Which has more stoping power, a 1911 Colt .45 or an 1858 Reghminton .44 revolver?
This is assuming the colt is using factory ammunition, and the remington is using a conical projectile with 30 grains of fffg. Does anyone know? Thanks!
2007-08-19 10:47:01 · 7 answers · asked by Johnathon H 1 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I shot a 8x8 pine beam with my 1858 Remington from 15 feet away. The ball penetrated thru it completely. This was with maximum powder charge. I do not under estimate the 1858,but I think .45 acp would be more powerful under the scenario you describe.
2007-08-20 00:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by fred47371 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Which has the most Stopping power 45 ACP.
That big slow moving bullet gives it a lot of thump.
As to muzzle velocity the 44 with 30 gr fffg is a head by a nose.
D58
Hunting with Rifle, Pistol, Muzzle loader and Bow for over 3 decades.
Reloading Rifle, Pistol and shotgun for over 3 decades.
2007-08-19 11:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's so close you'd have to chronograph the two pistols to be sure, if using a heavy bullet in the Remington. It usually uses smaller, lightweight, balls, though, so the edge goes to the ACP by a bit. On the other hand, a heavy-loaded Walker Colt beats both. One shouldn't discount the capabilities of the old black-powder arms.
2007-08-19 12:57:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It would be a pretty near run thing, expecially if you are comparing a conical lead ball to a 230 gr. FMJ.
I believe that only with more modern hollowpoint loadings would the .45 ACP widen the gap over the cap-and-ball revolver.
So, I'd say:
Cap-and-ball versus .45 ACP FMJ, about equal.
Cap-and-ball versus CCI Lawman 200 gr. JHP - ACP wins
Cap-and-ball versus Federal 230 gr. Hydro-Shok - ACP Wins.
Doc
2007-08-20 03:16:08 · answer #4 · answered by Doc Hudson 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on the loading of the 45acp. You forgot to mention this as criteria. Of course a 30fffg .451-.454" lead slug will be more powerful than a 45acp 230gr fmj. and what about barrel length? The 45auto has 5'or less while almost every 1858 has a barrel that is 7" long. Let's shoot a 185gr+p 45auto out of a 7" barrel and the results might be different.
2007-08-19 17:20:42 · answer #5 · answered by david m 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The .45 ACP will come out the winner in this discussion in most circumstances.yw
2007-08-19 12:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by johndeereman 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the colt is more powerful.
2007-08-19 10:57:08 · answer #7 · answered by nottwoshort 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋