I know this topic has been posted about before, and I have tried to find my questions in those threads but had some trouble getting specifics, sorry if this is all rehash...
I am on the verge of ordering a Colt SAA from the Custom shop. While I want it in the traditional 45 LC, I can't afford to shoot 45LC on a regular basis, and I am not wanting to take on reloading right now. I know its an oxymoron buying a colt and not having money for ammo, but its reality, plus the colt will last forever, the ammo lasts just a second
That said, Colt customer service said they could include a .45 auto cylinder for an extra $270.
Questions (and these are probably REALLY dumb, but I usually learn alot when I swallow my pride and ask):
1. To switch back and forth, all I have to do is switch cylinders right? Both calibers are safe to shoot from the same barrel right?
2. I read that the ACP wont be as accurate because there is a big gap from the time the bullet gets to the forcing cone and causes it to wobble. Is this true, and if so, is it a significant amount? On the other side of that, I had read others that said ACP was just as accurate or more so than 45LC.
3. How does an ACP stay in place without a rim?
4. Looks like ballistics between the two are similar, does the acp cause any undue wear on a SAA that a LC wont?
Any other insight or thoughts on this dual cylinder concept would be greatly appreciated. My thoughts were, is that it wouldnt take THAT long to get my 270 back in ammo costs. I wonder if 45 auto will be as fun to shoot as 45 LC...
As always, thanks guys-
I am on the verge of ordering a Colt SAA from the Custom shop. While I want it in the traditional 45 LC, I can't afford to shoot 45LC on a regular basis, and I am not wanting to take on reloading right now. I know its an oxymoron buying a colt and not having money for ammo, but its reality, plus the colt will last forever, the ammo lasts just a second
That said, Colt customer service said they could include a .45 auto cylinder for an extra $270.
Questions (and these are probably REALLY dumb, but I usually learn alot when I swallow my pride and ask):
1. To switch back and forth, all I have to do is switch cylinders right? Both calibers are safe to shoot from the same barrel right?
2. I read that the ACP wont be as accurate because there is a big gap from the time the bullet gets to the forcing cone and causes it to wobble. Is this true, and if so, is it a significant amount? On the other side of that, I had read others that said ACP was just as accurate or more so than 45LC.
3. How does an ACP stay in place without a rim?
4. Looks like ballistics between the two are similar, does the acp cause any undue wear on a SAA that a LC wont?
Any other insight or thoughts on this dual cylinder concept would be greatly appreciated. My thoughts were, is that it wouldnt take THAT long to get my 270 back in ammo costs. I wonder if 45 auto will be as fun to shoot as 45 LC...
As always, thanks guys-