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  Gun Glossary : Americans for Gun Safety (AGS) Foundation
They are also used to strengthen a barrel or alter the diameter to accept a different caliber of ammunition.
Modern cartridges generally fall into one of three categories: centerfire with the primer seated in the center of the base, rimfire where the primer powder is sealed in the soft rim around the base, and shotshells that include shot or small pellets instead of a single bullet.
Ammunition that has the propellant charge molded to the base of the bullet and not enclosed in any type of cartridge case.
w3.agsfoundation.com /safety/gloss_all.html   (3560 words)

  
 Colt Single Action Army handgun - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
It is sometimes referred to as the Colt.45, and should not be confused with.45 Colt, a variety of ammunition, a variant of which is used in the Peacemaker.
Standard.45 ACP ammunition is regulated to under 21,000 lbf/in² (145 MPa), while.45 LC must be kept under 14,000 lbf/in² (97 MPa) to be safe in older guns.
Despite the lower pressure, the muzzle velocity of the Single Action Army is about the same as--or slightly higher than--many.45 ACP pistols, due to its long barrel length.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Colt_Peacemaker   (988 words)

  
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Two additional features that make this high performance ammunition unique is that they can be fired in any firearm made for the corresponding caliber, without any modification to the firearm, and recoil is not greater than when shooting regular ammunition.
The IQ line of ammunition was specially developed with personal defense and law enforcement applications in mind and it is also suitable for hunting.
Hi-Vel ammunition is loaded to a specific velocity in each caliber in order to optimize the attributes of a particular bullet.
www.m1911.org /ammo.htm   (1685 words)

  
 Current Ammunition - Texas Amunition Company
Texas Ammunition Company was one of the first companies to revitalize the 10mm on the commercial level by introducing several new "full power" 10mm loads.
While recoil may be somewhat more than standard 45 ACP ammunition, it is not near as severe as the 45 Super®, and experience has indicated that it is controllable for self defense and tactical purposes.
To distinguish between regular 45 Super® ammunition, the 45 Tactical loads are loaded using brass colored primers Primers instead of the nickel color primers used in the 45 Super® and 45 Super® Express ammunition.
www.texas-ammo.com /ammun.htm   (1523 words)

  
 Avalanche Control Program: Army Regulation 725-20
For Federal agency ACP participants, the head of the Federal agency or his or her designee will approve all requisitions, comply with provisions of an established MOA, complete agency portions of DD Form 1144, and furnish data required by the Army supp lier for cost analysis.
Ammunition surveillance inspections are structured to assure that materiel in storage meets established safety and reliability criteria and is properly classified.
Ammunition suspension notices are issued in accordance with AR 75-1 to prohibit issue and use of potentially dangerous ammunition items.
www.csac.org /Professional/legal/acp.html   (8147 words)

  
 G.I. Surplus .45 ACP Ammunition
The irony was that some of that ammunition was unusable when it got there.
For instance, the Soviet Army had very little need for.45 ACP ball, having only a few Russian Contract M1911 pistols which were sold to the Czar between 1914 and 1918.
The men who died to supply them that ammunition did so in an effort to produce a peace which would bless the world.
www.sightm1911.com /lib/history/gi_surp_ammo.htm   (1208 words)

  
 GLOCK 25   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is a GLOCK 19 modified to fire the.380 ACP ammunition.
It uses a modified slide, frame,.380 ACP barrel and magazine but is otherwise near identical in looks to the GLOCK 19.
The GLOCK 25 is a blowback pistol, there is no barrel lockup mechanism, as the.380 ACP ammunition does not require this.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/G/GLOCK-25.htm   (178 words)

  
 GLOCK 28   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
It is a GLOCK 26 modified to fire the.380 ACP ammunition.
It uses a modified slide, frame,.380 ACP barrel and magazine but is otherwise near identical in looks to the GLOCK 26.
The GLOCK 28 is a blowback pistol, there is no barrel lockup mechanism, as the.380 ACP ammunition does not require this.
www.worldhistory.com /wiki/G/GLOCK-28.htm   (178 words)

  
 SURE SHOT: The Glock 37 and the .45 GAP
Being 3-mm shorter than the case of the.45 ACP, that of the.45 GAP is otherwise identical on the outside except for two things: It uses a small pistol primer instead of a large one, and it is a rebated rimless case.
This was done to prevent shortening the.45 ACP case and reloading it to shoot in a.45 GAP pistol.
Although its case is shorter than that of the.45 ACP, the.45 GAP is now factory loaded with bullet weights of up to 230 grains, and bullet for bullet, performance is equal to.45 ACP ammunition, but at the cost of about 15% higher pressure.
www.military.com /soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_Glock37,,00.html   (1770 words)

  
 T2K AP 2
The 9mm Parabellum and.45 ACP cartridges are used since they have more punch than the.380 ACP.
So when HK crossed into the mainstream with the USP, two principles guided its development - the first being the use of advanced materials and engineering technology, the second being the creation of a "pistol paradigm", that is a pistol better than all those existing now or in the past.
The HK MK 23 and the HK Mark 23.45 ACP pistols give shooters match grade accuracy equal to that of the finest custom made handguns - yet they exceed the most stringent operational requirements ever demanded of a combat handgun.
www.angelfire.com /nc2/kensar2/T2K_AP_2.html   (1074 words)

  
 Auto Pistols
The weapon and its ammunition are extremely rare, and referees should exercise care in allowing players to have this weapon.
For this reason, the weapon and its ammunition have not been assigned an availability status.
It was much sought after, although it was difficult to obtain in the United States.
www.angelfire.com /nc2/kensar2/T2K_AP_1.html   (799 words)

  
 US Pistols A-F   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This variant of the.45 ACP is a.45 ACP bullet in a longer case with more powder, and offering more damaging capability and more range than a standard.45 ACP.
It was introduced in 1976 chambered for.380 ACP, made entirely of stainless steel and fairly heavy for a small backup weapon.
In 1994, a.45 ACP version of this weapon was introduced, followed by several other calibers, and finally the.357 SiG caliber in 1998.
www.pmulcahy.com /pistols/us_pistols_a-f.htm   (2203 words)

  
 Ace Custom 45's, Inc. - FAQ
Also ammunition is readily available for the.400 Corbon, and for those who are into reloading, dies are readily available (and inexpensive) and pressures generated by this round are reasonable!
Texas Ammunition Co. recently doubled their production capacity and can handle all future "45 Super"® ammunition sales needs; for distributors, dealers and retail customers.
Indeed Texas Ammunition Co. just released the new "45Super"® EXPRESS loads and is currently developing more "45 Super"® loadings for the future.
www.acecustom45s.com /faq.htm   (1916 words)

  
 Taurus .45 ACP Tracker
There have been other.45 ACP revolvers on the market for years, but they are built on large frames, while Taurus builds theirs on a compact frame, resulting in a handier, more packable package.
The heart of the.45 ACP Tracker is the five shot full moon clips used to hold the cartridges in place for ejection.
.45 ACP ammunition can be loaded and fired in the Tracker without using the clips, but the cases are not ejected with the ejector rod.
www.gunblast.com /Taurus_Tracker.htm   (1185 words)

  
 Test Expansion Characteristics and Velocities of Several .45 ACP Commercial Cartridges - L. Bengtson Arms Co.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
All ammunition was bought commercially except the 200 grain lead SWC load and should represent currently available offerings.
It should be remembered, however, that ammunition companies may change bullet construction or loading data without notice to the consumer.
With this in mind, I would recommend that you test any ammunition you might be considering prior to purchasing any great amount of it to ensure that it: a) performs in a similar manner to the ammunition I have tested here and b) will feed and eject properly in your pistol.
www.custompistols.com /bengtson/articles/ammorslt.HTM   (1177 words)

  
 Marstar Canada: .45 ACP Ammunition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
This.45 ACP ammo is commercially produced Winchester factory ammunition manufactured recently for the civilian market.
Important Note: whether or not the ammunition was obtained from Marstar, is military surplus, and/or was manufactured with corrosive primers, Marstar Canada strongly advises its clients to always clean and lubricate their firearms thoroughly as soon as possible after firing.
Marstar Canada cannot assume liability for improper use or reloading of any ammunition, nor warrant the performance or safety of military surplus ammo.
www.marstar.ca /ammo/45-ACP.htm   (138 words)

  
 GLOCK MODEL 30   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
After shooting both the G29 with full-power loads (10mm ammunition is loaded to two levels) and the G30 with service-type ammunition, our group was all amazed at the low recoil and the easy controllability.
Several of us also shot the G30 with especially hard-kicking +P.45 ACP ammunition and were surprised to find that even that hot load was reasonably comfortable to shoot and quite controllable.
One of the hottest.45 ACP loads on the market is the +P type with an 185-grain JHP as loaded by both Remington and Cor-Bon.
www.remtek.com /arms/glock/model/45/30   (2048 words)

  
 North American Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to the state of California, which may cause or contribute to the causation of birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physical injury.
This pistol is a dangerous weapon and is surrendered by North American Arms, Inc. (NAA) with the understanding that the purchaser assumes the risk and all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations.
The NAA.380 ACP Guardian is designed to utilize any commercially manufactured.380 ACP ammunition.
www.naaminis.com /grdowml.html   (2395 words)

  
 A SHOT IN THE DARK: Heckler & Koch Mk 23 Mod 0 SOCOM Offensive Pistol
Debate continues as to whether.45 ACP cartridges are more accurate and easier to handle than the standard 9mm Luger cartridge you might find in a Luger, but there's no denying the.45 ACP's stopping power.
Finally, the pistol was expected to fire 30,000 rounds of both standard and +P ammunition before requiring depot level maintenance, and still have a remaining 30,000 rounds of life left on the slide and frame.
The ammunition capacity is 12+1, and the pistol is capable of firing both standard issue ball ammunition and hotter +P loads.
www.military.com /soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_MK23,,00.html   (1330 words)

  
 Page 2C
After all the.40 SandW ammunition was expended, and the students were through shooting at huge targets only 7 yards away, three of us moved back to the 25 yard line to see who could shoot the smallest group.
He had not experienced the differences between regular 9 mm ammunition (in his case some 147 grain subsonic rounds) and the higher performance +P. There was a big difference.
The Mag Tech commercial ammunition, and the ammunition sold my the handloaded from New York who often attends Virginia gun shows, are both ok in the Sigma.
www.randymays.com /page2c.html   (14548 words)

  
 Inside the .45 GAP
That’s because the standard industry-reference test barrel for the.45 ACP is five inches, which means that published.45 ACP velocities appear slightly higher than the.45 GAP because it is specced from a standard 9mm/.40-configuration four-inch test barrel.
This is for all practical purposes identical to the performance demonstrated by.45 ACP ammunition of the same bullet configuration--from a cartridge that is actually slightly shorter overall than the 9mm Luger.
By providing.45 ACP performance with a 9mm-dimension pistol package, it rides the same wave that originally made the.40 S&W a preferred alternative to the full-length 10mm.
www.shootingtimes.com /ammunition/new_45   (1677 words)

  
 Bulletproof vest - Biocrawler definition:Bulletproof vest - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The above name is somewhat of a misnomer since most such protective vests are of little or no protective value against rifles regardless of the type, style, materials or caliber of the rifle ammunition (ammo) or even against handgun caliber ammo fired from a rifle.
On June 28, 1914, Franz Ferdinand, Archduke of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was wearing such a silk vest, but nonetheless died when shot in the neck above the vest with a.32 ACP bullet fired by Gavrilo Princip using a handgun, starting a chain of events that quickly escalated into World War I.
These early vests were capable of generally protecting against handgun bullets such as.22,.25, SandW.32 Long, SandW.32,.380 ACP, and.45 ACP traveling at slower speeds up to approximately 1000 ft/s, with the outcome that the.38 Special and.357 Magnum bullets were developed for US Federal Agents to counter the organized criminal element members and overcome their vests.
www.biocrawler.com /biowiki/Bulletproof_vest   (1341 words)

  
 Cor-Bon "Pow'R Ball" High Performance Ammunition
It will be first available in.45 ACP Plus P with a 165 grain bullet leaving the muzzle at around 1225 feet per second.
The speed of the projectile from a.45 ACP is impressive enough, but the design of the bullet is what separates Pow'R Ball from the other high performance ammo on the market.
The Cor-Bon Pow'R Ball.45 ACP +P ammunition is a potent loading, with great terminal performance and accuracy in a round that feeds like hardball.
www.gunblast.com /PowRBall.htm   (1187 words)

  
 Firearm Review, June 2000
When the gun is fired, the gas of the explosion gets into the space between the face of the chamber and the rear of the barrel, and the pressure of this amount of gas is sufficient to force the chamber backward with enough recoil to cycle the operating parts of the pistol.
Some of the ammunition was newly purchased, and some had been sitting on our shelves for several years.
We feel safe in saying that any failures to fire or misfires were attributable to the ammunition and not to the conversion unit or pistol.
www.cruffler.com /review-june-00.html   (2383 words)

  
 Bulk .45 ACP Ammunition - Cabela's
This economical.45 ACP ammo is available in remanufactured 230-grain lead round-nose bullets.
This economical.45 ACP ammo is available in remanufactured 200-grain semi-wadcutter lead target bullets.
This economical.45 ACP ammo is available in remanufactured 230-grain full-metal-jacket bullets.
www.cabelas.com /products/Cpod0022868.jsp   (155 words)

  
 Gun & Ammo Complete Book of 45's - Widebody Review - Entreprise Arms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Elite is finished in fl oxide and is available only in.45 ACP A match pistol is supposed to be somewhat finicky until you find the ammunition it prefers, but a service pistol has to work properly right from the box every time.
Available in both.45 ACP and.40 SandW, the Boxer, in addition to the standard Widebody features, has an ambidextrous safety with a wide thumb pad, a two-piece stainless- steel rod guide (makes takedown a bit easier for cleaning between matches) and, for improved visibility, a Patridge-style front sight is dovetailed into the slide for additional security.
Each of the four pistols was subject ed to 25 rounds of fire with factory ammunition Black Hills 175-grain jacketed round-nose, in both.45 ACP and.40 SandW.
www.entreprise.com /news/Articles/Gunammo_45s.htm   (3698 words)

  
 Frequently Asked Questions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Texas Ammunition Company makes no warranty or statement as to the validity of the information available from these sources and you should use the normal reloading precautions when developing your 45 Super® handloads and NEVER try a 45 Super® load in a 45 ACP case.
Our 45 ACP Tactical ammunition is a high powered 45 ACP load that is more powerful than any 45 ACP +P on the market, and is loaded using the 45 Super® cases from Starline for added safety.
Therefore, firing 45 Super® ammunition in a.451 Detonics barrel or 460 Rowland barrel would result in excess headspace of.047 in in a 451 Detonics barrel and.059 in in the 460 Rowland.
texas-ammo.com /faq.htm   (810 words)

  
 SMITH & WESSON'S 625-2
When.45 ACP ammunition is used in the.45 Auto Rim revolvers, the mouth of the case theoretically butts up against the shoulder in the cylinder.
It is a nuisance to pick the fired ACP brass out of the cylinder anyhow as the extractor does not pick up the empties as there is no rim to catch.
For defensive use, it would be foolish at the least, and dangerous at the most, to use the 625-2 with.45 ACP ammunition without clips.
www.sixguns.com /range/sw6252.htm   (3379 words)

  
 The Sight 1911 Loading Page
This is a 230 grain jacketed round nose bullet loaded to a muzzle velocity of 850 fps which served as the military issue load throughout the 75-year tenure of the 1911 as the standard issue firearm for the U.S. armed services.
Two very good resources on the performance of factory.45 ACP ammunition are Firearms Tactical's Ammunition Test Results and Dean Speir's.45 ACP Ballistics Tests.
I load eight to ten thousand rounds of.45 ACP per year with Clays and have always been very pleased with it...
www.sightm1911.com /Care/1911_diet.htm   (1379 words)

  
 North American Arms
Please note that we continue to insist that only commercially loaded ammunition, which meets recognized industry standards, be fired in our guns.
The second ­ we should have clearly specified that performance comparisons we made about the recently released.32 NAA ammunition are being made against conventional hollow point lead JHP bullets, and not against some of the exotic/frangible rounds which exist.
We feel that RBCD ammunition delivers extraordinary performance and we thought you'd like to know.
www.naaminis.com /sandy060102.html   (567 words)

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