Is the 45 acp "dead"? - Page 5

Shadow9mm · October 28, 2022, 04:17 PM

Just got a 45 auto again, definitely not dead

bamaranger · October 28, 2022, 04:49 PM

As long as manufacturers keep producing pistols chambered in .45acp, the cartridge will carry on. I'm constantly in wonder at the new companies producing just the 1911 platform. In addition to home grown pistols like Ruger and Kimber and at least for a while Remington, the import guns are popular too, like Tisas and Rock Island. Add to that modern designs like the Glock and the Smith' M&P.....the .45acp will outlive all of us.

While I'm at it, have you ever considered what other 110yr old semi pistols are still in production? The 1911 has outlived all it's contemporaries....it's premiere cartridge will continue to survive too.

Ernest T Bass · October 28, 2022, 10:59 PM

Please don’t pronounce the .45 ACP dead.

I absolutely LOVE shooting low power target loads at paper targets from my beloved 1911’s. Boom, boom, boom, and hardly any recoil. Don’t take that joy away from me!

For SD/HD, .38 special +P is more my speed.

Torch · October 28, 2022, 11:25 PM

Good stuff, Chaim, as always.

gsparesa · October 30, 2022, 05:41 PM

I am sure the market will let us know.

oldbear1950 · November 1, 2022, 06:23 PM

I have to admit am aging. I am now 72, been carrying and using 1911 45 acp's since I first used one at the age of 19. I have owned several in the past, and now own 2 1911s .45 acp A commander sized 1911, and a full sized 1911. I also own an original COLT, 1911 38 super, that with the purchase of an ED BROWN match barrel and bushing has become a 9 mm, and a baby rock .380. Not the only guns I own, but like the platform.

Shadow9mm · November 1, 2022, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shadow9mm

Just got a 45 auto again, definitely not dead

But its a fair bit more expensive than I remember it being i have to say.

wild cat mccane · November 2, 2022, 10:48 AM

We are at 13.50 shipped for 124gr FMJ from Winchester (Super-X) and 14.50 for American Eagle.

I admittedly don't follow 45, but hopefully it isn't artificially high (just profiteering) right now.

Shadow9mm · November 2, 2022, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by wild cat mccane

We are at 13.50 shipped for 124gr FMJ from Winchester (Super-X) and 14.50 for American Eagle.

I admittedly don't follow 45, but hopefully it isn't artificially high (just profiteering) right now.

For 45 auto Herters (cabelas house brand) 230g fmj is $27 per 50. Winchester white box is $ 56 per 100. Hoping to get my reloads down to factory 9mm prices.

PolarFBear · November 3, 2022, 11:07 AM

For 44AMP. My post was an interrogatory NOT a declaration. Now the update from the weekend sale. No 45 acps left my table. It was a slow weekend. Talking with the promoter the "gate" was down by 50%. What did sell, a black powder 36 cal, Bersa 380 and a 28 gage side by side and misc. leather, grips and blades. What DID land on my table were a Colt Defender 100th anniversary edition and a Sig P245. Yes, both 45 acps. Certainly not DEAD for me. What I did hear spectators say was they were looking for 9mms or small revolvers.

gsparesa · November 3, 2022, 05:57 PM

I'm going to be honest here. I have many 45's in my collection but I have not shot anything but 9mm in 3-4 years. It has been hard finding reloading power and primers that I have used in the past. So, the only rounds that I have been purchasing is 9mm. I only shoot 9mm anymore.

Super Sneaky Steve · November 5, 2022, 05:31 PM

I just ordered a Kahr PM45. The 45 will never die. The 1911 is probably the most popular platform ever. There may be more chambered in 9mm these days but 45 still has it's place.

PolarFBear · November 8, 2022, 02:04 PM

Just a note for info. I have mentioned displaying at two recent gun shows. The last was at Bristol Motor Speedway. Gate was off by half; crowd was dismal. Many vendors complained to the promoter. Looked at show schedule for the 1st Qtr for '23. The Bristol show has been scrubbed. Perhaps the buying public has exhausted its interest, or disposable income. Time and politics will tell.

October 28, 2022, 04:17 PM	#101
Shadow9mm Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3,975	Just got a 45 auto again, definitely not dead __________________ I don't believe in "range fodder" that is why I reload.

October 28, 2022, 04:49 PM	#102
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,312	don't think so As long as manufacturers keep producing pistols chambered in .45acp, the cartridge will carry on. I'm constantly in wonder at the new companies producing just the 1911 platform. In addition to home grown pistols like Ruger and Kimber and at least for a while Remington, the import guns are popular too, like Tisas and Rock Island. Add to that modern designs like the Glock and the Smith' M&P.....the .45acp will outlive all of us. While I'm at it, have you ever considered what other 110yr old semi pistols are still in production? The 1911 has outlived all it's contemporaries....it's premiere cartridge will continue to survive too.

November 2, 2022, 10:48 AM	#108
wild cat mccane Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2011 Posts: 3,628	We are at 13.50 shipped for 124gr FMJ from Winchester (Super-X) and 14.50 for American Eagle. I admittedly don't follow 45, but hopefully it isn't artificially high (just profiteering) right now. __________________ My wife is a pulmonologist (respiratory Dr) and epidemiologist. If you have any questions on COVID, please reach out to me in PM.

November 8, 2022, 02:04 PM	#113
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 478	Follow up and NOT 45 acp related. Just a note for info. I have mentioned displaying at two recent gun shows. The last was at Bristol Motor Speedway. Gate was off by half; crowd was dismal. Many vendors complained to the promoter. Looked at show schedule for the 1st Qtr for '23. The Bristol show has been scrubbed. Perhaps the buying public has exhausted its interest, or disposable income. Time and politics will tell.

October 28, 2022, 10:59 PM	#103
Ernest T Bass Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 138	Please don’t pronounce the .45 ACP dead. I absolutely LOVE shooting low power target loads at paper targets from my beloved 1911’s. Boom, boom, boom, and hardly any recoil. Don’t take that joy away from me! For SD/HD, .38 special +P is more my speed.

October 28, 2022, 11:25 PM	#104
Torch Senior Member Join Date: May 18, 2004 Location: The piney woods of Texas Posts: 111	Good stuff, Chaim, as always.

October 30, 2022, 05:41 PM	#105
gsparesa Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Posts: 64	I am sure the market will let us know.

November 1, 2022, 06:23 PM	#106
oldbear1950 Senior Member Join Date: April 27, 2022 Posts: 205	I have to admit am aging. I am now 72, been carrying and using 1911 45 acp's since I first used one at the age of 19. I have owned several in the past, and now own 2 1911s .45 acp A commander sized 1911, and a full sized 1911. I also own an original COLT, 1911 38 super, that with the purchase of an ED BROWN match barrel and bushing has become a 9 mm, and a baby rock .380. Not the only guns I own, but like the platform.

November 3, 2022, 11:07 AM	#110
PolarFBear Senior Member Join Date: April 22, 2015 Location: NE Tennessee, a "Free State" Posts: 478	For 44AMP. My post was an interrogatory NOT a declaration. Now the update from the weekend sale. No 45 acps left my table. It was a slow weekend. Talking with the promoter the "gate" was down by 50%. What did sell, a black powder 36 cal, Bersa 380 and a 28 gage side by side and misc. leather, grips and blades. What DID land on my table were a Colt Defender 100th anniversary edition and a Sig P245. Yes, both 45 acps. Certainly not DEAD for me. What I did hear spectators say was they were looking for 9mms or small revolvers.

November 3, 2022, 05:57 PM	#111
gsparesa Member Join Date: January 3, 2013 Posts: 64	I'm going to be honest here. I have many 45's in my collection but I have not shot anything but 9mm in 3-4 years. It has been hard finding reloading power and primers that I have used in the past. So, the only rounds that I have been purchasing is 9mm. I only shoot 9mm anymore.

November 5, 2022, 05:31 PM	#112
Super Sneaky Steve Senior Member Join Date: August 9, 2011 Posts: 1,250	I just ordered a Kahr PM45. The 45 will never die. The 1911 is probably the most popular platform ever. There may be more chambered in 9mm these days but 45 still has it's place.