Concealed Carry: 45 Colt Ammo Selection

[@DanTheWolfman]

Do we have .45 Colts? Nope. Do we watch anyway? Yep

[@rob6850]

Gaddam right!

[@nucleargrizzly1776]

I have a Blackhawk with a 5 shot conversion cylinder. Load it up to waaaaay past 44 mag performance.

[@PBVader]

You know you want one.

[@Joe-ie8vk]

I said this to myself when I clicked the video Hahahah

[@craigromack6156]

Sorry, I have one

[@trexfighterpilot]

Paul broke his hip running away from the swarms of ladies that always show up to his appearances. Absolute legend!

[@chaimafaghet7343]

That's a lot more tasteful than the fat chicks joke I was going to make. Well done.

[@gingernutpreacher]

​@@chaimafaghet7343go on then tell me the fat joke

[@RJHerb]

Maybe he was running toward them? 😅

[@frosty3693]

Running away or during close quarters encounters with one or more?

[@KH-rt3ef]

Full-time badass (Ret.) collateral.

[@brucebello2049]

I think those turkeys were very rude to laugh at you! Great video, thanks Paul, speedy recovery.

[@drcovell]

Some turkeys *always always* laugh at shots that *miss* them! 😂😂😂😂😂

[@muddpuppy9209]

Turkeys in the gallery laughing but wait till the hunting season opens

[@ctdieselnut]

They know theyre out of season. Laugh now turkeys...

[@itsapittie]

I had to pause it a couple of times to determine if the turkeys were on the video or in the woods outside my house. 😀

[@jamesalles139]

They thought he was talking to them - audiobombing

[@henryrodgers1752]

Who would carry a gun chambered in .45 Colt for self-defense? Well, I do. I have an N-frame S&W model 25-5 in .45 Colt, modified by Jovino Gunworks, Inc. (upstate NY) who cut the barrel to 3.5 inches and cut the square butt and re-welded it to a round butt K-frame configuration. Pachmayr grips and an El Paso Saddlery holster makes it my favorite open-carry going-to-town gun here in NW Montana. Bought it in 1986 in El Paso, Texas, when I was on the S.O. there, it has the slickest action I have ever touched. Now I know what my new carry ammo will be! Thanks, Paul.

[@shadowwolf9503]

I recently picked up a very nice used 410/45 Colt single shot New England Survivor carbine. Now I want a 45 Colt handgun to go with it. I am a Smith guy - I'd love to have the one you have ! But I'll probably get a Ruger single action. I've owned several Blackhawks over the years, including 2 chambered in 45 Colt. I just can't believe how much they have went in price. They used to go for $200-$250 used around here. I did pick up a 50 round box of Federal American Eagle 45 Colt ammo at my local Rural King a few weeks back. On sale they were $65. I thought for that price they should be semi gold jacketed rounds ! Lol.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

Oh he might have gone on living but he made one fatal slip. When he tried to fight the Harrell with the Big Iron and broken hip.

[@rohlfing63]

😂😂😂

[@foxcm2000]

Big Iron and broken hip....

[@dustinweaver3032]

Paul truly was the greatest gun channel on KZbin. He will be missed. I ve been going back watching all his old videos. The man was a wealth of knowledge.

[@travissmith2211]

About the best thing to say about the Taurus Judge is that it made it so many of the major ammo manufacturers decided to produce self-defense offerings in 45 Colt.

[@BlakeHouse-j3u]

The best thing about the Judge & knockoffs , is that it inspired ammo companies to make better .410 Buckshot loads .

[@exothermal.sprocket]

The downside to Judge and Governor, is S&W and others made a compromise revolver instead of a decent 5-shot defensive revolver chambered exclusively for 45 Colt, able to handle modern pressures, so everyone doesn't go chasing after .44 magnum.

[@bobjones-bt9bh]

the Judge is utter junk in any caliber

[@morrismonet3554]

The best thing to say about the Taurus Judge is that it's a not as expensive a toy as the S&W Governor. It's still just as useless as a serious self-defense handgun.

[@exothermal.sprocket]

@@morrismonet3554 Both of them just need their cylinders shorted up to .45 Colt spec, enough metal added to handle +p, and we're golden.

[@darrenjones2070]

Prayers for you for a fast recovery Paul. Love your videos.

[@vincedibona4687]

😢

[@holdthelinepodcast7738]

He past mate

[@robertwalker8453]

It’s amazing when you think that 45 Colt is 150 years old and still going strong. As always Paul is the Master.

[@sleigh4019]

Going strong? Really who's carrying it? Lol ..I do love him doing these videos

[@curly__3]

​@@sleigh4019some people carry taurus judge or the smith and wesson version as well as those bond arms 2 shot guns in 45 colt... It's not as rare as you think... I know two people that carry judges... Believe it or not...

[@robertwalker8453]

@@sleigh4019 Not saying it would be my first choice, but quite few people carry the Taurus Judge/Public Defender.

[@einzelfeuer_2855]

@@sleigh4019 A lot of people. It's available in double action revolvers, single action ones, derringers, lever carbines, pump carbines, single shot pistols and rifles and many of these also shoot 410 shells. A few can even take 45acp with clips. That said it's less popular for carry than for ban state home defense, hunting in areas where spitzer rifle rounds are banned and as a cheaper way to enjoy practice with 454 casull revolvers.

[@AnAZPatriot]

Yeah, I can't say it's "going strong." There are much better caliber/ammunition choices out there, as well as more modern firearms. Is it still around, though? You bet. I still use Ruger single actions for several calibers, just none of them are .45's.

[@JamesSmith-gn9ou]

250 grain semi wad cutter hard cast aka Keith load at around 950 fps. All you will ever need for man (if overpenetration is not a concern) or beast. Actually, the old Calvery load is an effective fight stopper. Nightstand gun is a model 25 Smith and Wesson with the Keith load.

[@chairzombie8378]

Paul breaks his hip and still shoots better than like 99.975% of us

[@leokimvideo]

Paul really exposes how important the correct ammo is when combined with the gun if you require accuracy, yes Paul it's always Buyer Beware. It's a pleasure to see how good his shot groupings are and Meat Target destruction. It's very generous of Paul to make this video considering the layers of difficulty that's only adding more difficulty in shooting. As always Paul the gun free public of Australia are always rooting for you.

[@HunterGloege]

I think I used to watch your redback spider videos from years ago! Funny seeing you here!

[@leokimvideo]

@@HunterGloegeI watch firearms videos because to me it's like forbidden fruit. Australia has incredibly strict gun laws. I've been watching Paul for many many years. In my books he's one of the best. He has an incredibly dry humour and layers of sneaky verbal to entertain everyone. He has one of the best 'entertain the trolls' methods on KZbin.

[@chuckcribbs3398]

That no one owns.

[@woodsinme]

His groups are tight. A lot of discipline and practice. @Paul Harrell If you can hear me, you are a high-steppin' s--- kicker and I appreciate you.

[@mrpibb7781]

​@@leokimvideowell said brother. Australia as bad as we all think it is regarding your rights?

[@spinynorman887]

Paul is unique on KZbin, IMHO. His videos are CONSISTENTLY well thought out, well scripted, well shot, pertinent, informative and entertaining. KZbinrs could do a LOT worse looking for examples of how to do YT videos than Paul. This is why I watch Paul's videos even when they don't really pertain to me at the time. That, and the fact that they might pertain to me in the future. Well done once again, Paul!

[@markh.6687]

"B-But, But! He doesn't have a beard, tattoos, wave the American flag, o-or claim to be Mr. Operator!" (Sarcasm!)

[@Tunkkis]

​@@markh.6687 But how can you trust someone if that person isn't constantly trying his hardest to make himself seem trustworthy?

[@PatchWorm_bore_cleaners]

I've found that even the most remotely relevant topics covered by PH invariably still provide useful nuggets of wisdom.

[@rickh9396]

That moment when you realize that Paul's aim while hobbled on a crutch is better than your unencumbered aim. 🤨

[@shawnr771]

In my case from a bench rest.

[@herogibson]

Yeah you aint lying

[@1978garfield]

20 yards, with a handgun, on a crutch, can be covered with one hand yet somehow is "mediocre". If that's mediocre the words to describe my shooting are not fit to be on the internet. Yes, i know what kind of stuff is online.

[@TheAcceleratorMagazine]

I experienced a broken or fractured hip in 1978 and at a lot healthier 24yrs old I was NOT up on crutches, especially one crutch, for over a month.... For Paul Norris OR Chuck Harrell:No problem. Even with other serious medical issues there is no flinching, whining or giving in to what has to be extreme pain. All the while keeps turning out great videos. A true motivational GunTuber....

[@jamesa.7604]

Take care, Mr. Harrell. Get Well Soon. This was a very educational video. Also, Thanks To You and All Veterans For Your Service To Our Country.

[@richarddixon7276]

No one can complain about any failings with Your accuracy , considering Your shooting off hand plus carry the handicap of a broken hip . I think that's very Good shooting . Thanks Paul & team . Shoot Straight Stay Safe & Get Well Soon

[@frankhinkle5772]

Thanks to all in the crew for helping Paul bring us this information.

[@kennethcurtis1856]

Having had two total hip replacements, much respect for Paul being out producing these videos.

[@theoriginalOSOK]

As always, love your vids Paul. I used a pair of Vaqueros for cowboy action shooting and I can say that you can adjust the windage by turning the barrel left or right a smidge to correct. You do this by removing the cylinder and ejector shroud, clamping the barrel securely in a vice (the hardest part - some rosin and hardwood vice blocks helped me) - then you use a piece of hardwood through the cylinder frame and tweek which ever way you need - it takes very little rotation to make the front sight move enough to matter. - Paul, you probably know this but I thought I'd post for others. Hope you heal up quick!

[@johncarver8125]

Please research (with Ruger) repositioning Ruger revolver barrels with regards to "backing the barrel out". Some have threads that don't work with that direction. I wanted to change a Redhawk barrel once... Great video Paul and heal quickly👍

[@GunsmithSid]

I must be using old fashioned ammo - Federal 225 gr lead semi-wadcutter hollow point, and Blazer 200 gr JHP (Speer flying ashtray at 1000 ft/sec advertised) were the ones I issued Mom when she picked a Vaquero for Hurricane duty… Of course I can load an Old Model Vaquero pretty hot compared to a early Colt SAA…

[@billybones1694]

I've got a feeling he knows that no sights are truly unadjustable if you have the tools and are willing to use them, but he doesn't want to tell people to do it and then get swarms of angry emails when they mess up and ruin their sights for good.

[@paddypibblet846]

​@@billybones1694He even said "Paul Harrell you probably know this", so I don't know why you feel the need to defend Paul with your made up nonsense.

[@billybones1694]

@@paddypibblet846 Cool.

[@Garden_tender]

First, in view of Saturday having been Veteran’s Day, thank you for your service. Next, thank you for your dedication & perseverance to see this testing through to the end in light of your broken hip. You are a great example of what men are capable of and what we are supposed to be. Finally, thank you and your team for providing top notch content as always! Prayers for complete and speedy healing.

[@nicholas73018]

Thanks to Paul and the crew for all your hard work to put these videos together. We all appreciate it.

[@ForrestM-ln9sf]

Another great video, keep up the good work. Praying you recover from injury and illness. You re the best at what you do.

[@greylocke100]

When I was a kid, one of the local cops carried a S&W Model 25 in .45 Colt. He was in his late 60's and this was 1972 or 1973. I remember seeing those big cartridges in the loops on his gunbelt and was very impressed.

[@1978garfield]

Remembering a time when cops actually had room on their belts for ammo loops.

[@jeffkardosjr.3825]

​Eh! Some do now have room since armour is more common place being worn on the outside of the uniform with MOLLE attachments. Leaving the belt more open.​@@1978garfield

[@bajajoaquin]

The S&W 25 is a current production double action revolver with adjustable sights in 45 Colt. As a 6.5” N-Frame, it’s not exactly perfect for the “concealed” part of carry, but there’s no reason it couldn’t be used as home defense or worn on a big belt and holster on the ranch or similar.

[@Desperado3248]

Best 45 Colt da to carry. S& W 45 Colt mountain revolver

[@troy9477]

Agreed. I have a 25 Mtn Gun (the only blued one i have ever seen), and it shoots well. Even has nice wiod grips (i think the factory was putting on Ahrends for awhile). Even though it is the later style with MIM parts and the frame mounted firing pin, it is still a good gun.

[@gregosborne2041]

@@Desperado3248I’d say the Lew Horton, Javino 625’s & 25’s are better than the Mtn. Guns. I have all 3 variants

[@troy9477]

@@michaelhrivnak1719 Yep. The X15 is a good way to go. LE helo pilots often use it, or something like it

[@caveman0861]

This is great! The .45 Colt is making quite a comeback these days! I often carry a Ruger Redhawk .45 for defense against four-legged threats, but to and from the woods will load ammo that's more appropriate for two-legged threats. I also recently picked up a Henry Big Boy in .45 Colt to go with the Redhawk. In modern firearms built to handle to full capacity of the .45 Colt case, it's quite a capable round!

[@poppabear9279]

Nothing better, than seeing a Paul Harrell video notification show up on my Birthday today! I’ll consider it it a gift, even though Paul won’t see my comment. I hope your hip is recovering. Can’t believe you still go through pain, to bring us videos!! Only video I can’t find, is you in the Plaid Jacket doing the FBI stance. Only guy I turn all notifications on for and one of the only reasons I still watch KZbin at all. Thank you Paul!! I appreciate everything you do for us.

[@PaulHarrell]

The video with the plaid jacket is .38 special standard pressure ammo. Happy Birthday and yes, I try to read all the comments.

[@66smithra]

The 45 Colt is a great cartridge with a very wide range of applications. Puffer cowboy loads, black powder loads, and smoking top end loads more powerful than the 44 magnum. In a Blackhawk or N frame, it would be a great SD round in the woods.

[@Jezus42]

Press x to doubt

[@Jezus42]

The guy who made them invent k frame sized revolvers blew up so many 45s it became an issue

[@Jezus42]

Elmer

[@66smithra]

@@Jezus42 doubt what?

[@sssss8700]

Buffalo bore offers some .45 colt that claims to push a 260 grain JHP at 1450 fps. They specify that it’s safe in large frame ruger’s and rifles only.

[@davidhoward9722]

An educated, smart, funny, and great man

[@patrickosborne9262]

This is the man who taught John Wick

[@ShastaBean]

Taran Butler

[@JohnNumber5]

@@ShastaBeanThats the man who taught Keanu Reeves.😊

[@Bubba-23nineteen]

I heard that the John Wick series is really just a biography of Paul's life. Lol

[@XTrooper3936]

An absolutely fantastic video! Thank you for producing and posting it! I recently picked up a 1930-manufactured Colt New Service .45 Colt revolver, so this video is very timely for me. Thank you again for your clear, concise, and very informative work! 👍👍

[@toddwebb7521]

Well the origin of the unofficial "long colt" designation is from the military ball ammo (m1877 iirc)that was released after the supply issues where schofields couldn't shoot.45 colt ammo because it was too long and SAAs could only load every other round if they received Schofield ammo because the rim was too big. The new military ball ammo to fix the problem had the Schofield length with the colt rim size and could be loaded in either gun and is what people unofficially called.45 short colt because it had the.45 colt rim size in a shorter length.

[@beargillium2369]

I thought it was just Schofield that was colloquially known as "short colt" because it fit in the SAAs, and the "long" was added to 45 colt "long" so soldiers didn't try to load it in their Schofield revolvers and cause major issues like damaged hands

[@skinnypedaldown5044]

Love the turkey's in the background gobbling after almost every shot.

[@kamikazekunze]

Just picked up a 4” 625-6 ported. My new walking in the woods gun. Going to load her hot, since it is replacing my 1911. 😊. Thanks for all your work Paul!

[@M.M.83-U]

Shooting well at 25 yards from a "crutched" position, speaking sitting on a log with a broken hip, thanking people helping and delivering usefull info in a pleasant format. You are on a different level Mr Harrell. Wish you a full and speedy recovery.

[@mlrllama]

Yes! Love my S&W 25 Mountain Gun in .45 Colt...great vid!

[@weldonhudson5535]

I relate to the crutches, I’ve used them my whole life. And you handle them well! Your shooting is reasonable considering the time and practice you have had on them! I learn a lot from what you present! Thank you for the great content!

[@garrettbarbosa4982]

Absolutely a legend! I got in my truck last week and I got a pop up on my tube videos and it was Paul saying he was dead! I sat in my truck and weeped and I’m not some whimp! I spent years fighting fires in the Bronx lived through the attacks of 911 and buried lots of my brothers, buried my young wife right before her 51st birthday and almost lost my baby girl twice and on and on life has been a battle and that’s not even considering my 2 battles with 911 cancers 4 major spinal operations and many more surgeries. Something just broke that afternoon and I never even met this fine gentleman. Maybe it’s because over all these years of lose and sadness ,Paul’s shows helped me forget about all the things in this world and now he is gone as well. Thank you brother for all the years of helping us hurting guys forget our pain even if it was just for a little while. Blessings to your family and all who love you! I pray you are walking with JESUS talking about all the guns and ammo you would have liked to create. GODS SPEED BROTHER!!!

[@StephenPoor]

We were all wimps when Paul died. :(

[@shadowwolf9503]

Roger that ! I'm a 6'-225 guy. Prior military (13Bravo - Artillery). Worked 7 years putting up road signs for the State Highway and worked Finishing drywall for 25+ years. No one has ever thought of me as a wimp. But like you, the day I watched that video, I couldn't stop the tears that were running down my checks. I'm 60 years old. Been shooting since I was 5 and I still learn things watching Paul's videos. He is, without a doubt, the BEST gun guy on KZbin !

[@garrettbarbosa4982]

Thank you for your service brother

[@rob6850]

Paul, I think this might be a golden opportunity for a Shooting While Using Crutches video. Those of us over 40 know how easily it could be us at any given moment. Great video as always!

[@md_vandenberg]

That's a good point and idea. "Shooting with an incapacity of some sort" would be a good topic to explore.

[@joshuabessire9169]

Concur!

[@michaeldoe4805]

We gotta give him sometime to figure it out, I am willing to wait for a more through presentation

[@jimf1964]

Can’t see anyone using one for concealed carry, but if it’s what you got, it’s better than nothing for home defence, and it does pack a solid punch.

[@t.j.payeur5331]

Yeah..it packs a punch..that's why it's so famous.

[@lonewanderer3603]

Ruger and Smith both make double action revolvers that aren't totally ridiculous for carrying. Still, probably not ideal.

[@Cjarvis1136]

I don't know how but I just discovered this man's channel... but I love it! Nice vid Mr. Harrel

[@brianemig729]

Thank you so much Paul for working through injury to bring us all such good information! Get well soon!

[@dmann1209]

Excellent comparison PH. I say use what you have. It is always a pleasure watching your videos. Happy Veterans Day. Those turkeys were cheering you on.

[@nothim7321]

Thank you to Paul's crew for giving him the assistance to make this. It was a great video!!!

[@karsonbranham3900]

Expertly presented info on a caliber I really happen to like a lot! Thank you Paul and crew for yet another masterpiece!

[@alfadoofus]

You know I'd be saying for Paul to take it easy while he is healing up , I would imagine he would say he is . Thanks to his crew for helping him out making videos while he is on the mend.

[@DaveMar-w6r]

Turkeys are tough birds. No wonder Franklin wanted to make them or country’s emblem.

[@VerumAdPotentia]

Praying for quick and full healing.

[@DaveMiller2]

This really is the best gun channel on YT. High production quality, relevant information, wide range of topics, attention to detail, and humor. Congrats to Paul for surviving a velociraptor attack with only a broken hip to show for it. For those who aren't in the know, Paul put the raptor down with that Vaquero. (We all know how modest he is).

[@rossswenson532]

What I most enjoy about your videos. Is your attention to details. Also your phrase..."It depends" acknowledging critical variables. Well done I pray for your recovery.

[@allen_p]

I like Paul's shatnerisk pauses, it gives me more time to look at the ... scenery. 😂

[@stevenbeck8285]

Nothing like a Paul Harrell video on a Sunday evening

[@mikereinhardt4807]

Interesting video as usual Paul, enjoyed it. Hope the hip heals up soon and with minimal discomfort. Keep the videos coming...

[@DarkFire515]

Delivers a top-quality presentation with a broken hip. Paul is an absolute legend.

[@Girth_Brooks01]

Yes. More Uncle Paul. Got my Pop Tarts ready.

[@tomrobb9974]

Brilliant !!!

[@mybuickskill6979]

I'd be interested to learn how Mr Harrell messed his hip up. That's never a good time, but it's good to see the man grinning and bearing it. That's some man energy right there. 🤗

[@Ghiaccio-x1j]

I enjoy the 45 Colt. It's gotten super pricey with little selection in my area.

[@lonewanderer3603]

You can hand load for $9-12 a box. The biggest expense is the loader but it pays for itself pretty fast.

[@chipsterb4946]

I was going to say that handloading 45 Colt is very cost effective. Plus you can load anything from powder puff Cowboy loads to stout near-44 Magnum loads (IF your gun can handle higher pressure, like a Ruger).

[@Desperado3248]

Reload. You’re a Daisy if you don’t

[@scottmiller4516]

One of the few channels I click "like" before watching... never regret it

[@formoney5255]

I know you've done videos on 10mm ammo before, But i would personally enjoying seeing a video like this for 10mm ammo, with an emphasis on defensive use.

[@cameronnorton5898]

Dude tough as nails out in the field on broken hip. Legend

[@Jeff_C_2112]

Thank you Paul and crew for a wonderful video. My prayers to you for a speedy recovery.

[@LDmagnum]

If someone asks about 45 colt, i always ask why first before giving information, the amount of people that are coming from a western movie always makes me smile

[@badnewsBH]

Thanks to Paul and the crew for another excellent production, particularly given the circumstances. 👍

[@phillipstidham]

I pray for your healing Paul. May GOD bless you with health.

[@hannibalharkonnen7612]

Paul says don’t ask... I’m not gonna ask.

[@ScotWalt858]

Sorry to hear about your hip. Praying for a full and speed recovery

[@MidWesternShootingEnthusiast]

Great comparison. If we are lucky enough to get a part two, I’d love to see Winchester Defender 225 grain bonded hollow point tested. I’d also like to see the Barnes load of the 200 XPB and Underwood or preferably Buffalo Bore 225 grain lead semi wad cutter hollow point.

[@SW-oo2jw]

The Barns is a real winner. Expands at ridiculously low velocities too.

[@Dadof5-4]

Thank you Paul. My dad's edc is a 3 inch S&W model 25. I'm going to pass this video along to him.

[@LongRidgeFarmer]

If we look at the cost of running these tests we might appreciate Pauls efforts even more- Multiply the retail cost of ammunition, targets, chronograph, ribs, oranges, etc. by the number of views. I think we would be surprised. Thank you Paul

[@stevenquick4315]

Thanks Paul, that was an excellent episode. I carry a S&W Model 25 4" Mountain Gun in 45 Colt and it sleeps under my pillow. I'm a retired SWAT guy and have always believed two things. A bigger hole lets more blood come out and a hole all the way through is two holes and that lets lots more blood come out. Win, win. Putting those holes where they do the most good is the trick. I've been carrying the Federal 225 Soft Point but will be seeking out those awesome Hornaday Critical Defense 185's.

[@anthonyuchello2031]

Get well soon, Paul!

[@elijahlorenzo2974]

Thank you Paul and crew.

[@CarpeDiamCoramDao]

Thank you Paul for the consistent great information. Thank you regular people and thank you rather large group of people for your part!

[@WillFlyForTips]

I really enjoyed hearing the turkeys gobble in the background. Very cool!

[@googlesucks509]

In reality that revolver had closer to one full inch longer barrel than the 1911. A full 5.5 inches of travel since the cartridge resides in the cylinder. The 1911’s 5 inch barrel includes the chamber that the cartridge sits in, so it has closer to 4.5 inches of travel. So, using a Ruger with a 4.6 inch barrel would have been a closer comparison. But then again the revolver loses a little bit of velocity through cylinder gap, so who knows? Great vid Paul.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

yeah, close enough I suppose. apples to oranges with cylinder gap. more of a point of reference than a direct comparison.

[@jamesreid3336]

cylinder gap plus the half inch or more travel in the cylinder isn't rifled. So I'd say close enough. Could say the Redhawk in 45 colt / 45 acp firing both would be a better comparison but then again that portion on unrifled travel would be different for the 2 bullets

[@denisdegamon8224]

Quite frankly, and as exspected, when Paul Harrell speaks, people listen. You sir are a much respected, fine gentleman and true professional.

[@imperium-wc5fv]

OH BOY I JUST WON A PRIZE! FROM MR PAUL HARRELL. Also get better soon Paul, please be more careful

[@GenderSkins]

Thanks Paul as this is food for thought. It also sends me back down that rabbit hole of all the different types of .45 Caliber rounds, Like the .45 Short Colt which I think may also be called the .45 Colt Government, vs the .45 Long colt, .45 Schofield and the much older .45 Colt (11.43x33mmR) which was actually a black powder round for use with the 1872 SSA. And for the most part you are forgetting one type of person that carry's a .45 Revolver, and that would be those like me who are former Pinkerton agents and a few military personal that had a .45 SSA Colt. Oh and definitely thanks to the guys helping Paul right now, as you guys are great.

[@THEREALBONZO]

Paul, you really made my day with this video. I only recently got into owning and shooting .45 Colt. I own both a Single action pistol and will be buying a compatible lever gun shortly. Thank you so much, Mr. Harrell I am really glad to see this today.

[@christopherch7307]

Paul Thank you for your help all these years. 👍❤️👍

[@Salieri47]

Thank you to the crew & Paul for an excellent presentation. Healing mojo still being sent.

[@jeffroberts760]

What is mojo?

[@allenarneson4349]

I've watched and learned a lot from Paul's videos. I love his presentations and in depth knowledge of the subject matter at hand. Rest in Peace Paul and know your legacy lives on.

[@kbjerke]

I wish you a speedy and full recovery, Paul. While we're not allowed to either carry nor protect ourselves in kanada, I do like the 45 Colt platform, and have a couple of replica SAAs that I enjoy shooting. Among my boxes of ammo is one of American Eagle, 225 grain Jacketed Soft Point, and if SHTF perhaps this would be a good choice for protection? All the rest I have are "cowboy" lead loads. Get well soon! Edit to add: Question Answered. LOL The rest of my message still stands. 🙂

[@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770]

So, Is Justine your Hero?

[@kbjerke]

What's wrong with you? @@weseehowcommiegoogleis3770

[@8d4o0c4]

I'm going to hazard a wild guess that Canucks who follow Paul are NOT down with the current regime in the formerly Great White North. I mean, come on...

[@stevecasvan5225]

Ruger Old Army 7 1/2in stainless with a 45 Colt conversion cylinder. I love it! So fun! BP or cartridge. Very versatile.

[@MattHeere]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Paul. Remember that everyone who makes an old guy joke about a broken hip is just jealous that they haven't done half as much as you at twice your age.

[@GashimahironChl]

Oh those are fine, i find the ones about that hip accident probably originating from a steamy encounter with the rather overweight better 3\4's particularly funny. I'm sure most if not all of the funny men here really wish no harm, or rather want Paul to actually heal, some of us are even concerned he's going on with a broken hip when he probably should be resting.

[@basquo2]

I love Hornady ammo. Most consistent through the tools that i have. I have some serious problems finding Hornady in the calibers i hunt with. It used to be easy. Now it's all "military" calibers that are easy to find. You know, the types politicians were trying to get rid of. Funny how that works. .338 win mag, .300 win mag, .30-30, .22-250, 10mm, .460 s&w and even .45 long Colt.... They've all been hard as hell to find. Especially the .338. Thanks for another great vid! I hope you heal up well.

[@blackhawk65589]

Great video! I'm glad you used actual defense ammo and not cowboy action ammo and called it a day. I personally carry a SAA as my carry piece (yes I have other "modern" pistols I carry too). I did so because of how often I am in the woods. Less moving parts to break or jam, caliber works great on people and large game, and they shoot really great. 5 or 6 shots is plenty for a citizen (remember how people recommend snub nosed revolvers with no reloads?) day to day concerns.

[@claytondennis8034]

Thanks for keeping up the videos even though youve been injured Paul.

[@dannytravis7118]

Thank you for the presentation and I hope you get well soon. If I understand it correctly. The military had 38 caliber revolvers and found them insufficient and wanted a 45 caliber in an auto loader. So John Browning developed the 45acp to mirror the power of the 45 colt or long colt. The 45acp was just a modern auto loader version of the 45 colt. I noticed something also. I watch a lot of gun videos and I noticed that the energy ft lbs you got was very similar to 380 acp in other videos. Just thinking it doesn't matter too much about caliber. It's more about what you can shoot well.

[@danliberty734]

Love hearing the turkeys calling in the background. Their calling for their “long” Colts.

[@MetaKorpse]

Yay new Paul video

[@billjames8036]

Hahaha the "Dirty Bird" target fits with all the turkeys in the back ground gobbling 🙂

[@Νικόλαος.1]

Nice one Paul! 1 less question to ask now.

[@DavidLockhart-m8p]

I don't currently shoot .45, but I like it, and learned a lot. Thanks, Paul. Heal up!

[@beckhamhome]

250gr Gold dot is rare these days. As a handloader I load mine at 1050fps and have really great expansion, good expansion at 850-950. My guns are modern Rugers and S&W. Those odd calibers in Gold Dots are as you noted are well under loaded to their design expansion range. Until your video I'd never considered that the Hornady FTX Critical Defense. Thanks!

[@dr.markc.ferris8834]

I believe they are discontinued

[@jimcheatwood9009]

Great presentation I carried a 45lc for years I used Ruger only reloads, it can be very accurate and with this added speed it more than rivials the 44mag it is still my go to hunting pistol. Loved hearing the turkeys cheering you on. Both the lc and auto are 45 colts. The Lc is 150 years old and still one of the best.

[@Inflorescensse]

I won a black powder colt walker repro at auction from for 200$ and it came (accidentily?) with a 450$ .45 long colt adapter! EDC!

[@StevenSmith-pt8rz]

The way I understand it. In the1800s the u.s. army issued two different 45 pistols. One was the colt 73. The other was the Schofield. The 45 Schofield round was .5” shorter than the colt round. The cylinder on the Schofield was also shorter so the colt round couldn’t be used in it. So to keep the right ammo shipped to the right place. They started stenciling 45LC on the out side of the ammo crates.

[@paulscountry456]

Those big slow bullets will work but so many better options than old stale cartridges from the 1800s, they will work in close I guess.

[@66smithra]

What do you recommend? The 9mm Luger, designed in 1902?

[@brandonbowerstx]

If your threat picture includes 4 legged as well as 2 legged, then 45 Colt shines

[@Cysubtor_8vb]

Since the cartridge originated in the black powder era, there have actually been some significant improvements made to the load, especially if you have a Ruger. Could be safe and go .454 Casull, which is purpose built for it, but, in the right gun, there are some .45 Colt loads that rival .44 Magnum and even the more cautious modern loads hold their own against many recent handgun cartridges. Now, there are cowboy loads that are purposely extra soft shooting, but that's not a good representation of the actual cartridge.

[@paulscountry456]

@@66smithra I hate 9mm you have to go plus p to get any good energy another one for the scrap bin...

[@66smithra]

@@paulscountry456 what do you recommend that’s new and in fashion?

[@Timberland1963]

The 45 Colt is something I won’t buy anytime soon if ever. Did I watch the video? Yes because I always learn something from these videos.