Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 ACP vs .45 GAP
Cartridge comparison
.45 ACP vs .45 GAP
.45 GAP carries more energy (512 vs 450 ft·lb); .45 GAP recoils less.
.45 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45 GAP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 ACP | .45 GAP | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1905 | 2003 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 0.755″ |
| Velocity | 850–1,000 fps | 850–1,000 fps |
| Energy | 350–450 ft·lb | 297–512 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 23,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–14 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Does .45 ACP hit harder than .45 GAP?
- .45 GAP carries more muzzle energy (512 vs 450 ft·lb).