If there were ever two handgun cartridges that could be classified as ubiquitously American, then it would be the 45 Long Colt and the 45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP). With a combined service life of over two centuries, both have served as the sidearm cartridge for the U.S. Army and are still used in various applications today in civilian circles.
In this article we will compare two of the most iconic 45-caliber handgun cartridges in American history so that you can have a deeper understanding of each and what makes them an excellent choice for your next firearm purchase.
Read: 45 Colt vs 45 ACP: Battle of the Colt 45’s at Ammo.com.