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Big Dog · 04-11-2002, 01:45 PM

.45 Super is essentially a super-hot loaded .45ACP. Same case dimensions, but using rifle brass for it's greater strength. The pistols receive heavier springs, and some other mods. The pistol is still able to use standard .45ACP, so you have the equivalent of the .357/.38 system, in 45 caliber. It's a cost effective way to get magnum performance without having to buy another gun.
I think velocity is in the area of 1400FPS. I haven't seen anything on long-term reliability, though.

04-11-2002, 01:45 PM	#5
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 9,843	.45 Super is essentially a super-hot loaded .45ACP. Same case dimensions, but using rifle brass for it's greater strength. The pistols receive heavier springs, and some other mods. The pistol is still able to use standard .45ACP, so you have the equivalent of the .357/.38 system, in 45 caliber. It's a cost effective way to get magnum performance without having to buy another gun. I think velocity is in the area of 1400FPS. I haven't seen anything on long-term reliability, though. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.