.45 ACP Velocity : Testing A Modern Classics’ Power & Performance

By Ammoland

By Josh Wayner
Gun writer, Josh Wayner, reveals the results of his extensive .45 ACP velocity trial, putting the classic caliber to the test.

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The Shield 45 did shockingly well in my . 45 ACP velocity testing considering that it is shorter than most people think a .45 ACP handgun should be. I would go so far as to say that in terms of functional lethality, the short 3.3” barrel loses nothing to the longer barrels. The traditional arguments still prevail in some ways. The larger guns are easier to aim due to a longer sight radius, but they suffer from a weight penalty and low capacity for their size. The Shield loses in no areas in my mind. The weapon has the same capacity as the 1911 with seven or eight rounds onboard, but is less than half the weight. In fact, the Smith & Wesson Shield 45 may very well be the best .45 for your …Read the Rest

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