference on my part and liking the diameter and heft of the .45 bullet.

I believe that answered your own question, you don't get it because you don't like the recoil of anything more stout than 45acp. But, just because you don't like a particular ctg doesn't make you even close to correct in saying that a 45acp even +p can do what a heavy 45colt load can, because that is just false! 45 colt is a great round as is the 45acp(my preferred ccw round). The 45colt just happens to be more of a reloaders ctg.

 

[Boxhead]

I have not read all of the above but I suspect someone has given the obvious answer, "just 'cuz". Now if one wants real horsepower, the 45 Colt will absoluteloy stomp the 44 Mag in a proper revolver.