Is the 45 long colt a good defense round?

As for self-defense use — after all, far more two-legged predators have been downed with this round than four-legged ones — the even average . 45 Colt loads give you everything . 45 ACP does, but with less chamber pressure and basically the same velocity and muzzle energy.

Is a single-action revolver good for home defense?

It takes a bit of practice but it certainly allows for quick, accurate shooting. Clearly, the biggest drawback of the single action as a defensive handgun is that they are slow to reload when compared to more modern guns.

What is a .45 Long Colt good for?

45 Colt is a popular hunting load for deer and black bear, and heavier handloads are more powerful than a . 357 Magnum and approach the ballistics of a . 44 Magnum.

What is a 45 Long Colt used for?

The .45 Colt cartridge remains in use 148 years after its introduction. It is used as a hunting load on animals the size of deer and black bear. Heavier handloads will take the same range of big game animals as the .44 Magnum.

Are single action revolvers still relevant?

Far from being antiques, modern single-action revolvers are extremely popular among today’s handgunners. In this day of higher-capacity semi-autos and double-action revolvers, it’s difficult for some to consider the single action as a viable choice for personal defense.

What kind of Revolver is a Colt 45?

The Colt 45 was characterized in type as a centerfire, single-action revolver, based on both the type of ammunition it fired (black powder centerfire) and the key function of the trigger itself. In a “single-action” pistol, the trigger only actuated the firing process, forcing the operator to manage the hammer.

Was the Colt Single Action the gun that one the west?

While other weapons lent themselves to the title of “The Gun That One the West”, few can argue the reach that the Colt Single Action Army revolver – a gun that was brought back into production multiple times since its inception because of the public demand for the classic type – has had on developing both America itself and its prized gun culture.

What happened to the Colt 45?

Colt 45s in service with the US Army were eventually replaced with another Colt product – Model 1892 double-action revolver making use of the .38 Long Colt cartridge – within time. The Colt 45s widespread use and popular names and actions associated with its history today remain a sought after collector’s item when in good to excellent condition.

Is there a 45 ACP Colt handloader?

There’s also a “45 Cowboy Special “ which is a 45 Colt case cut down to 45ACP length with similar loading to the 45ACP specs, but that is pretty much limited to experienced hand loaders. My hand loads were mid-range pressure/velocity 200 grain lead and were VERY accurate in that pair.