.41 or .45 calibure

reddwngg

March 03, 2003 05:06

I am looking to buy another gun, I have right now a .357 that I love.
I am now looking into a .45 or .41 calibure I have looked into both of these but only shot a .45 never a .41. I am looking for some info and some opinions on wich one I should get(And pleases don't say both of them).









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  gap1916

  March 03, 2003 05:31

  When you say .45 you are talking about the .45LC and not the .45ACP correct? If this is the case Bigger is better. If you are thinging of handgun hunting then you wil have to reload to get the 45LC up to hunting load or purchase some very exspensive ammo. The 44mag is in between the two you are looking at. The 44 mag has alot more factory loads and the 44 special. You may want to look at this round as well. My 2 cents [8D]
  
  Greg

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  reddwngg

  March 03, 2003 06:05

  Sorry i was talking about the .45acp

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  WWllVet

  March 03, 2003 06:15

  .41 Mag. In a Ruger Redhawk if you can find one at a reasonable price.
  
  for GOD and COUNTRY
  
  Vet

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  gap1916

  March 03, 2003 06:40

  I would put the .45acp and the 41mag in a mixed fruit catagory. The .45acp can be loaded to 10mm specs in the right gun. The 41mag has it over the .45acp on the power chart. The 45acp is a great defensive round. The 41mag was developed as the ultimate law enforcment round. It never made it because of the recoil. I have owned both and still own a .45acp. My 2 cents [8D]
  
  Greg

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  Nighthawk

  March 03, 2003 06:46

  Its really a question of what you are intending to use it for.If you intend to use it for self Defense,I would say the .45acp.If your looking for a gun to take when you hit the trail or to hunt with,I would choose the .41 Mag.HTH
  
  
  Best!!
  
  Rugster
  
  
  Toujours Pret

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  reddwngg

  March 03, 2003 11:07

  Thank you everyone for the input.

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  Xracer

  March 03, 2003 11:46

  There is another option in a large bore auto-pistol cartridge.....40 S&W. It comes very close to .45ACP in stopping power.

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  Shootist3006

  March 03, 2003 21:28

  If you are looking for a hunting pistol, go to the .41, it is the BEST handgun hunting caliber - if you reload. If you want a target, carry, self-defense handgun, go to a good 1911A1 in .45ACP.
  
  NRA ENdowment, CRPA Life, NRA ILA EVC, Past President NRA Members Council
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