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Cartridge comparison
.45 ACP vs .45 Winchester Magnum
.45 Winchester Magnum is faster (1,400 vs 1,000 fps); .45 Winchester Magnum carries more energy (1,131 vs 450 ft·lb); .45 Winchester Magnum recoils less.
.45 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45 Winchester Magnum →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 ACP | .45 Winchester Magnum | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1979 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.451″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 1.198″ |
| Velocity | 850–1,000 fps | 1,200–1,400 fps |
| Energy | 350–450 ft·lb | 736–1,131 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–14 ft·lb | 5–8 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 ACP faster than .45 Winchester Magnum?
- .45 Winchester Magnum is faster — up to 1,400 fps versus 1,000 fps.
- Does .45 ACP hit harder than .45 Winchester Magnum?
- .45 Winchester Magnum carries more muzzle energy (1,131 vs 450 ft·lb).