[geeks] handguns

[Kurt Huhn]

Joshua D Boyd wrote:
> 
> On Mon, Aug 26, 2002 at 11:02:27PM +0000, Kris Kirby wrote:
> > how *does* the DE .50 compare to say, a Sig Sauer .45? I've seen a DE .45
> > up close, but not the .50. Seems like the extra .5 wouldn't really add too
> > much to it...
> >
> > But .45 is almost to the point of going on through, right?
> 
> Now, perhaps my understanding is wrong, but the DE .50 is regular while
> the smaller guages are magnums, aren't they?
> 

Well, no.  The .50AE is a pretty hot load.  Average muzzle velocity for this
firearm is around 1400fps, and is a 300gr projectile.  The .45 ACP is a lighter
load at 185-230gr, and average muzzle velocity is is anywhere from 800 to
1000fps.  The .45 ACP was designed to impart maximum impact on soft tissue, and
not penetrate the target fully - remaining in the soft tissue.  The .50AE,
though is not necessarily designed for that purpose.

There are magnum loads for .45, but I've only rarely seen custom loads over
1200fps.
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