Is there a difference between .45 Colt and .45 Long Colt?
Is 45 colt and 45 ACP the same?
45 Colt are common names for two different handgun bullets that share the same caliber. ... 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) could easily be considered a direct descendant of the . 45 Colt, also known as the . 45 Long Colt.
How reliable is a Colt 1911?
In my experience, the 1911 can be a reliable pistol. A 1911 will typically require a bit more care than most modern designs to maintain reliability. And since countless manufactures make 1911s, some are very reliable, and some are very unreliable.
Are Colt 1911 still good?
The 1911 is a very good gun. But it is a outdated gun. The gun does wear out faster than most modern pistols and it does have a very low capacity. Parts replacement can be a royal pain as there is often hand-fitting involved.
What is the effective range of a 1911 pistol?
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What is the effective range of a 45 long colt?
The M1911 Colt . 45 ACP (230 grains, 900 fps, 5. 0 inch barrel) has an effective range on target of approximately 50 - 55 yards.
How accurate is a Colt 1911?
The Government accuracy standard for the 1911 was 5-inch dispersions at 25 yards and 10-inch dispersions at 50 yards, with the pistol sighted to fire a bit high at the shorter distance and more or less dead on at 50 yards.24 ene 2014