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.45 acp
The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) or .45 Auto (11.43×23mm) is a rimless straight-walled handgun cartridge designed by John Moses Browning in 1904, for use in his prototype Colt semi-automatic pistol. After successful military trials, it was adopted as the standard chambering for Colt's M1911 pistol. The round was developed due to a lack of stopping power in Sulu experienced in the Moro Rebellion using the .38 Long Colt. This experience and the Thompson–LaGarde Tests of 1904 led the Army and the Cavalry to decide a minimum of .45 caliber was required in a new handgun.
The standard issue military .45 ACP round has a 230-grain bullet that travels at approximately 830 feet per second when fired from the government issue M1911A1 pistol. It operates at a relatively low maximum chamber pressure rating of 21,000 psi (140 MPa), compared to 35,000 psi (240 MPa) for both 9mm Parabellum and .40 S&W, which due to a low bolt thrust helps extend service life of weapons. Due to standard-pressure .45 ACP rounds being inherently subsonic when fired from handguns and submachine guns, it is a useful caliber for suppressed weapons to eliminate the sonic boom.
Today, most NATO militaries use sidearms chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge, but the effectiveness of the .45 ACP cartridge has ensured its continued popularity with large-caliber sport shooters, especially in the United States. In 1985, the .45 ACP M1911A1 pistol was replaced by the Beretta M9 9mm pistol as the main sidearm of the U.S. military, which in turn was replaced with the SIG Sauer P320 9mm pistol in 2017, designated M17 for the full-size and M18 for the compact.
I have a Springfield XDM that has only fired about 10 rounds, so as new. I have the full kit case and accessories for it as it came. It has a red dot laser on it in the photos, but that is coming off for my other gun. It is there to only show that it has the rail mount for one.
In search of the Para Ordnance 1911 in .45ACP. Specifically, I'm looking for the Black Ops Combat. If you have one, let me know what you want. Cash is king and I have a load to blow.
I have a clean and lightly shot Rock Island Armory 1911 here for sale/trade. I have only fired about a mag or two through it. Ran great, no hiccups. I am looking for an HK USP .45. I would be willing to trade the 1911 along with some cash because USP's are a lil pricier. I will even throw in a...
Hello all, just looking for a USP .45. I am looking for the full size pistol, not the compact one please. I have a rock island armory 1911 for trade along with a lil cash. The 1911 hasnt been shot much so its still in great condition. Feel free to shoot me an offer or anything if you have a USP...
OEM Glock 21 Gen 4, .45 ACP 10-Round MagX4
Hey guys,
I have 4 Glock OEM .45 caliber 10-round magazines for the Glock 21 generation 4. Each one of these OEM magazines
HAS HAD LESS THAN 50 ROUNDS FIRED THROUGH IT
These are in great shape and have a ton of tension in the springs. I’m upgrading...
I have new 5 boxes (500 bullets) of Hornady .45 230g XTP - $135 SPF
Also new 5 boxes (500 bullets) of Hornady 6.5 140g BTHP Match - $215 SPF
Only trades would be loaded.458 Socom, a 7” FDE aero Gen 2 enhanced handguard, 147g ELDM bullets in 6.5, or a high end holster for an XDM 9mm.
Hey gang,
my name is J. Paul and I just joined this site ~90 minutes ago. I was looking for a place to buy sell and trade firearm parts and accessories, and I stumbled upon the site. It’s really great, and there’s a lot of excellent content here. I’m in intensive care unit nurse, avid shooter...
Galco inside waistband (IWB) pistol holster:
Holster fits Glock models: 20, 21, 21 SF w/ standard Glock rail, 29, 30, 30 w/ standard Glock rail
Right handed, black hybrid holster made of Kydex & saddle leather that is premium center cut steer hide. Completely concealable or “tuckable” design...
Galco inside waistband (IWB) pistol holster:
Holster fits Glock models: 20, 21, 21 SF w/ standard Glock rail, 29, 30, 30 w/ standard Glock rail
Right handed, black hybrid holster made of Kydex & saddle leather that is premium center cut steer hide. Completely concealable or “tuckable” design...
Selling my Springfield Armory Loaded Operator 1911, chambered in .45 ACP. This pistol has just about everything you would want from a tactical 1911; it has Trijicon tritium 3 dot night sights, a pic rail for mounting a weapon light, an ambidextrous safety, aggressive G10 grips, a great trigger...
.45 ACP ammunition for sale.
1. Magtech. 45 ACP 230gr RN New
$42 per box of 50 rounds. Qty 16 boxes remaining
2. Freedom Munitions. 45 AUTO 200 GR HP REMAN
$54 per box of 50 rounds. Qty 1 box remaining SOLD
$50 per box of 46 rounds (partial box). Qty 1 box remaining SOLD
3. Freedom...
I am trying to find a collet in .45cal for my RCBS bullet puller and cannot find one. I need this for 45-70 loading. If anyone has one they will part with or know of where I can get one, please let me know.
Thank you in advance for any help you can give.