The .45 ACP: History & Performance
By A Mystery Man Writer
Description
Spurred by the need for a more powerful cartridge from the experiences of the Moro Rebellion in the Philippines, the .45 ACP has enjoyed extensive popularity in both military and commercial circles for over a century.
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