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Cartridges reviewed, from left: the .500 S&W, the .460 S&W Magnum, the .454 Casull, the .45 Colt, the .45 Winchester Magnum, the .45 ACP, the .480 Ruger and the .44 Magnum.

To interchange cartridges, as long as the bullets’ diameter is the same, Freedom Arms makes accessory cylinders available that can be switched in less than a minute. For the .454 Casull, for example, extra cylinders are available for the .45 ACP, .45 Colt and .45 Winchester Magnum, the latter of which is popular in Europe.

.45 ACP

(0.451" or 0.452") This 45-caliber is likely the most popular semiauto pistol cartridge of all time. With a 230-grain bullet, it found its place in the Model 1911 pistol as adopted by the military. A fine military, police and target round, I started to use it for small game in an S&W revolver years ago since in my state, semis are not permitted for hunting. Recoil is tolerable but as the handgun so chambered is reduced in size and weight, recoil begins to climb. In a revolver it is a pleasant cartridge to shoot. Yet even though a great military round, it is not recommended for game as large as or larger than deer. It will do the job, but I am afraid that more game will be wounded since it does not have the velocity, or really suitable bullets, for use at hunting ranges. Shot capsules are also available for this cartridge, again for snakes up close.