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The Colt .45 caliber automatic pistol was accepted as the standard side arm of the US Army and became identified as the Model 1911 Pistol. The bullet developed for use in this new design of automatic pistol was called the .45 ACP or the .45 Automatic Colt Pistol cartridge.
It stands for "Automatic Colt Pistol" because it was adopted for the Colt 1911 only by the US army.You get many variants the most prolific being the .45 GAP for Glock handguns.It's patented I believe.
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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 shoot 45 auto and 45 ACP?
ACP means Automatic Colt Pistol. .45 ACP and .45 Auto are the same cartridge. .45 Colt and .45 Auto Rim are a revolver cartridge. .45 GAP (Glock Auto Pistol) is a shorter round than the ACP, and does not interchange with it.
Can you use 45 acp ammo in a tactical rifle?
If it's chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge, yes.
Can you use any 45 cartridge in a 45 acp?
No, not all .45 cartridges can be used in a .45 ACP firearm. The .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) is a specific cartridge designed for semi-automatic pistols, while other .45 cartridges, such as .45 Colt or .45 GAP, have different dimensions and specifications. Using an incompatible cartridge can lead to malfunctions or dangerous situations. Always ensure you are using the correct cartridge for your firearm.
Are acp and gap rounds the same?
No. The .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP) cartridge is longer the the .45 Glock Automatic Pistol (GAP) cartridge. Since they headspace on the MOUTH of the cartridge case, they cannot be interchanged.
Can you shoot a 45 auto round through a 45 gun?
You can fire a .45 ACP cartridge through a .45 ACP pistol - and only a .45 ACP pistol. The various .45 cartridges (.45 ACP, .45 Long Colt, .45 GAP, etc.) are not interchangeable with each other.
What is the difference in 45 acp and 45 gap?
.45 gap is a shorter cartridge and can only be safely fired from a gun chambered for that specific cartridge.
What does ACP mean in 45 acp?
ACP stand for Automatic Colt Pistol
What is the meaning of ACP?
'ACP' means Automatic Colt Pistol. A 1911, for example, would chamber a .45 ACP cartridge.
Can you fire a 45acp in a 45lc revolver?
No, you cannot safely fire a .45 ACP cartridge in a .45 Long Colt (LC) revolver. The two cartridges have different dimensions and specifications. The .45 ACP is a rimless cartridge designed for semi-automatic pistols, while the .45 LC is a rimmed cartridge designed for revolvers. Attempting to fire .45 ACP in a .45 LC revolver could result in a dangerous malfunction or damage to the firearm.
Can ammo that does not say acp be used in a hand gun that says acp n gun?
Yes- IF IT IS THE CORECT CARTRIDGE. .45 ACP (Automatic Colt Pistol) may also be known as .45 Auto. It is NOT the same cartridge as .45 GAP (Glock Auto Pistol) or .45 Colt (revolver cartridge).
Is the Thompson m1a1 chambered for the 9mm round?
No. It is chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge.
