Law states that it is unlawful to carry any caliber larger than .45. Title 21 1290.6. Now, does that refer to actual measure of the round or the load? It may seem like a stupid question, but I consider a 44 magnum a larger round than a .45 ACP.
Given the velocity of the rounds and the impact ft lbs. The typical full metal jacket 230 gr 45 acp travels 830 feet per second with 350 foot pounds of energy at 25 yards; The 44 magnum with a 240 gr bullet travels at 1,542 feet per sec with 1,267 ft lbs of energy at 25 yards.
I would say that a .44 would ballistically rate higher than a .45 making it a caliber illegal to carry. But if they are basing it on the size of the projectile, then a .44 would be legal to carry?
I have always had it in my head that a 44 magnum is larger than a 45 ACP.
What is everyones opinion?
Would you say according to the wording of the law that a 44 is a "legal" caliber?
Given the velocity of the rounds and the impact ft lbs. The typical full metal jacket 230 gr 45 acp travels 830 feet per second with 350 foot pounds of energy at 25 yards; The 44 magnum with a 240 gr bullet travels at 1,542 feet per sec with 1,267 ft lbs of energy at 25 yards.
I would say that a .44 would ballistically rate higher than a .45 making it a caliber illegal to carry. But if they are basing it on the size of the projectile, then a .44 would be legal to carry?
I have always had it in my head that a 44 magnum is larger than a 45 ACP.
What is everyones opinion?
Would you say according to the wording of the law that a 44 is a "legal" caliber?