Cartridge comparison
.45 Colt vs .45 Schofield
.45 Colt and .45 Schofield are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .45 Colt | .45 Schofield | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1872 | 1875 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.452″ | 0.4559″ |
| Case length | 1.285″ | 1.0902″ |
| Max pressure | 14,000 psi | 13,500 psi |
| Recoil | 10–25 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 100 yd | 50 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.