.50GI vs .45ACP

[Alan Fud]

Just curious how the .50GI compares to the .45ACP in terms of effectiveness?

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[Jim Watson]

On what?
I have not seen any account of a .50 GI being used in a gunfight or even on game. I think it is an expensive gimmick. If I want more power than a .45 ACP, I have a .44 Magnum... and a rifle.

 

[crucible]

...or .45 Super in your current ACP reletively inexpensively.

While I like the idea of it, I can't see the .50 being anything more than a teeny tiny nitch that only a couple of folks own and have (to make) ammo for.

Cruc

 

[natedog]

A little bit better ballistics on paper, and that nice 1/2" hole, but definetly not worth the $2.5k the pistol commands, nor the crazy cost of ammo.

 

[Gunz]

For $2500, I can get a S&W 500Mag for about $900 + $450 (100 rds of ammo) + $900 another 500 and $225 rounds of ammo (50 rds) as back up. This would total around $2475. I would hunt around for some more money to get a couple of holsters.

That would satisfy my 50 caliber handgun itch for something reliable, powerful, and novel..........

I will stay with a 45ACP 1911 for sentimental reasons.

 

[coylh]

I'd guess it's twice the man stopper that the .45 ACP is. Look how much bigger the .50 is...

 

[Fatelvis]

Do we really need a fighting handgun caliber, bigger than the 45 ACP?

 

[Edmond]

Hey, you ever go shooting to Rinks?

 

[PCRCCW]

Well, I cant say first hand..but Id imagine its a good stopper. If they could do a 50 AE in a 1911..........then.........Id be tempted.

Shoot well........

 

[Bergeron]

I would imagine that it would be superior as manstopper, just as many other rounds are. I find the gun interesting not from a combatative standpoint, but I would love to try one out on bowling pins in particular, and just about any reactive target in general.