Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 Colt vs .45 Schofield
Cartridge comparison
.45 Colt vs .45 Schofield
.45 Colt is faster (1,200 vs 800 fps); .45 Colt carries more energy (650 vs 330 ft·lb); .45 Schofield recoils less.
.45 Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.45 Schofield →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 Colt | .45 Schofield | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1872 | 1875 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.454″ |
| Case length | 1.285″ | 1.1″ |
| Velocity | 750–1,200 fps | 700–800 fps |
| Energy | 250–650 ft·lb | 250–330 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,000 psi | 13,500 psi |
| Recoil | 10–25 ft·lb | 3–5 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 50 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 Colt faster than .45 Schofield?
- .45 Colt is faster — up to 1,200 fps versus 800 fps.
- Does .45 Colt hit harder than .45 Schofield?
- .45 Colt carries more muzzle energy (650 vs 330 ft·lb).