Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 ACP vs .455 Webley
Cartridge comparison
.45 ACP vs .455 Webley
.45 ACP is faster (1,000 vs 700 fps); .45 ACP carries more energy (450 vs 288 ft·lb); .455 Webley recoils less.
.45 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.455 Webley →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 ACP | .455 Webley | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1887 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.455″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 0.77″ |
| Velocity | 850–1,000 fps | 600–700 fps |
| Energy | 350–450 ft·lb | 175–288 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 13,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–14 ft·lb | 2.5–3.5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 ACP faster than .455 Webley?
- .45 ACP is faster — up to 1,000 fps versus 700 fps.
- Does .45 ACP hit harder than .455 Webley?
- .45 ACP carries more muzzle energy (450 vs 288 ft·lb).