Cartridge comparison
.45 ACP vs .460 Rowland
.45 ACP and .460 Rowland are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .45 ACP | .460 Rowland | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1998 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.452″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 0.9571″ |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–14 ft·lb | 6–10 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 yd | 75 yd |
Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.
Case profiles, to scale
Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.