Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 ACP vs .460 Rowland
Cartridge comparison
.45 ACP vs .460 Rowland
.460 Rowland is faster (1,550 vs 1,000 fps); .460 Rowland carries more energy (1,230 vs 450 ft·lb); .460 Rowland recoils less.
.45 ACP →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.460 Rowland →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 ACP | .460 Rowland | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1905 | 1998 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 0.992″ |
| Velocity | 850–1,000 fps | 1,300–1,550 fps |
| Energy | 350–450 ft·lb | 695–1,230 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 21,000 psi | 40,000 psi |
| Recoil | 9–14 ft·lb | 6–10 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 50 yd | 75 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 ACP faster than .460 Rowland?
- .460 Rowland is faster — up to 1,550 fps versus 1,000 fps.
- Does .45 ACP hit harder than .460 Rowland?
- .460 Rowland carries more muzzle energy (1,230 vs 450 ft·lb).