The 44 is .429 and the 45 is .452 no matter larger the meplat on the 44 bullet the 45 can always have a larger meplat. A 90% meplat is larger in 45 caliber always has been always will be.
It always 'can' but sometimes it doesn't. Theory is fine and dandy but I'm looking at what bullets are actually available. I tested what bullets are actually available and the results were not so cut & dried. The .44 in general was the better penetrator and the .45 is 'sometimes' bigger. IMHO, the net difference between the two is negligible. Until we start talking about the guns.
Originally Posted by shrapnel
Have you ever found anything someone else does that you can't do better?
I didn't say I could do anything better than anyone. A lot of people prefer the Bisley or Super Blackhawk hammers on their single actions. I'm not one of them. I find the standard hammer quicker & easier to manipulate. FOR ME!
Still testy because I ruined your fantasy that the SAA was designed in 1871???
