.45 acp Guns and The People Who Carry Them (Full Video)

About this video

Colion humorously critiques the culture surrounding .45 ACP carriers, arguing they attribute mythical stopping power to the round and overestimate their accuracy. He acknowledges the .45 is enjoyable to shoot with smooth recoil, but contends that in terms of actual stopping power, the differences between .45, .40, and 9mm are overstated. Colion suggests all calibers have failed at times, and the choice often comes down to personal preference rather than objective superiority.

Key takeaways

• Colion observes that .45 ACP enthusiasts often exaggerate the round’s stopping power and assume they will never miss in a defensive scenario
• Colion notes that while the .45 ACP has smooth, predictable recoil and is fun to shoot (especially suppressed), the practical differences in stopping power between .45, .40, and 9mm are minimal
• Colion argues that all common defensive calibers have limitations and failures, making the debate largely about personal preference rather than clear performance advantages

Episode details: published May 31, 2013 · 4:16 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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