Thread: .44 vs .45?
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Old December 25, 2010, 05:55 PM   #1
laocmo
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.44 vs .45?

Anyone know why .44 was chosen as a caliber for bp revolvers in the first place, and later cartridge revolvers and rifles only to be followed by .45 calibers revolvers? Now today, one can buy a new .45 rifle. Seems kind of redundant to have two bullets so close in size at the same time. What am I not seeing here. Thanks
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