Detailed explanation of why the 45 ACP sucks in a self-defense pistol

[CountryGent]

It is a mix master ...
The wheel lock itself and the inlays are original ...as in from 1500 or so...the rest , the stock and barrel are new made.
So I have a shootable and affordable Wheel lock pistol....
And yeah the shape of the Butt is meant to be used as a club....
Andy

Out of curiosity, what is the national origin of that wheel lock?

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Out of curiosity, what is the national origin of that wheel lock?

Italy ...not sure if its a Fiat , lamborghini or a Maserati....
Andy

 

[CountryGent]

Italy ...not sure if its a Fiat , lamborghini or a Maserati....
Andy

Haha. Thanks. It roughly looked one from what is now Germany that I saw a bit a go, so was just curious.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Wheel Locks were very popular...Germany , Austria , Italy were favored users and makers of the same
Andy

 

[CountryGent]

The dual use (pistol and club) reminds me of one I saw from Spain not to long ago:



If the projectile doesn't get him, either side of the barrel can be employed on his noggin.

 

[Andy54Hawken]

That is very cool...I need one....it could fulfill both my antique gun nerd and Dungeons and Dragons nerd needs....
Andy

 

[Ura-Ki]

The dual use (pistol and club) reminds me of one I saw from Spain not to long ago:

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If the projectile doesn't get him, either side of the barrel can be employed on his noggin.

I saw a Blunderbuss like that in Germany in the early 90's at a Museum, pretty crazy!

 

[Pandaz3]

Double barreled 1911 is the way to go

 

[American123]

After you've broken in the barrel or Nah?

No, pedo Joe says to go on the balcony with your double barrel and fire both shots into the air to scare them away.

Because, ya know, everyone in America has a house with a balcony, and shooting a gun pretty much randomly into the air is completely legal...

 

[CountryGent]

Double barreled 1911 is the way to go

I have to admit I find that one most interesting. If for no other reason it is so gonzo.

 

[v0lcom13sn0w]

is that the coonan* that has the double barrel?

 

[Pandaz3]

is that the coonan* that has the double barrel?

Arsenal in Italy, The "1911' in the posts above has a active link and lots of pictures

 

[zenbreath]

".....anything else?"

"Plasma rifle in the 40 watt range."

"Just what you see on the shelf, pal."

 

[Andy54Hawken]

Does the .45acp cartridge suck...?
Well not to me.

More importantly...

Just why does it matter to you , if someone likes or dislikes a certain cartridge...?
Will your day end in ruins 'cause someone :
Likes or dislikes a cartridge or firearm , that you may also like or dislike...?

Use what works for you and get good at what works for you.

As for the rest ....it don't matter.
Why let someone else and their dislike of something control or influence your like of something...?
Andy

 

[Ura-Ki]

For A Pistol cartridge that has been around as long as it has, there must be something to it, otherwise it would be lounging in the dust bin of history with all the other has been's and wash outs! We have had the ability to make better for all these years, and yet we haven't bothered to do so, could it be that is simply works, could it be that it does the task it was designed for, and that it is better then any replacement tried so far? IDK, but history, and a bunch of dead Nazi's, Japs and others, proves it does work, and work's quite well!

 

[Flymph]

.45acp is a smooth shoot, very enjoyable.
More of a thud than a snap, like 9mm.

 

[WillametteWill]

So I wander back to this thread after 21 pages and find photos of shootable ice axes and Terminator photo quotes, and a couple of comments about .45. Glad it is keeping everyone still talking after 100 years! I'll be back at 25 pages to see if Andy has any more D&D weapon advice as well. (All joking if it's not coming through btw.)

 

[Andy54Hawken]

I'll be back at 25 pages to see if Andy has any more D&D weapon advice as well.

The "Fireball" spell ain't as spiffy as it sounds...and is really tough to get a "natural 20" when you have a Vorpal Sword...
Andy

 

[WillametteWill]

The "Fireball" spell ain't as spiffy as it sounds...and is really tough to get a "natural 20" when you have a Vorpal Sword...
Andy

Ahhh, the old Vorpal sword. Believe it or not my kids just asked me to teach them how to play and set up a dungeon (I worked in a war game store back in the late 70's). Never had magic user high enough for a fireball spell. But I wish any of my fighters would have had a .45 (just so we keep to the OP).

 

[CLT65]

I just use a pump action 12 gauge. The mere sound of the action makes all bad guys pee down their leg and run away in tears.

12 gauge?! Talk about obsolete! Do you all know how old that cartridge is? It makes the .45acp look like a youngin'.