Bullet Diameter vs accuracy

[Action_Can_Do]

Hello everyone. I couldn't think of which venue this question would be most appropriate under, so I chose the most generic one. I've been longing for a brand new blackhawk for some time, but the money just wasn't there. Now I'm starting a new job and a blackhawk is calling to me again. I saw one in particular that really grabbed my attention. It was a blued 45acp/45colt convertible. The gun really looks pretty, but I have no idea how it shoots. Since my reloading manual states a 45acp jacketed bullet has a .451 diameter and a cast 45 colt bullet has a .454 diameter, I figure there is definitely going to be a loss of accuracy with the 45acp. What I want to know is just how much of a loss will there be? The most shooting I'll do with it will be with 45acp rounds due to the cost. Can anybody help me?

 

[JoeHatley]

Since my reloading manual states a 45acp jacketed bullet has a .451 diameter and a cast 45 colt bullet has a .454 diameter

Since WWII the .45 Colt has been "standardized" at .451, same as the .45 ACP.

I have a Blackhawk .45 convertible and it's quite accurate in both calibers. Very fun gun...

Joe

 

[DWARREN123]

Cast will usually be larger in diameter than jacketed for all calibers. My 32 H&R mag uses .312 jacketed and .314 lead bullets.

 

[ranger335v]

I have a BH .357 and love it. I also have a .44 Smith 29 and a 1911/.45, love them too. Each has a place in my hand but most of my shooting is with the .357.

The combo sounds nice but it rarely works out that way. I once had a buddy who had exactly what you are considering and he liked it BUT the ACP cylinder was abandoned, it soon sat all alone in his box of surplus gear.

IF I - or he - were to consider getting a new BH it would be in .44 or .357, never mind the extra cylinders. You WILL develop a taste for the bigger round and will seldom, if ever, play with the smaller.

 

[Action_Can_Do]

I guess it isn't as big a deal as I thought. Thank you for the replies.

 

[Joe Gunns]

Both are accurate. I love 'em! I had a 45/45 acp blackhawk in the '70's and '80's, have the same combo in a stainless Vaquero. Both guns were/are accurate with either cylinder at social distances. 50 feet or less. I have never shot long range with 'em so can't say about that. I also SA have rugers in .45 colt only. I am seeking a New Vaquero .45/.45acp. If I could only keep just one SA revolver, it would be a combo. If you are inclined to carry a SA for personal defense or as a bed side gun, the .45acp cylinder opens up a nice selection of commercial ammo loaded with defense-oriented bullets, which are generally not available in the commercial "long" colt ammo.
James

 

[W.E.G.]

The big bullets seem to have more issue with elevation than windage.