The Best handgun caliber?

[Jon Payne]

.45-70

No I can't get a 240 that fast in a .45 ACP. But finding that particular .45 Colt ammo isn't easy either.

There is a handgun that chambers 45-70, but it’s still not a handgun round. Finding Buffalo Bore is very easy. You may wait a few days but it’s easy to find. It’s also very easy to roll your own. Just has to be in a Ruger or equally strong handgun and follow the manuals. If proper protocols are followed the 45 Colt out performs the 44 Mag.


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[Charlie]

There is a handgun that chambers 45-70, but it’s still not a handgun round. Finding Buffalo Bore is very easy. You may wait a few days but it’s easy to find. It’s also very easy to roll your own. Just has to be in a Ruger or equally strong handgun and follow the manuals. If proper protocols are followed the 45 Colt out performs the 44 Mag.


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This ^^^^^

 

[rman]

I carry a 45 because it kills harder. Capacity arguments are moot

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[Charlie]

Hah!

 

[seeker_two]

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[avvidclif]

There is a handgun that chambers 45-70, but it’s still not a handgun round. Finding Buffalo Bore is very easy. You may wait a few days but it’s easy to find. It’s also very easy to roll your own. Just has to be in a Ruger or equally strong handgun and follow the manuals. If proper protocols are followed the 45 Colt out performs the 44 Mag.


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Put the same ammo, Buffalo Bore, in a 44 mag and then see who is better. Or just get a S&W 460 mag. 360 gr @ 1900 FPS.

 

[rman]

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classic. is that the one where he says 40 makes you bisexual?

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[Moonpie]

That does not look like a Colt SAA.

 

[Lunyfringe]

Put the same ammo, Buffalo Bore, in a 44 mag and then see who is better. Or just get a S&W 460 mag. 360 gr @ 1900 FPS.

And a 460Mag will chamber 45 Colt.... plus 454 casull.

 

[benenglish]

And a 460Mag will chamber 45 Colt.... plus 454 casull.

Plus the .45 Cowboy/.45 Special.

Plus, if your chamber/extractor dimensions are just a tad on the generous side (most are), the .45 Schofield.

I wonder how many more?

 

[Moonpie]

Plus the .45 Cowboy/.45 Special.

Plus, if your chamber/extractor dimensions are just a tad on the generous side (most are), the .45 Schofield.

I wonder how many more?

and the anemic .45acp if you’re using moonclips

 

[avvidclif]

Just in case someone is interested the guy I bought the 44 from said he had a PC 460 that would probably be for sale soon. No barrel length or price mentioned.

 

[Lunyfringe]

and the anemic .45acp if you’re using moonclips

And 45 Super, 460 Rowland and 45 Raptor if we're talking moonclips... (leave it to moonpie to bring up moonclips)

Just in case someone is interested the guy I bought the 44 from said he had a PC 460 that would probably be for sale soon. No barrel length or price mentioned.

Probably out of my price range, but I would be interested... I've drooled over them before.

 

[benenglish]

And 45 Super, 460 Rowland and 45 Raptor if we're talking moonclips...

Yeah, then I guess .45 Win Mag enters the picture.

We're beginning to get into Medusa revolver territory, here. That thing could shoot some 40+ different rounds, iirc.

ETA - I did some research. The Medusa could officially shoot ~25 cartridges. According to Ian at Forgotten Weapons, it can technically shoot 100+ different cartridges.

Nope, no .460 S&W actually approaches Medusa versatility. Versatile, yes, but not that versatile.

 

[Torchrider]

I'm gonna go with the 10mm. Not much you can't do with fifteen 200 grain hard casts at 1300 FPS. And a refill is only a magazine away.

 

[avvidclif]

Yeah, then I guess .45 Win Mag enters the picture.

We're beginning to get into Medusa revolver territory, here. That thing could shoot some 40+ different rounds, iirc.

ETA - I did some research. The Medusa could officially shoot ~25 cartridges. According to Ian at Forgotten Weapons, it can technically shoot 100+ different cartridges.

Nope, no .460 S&W actually approaches Medusa versatility. Versatile, yes, but not that versatile.

I did a little bit of reading on the 460 Mag and it's interesting. With reloads Magnum Rifle Primers are used as the chamber pressure can reach 65,000 PSI. That's magnum rifle territory. I don't know if I would want to shoot a full power load. Said to be 4 times the recoil of a 44 mag. That's almost "Hold my beer and watch this" territory.

 

[easy rider]

If only my grandfather left me a tommy gun, but alas, the caliber I have on me.

 

[benenglish]

I don't know if I would want to shoot a full power load.

You've never seen Sugar Land load his .460 and his .500, each with full-house Buffalo Bore ammo, then shoot them both simultaneously, one in each hand, have you? It's something to see.

Anybody still know where to find that video on YT?

 

[Vaquero]

You've never seen Sugar Land load his .460 and his .500, each with full-house Buffalo Bore ammo, then shoot them both simultaneously, one in each hand, have you? It's something to see.

Anybody still know where to find that video on YT?

I didn't find it, but looking for it brought up some fun videos and memories.

 

[benenglish]

I think there's more than one video online. The one I like is when he's at American Shooting Center in Houston and he set off all the car alarms in the parking lot.