Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 ACP vs .45 Auto Rim
Cartridge comparison
.45 ACP vs .45 Auto Rim
.45 Auto Rim carries more energy (511 vs 450 ft·lb); .45 Auto Rim recoils less.
.45 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45 Auto Rim →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 ACP | .45 Auto Rim | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1920 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 0.898″ |
| Velocity | 850–1,000 fps | 810–1,000 fps |
| Energy | 350–450 ft·lb | 265–511 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 17,400 psi |
| Recoil | 9–14 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Does .45 ACP hit harder than .45 Auto Rim?
- .45 Auto Rim carries more muzzle energy (511 vs 450 ft·lb).