Is the 45 ACP powerful?

Because standard pressure 45 ACP rounds fired from handguns and submachine guns are inherently subsonic, it is one of the most powerful pistol calibers available for use in suppressed weapons since subsonic rounds are quieter than supersonic rounds.

Is a 45 Long Colt more powerful than a 357 Magnum?

45 Colt in Standard loads is 830- 900 feet per second. . 357 Magnum has velocities that range from 1200–1400 or so, in Standard Loadings. The US Army used the. 45 Colt as a standard issue cartridge from 1873 to 1918.

Does 45 ACP have stopping power?

45 ACP has to offer. Here are some of its best features: Its stopping power makes it a great home defense gun. Over-penetration isn’t as much of a problem with this caliber (see: big, fat, slow bullets)

What has more stopping power 357 or 45 ACP?

Some of you might remember that, back in the 80’s, Evan Marshall did a study of actual shootings and found that the . 357 mag 125gr SJHPs managed 96% one-shot stops, compared to about 65% for . 45 ACP 230gr JHPs.

Does a .357 have stopping power?

The . 357 Magnum has a good reputation in its stopping power however . 45 round normally fired from an Automatic Colt .

Which is better a.45 or a.357?

On paper, ballistics suggest the .357 Mag. is superior. It certainly is where kinetic energy and penetration is concerned. The .45 uses a .451″ bullet which is roughly 21-percent larger in diameter than the .357. But the .357 is launched at far higher velocities than the .45, giving it the edge ballistically on paper.

Which is bigger a.357 Magnum or A.44 Magnum?

When it comes to hunting, the .357 Magnum has taken a backseat to the bigger rounds like the .44 Magnum and larger, but it can still hold its own on deer and the like in both handgun and rifle form as long as the right bullets are used.

Which is the best.357 Magnum for hunting?

Today, because of these changes, the .357 is out of the picture for the law enforcement though to be sure it still packs a wallop. A .357 may be the best all-around handgun hunting round out there and time and again proving it can get the job done on deer just as well as varmints.

Can a.357 Magnum be used as a CCW?

Yes, they make small, relatively slender 5 round .357 Magnum revolvers for CCW, (just as they make subcompact .45 ACP autos), and even 2 round derringers in both, and so what? Odds are they’re almost impossible to shoot with any degree of comfort – the recoil is such that you must wonder who is getting the worst of it – you or your target.