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The 45 long colt has a longer rimmed case and is used in revolvers and rifles. The 45ACP has no rim, is shorter and is used in automatic pistols. They share the same bullets but the cases and powder charges are different. You can't interchange the two.
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What is the difference between 32 ACP and 32 auto ammo?
There is no difference. ACP stands for Automatic Colt Pistol.
What is the difference between 45 acp and 45 colt?
The .45 ACP--which stands for AUTOMATIC COLT PISTOL is used in semiautomatic pistols. The .45 Colt is used in revolvers.
Can you use 45 auto ammunition in a 45 acp pistol?
.45 ACP means Automatic Colt Pistol. It IS .45 Auto.
What is the difference between acp and lcp?
ACP designates a cartridge desgined by Colt for their pistols- Automatic Colt Pistol. LCP is the name used by Ruger for a model of lightweight compact pistol. LCP
What is the difference between 380 acp and 380 lcp?
.380 ACP is a specific type of ammunition made. 380 LCP is the name of a Pistol, made by Ruger which fires the .380 ACP round.
What are the measurements to the Thompson Machine Gun?
Measurements as in ammunition size? 45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol)
What is the difference in 32 automatic and 32 acp ammo?
ACP stands for Automatic Colt Pistol. They are the same.
Whats the difference of a 45apc and a 45colt?
There is no 45 apc, but, there is a 45 acp. The 45 Colt is a longer cartridge. There is no 45 apc, but, there is a 45 acp. The 45 Colt is a longer cartridge.
What is the difference between an ACP cartridge and other cartridges in regards to ammunition?
Different designations simply mean different things. ACP stands for Automatic Colt Pistol, meaning it was originally designed for Colt Auto Pistols, however, pistols from various manufacturers will fire ACP ammo. Other designations, such as SW in .40 SW means the cartridge was designed by Smith and Wesson. WCF stands for Winchester Center Fire. GAP stand for Glock Auto Pistol. There are various others.
What is the meaning of ACP?
'ACP' means Automatic Colt Pistol. A 1911, for example, would chamber a .45 ACP cartridge.
What is the difference between acp and gap?
The .45 GAP is a shorter cartridge than the .45 ACP. Developed for the Glock Automatic Pistol (that's the GAP) it does not interchange with the .45 Colt Automatic Pistol (ACP). Made for a smaller firearm, shorter action, etc.
What does ACP mean in 45 acp?
ACP stand for Automatic Colt Pistol
