45 Colt vs 45 ACP Ballistics Test (Part 1)

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45 Colt vs 45 ACP

Episode 3
Part 1 of my ballistics test of the 45 Colt vs 45 ACP using a Cimarron Pistolero 4 3/4" Barrel vs Rock Island Armory 1911-A1 Commander Special 3 1/2" Barrel. I know the barrel length isn't the same, but it is all I could get ahold of for this test.

45LC
Bitterroot Valley Ammunition 255gr RNFP
Muzzle Velocity: 725 FPS*
Muzzle Energy: 298 FT-LBS*
*No ballistic data available for this particular ammo, data is based off of an average of similar rounds.

Hornady LEVERevolution 225gr FTX
Muzzle Velocity: 960 FPS
Muzzle Energy: 460 FT-LBS

45 ACP:
Armscor 230gr FMJ
Muzzle Velocity: 849 FPS
Muzzle Energy: 368 FT-LBS

Hornady American Gunner 185gr XTP
Muzzle Velocity: 970 FPS
Muzzle Energy: 386 FT-LBS

*No paid sponsorships, the guns and ammo are provided to demo for your enjoyment*

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