Lindcott Armory Compare / .45 Colt vs .454 Casull
Cartridge comparison
.45 Colt vs .454 Casull
.454 Casull is faster (1,900 vs 1,200 fps); .454 Casull carries more energy (1,800 vs 650 ft·lb); .45 Colt recoils less.
.45 Colt →Representative trajectory · 25 yd zero0–200 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
.454 Casull →Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–500 yd Open in Ballistic Compare ↗
| .45 Colt | .454 Casull | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Revolver | Revolver |
| Introduced | 1872 | 1958 |
| Bullet ⌀ | 0.452″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 1.285″ | 1.383″ |
| Velocity | 750–1,200 fps | 1,400–1,900 fps |
| Energy | 250–650 ft·lb | 1,040–1,800 ft·lb |
| Max pressure | 14,000 psi | 65,000 psi |
| Recoil | 10–25 ft·lb | 35–55 ft·lb |
| Eff. range | 100 yd | 150 yd |
FAQs
- Is .45 Colt faster than .454 Casull?
- .454 Casull is faster — up to 1,900 fps versus 1,200 fps.
- Does .45 Colt hit harder than .454 Casull?
- .454 Casull carries more muzzle energy (1,800 vs 650 ft·lb).