Sorry but a 1.76" load doesn't work in a 1.7" cylinder.
Obviously, the .45 runs away at equal pressure. It has greater case capacity. Which is why I always say it doesn't even really come into its own until you get into five-shot territory. At which point, I'd rather have a .475 or .500. It's irrelevant in this case because the guns are not of equal strength and cannot be run at equal pressure. And if you're going to run the .45 at 40,000, then let's run the .44 at 50,000.
I've never experienced a problem seating a bullet a few thousands deeper when needed. Subtract .5 grain and truck on. Not difficult at all.
I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
