What is the difference between 45 colt and 45 long colt? If there is a difference, can I shoot 45 long colt in my 3 inch mag. Judge?

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James G. · Answer

Timothy, they are the exact same round. Yes you can fire 45 Colt/45long Colt through your Judge.

Randy I. · Answer

the true name is 45 colt people started calling it the 45 long to keep it getting confused with the 45 S&W (45 short) the 45 S&W round is gone but the name stuck

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