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Different names for the same cartridge.

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Q: What is the difference between 45 colt and 45 long colt?
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What is the difference between 45 Colt and 45 Long Colt reloading dies?

There is no difference , there was a 45 short colt cartridge made for just a short time back in the early1900's but it quickly went away , however the name " Long Colt " just stuck .


What is the difference between 45 Colt and 45 Long Colt ammo?

They are the same exact round. When the .45 Schofield (S&W) round was introduced in the late 1800s people began to refer to the .45 Colt as the .45 Long Colt, or Long .45, because the .45 Schofield was shorter. The name may have changed for a while, but the actual round never did.


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.


What is the difference between the gun calibers 45acp and 45?

Both can refer to 45ACP. 45 alone can also refer to 45 Colt


Can 45 schofield be shot out of 45 colt?

The .45 Schofield can be fired in a .45 Long Colt revolver, but the .45 Long Colt cannot be fired in a .45 Schofield revolver.


What is the difference between the .45 Colt and the .45 ACP?

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.


Can you shoot 45 colt or does it have to be long colt in your Taurus judge?

the judge fires 45 colt which is the same as 45 long colt not to be confused with 45 acp it also fires 410 shot shells


What is the difference between 45 colt and 45 acp ammunition?

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.


Will 45 colt rifle ammunition fit 45 colt relvover?

yes, if both weapons are for the 45 long colt cartridge


Can you shoot colt 45 out of a S and W 455?

there is a slight difference between the 45 and 455. check with a gunsmith ig you wish to have it shoot 45 acp


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.


Can you use 45ACP dies to load 45 long colt?

yes. but the seating die would have to be higher up then for the 45 acp. I have loaded 45 long colt with my 45 acp dies set.................also, need 45 long colt shell holder.........