All I know for sure was that Elmer didn't invent smokeless powder and jacketed bullets. What he did is incidental in that regard as this type of conversation would still exist today with some one else trying to get more out of what was available.

I have 3 45 Colts and not a single 44 magnum and have not missed out on any hunting or shooting opportunities because of that. The 45 Colt hasn't given me any advantage over someone else shooting a 44 magnum and I never would make that claim other than I probably shoot my 45 better than most will shoot their 44 magnum.

The OP was a question of preference not superiority...

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