If you have a .45 ACP and .44 Mag is there a need for a .45 Colt?

[SWBigBang]

If you have a .45 ACP and .44 Mag is there a need for a .45 Colt?

 

[azmick]

Since when did 'need' have anything to do with it

 

[Bailey Boat]

If you have a .45 ACP and .44 Mag is there a need for a .45 Colt?

SAY WHAT???????? Are you OUT of your MIND????? What happens if you stumble upon something what needs shootin' and a 45 ain't enough but a 44 is too much????? Whatcha gonna do then Batman?????

 

[S/W - Lifer]

Not that I have ever noticed.

To each his own. Some folks love 'em. I never found the need to own one.

 

[bmcgilvray]

Sure, it's the ultimate round for shooting in 1st generation Colt Single Action Army revolvers.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Since when did 'need' have anything to do with it

Duhh!!!
You don't Need a girlfriend either

 

[Xfuzz]

Need it..naw...
But...

 

[mtb1bkr]

There certainly is a need for it, especially if you are a reloader. I mean, why not have another great caliber to reload for? And when did "need" have anything to do with buying guns?

Bill

 

[Alk8944]

Since when did 'need' have anything to do with it

Beat me to it!

Do you mean is there a niche that the .45 Colt fills that isn't covered by the other 2? If so then the answer is no.

The same question could be asked of almost any cartridge. Except for competition and "needing" a gun that fits the rules "need" isn't an issue. If you have a 12 ga. do you "need" a 20? If you have a .30-06 do you "need" a .30-30?

If you have a .22 handgun and rifle, a .30-06, a 12 ga. and a large bore handgun you have pretty well covered the "need" spectrum and it is all "want" from there on.

 

[David LaPell]

Remember, variety is the spice of life. Who cares about need?

 

[Bob R]

Honestly, if I had a 44 mag I would have never bought this 45 Colt.

I am glad I didn't (and still don't) have the 44 mag. This 45 Colt will do all I need in a big bore pistol.

Besides I have the other .4 something mag, the 41 and between the .41 and the 45 Colt I don't think I will ever "need" a 44 mag.

bob

 

[m657]

....other than the 45 "Long Colt" is what god had in mind when she invented shot & shell.....

 

[Grayfox]

Of course you need a .45 Colt. Everybody needs a .45 Colt. Without one you're missing out on some great shooting and a great cartridge.

 

[SWBigBang]

Thanks for all the replies as it sure made for some enjoyable reading.

 

[Wheelgunner840]

SWBigBang;
If you have a .45 ACP and .44 Mag is there a need for a .45 Colt?

For me, it's just a grand old cartridge that has to be had. Best shot out of SAA pistolas! It's kind of like the 45-70. One should really experience it.

 

[sjmjax]

How do you define "need"?

If you don't have one, then you "need" one. At least that's the way the firearms side of my brain works. Explains my rambling collection as well.

I've got the .41 magnum, .45 acp, .44 special, 44 magnum, .45 Colt... did I miss any?

 

[Kingshouse41225]

I think if I could only own two pistols one would ba a 45 LR and the other a 22 LR.

 

[S&W-Keeper]

Need it..naw...
But...

Xfuzz, mighty shiney, warn us next time.It took ten minutes for my vision to clear.

 

[buckeyeshooter1]

I have had one for years, just have never gotten around to shooting it. The 44 is my favorite round.

 

[keith44spl]

.45 long Colt

Yeah,

I needed one, so...

Su Amigo,
Dave