5 sub-compact pistols chambered for .45 ACP

Attack statistics

damage/attack

29 ( 41,8 )

dmg/proj.

29 ( 41,8 )

DPS

79,8 ( 160,8 )

DPS (reload)

48,2 ( 95,3 )

Ammo and reloading

type of ammunition

.45 Auto

Another

HP item

150

repair

.45 Automatic pistol One-handed shotgun

editor ID

NVDLC02Weap45Automatic pistol

form id

xx 008E1A

Characteristics

.45 automatic pistol extended

The .45 Auto pistol is a magazine-fed, single-action, semi-automatic pistol that uses .45 Auto ammunition. Although the .45 AP sight upgrade has been removed from the game, sights are still present on the standard weapon model (before and after the upgrade). This gives the .45 Auto pistol a luminescent sight and is therefore very effective in caves and dark places.

Additionally, it is considered an improved hold weapon and can be carried into weapon-free areas with a Stealth skill of 50 or higher. It also has the highest base damage of any silenced weapon after adding the AP Silencer mod.

Durability

The .45 Auto pistol can fire a total of approximately 745 standard rounds, the equivalent of 107 reloads, from full to failure. When modified with a heavy-duty bolt, it can fire a total of approximately 1,120 standard shots, equivalent to 160 reloads, from full to failure.

Modifications

• .45 Auto Pistol SUPER POWERFUL slip Increases Weapon's - condition by 50%.
• .45 Automatic Pistol Silencer - Silences weapons.

• Upgraded Sights for the .45 Automatic Pistol - It appears that an "upgraded sight" mod may have been available for this weapon,
  but it was cut from the final version and the standard weapon model is used instead.

Cartridge .45 ACP / 11.43×23

At different times and in different countries, the .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol, .45 caliber) cartridge was known by many names, such as: 45 Automatic Colt Pistol / .45 Automatic 1908 / .45 Automatic Pistol 1908 / .45 Auto / . 45 Auto Colt M.11 / .45 Automatic Colt Goverment / .45 Automatic M.1911 / 11.25 mm 1914 / 11.25 mm Automatic / 11.25 mm Colt Norwegian 1914 / 11.25 mm Norway / 11.25 mm Norwegian / 11.25 mm Norwegian Colt / 11.25 mm Norwegian Regulation M.1914 / 11.25 mm Pistolenpatrone 632 (n) / 11.3 mm Auto / 11.3 mm Auto Colt Pistol / 11.4 x 23.5 Colt / DWM 513A / GR 941 / SAA 7535A / XCR 11 023 CGC 040 / 11.43x23.

At the end of the 19th century, the US Army decided to replace personal weapons - revolvers, with more modern automatic pistols, which at that time were already becoming reliable enough for military use. By this time, double-action revolvers of .38 Colt Long caliber were in service, which proved to be quite reliable and simple weapons, but had one drawback - the relatively low stopping power of the bullet. For example, during military operations in the Philippines on the Sulu Archipelago and the island of Mindanao, inhabited by Filipino Muslims, or Moros, it repeatedly happened that a few shots from a .38 revolver could not stop Filipino soldiers under the influence of drugs, and they managed to wound or kill American soldiers.

In general, this was not so much a deficiency of the weapon as of the ammunition, and in 1904 the US Army conducted the Thompson-La Carde test to identify a suitable cartridge for short-barreled weapons. The test involved comparative shooting of cartridges of various calibers against cattle. The cartridges tested were: .476 Eley, 7.65mm Luger, 9mm Luger, .38 Long Colt, .38 ACP, .45 Colt, .455 Webley and a .45 caliber cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Co in conjunction with John Moses Browning order from the Colt company, which had long had plans for military orders.

Upon completion of the tests, it was concluded that the minimum caliber of a handgun should be .45 caliber, since only this caliber of bullet can provide a more or less reliable stopping effect of the bullet.
But it was also concluded that no bullet would give the desired effect if it hit the wrong place, and the effectiveness of the weapon largely depended on the skill of the shooter than on the caliber and energy of the bullet. .45 ACP
It is worth noting that the order to develop pistol cartridges in .41 and .45 calibers was originally given to Frankford Arsenal, but the work was delayed, and only the .41 caliber cartridge was developed, which was also offered to the military, but did not satisfy them. As a result, a prototype cartridge was manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co after several months of research, and it then took part in the Thompson-La Carde test as the .45 Automatic Colt cartridge, for which the .38 Colt pistol mod. 1900 was converted by Browning into a new caliber.

The flangeless cylindrical sleeve of this cartridge was made of brass, had a length of 22.86 mm, a diameter of 11.92 mm and was equipped with a cylindrical-spherical bullet weighing 13 g with a lead core; a charge of smokeless powder gave the bullet an initial speed of about 280 m/s. The cartridge had a total length of 31.98 mm and was marked on the bottom of the case “WRACo. .45 AC."

The military showed some interest in the new weapon, called the .45 Colt pistol model 1905, but since the pistol did not have any safety devices, Colt was asked to modify this weapon.

In addition to improving the weapon, some modification of the cartridge was carried out - now with the participation of the Frankford Arsenal, as a result of which the bullet was weighted to 14.9 grams, its shell was replaced with copper-nickel while the length of the sleeve was increased to 23.3 mm, and the length of the cartridge also changed up to 32.94 mm.
This cartridge was named “Cal. .45 Automatic Pistol Ball Cartridge Model of 1906" and was marked FA M1906 on the bottom. It was expected that he would participate in new weapons tests planned for July 1906. But the government enters into a contract with Union Metal Cartridge Co to develop a new cartridge with a shortened sleeve based on existing ones. About five months later, the cartridge, called “.45 Automatic Colt Government” and marked UMC M1907, was ready. It had a sleeve length of 22.8 mm, a total length of 31.8 mm, the mass of the bullet remained unchanged. However, in parallel, Union Metallic Cartridge Co and Winchester Repeating Arms Co also modified the cartridge, increasing the width of the extractor groove for greater reliability of the automatic pistol. As a result, by the end of 1908, two almost identical cartridges, UMC M1908 and WRA M1908, appeared, differing only in length - 31.9 and 32 mm, respectively. At the same time, in 1908, engineers at Frankford Arsenal were working on another .45 FA cartridge, the M1908, also in hopes of securing an order to supply the cartridges for Army testing. As a result, Union Metallic Cartridge Co. receives the contract. Deliveries of ammunition for testing begin in 1909. .45 ACP
This cartridge was basically the same as the UMC M1908, but with a slightly larger flute on the bullet to more securely seat it in the case. The cartridge was marked as "UMC .45 ACP" or UMC M1909. After testing, this cartridge was finally and officially approved by the government, after some minor changes, as "Cal. .45 Automatic Pistol Ball Cartridge, Model 1911" in August 1911. From that moment on, industrial production of this cartridge began, which now has a brass sleeve length of 22.75 mm, a total length of 32.3 mm, and a groove for the ejector hook with a width of 3.2 mm.

The first Model 1911 cartridges, as far as is known, were issued at Frankford Arsenal (FA M1911) on line number 8, and for the first months after production began they were labeled "FA 8 11".

Somewhat earlier, on March 29, 1911, a pistol designed by J. Browning, produced by Colt under the name AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CALIBER .45, MODEL OF 1911, was officially adopted into service with the US Army, which over time became a weapons legend of the twentieth century, and in various modifications produced and this day.

Currently, the following types of .45ACP cartridges are produced for military purposes in the United States:

- Cartridge, Caliber .45, Ball, M1911 - a common bullet for use against personnel and light unarmored vehicles. The cartridge has a brass sleeve, a cylindrical-spherical bullet with a lead alloy core and a brass or copper-plated steel shell.

— Cartridge, Caliber .45, Tracer, M26 — a tracer bullet for target designation, can also be used for signal transmission or as an incendiary bullet. A cartridge with a brass sleeve, the bullet consists of three parts: a brass-coated or copper-plated steel shell, a lead core with the addition of antimony and a cup of tracer mixture. The bullet is painted red 5 mm from the top.

- Cartridge, Caliber .45, Ball, Match, M1911 - target cartridge for use in shooting competitions, manufactured with increased accuracy. The sleeve is brass with markings on the bottom NM (National Match) or MATCH.

— Cartridge, Caliber .45, Wad Cutter — the cartridge is used only for zeroing weapons for shooting competitions and when teaching marksmanship. The cartridge has a brass sleeve and is distinguished by the unique shape of the bullet, which looks like a truncated cone. The integral curve of the bullet has a sharp shoulder and, when hitting a paper target, cuts through the edges of the hole to produce a smooth and clean hole.

— Cartridge, Caliber .45, Ball, High Pressure Test, M1 — high-pressure test cartridge, for testing weapons during manufacture or after repair, nickel-plated sleeve to distinguish it from a standard cartridge.

— Cartridge, Caliber .45, Blank, M9 — a blank cartridge is designed to simulate shooting or fireworks, can only be used in a pistol. The brass sleeve is distinguished by the absence of a bullet and a conical barrel crimp.

— Cartridge, Dummy, Caliber .45, M1921 — a prototype cartridge, used to train personnel in loading weapons and testing the operation of its mechanism. The cartridge is distinguished by drilled holes in the sleeve and the absence of a primer.

.45 ACP The
.45 ACP cartridge weighing 22.45 grams is loaded with a full jacket (FMJ) bullet with a lead core weighing 230 grains (14.9 grams) with a ballistic coefficient of 0.195, the case is usually brass, a charge of smokeless powder weighing 0.36-0.37 grams accelerates the bullet upon combustion up to 255-270 m/s, respectively, the muzzle energy of the bullet is 470-530 J. The effective firing range is up to 80 meters, the maximum bullet range is 1400-1600 meters. The bullet, due to the rather large lateral load, approximately 14.3 g/sq.cm, at an effective shooting distance has a fairly large penetrating and stopping effect. From a distance of 20 meters, a bullet pierces 15 cm of pine timber, penetrates loam up to 26 cm, and dry sand up to 20 cm. At a distance of 200 m, exceeding the target range, the bullet enters pine boards by more than 10 cm.

Military-grade .45 ACP cartridges currently in production are virtually identical in performance to 1911 cartridges, but commercial ammunition is more varied. Since its introduction, the .45 ACP cartridge has become the basis for various experiments on equipment and improvement of ammunition conducted by both cartridge manufacturers and private individuals.

Commercial factory-made cartridges are available with bullet weights ranging from 7.6 to 14.9 grams. There are also quite exotic variants of bullets, such as pre-fragmented bullets weighing less than 6.5 grams or hand-made bullets weighing 16.8 grams for shooting at bowling balls, there are options for multi-bullet cartridge loading, sub-caliber bullets with a leading plastic container.

.45 ACP
Most ammunition manufacturers also sell "+P" load options in .45 ACP ammunition. This means that the cartridge is loaded to a higher maximum pressure level than the SAAMI standard, while having a higher muzzle velocity and bullet energy. In the case of 45 ACP, the standard SAAMI pressure is 1480 kg/sq.cm, and for 45 ACP +P the standard is 1620 kg/sq.cm. It is common for most modern cartridges to combine the best quality materials and technology in modern firearms. The 12 gram JHP variant in +P loading supplied to US Special Forces has a velocity of over 350 m/s and a muzzle energy of approximately 750 J, comparable to the full power of a 10 mm Auto. Similar cartridges are also produced by many ammunition manufacturers.

At the traditional 14.9 gram bullet weight, hollow-point bullets are produced, further increasing the stopping power of the .45 ACP, which is already high. These include CCI's Gold Dot, Federal Hydra-shok, PMC StarFire, Remington Golden Saber, and Winchester SXT/Ranger series. Specially designed, these bullets are highly effective even at low velocities, which is important when using the compact and subcompact .45 ACP weapons that have become popular in recent years. Even in its non-expansive design with a military grade full jacket FMJ bullet, the .45 ACP cartridge has a reputation for being effective against manpower because the large diameter of the bullet creates a deep and extensive wound channel. Moderately powerful, with a large diameter bullet, the .45 ACP has less of the "over-penetration" tendency of high-velocity cartridges like the .357 Mag, 10mm Auto, which reduces the projectile's ability to injure an bystander after penetrating the target.

Since all standard .45 ACP loads are essentially subsonic, it is one of the most powerful pistol cartridges available for use in silent weapons, since subsonic bullets do not create a shock wave when passing through air. A muffler, on the other hand, reduces the speed of escaping gases and reduces their outlet pressure, usually without affecting the speed of the bullet. At the same time, the large diameter of the 45 caliber bullet complicates the design of the silencer, or reduces its effectiveness, so that a silent 45 caliber weapon not only outperforms smaller caliber weapons in power, but is also “louder.”

The disadvantage of the .45 ACP compared to pistol cartridges of 9 - 10 mm caliber is its ineffectiveness against an enemy protected by body armor, as well as its significant weight and size.

Today, most military handguns are chambered in 9x19mm, including in the United States, but the .45 ACP cartridge has its considerable popularity among sport shooters, especially in the United States. Although the M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol was replaced by the 9mm Beretta M9 in 1985, subsequent events, including military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, showed the significant superiority of the .45 ACP cartridge over the 9x19, and therefore many units The US Army, directly involved in combat operations, often replaced the 9 mm M9 pistol with the M1911A1, as it was more effective in close combat.

Since its introduction, the .45 ACP cartridge has become one of the most successful cartridges of our time, both among military and civilian users. This cartridge has been used in numerous pistols and assault rifles since its introduction, and is produced by virtually every major ammunition manufacturer in every country in the world.

Over the course of more than a hundred years of existence of the .45 ACP cartridge, a huge number of weapons were designed and manufactured for it, such as the Colt M1911, M1911A1 pistols, their modifications and numerous clones, Heckler & Koch USP, Smith & Wesson SW 99 , Glock models 21, 30, 36, submachine guns: Heckler & Koch UMP, Ingram M10 and many other weapon models.

Options

• A Light That Shines in the Dark is a unique custom pistol used by Joshua Graham.
• The Joshua Whippin' .45 Pistol is a unique non-game variant used by Joshua Graham. It differs from the Light That Shines in the Darkness in that it is used as a melee weapon.
• The Follows-Chalk .45 Auto Pistol is a unique version used by Follows-Chalk . It differs from a standard pistol only in the presence of additional ammunition and unchanged sights.

Comparison

Modern army ammunition
Viktor Murakhovsky, Semyon Fedoseev Infantry weapons, 97 (not entirely reliable information is marked in red)

4.7 mm caseless 4.7 DE11

4.7x33 Initial speed - 930 m/s Muzzle energy - 1470 J

This cartridge is a joint development with Heckler & Koch specifically and exclusively for the G11 rifle. Tests of the first sample revealed a number of problems, in particular, an excessive temperature jump and self-ignition of the charge. The powder charge consisted of nitrocellulose with a hardener to give it a mechanically strong shape in the form of a parallelepiped measuring 8x9x21 mm with a bullet in the front part and a recess for the primer and an intermediate or additional igniting charge. Subsequently, the design of the cartridge was redesigned. The powder charge was pressed into a block measuring 8x8x32.8 mm. The bullet is completely buried in the charge, and the capsule is made entirely of explosives in the form of thin plates without a metal shell, as was the case in previous samples. A new type of charge known as HITR (High Ignition Temperature Propellant) is composed of hexane denatured alcohol and can withstand temperatures 100 degrees above the autoignition point of a nitrocellulose charge. The classically shaped bullet consists of a lead core and a steel jacket. When it hits a target, it does not form fragments and pierces a 6 mm thick mild steel plate at a distance of 300 m and a standard steel helmet at a distance of 600 m. The weight of the bullet is 3.2 g, the cartridge weight is 5.2 g.

5.45 mm PSM cartridge

5.45x18 Initial speed - 315 m/s Muzzle energy - 129 J

The ammunition was developed in the USSR in 1979 for the PSM pistol. Bottle sleeve without rim. A jacketed bullet (made of steel) with a composite core - steel in front, lead in the back, weighing 2.6 g. The cartridge case contains a powder charge weighing 0.15 g. The maximum pressure in the chamber does not exceed 127 MPa.

5.45 mm cartridge of the 1974 model

5.45x39 Initial speed - 900 m/s Muzzle energy - 1383 J

The cartridge was created in the early 70s by a group of Soviet designers under the leadership of V. Sabelnikov for the new Kalashnikov small-caliber automatic weapon system. This ammunition introduced a series of shortened small arms cartridges. Several variants of cartridges are known. PS - with a bullet with a steel core (index 7N6) weighing 3.45 g. T - tracer. The cartridge for firing weapons with silent firing devices (SBS) contains a 7U1 bullet weighing 5.15 g, which has an initial speed of 303 m/s. In addition, there is a blank with a plastic bullet and a training one (without a charge). In 1993, the 7N10 cartridge with a tungsten carbide core was released, a bullet weighing 3.56 g penetrates a 16-mm steel plate at a distance of 100 meters. The center of mass shifted to the rear of the bullet causes instability along its trajectory. When hitting even light obstacles (bush branches, boards, etc.), the bullet changes direction of flight. A hollow space is specially left in the head of the bullet, part of which is occupied by a lead liner placed in front of the steel core. When fired, the liner is pressed against the core by inertial forces, and when it hits a sufficiently hard obstacle, it shifts asymmetrically into the hollow area. As a result, the position of the bullet's center of mass changes and it begins to tumble.

5.56mm M193/.223 Remington

5.56x45 Initial speed - 1005 m/s Muzzle energy - 1692 J

The cartridge is designed on the basis of the commercial Remington .222 caliber cartridge and was used for the first time on the Armalite AR-15 assault rifle. In the 60s, it was widely used during the Vietnam War and the US Army decided to switch assault rifles and light machine guns to 5.56 mm caliber. This was the impetus for weapons manufacturers to hastily create samples for the new caliber. The AR-15 rifle entered service with many armies and the 5.56 mm cartridge became even more widespread around the world. The caliber was chosen as the standard for NATO, but instead of the American M193 ammunition, the Belgian SS 109 is used. Many modifications of the M193 cartridges are produced with bullets for military, hunting and sporting purposes. Currently, the cartridge is used for military purposes only in a few countries.

5.56 mm NATO (SS109)

5.56x45 Initial speed - 915 m/s Muzzle energy - 1708 J

The Belgian SS109 cartridge was chosen as the standard cartridge for NATO in 1980; it differs from the American M 193 ammunition in having a heavier bullet (4.02 g), which showed better accuracy and penetration ability. Many modifications of SS109 cartridges are produced with bullets for military, hunting and sporting purposes. In the USA, the cartridge is standardized as a military cartridge under the M855 brand. Ammunition with a tracer bullet is designated M856. It should be noted that the M193 and SS109 ammunition are, in principle, interchangeable, however, the tabulated ballistic characteristics are not provided, because the rifling stroke lengths are different for them (230 and 178 mm, respectively).

5.7 mm FN SS190

5.7x28 Initial speed - 715 m/s Muzzle energy - 516 J

The ammunition was developed by the Belgian company FN in the mid-80s for the P90 submachine gun (individual self-defense weapon), and later used in the Five SeveN pistol. Designed to replace the 9x19 mm cartridge as the standard cartridge for light firearms, primarily pistols and submachine guns. The effective range of fire with the SS190 cartridge has been increased to 150 meters, the stopping effect of the bullet is three times higher than that of the 9x19 mm cartridge. A standard jacketed bullet weighing 2.02 g with a steel core in an aluminum cup pierces a steel helmet at a distance of 150 meters, and at a distance of 50 meters - 48 layers of Kevlar-based fabric.

0.243 Winchester

6x52 Initial speed - 836 m/s Muzzle energy - 2257 J

The cartridge was developed by the American company Winchester in 1955 as a hunting cartridge. It is based on a 7.62x51 mm cartridge case, the muzzle of which is narrowed to accommodate a 6 mm caliber bullet. The ammunition showed excellent ballistic characteristics, so today it is often used in the army as the main one for sniper rifles. At least two dozen types of bullets are produced in hunting versions. For military purposes, only a jacketed bullet with a lead or steel core is used.

7.62 mm Tokarev pistol cartridge model 1930

7.62x25 Initial speed - 430 m/s Muzzle energy - 508 J

The Russian army bought cartridges for the Mauser pistol in service abroad, from the German company DWM. In 1930, after the development of the TT pistol, production of ammunition began in the Soviet Union. It was also intended for submachine guns PPD, PPSh, PPS. The upgraded samples had different versions of bullets and case materials. A standard jacketed bullet with a steel core weighed 5.5 g. The cartridge was used in China for the Type 51 pistol, Type 50, 43 and 64 submachine guns, as well as in other countries.

.30 Carbine

7.62x33 Initial speed - 606 m/s Muzzle energy - 1303 J

This cartridge was developed on a commercial basis specifically for the American M1 carbine. Adopted for South African semi-automatic carbine and assault rifle; was sometimes considered as a pistol cartridge without much success, however, since its ballistic characteristics were not adapted for short-barreled weapons. Due to the unfortunate shape of the bullet, its speed drops sharply in flight: after 300 m, the speed decreases to 300 m/s and the energy to 317 J. At the same time, thanks to such features, the cartridge has gained popularity among the police, because became harmless at long distances, which is what is required when shooting in the city. It is now practically not used for military purposes.

7.62 mm SP-4

7.62x42 Initial speed - 200 m/s Muzzle energy - 400 J

The cartridge is designed for use in silent weapons (PSS and NRS), the design feature is to cut off the powder gases inside the cartridge case. The bullet (mass 10 g) is pushed by a steel piston in the sleeve, which then rests against the narrowing and does not come out. After the shot, the cartridge case is dangerous, because Powder gases remain in it under high pressure.

7.62 mm cartridge of the 1943 model

7.62x39 Initial speed - 710 m/s Muzzle energy - 2010 J

First-class ammunition created at the end of the Second World War in the Soviet Union. Designed specifically for automatic weapons, which must exceed the range of actual fire from submachine guns. According to Soviet experts, these requirements were met by ammunition that was effective at ranges of 300-400 meters. Therefore, its size, weight and ballistic characteristics occupy an intermediate position between pistol and rifle cartridges. Designers N. Elizarov and V. Semin managed to create an outstanding model. In combination with the Kalashnikov assault rifle, it won recognition throughout the world. A new line in the development of weapons opened, which continues to this day. It is enough to note that the cartridge has become standard not only in countries gravitating towards the Soviet Union, but also in Finland, the USA, Portugal and many others. Nowadays the cartridge is produced by dozens of companies around the world. In Russia, the standard cartridge (index 57N231) is equipped with a jacketed bullet with a steel core. Tracer and armor-piercing tracer ammunition are also produced. A subsonic ammunition with a muzzle velocity of 295-310 m/s has been created for firing from weapons with a silencer.

7.62 mm NATO

7.62x51 Initial speed - 854 m/s Muzzle energy - 3276 J

This cartridge became standard NATO ammunition in 1952. The developers, on the one hand, sought to create an “intermediate” size cartridge, similar to the Soviet 7.62x39 mm, on the other hand, especially for Americans, a “rifle” size cartridge like .30-06. The result was the .30-06 cartridge in a shortened case, which satisfied few people. The cartridge is too powerful for an assault rifle; in Japan they were even forced to reduce the powder charge in it in order to reduce the recoil impulse, which the soldiers could not withstand. On the other hand, as ammunition for a single machine gun, the cartridge lacks energy. And the decision to approve it as a standard NATO cartridge, wide distribution throughout the world and, accordingly, increased production of weapons for this cartridge looks completely paradoxical. The cartridge most often has a brass sleeve, sometimes a steel one. The NATO trademark is placed on the bottom of the cartridge case - a cross in a circle, which means the interchangeability of the ammunition. The cartridge is equipped with all bullets acceptable for military purposes - conventional, tracer, armor-piercing, etc.

7.62 mm rifle cartridge model 1908/30

7.62x54R Initial speed - 870 m/s Muzzle energy - 4466 J

The first version of this cartridge appeared in 1891 together with the Mosin three-line rifle. Subsequently, the cartridge received a new bullet weighing 13.7 g with a copper-nickel jacket. Along with the modernization and creation of new weapon systems, the cartridge was also modernized. The material of the cartridge case changed, new types of bullets appeared. Several types of bullets are known: ordinary with a steel core (the head is painted silver); heavy model 1930 (head painted yellow); tracer (head painted green); armor-piercing incendiary (the head is painted black with a red belt); light bullet model 1908; rifle sniper cartridge bullet. Now the cartridge is produced in one and a half dozen countries, it is considered one of the best “rifle” class cartridges.

7.65mm Browning/7.65mm ACP

7.65x17SR Initial speed - 300 m/s Muzzle energy - 216 J

This cartridge was developed by John Browning for his automatic pistol in 1897. At the beginning of the century, it became the most used ammunition: according to some sources, 75% of pistols produced in 1900 were chambered for this cartridge. It is still widely used in the police and special services. The military standard is a full jacket bullet weighing 4.6-4.8 g. The case, like most Browning cases, is partially rimmed. Nowadays, ammunition is rarely used for military purposes; among the well-known models of weapons for it, we can mention the Czech Scorpion submachine gun.

7.65 mm Parabellum

7.65x21 Initial speed - 368 m/s Muzzle energy - 407 J

This cartridge was developed by Luger specifically for the Parabellum pistol and, for many years, was the standard ammunition of the armies of Brazil, Bulgaria, Portugal, Switzerland and other countries. Some submachine guns were chambered for this cartridge. It is not often found as military ammunition, but is widely used by the police and special services of many countries. (Switzerland), Beretta (Italy) and Walther (Germany) still produce pistols chambered for this cartridge. The ammunition uses a variety of bullets; the military standard is a blunt-pointed bullet with a solid jacket weighing 6.02 g.

0.338 Lapua Magnum

8.6x70 Initial speed - 914 m/s Muzzle energy - 6766 J

The cartridge was created in the mid-80s by the Finnish company Lapua for target shooting at long ranges. Later it gained recognition as a high-class sniper cartridge for army and police rifles. Allows you to conduct targeted sniper fire at a distance of up to 1500 meters. At a distance of 1400 meters, the bullet maintains a speed of 354 m/s and an energy of 1015 J. For military purposes, ammunition with a jacketed bullet weighing 16.2 g is used.

9mm "short"/.380 Auto

9x17 Initial speed - 270 m/s Muzzle energy - 224 J

The cartridge was developed by Colt in 1908 for an automatic pistol of .380 caliber and in 1910 it began to be produced by the Belgian company FN as a 9-mm shortened Browning cartridge. Since then, it has become known in Europe as the "9mm Kurz" and in the US as the ".380 Auto". Widely used in the 20-40s by Central European countries. Currently, it is practically not used in the military, but is still found in the police. The standard cartridge has a bullet weight of about 6.15 g with a continuous jacket. Although theoretically considered a low-power ammunition, it is actually one of the most effective pistol cartridges, as it combines significant stopping power with a low muzzle velocity, which reduces the likelihood of ricochet.

9 mm PM cartridge (PMM)

9x18 Initial speed - 315 m/s (420 m/s PMM) Muzzle energy - 303 J (494 J PMM)

The ballistic characteristics of the cartridge are slightly worse than those of the 9x19 Luger, but superior to the 9-mm “short”. By reducing the size of the ammunition, it was possible to reduce the weight and dimensions of the pistol. Subsequently, other types of weapons were developed for the cartridge: the Stechkin automatic pistol, submachine guns. In the 90s, the cartridge and pistol were modernized and received the names PM-M and PMM, respectively. This cartridge cannot be fired from previous Makarov pistols. Standard military ammunition is loaded with a jacketed bullet weighing 6 g. There is a bullet with a heat-strengthened steel core weighing 5.4 g, which penetrates 3 mm steel sheet at a distance of 20 meters.

9x19 Luger

9x19 Initial speed - 396 m/s Muzzle energy - 584 J

It was developed in 1902 by Georg Luger and DWM to improve the efficiency of the Parabellum pistol. It is a cartridge case from a 7.65 mm cartridge connected to a 9 mm bullet. Since its introduction, the 9x19 mm cartridge has become practically an international ammunition and is today produced by a large number of companies in all countries of the world. It can be found with a brass or steel case and any type of bullet, even plastic. According to NATO standards, a bullet with a solid ogival steel jacket and a lead core weighing 7.45 g has a muzzle velocity of 396 m/s.

9 mm "Gyurza"

9x21 Initial speed - 420 m/s Muzzle energy - 608 J

The cartridge was developed specifically for the new Gyurza pistol by the Russian Institute of Precision Engineering. The 6.7 g jacketed bullet contains a tungsten carbide core and penetrates a 4 mm steel plate at a distance of 60 m. The weight of the cartridge with a steel core bullet is 11 g.

9 mm SP-5 (SP-6)

9x39 Initial speed - 305 m/s. Muzzle energy - 908 J.

The cartridges were developed by Nikolai Zabelin (SP-5) and Yuri Frolov (SP-6) based on the 7.62x39 cartridge case for use in silent weapons. The SP-5 cartridge contains a jacketed bullet weighing 16.2 g with a lead core and is intended for firing from a VSS sniper rifle. SP-6 has a bullet with a tungsten carbide core, penetrates a 6 mm steel plate at a distance of 100 meters, and is intended for firing from an AS assault rifle.

0.40 Smith & Wesson

10x21 Initial speed - 290 m/s. Muzzle energy - 469 J.

The ammunition was developed by the American company Smith & Wesson in the late 80s as the main one for pistols and submachine guns and is intended to replace the 9x19 mm cartridge. Currently, it is quickly gaining popularity - the main weapon manufacturers have released many samples for it. Among the most famous: Glock, Heckler & Koch, SIG-Sauer, Steyr, Calico, etc. The ammunition is still little used for military purposes, but is becoming widespread in the police, because has a high stopping effect. The usual type of bullet is blunt-headed, weighing 10-11.6 g, semi-jacketed.

0.45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)

11.43x23 Initial speed - 250 m/s. Muzzle energy - 474 J.

Used in the American army since 1911. Recognized as a reliable, accurate, powerful and effective cartridge. Widely distributed throughout the world, especially in Central and South America. In the USA, for military purposes, the M 1911 cartridges with a spherical bullet weighing 15.16 g with a jacket and M26 with a tracer bullet weighing 13.48 g are used. Due to the high stopping power of the cartridge, after comparative tests together with 0.40 S&W and 10 mm Auto, selected for the new US Army Special Operations Forces pistol.

10mm Auto

10x25 Initial speed - 340 m/s. Muzzle energy - 618 J.

The ammunition competes with the American 0.40 Smith & Wesson and 0.45 ACP, developed in 1983 (Sweden) and Dornau & Dixon based on the Bren cartridge. It has now gained popularity in Europe, where they have produced weapons for it from Glock, Heckler & Koch, SIG-Sauer, Astra, etc. The ammunition is considered one of the most promising, in particular, it was chosen by the American FBI as the main one for pistols. The standard police bullet type is blunt-headed, weighing 11-13 g, semi-jacketed. For military purposes, a jacketed bullet weighing 11-13 g with an initial speed of 290-366 m/s is used.

.50 Browning

12.7x99 Initial speed - 888 m/s. Muzzle energy - 16916 J.

This cartridge in its design uses the design of the German 13 mm TuF ammunition. It was developed in 1920 and was used in aircraft machine guns during the Second World War. After the war, it spread throughout the world (except for the Warsaw Pact countries), already as ammunition for an infantry machine gun. The ammunition is produced by many countries according to American standards and is therefore interchangeable. Available with steel or brass sleeve. The ammunition is equipped with bullets of various types for military purposes, the main ones being ordinary, tracer, and armor-piercing. For example, the US Army produces M2 ammunition with a spindle-shaped pointed bullet with a steel core, weighing 46.01/46.79 g, initial speed - 858 m/s; armor-piercing MZ - a spindle-shaped pointed bullet with a steel core, weighing 45.88/46.53 g, initial speed - 885 m/s; M10 tracer - a pointed bullet with a flat bottom and a lead tip, weighing 41.67 g, initial speed - 873 m/s; armor-piercing incendiary M8 - a spindle-shaped pointed bullet with a steel core, weighing 42.06 g, initial speed - 888 m/s; armor-piercing incendiary tracer M20 spindle-shaped pointed bullet with a steel core, weighing 39.66 g, initial speed - 888 m/s; incendiary M1 - a spindle-shaped pointed bullet with a steel jacket, weighing 41.02 g, initial speed - 901 m/s.

12.7 mm cartridge model 1930/38

12.7x108 Initial speed - 840 m/s. Muzzle energy - 18860 J.

This cartridge was created in the early 30s as ammunition for anti-tank rifles. Its design largely replicates the German 13 mm cartridge from the First World War. First used in the DShK heavy machine gun. In 1938 it was modernized, mainly by creating new bullets for ammunition. After the war it was used for the NSV Utes heavy machine gun. The B-32 bullet, with a steel core, is the main one. The armor-piercing incendiary tracer bullet BZT-44, BS (armor-piercing incendiary with a metal-ceramic core, developed in 1972) and the instant-action incendiary bullet MDZ, as a rule, constitute only part of the ammunition load of large-caliber machine guns. Caliber - 12.7 mm Cartridge weight - 124-134 g Bullet weight - 52 g Charge weight - 16.5 g Cartridge length - 147 mm Bullet length - 64.6 mm Case length - 108 mm Loading chamber volume - 20.34 cm3 Maximum gas pressure - 313 MPa

12 gauge (hunting)

18.5-19.5x76 Initial bullet speed - 450-500 m/s. The initial speed of buckshot is 350-400 m/s.

12-gauge hunting cartridges are used in combat smoothbore shotguns, usually with a chamber length of 76 mm. For military purposes, cartridges are loaded with lead or steel bullets, most often Foster, Brennecke or McElveen models, as well as shot or large-diameter buckshot, when 6-8 buckshot are placed in a cartridge. In recent years, new types of ammunition have been developed for army smooth-bore weapons: with ready-made lethal elements in the form of arrows, explosive, incendiary, active-reactive, smoke, lighting, etc. In the same size, the American has developed cartridges in a brass case for weapons under the CAWS program. Their charge develops high pressure and they cannot be used in conventional shotguns. There are cartridges equipped with lead buckshot with a diameter of 9 mm with an initial speed of 450 m/s (pierce a 19 mm pine board from a range of 150 m); with tungsten buckshot with a diameter of 7 mm, initial speed 538 m/s (pierce a 1.5 mm steel plate from a distance of 150 m); with 20 feathered arrows, initial speed 900 m/s.

Locations

• It can be purchased from Gun Runners, Great Khans, Chet in Goodsprings General Stores after returning to the Mojave Wasteland. Gun Runners will have weapons at 98% condition every three in-game days, and Gun Runners will restock .45 Auto pistol attachments every three in-game days.
• It can be purchased from Joshua Graham. Two or three of them will reappear in his inventory after he arrives at Camp Tribulation.
• Although Graham examines countless of these pistols during his first conversation with the Courier, only four in poor condition can be stolen from Joshua Graham's desk in the Cave of Angels.
• Some of them are used by the tribes of Zion.
• One in good condition in a chest behind Joshua Graham in Angel Cave.
• One is given as a reward in perfect condition for completing the quest Snow Cows of the Maidens of the East.

Pistols Para Ordnance P14-45 and LDA (Canada)

Para-Ordnance P14-45 pistol in .45ACP caliber.

Para-Ordnance P18-9 pistol in 9x19 Luger/Parabellum caliber.

Pistol Para-Ordnance P14-45 LDA caliber .45ACP, with self-cocking trigger.

P10-45 compact pistol in .45ACP caliber.

Characteristics

USM

: single action (also available with a double-action only trigger under the designation LDA)
Caliber
: .45ACP, .40SW, .38 Super Automatic, 9×19mm
Weight:
about 1100 g
Length:
216 mm
Barrel length:
127 mm
Capacity:
options for .45ACP: 14, 12 or 10 rounds; option for .40SW: 16 or 10 rounds; 18 rounds for 9mm variants

In the late eighties, the hitherto little-known Canadian company Para Ordnance began producing various parts for American M1911A1 pistols. These components included a frame with a handle of increased thickness, which accommodated a magazine with twice the capacity compared to a standard magazine. Soon after creating a frame for a two-row magazine, Para Ordnance launched the production of finished pistols under the designation P14-45. Soon, versions of this pistol appeared for high-capacity double-stack magazines in .40SW (P16-40) and 9x19 (P18-9) calibers. The magazine capacity was 16 and 18 rounds, respectively. Based on these pistols, a wide range of models with barrels and/or handles of reduced length are produced. Full-size P14-45 pistols are used by some Canadian and American police forces, mainly in those where officers are allowed to individually purchase service weapons at their own expense. The FBI Hostage Rescue Team also uses Para Ordnance pistols. In 1998, Para Ordnance released a new version of the pistol - P14-45 LDA (Lightweight Double Action, which can be roughly translated as self-cocking with little effort). The P14-45LDA pistol, while maintaining significant similarities with the classic M1911, got rid of the main “disadvantage” of this pistol in the eyes of many police officials - the non-self-cocking trigger. The P14-45LDA has only a double-action trigger (self-cocking for each shot), with an actuation force of only about 2.5 kgf. Based on the LDA mechanism, a whole family of pistols with single-row and double-row magazines has been created, having different sizes - from full-size, with a 125 mm barrel, to the most compact, with a 90 mm barrel. Full-size LDA series pistols are already in service with a number of US police departments.

The Para Ordnance pistols differ from the “classic” Colt/Browning M1911A1 pistols only in minor details, except for the increased thickness of the grip, which accommodates a double-stack high-capacity magazine. The automatic operation of Para Ordnance pistols uses recoil energy with a short barrel stroke; the barrel is locked by two lugs on its upper surface through the corresponding grooves on the inner surface of the bolt. The lowering of the breech of the barrel for unlocking occurs thanks to a swinging earring that pivotally connects the frame and the barrel. Pistols of the P14-45 series and its derivatives have a non-self-cocking trigger mechanism with an open hammer. The non-automatic safety is located on the left side of the frame (on both sides on Limited series pistols), and when engaged, it locks the sear, trigger and bolt. Additionally, there is an automatic safety on the back of the handle, which blocks the sear and is turned off when the handle is fully grasped, and a disconnector that prevents shots from being fired when the bolt is not completely closed. Pistols of the LDA series have a modified trigger with only double action, all shots are fired by self-cocking. At the same time, to achieve a small force on the trigger, the mainspring does not act directly on the trigger, but on a special part - the eccentric. The mainspring is cocked when the bolt moves backward and remains in this state, since the eccentric remains locked by the sear in the cocked state. After each shot, under the action of a separate spring, the trigger returns to the front (lowered) position with a small compression force, so that when the trigger is pressed, the shooter overcomes only the force of the trigger spring. At the end of the working stroke of the trigger, when the trigger reaches its rearmost position, the eccentric is removed from the sear and acts on the trigger, so that the strike on the firing pin is delivered by the combined force of two springs - the main and return springs of the trigger. De-cocking the eccentric (weakening the mainspring) is possible only when the trigger is pressed idle (without a cartridge in the barrel). The triggers of the German Heckler - Koch P2000 and USP Compact LEM pistols have a generally similar design. The trigger of full-size pistols retains a small decorative round head, but cocking the hammer manually is not allowed, as this can damage the mechanism. On compact pistols of the LDA series, the trigger does not have a head. Unlike the “classic” trigger type M1911, the trigger does not move longitudinally in the frame channel, but swings on the transverse axis. The trigger rod runs along the right side of the frame at its top, parallel to the bolt guides. The LDA series pistols also retained a manual safety and an automatic safety on the back of the grip, in addition to receiving automatic firing pin locking when the trigger was not pressed. A distinctive feature of LDA pistols is that the automatic safety on the handle, when turned on, does not block the sear, but the trigger and bolt itself, so that a full grip on the handle is required to reload or check the weapon.

Behind the scenes

• The .45 Auto pistol is based on the Colt M1911, but is not an exact replica. [1]
• The pistol's firepower has been improved to match player expectations rather than reality. [2]
• Graham indirectly names John Browning as the creator of the pistol. The .45 Automatic Pistol is not the only handgun designed by John Browning to be used in Fallout: New Vegas
  , with others including the Cowboy Repeater, the 9mm Pistol, the Lever Action Shotgun, and the Automatic Rifle from
  Dead Money
  . [1]

.45 ACP cartridge

.45 ACP

(11.43×23 mm) (eng.

Automatic
Colt

P
istol ,
.45
automatic pistol of 0.45 inch caliber
) is a unitary pistol cartridge developed by John Browning in 1905.
Since then it has been a popular cartridge for self-defense (especially in the USA). It is a waferless (that is, without a protruding rim) version of the old .45 Colt revolver cartridge with a rim diameter equal to that of a standard rifle cartridge. The Colt M1911 pistol was created for this cartridge, and subsequently a number of American submachine guns (Thompson, M3, etc.). The cartridge has a low muzzle velocity and is therefore often used to create “silent” versions of weapons with silencers. During World War I, this cartridge was also used in Colt M1917 revolvers and, being wafer-shaped, required a semicircular clip for extraction from the cylinder. In England it competed with automatic pistols of the Webley-Scott 0.455 system. Since its introduction, the .45 ACP cartridge has become one of the most successful cartridges of our time, both among military and civilian users. This cartridge has been used in numerous pistols and assault rifles since its introduction, and is currently produced by almost all major ammunition manufacturers in all countries of the world, including Russia. At different times and in different countries, this cartridge was known under many names, such as:

45 Automatic Colt Pistol; .45 Automatic 1908; .45 Automatic Pistol 1908; .45 Auto; .45 Auto Colt M.11; .45 Automatic Colt Goverment; .45 Automatic M.1911; 11.25 mm 1914 ; 11.25 mm Automatic; 11.25 mm Colt Norwegian 1914; 11.25 mm Norway; 11.25 mm Norwegian; 11.25 mm Norwegian Colt ;11.25 mm Norwegian Regulation M.1914 ; 11.25 mm Pistolenpatrone 632 (n) ;11.3 mm Auto ;11.3 mm Auto Colt Pistol ; 11.4 x 23.5 Colt ;DWM 513A ;GR 941 ;SAA 7535A ; 11.43 x 23

Over the course of more than a hundred years of existence of the .45 ACP cartridge, a huge number of weapons were designed and manufactured for it, for example, Colt M1911, M1911A1 pistols, their modifications and numerous clones, Heckler & Koch USP, Smith & Wesson SW 99, Glock Models 21,30,36, submachine guns: Heckler & Koch UMP, Ingram M10 and many other weapon models

At the end of the 19th century, the US Army decided to replace personal weapons - revolvers, with more modern automatic pistols, which at that time were already becoming reliable enough for military use. .38 Colt Long caliber were in service , which proved to be quite reliable and simple weapons, but had one drawback - the relatively low stopping power of the bullet. For example, during military operations in the Philippines on the Sulu Archipelago and the island of Mindanao, inhabited by Filipino Muslims, or Moros, it repeatedly happened that a few shots from a .38 revolver could not stop Filipino soldiers under the influence of drugs, and they managed to wound or kill American soldiers.

In general, this was not so much a deficiency of the weapon as of the ammunition, and in 1904 the Army conducted the Thompson-La Carde test to identify a suitable cartridge for short-barreled weapons. The test involved comparative shooting of cartridges of various calibers against cattle. The following cartridges participated in the test: .476 Eley, 7.65mm Luger, 9 mm Luger, .38 Long Colt, .38 ACP, .45 Colt, .455 Webley and a .45 caliber cartridge developed by Winchester Repeating Arms Co in conjunction with J. Browning commissioned by Colt, which has long had plans for military orders. Upon completion of the tests, it was concluded that the minimum caliber of a handgun should be 0.45, since only this caliber of bullet can provide a more or less reliable stopping effect of the bullet. But it was also concluded that no bullet would give the desired effect if it hit the wrong place, and the effectiveness of the weapon largely depended on the skill of the shooter than on the caliber and energy of the bullet. It is worth noting that the order for the development of pistol cartridges in .41 and .45 calibers was originally given to Frankford Arsenal, but the work was delayed, and only the .41 caliber cartridge was developed, which was also offered to the military, but did not satisfy them. As a result, a prototype cartridge was manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms Co after several months of research, and it then took part in the Thompson-La Carde test as a cartridge . 45 Automatic Colt, for which the .38 Colt pistol mod.1900 was converted by Browning into a new caliber. The flangeless cylindrical sleeve of this cartridge was made of brass, had a length of 22.86 mm, a diameter of 11.92 mm and was equipped with a cylindrical-spherical bullet weighing 13 g with a lead core, the charge of smokeless powder gave the bullet an initial speed of about 280 m/s. The cartridge had a total length 31.98 mm and marking on the bottom of the case “WRACo. .45 AC.”

The military showed some interest in the new weapon, which received the name . 45 Colt pistol model 1905 , but since the pistol did not have any safety devices, Colt was asked to modify this weapon. In addition to improving the weapon, some modification of the cartridge was carried out, now with the participation of the Frankford Arsenal, as a result of which the bullet was weighted to 14.9 grams, its shell was replaced with copper-nickel while the length of the sleeve was increased to 23.3 mm, and the length of the cartridge also changed up to 32.94 mm. This cartridge was named “Cal. .45 Automatic Pistol Ball Cartridge Model of 1906” and was marked FA M1906 on the bottom. It was supposed to participate in new weapons tests planned for July 1906, but the government enters into a contract with Union Metal Cartridge Co to develop a new cartridge with a shortened sleeve based on existing ones. About five months later, the cartridge received the name “.45 Automatic Colt Government” and markings UMC M1907, was ready. It had a sleeve length of 22.8 mm, total length 31.8 mm, bullet weight remained unchanged.

However, in parallel, Union Metallic Cartridge Co. and Winchester Repeating Arms Co also refined the cartridge, increasing the width of the extractor groove for greater reliability of the pistol's automatic operation. As a result, by the end of 1908, two almost identical cartridges appeared, UMC M1908 and WRA M1908, differing only in length - 31.9 and 32 mm, respectively. At the same time, in 1908, engineers at Frankford Arsenal were working on another .45 FA cartridge, the M1908, also in hopes of ordering a supply of cartridges for Army testing. As a result, Union Metallic Cartridge Co received the contract, and supplies of ammunition for testing began in 1909.

This cartridge was essentially the same as the UMC M1908, but with a slightly larger flute on the bullet to more securely seat it in the case. This cartridge was marked as “UMC .45 ACP” or UMC M1909. After testing, this cartridge was finally and officially approved, after some minor changes, by the government as “Cal.” .45 Automatic Pistol Ball Cartridge, Model 1911″ in August 1911. From that moment on, industrial production of this cartridge began, which now has a brass sleeve length of 22.75 mm, a total length of 32.3 mm, and a groove for the ejector hook with a width of 3.2 mm.

Standard cartridge packaging

The first Model 1911 cartridges, as far as is known, were issued at Frankford Arsenal (FA M1911) on line number 8, and for the first months after production began they were labeled “FA 8 11”. Somewhat earlier, on March 29, 1911, a pistol designed by J. Browning, produced by Colt under the name AUTOMATIC PISTOL, CALIBER 45, MODEL OF 1911, which over time became a weapons legend of the twentieth century, and in various modifications of the produced and to this day.

Cartridge .45ACP

Currently, the following types of .45ACP cartridges are produced for military purposes in the United States

Cartridge, Caliber .45, Ball, M1911 is a common bullet for use against personnel and light unarmored vehicles. The cartridge has a brass case, a cylindrical-spherical bullet with a lead alloy core and a brass or copper-plated steel jacket.

Cartridge, Caliber .45, Tracer, M26 - tracer bullet for target designation, can also be used for signal transmission or as an incendiary bullet. A cartridge with a brass sleeve, the bullet consists of three parts: a brass-coated or copper-plated steel shell, a lead core with the addition of antimony and a cup of tracer mixture. The bullet is painted red 5mm from the top.

Cartridge, Caliber .45, Ball, Match, M1911 - a target cartridge for use in shooting competitions, manufactured with increased accuracy. The sleeve is brass with markings on the bottom NM (National Match) or MATCH.

Cartridge, Caliber .45, Wad Cutter - the cartridge is used only for zeroing weapons for shooting competitions and when teaching marksmanship. The cartridge has a brass sleeve and is distinguished by the unique shape of the bullet, which looks like a truncated cone. The integral curve of the bullet has a sharp shoulder and, when hitting a paper target, cuts through the edges of the hole to produce a smooth and clean hole.

Cartridge, Caliber .45, Ball, High Pressure Test, M1 - high-pressure test cartridge, for testing weapons during manufacture or after repair, the sleeve is nickel-plated to distinguish it from a standard cartridge.

Cartridge, Caliber .45, Blank, M9 – a blank cartridge is designed to simulate shooting or fireworks, can only be used in a pistol, the brass sleeve is distinguished by the absence of a bullet and a conical barrel crimp.

Cartridge, Dummy, Caliber .45, M1921 - A dummy cartridge is used to train personnel in loading weapons and testing the operation of its mechanism. The cartridge is distinguished by drilled holes in the sleeve and the absence of a primer.

Some characteristics of the .45 ACP military M1911 cartridges

A cartridge weighing 22.45 grams is loaded with a full-jacket bullet (FMJ) with a lead core weighing 230 grains (14.9 g) with a ballistic coefficient of 0.195, the sleeve is usually brass, a charge of smokeless powder weighing 0.36-0.37 grams upon combustion accelerates the bullet to 255-270 m/s, Accordingly, the muzzle energy of the bullet is 470-530J. The effective firing range is up to 80 meters, the maximum bullet range is 1400-1600 meters. The bullet, due to the rather large lateral load, approximately 14.3 g/sq.cm, at an effective shooting distance has a fairly large penetrating and stopping effect. From a distance of 20 meters, a bullet penetrates 15 cm of pine timber, penetrates loam up to 26 cm, and dry sand up to 20 cm. At a distance of 200 m, exceeding the target range, the bullet enters pine boards by more than 10 cm. .45 ACP cartridges for military use The characteristics of the 1911 cartridges produced today are virtually identical to those of the 1911, but there is a wide variety of commercial ammunition available. Since its introduction, the .45 ACP cartridge has become the basis for various experiments on equipment and improvement of ammunition conducted by both cartridge manufacturers and private individuals.

.45ACP cartridges with polymer-coated cartridge cases, produced by the Tula Cartridge Plant.

Commercial factory-made cartridges are available with bullet weights ranging from 7.6 to 14.9 grams. There are also quite exotic variants of bullets, such as pre-fragmented bullets weighing less than 6.5 grams or hand-made bullets weighing 16.8 grams for shooting at bowling balls, there are options for multi-bullet cartridge equipment, sub-caliber bullets with a leading plastic container. Most ammunition manufacturers also sell “+P” load options in .45 ACP ammunition. This means that the cartridge is loaded to a higher maximum pressure level than the SAAMI standard, while having a higher muzzle velocity and bullet energy. In the case of 45 ACP, the standard SAAMI pressure is 1480 kg/sq.cm and for 45 ACP +P the standard is 1620 kg/sq.cm. It is common for most modern cartridges to combine the best quality materials and technology of modern firearms. The 12 gram JHP variant in +P loading supplied to US Special Forces has a velocity of over 350m/s and a muzzle energy of approximately 750J, comparable to the full power of a 10mm Auto. Similar cartridges are also produced by many ammunition manufacturers. At the traditional 14.9 gram bullet weight, hollow-point bullets are produced, further increasing the stopping power of the .45ACP, which is already high. These include CCI's Gold Dot, Federal Hydra-shok, PMC StarFire, Remington Golden Saber, and Winchester SXT/Ranger series. Specially designed, these bullets are highly effective even at low velocities, which is important when using the compact and subcompact .45 ACP weapons that have become popular in recent years. Even in its non-expansive design with a military grade full jacket FMJ bullet, the .45 ACP cartridge has a reputation for being effective against manpower because the large diameter of the bullet creates a deep and extensive wound channel. Moderately powerful, with a large diameter bullet, the .45 ACP has less of the tendency to “Overpenetrate” found in high-velocity cartridges like the .357 Mag, 10mm Auto, which reduces the projectile's ability to injure an bystander after penetrating the target.

Commercial .45 ACP cartridges from various manufacturers

Since all standard .45 ACP loads are essentially subsonic, it is one of the most powerful pistol cartridges available for use in silent weapons since subsonic bullets do not create a shock wave when passing through air. A muffler, on the other hand, reduces the speed of escaping gases and reduces their outlet pressure, usually without affecting the speed of the bullet. At the same time, the large diameter of the 45 caliber bullet complicates the design of the silencer, or reduces its effectiveness, so that a silent 45 caliber weapon not only outperforms smaller caliber weapons in power, but is also “louder.” Alas, in everything in life you have to look for a compromise... The disadvantage of the .45 ACP compared to pistol cartridges of 9-10 mm caliber is its ineffectiveness against an enemy protected by body armor, as well as its significant weight and size. Today, most military pistols are chambered in 9x19mm, including in the United States, but the .45 ACP cartridge has its considerable popularity among sport shooters, especially in the United States. Despite the fact that in 1985 the M1911A1 .45 caliber pistol was replaced by the 9 mm Beretta M9, ​​events in recent years, including military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, have shown the significant superiority of the .45ACP cartridge over the 9x19, and therefore many units US armies directly involved in combat often replace the 9 mm M9 pistol with the M1911A1, as it is more effective in close combat.

Technical characteristics of .45ACP cartridges

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Errors

• If both mods are attached and you use the Weapon Repair Kit on it, the weapon stops degrading from use and can continue to be repaired after a 100% increase in its value and condition. [verified]
• Sometimes, when a .45 Auto pistol has both modifications attached, it does not appear in first or third person view in the Mojave Wasteland. [verified]
• When loading a save game from the main menu in which you have a .45 Auto Pistol equipped and drawn, the reload animation takes twice as long as normal. This can be resolved by switching to another weapon and then switching again. [verified]
• Sometimes when aiming in first person the gun will disappear completely. Switching to another weapon and then back again seems to solve the problem. [verified]
• Sometimes when ED-E repairs a weapon with both modifications, the condition actually gets worse rather than better. [verified]

Gallery

.45 Automatic pistol with Heavy Duty (HD) bolt modification

.45 Auto pistol with silencer

Pistol .45 Auto of both modifications

.45 Auto pistol with unplayable scope.

.45 Auto pistol with Heavy Duty (HD) bolt modification and non-playable sights.

.45 Auto pistol with suppressor and non-playable sights.

.45 Auto pistol with all modifications and non-playable sights.

.45 Automatic Pistol in the perk image for The Way of the Canaanite

.45 Automatic Pistol in the achievement image for O Daughter of Babylon