Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 ACP vs .45 Schofield
Cartridge comparison
.45 ACP vs .45 Schofield
.45 ACP is faster (1,000 vs 800 fps); .45 ACP carries more energy (450 vs 330 ft·lb); .45 Schofield recoils less.
.45 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45 Schofield →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 ACP | .45 Schofield | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1875 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.454″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 1.1″ |
| Velocity | 850–1,000 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 350–450 ft·lb | 250–330 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 13,500 psi |
| Recoil | 9–14 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 ACP faster than .45 Schofield?
- .45 ACP is faster — up to 1,000 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .45 ACP hit harder than .45 Schofield?
- .45 ACP carries more muzzle energy (450 vs 330 ft·lb).