45GAP: New .45 GAP Cartridge for 9mm/.40 S&W Pistol Frames
The short .45 GAP cartridge brings improved performance to smaller 9mm/.40 sized pistol frames (out of reach for the .45ACP); the .45 GAP is very accurate and its cost will continue going down as it catches on; the .45 GAP provides better safety with modern reinforced brass (superior to standard .45ACP brass); the .45 GAP uses a smaller more cost efficient cartridge (less case metal length, small primer, less powder, and the ability to fit into smaller grips, while the .45 ACP may require a paper thin, overly long grip to squeeze in the longer, heavier .45ACP cartridges; the .45 GAP uses a slightly improved pressure than the standard .45 ACP for an advantage with shorter barrels and for improved functionality; the .45 GAP provides equivalent power as the .45 ACP, holding 6 to 12 rounds of .45 GAP cartridges in various subcompact, compact, and full size pistols; the .45 GAP bullet creates a big hole even if the JHP does not expand; the .45 GAP has a quieter decibel sound rating and safer lower pressure rating than typical supersonic duty rounds; the .45 GAP is compact enough so more people with various hand sizes can easily handle the new .45GAP pistol/ammo duo; and finally the .45 GAP is flexible enough for maximum knock-down power with properly developed light, medium, and heavy duty loads to control pressure & recoil depending on the needs of the application and user. Meet the new .45 GAP!!!
(If you have additions and/or corrections, please email: petej@comcast.net)
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Quoting a Denver Police Officer: "Denver PD approved the GAP in early 2005. Out of the 200 officers that were hired that year, more purchased the GAP than ACP. I believe that it will find a nice place in law enforcement. We love the round and the Glocks made for it."
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Power Factor = velocity_fps X bullet_grains / 1000
Energy_in_ft/lbs = (the ability to do work) = velocity_fps X velocity_fps X bullet_grains / 450400
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