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A fine set of adjustable sights goes a long way in achieving consistent accuracy. Smith and Wesson micro sights offer a good sight picture and excellent adjustment.

These cartridges are clipped into two-round moon clips from Ranch Products. When loading a 50-round box for use in the .45 ACP revolver, these moon clips allow easy loading for immediate use – a good idea!

Some of the 625s are accurate but I maintain the 1955s (marked 25-5 in modern production) are the most accurate .45 AR revolvers. Remember, some revolvers will not use heavy bullets such as the 250-grain XTP or some 255-grain SWCs, so make up a dummy round or two before beginning your loading program.

I have used a large number of cast bullets in my revolvers. A handgun that is going to live with me must digest lead bullets. This proletarian diet offers good economy and accuracy. I have made use of the .45 AR’s great versatility in producing a number of gallery loads. Hornady’s .457-inch lead ball, intended for black powder revolvers, works just fine over 3.0 gr. of Bullseye or 5.0 gr. of Unique, for 550 to 650 fps, respectively. The round nose bullet doesn’t have much range but its power is respectable. At 15 yards, this load will cut one ragged hole. Be careful in ensuring that you crimp the round ball properly or you will sacrifice bullet pull and ignition will be erratic as a result. The neat 160-grain SWC offered by Hunter’s Trail performs well, too. For teaching a novice to shoot, this is a fine bullet with good accuracy but little recoil. 4.0 gr. of Bullseye is all that is needed. This is a hard-cast bullet that will not lead if loaded a bit hotter, but I have not done so. It is a good light bullet for target use at moderate range and really does the business.