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<\/p>\nBetween the .45 Long Colt vs 45 ACP cartridges, there\u2019s over two and a half centuries of combined history. These cartridges have seen it all, from casual target shooting to all-out war. For modern shooters today, they continue to deliver the performance, consistency, and accuracy we expect.<\/p>\n
Comparing the two can be tough, largely because their performances are so similar. However, there are certain differences that all gun owners should understand, especially the differences in firearms.<\/p>\n
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The .45 Long Colt is one of the most important cartridges in American history. Largely seen as the quintessential western round, it was first made as a black powder round through a partnership between Colt and the Union Metallic Company. It was released just before the Colt Single Action Army revolver, a highly effective weapon that was eventually dubbed \u201cThe Peacemaker.\u201d The cartridge and the revolver fueled each other\u2019s success, and became popular for military sidearms and private weapons.<\/p>\n
45 Long Colt remains popular for use by hunters and sport-shooters, and can be relied on to drop deer, black bear, and other game animals. It is still a highly effective round for personal protection, and is found in homes and concealed-carry weapons across the country.<\/p>\n
There is a bit of a controversy over the name of this cartridge, as some claim it should only be called the \u201c.45 Colt\u201d not \u201cLong Colt.\u201d Basically, naming was complicated by early manufacturers squabbling over what it can and can\u2019t be called, as well as military naming logistics. You can certainly research this complex history<\/a> if you choose, but just know that, as of today, it\u2019s perfectly acceptable to call it the \u201c.45 Colt\u201d or \u201c.45 Long Colt.\u201d Either way, people will know what you\u2019re talking about.<\/p>\n The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) was released in 1911 as a replacement for the .38 Long Colt (not to be mistaken for .45 Long Colt), the .45 ACP was meant to have ballistic performance similar to the .45 Colt while delivering a higher carrying capacity to soldiers and law enforcement. First used in World War I, it became a popular option among military and private users.<\/p>\n Legendary cartridges usually have a legendary firearm. The .45 ACP has the M1911, one of the most favored handguns in history and a design that is copied, replicated, and repeated to this day. The .45 ACP offers excellent power, reliable accuracy, and consistent performance, making it ideal for almost any activity from hunting to personal protection to enjoyable shooting sports.<\/p>\n\n
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\n <\/div>\n \n \n $31.95 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 20rds - 45 Long Colt Hornady Critical Defense 185gr. FTX Ammo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/static-cdn.ammunitiontogo.com\/pimages\/image\/512x\/e0266470459c8672771a1cb2d1bebeb3\/7\/9\/7903626d843eaf4d6ec32f0e6fde5d3f_3.jpg\")
\n <\/div>\n \n \n $0.00 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 50rds - 45 Long Colt Federal American Eagle 225gr. JSP Ammo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/static-cdn.ammunitiontogo.com\/pimages\/image\/512x\/e0266470459c8672771a1cb2d1bebeb3\/3\/5\/35ecbd33166612e65ed58fc75a1c37a0_4.jpg\")
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\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\nAbout the .45 ACP<\/h3>\n
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\n <\/div>\n \n \n $24.95 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 50rds - 45 ACP Sellier & Bellot 230gr. FMJ Ammo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/static-cdn.ammunitiontogo.com\/pimages\/image\/512x\/e0266470459c8672771a1cb2d1bebeb3\/b\/c\/bc221b53c0a49feea788f48a09ea0e8a_4.jpg\")
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\n <\/div>\n \n \n $505.95 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 1000rds - 45 ACP Federal American Eagle 230gr. FMJ Ammo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/static-cdn.ammunitiontogo.com\/pimages\/image\/512x\/e0266470459c8672771a1cb2d1bebeb3\/2\/8\/28db5d53b9da5501ab4606752e94a72d.jpg\")
\n <\/div>\n \n \n $469.95 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 1000rds - 45 ACP PMC Bronze 230gr. FMJ Ammo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/static-cdn.ammunitiontogo.com\/pimages\/image\/512x\/e0266470459c8672771a1cb2d1bebeb3\/2\/d\/2d6262c40d3a8d493e0d317461c87d30_7.jpg\")
\n <\/div>\n \n \n $32.95 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 20rds - .45 ACP Hornady Critical Defense 185gr. HP Ammo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/static-cdn.ammunitiontogo.com\/pimages\/image\/512x\/e0266470459c8672771a1cb2d1bebeb3\/e\/f\/efdef9d3ab5fc443423ea2dfa5bff76b_5.jpg\")
\n <\/div>\n \n \n $254.95 <\/div>\n \n $244.95 <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n 500rds - 45 ACP Winchester USA 230gr. FMJ Ammo <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n \n \n \n \n \n \n ![\"product\"](\"https:\/\/static-cdn.ammunitiontogo.com\/pimages\/image\/512x\/e0266470459c8672771a1cb2d1bebeb3\/3\/c\/3c1e4b53e80818326f17252524a5c07c_5.jpg\")
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