.45 ACP

Cartridge Data Published On: December 20, 2014 at 11:36 pm by Bullet-Blog and last updated on February 12, 2015 at 11:25 am

Aliases

.45 Automatic, .45 Auto Colt Pistol, 11.43x23mm, 11.45x24mm, .45 Automatic 1908, 11.25mm Norway, 11.25mm Norwegian Colt, .45 Auto

Summary

The .45 ACP (AKA: .45 Automatic, .45 Auto Colt Pistol, 11.43x23mm,11.45x24mm, .45 Automatic 1908, 11.25mm Norway, 11.25mm Norwegian Colt, .45 Auto) is a Center Fire cartridge with a Bullet Diameter of 0.452 in” (11.48mm) that is primarily used in Pistols. The .45 ACP originated in The United States in 1904. The .45 ACP also has a case length of 0.898 in” (22.81mm) and an overall length of 1.275 in” (32.39mm).

Cartridge Details

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  • 1904
  • The United States
  • Rimless, Straight
  • Pistols
  • 0.452 in” (11.48mm)
  • 0.473 in” (12.01mm)
  • N/A
  • 0.476 in” (12.09mm)
  • 0.48 in” (12.19mm)
  • 0.04 in” (1.12mm)
  • 0.898 in” (22.81mm)
  • 1.275 in” (32.39mm)
  • 25 gr H20 (1.62 cm3)
  • Center Fire (Large Pistol)
  • 21000 psi (145 MPa)
  • 130 MPa (18855 psi)
  • ~169 MPa (24511 psi)
 
 
 

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