Cartridge comparison
.45 Super vs .450 SMC
.45 Super and .450 SMC are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.
Side by side
| .45 Super | .450 SMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Pistol | Pistol |
| Introduced | 1988 | 2000 |
| Bullet diameter | 0.451″ | 0.452″ |
| Case length | 0.898″ | 0.898″ |
| Max pressure | 28,000 psi | 32,000 psi |
| Recoil | 6–10 ft·lb | 12.1–14.9 ft·lb |
| Effective range | 50 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.
