Glock 45 GAP versus Glock 45 ACP

[TerryMiller]

I tried to find information using the "search" feature of the forum, but it overwhelmed me with the number of posts. Sorry if this is a repost.

What I would like to know is whether a Glock .45 with the GAP ammuntion is better or worse than the Glock .45 with ACP ammunition. Can anyone give me some ideas on performance issues?

I know that GAP is probably harder to find and more expensive, but the performance aspect is what I wonder about.

Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[grwd]

GAP round is most comparable with 45 acp when comparing with 2185 or 00gr bullets.

It has a good street record.

 

[aeropb]

GAP round is most comparable with 45 acp when comparing with 185 or 200gr bullets.

It has a good street record.

^^ The GAP originally mimicked the ballistics of the ACP on those 2 bullet weights. Now the 230s have identical ballistics.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Being the Glock lover that I am, if I had the funds, I would buy a model 37 just for the sake that the .45GAP (Glock Automatic Pistol) was created and developed by Glock.

That being said, it's hard enough nowadays to find .40 ammo, I can only imagine how hard it is to find .45GAP stuff.

 

[TerryMiller]

Thanks for the replies, Guys, but I didn't phrase the question right.

Let me try again.

What I am interested in is whether there is a significant difference in range and recoil for instance instead of just a factor of the muzzle velocity and energy numbers. I kind of have those numbers that I got off of wikipedia.

Basically, I'm interested in anyone's experiences of each kind and why one would prefer either GAP or ACP.

Or, failing actual experience with each type, can you point me to a website that has a good comparison between the two.

Thanks again.

 

[aeropb]

They feel the same to me. There's no reason to have anything in .45GAP imo.

 

[inactive]

While you won't find GAP at Walmart, I see in stock at every gun store I visit. Always seem to see it at OAS. Course they even had 380 when I went yesterday!

I think the obscurity of the GAP round means the buyer base is limited. So you will not be competing with near as many people when a store gets a box in stock.

 

[Glock 'em down]

While you won't find GAP at Walmart, I see in stock at every gun store I visit. Always seem to see it at OAS. Course they even had 380 when I went yesterday!

I think the obscurity of the GAP round means the buyer base is limited. So you will not be competing with near as many people when a store gets a box in stock.

Hmmm...something to consider.

 

[grwd]

smaller grip; a 37 is more comfortable than a 21 grip.
the recoil impulse with the 45gap feels a bit softer.


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[Glock 'em down]

smaller grip; a 37 is more comfortable than a 21 grip.
the recoil impulse with the 45gap feels a bit softer.


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You guys keep talkin' and I'm gonna want one!

I'm already wantin' a Smith & Wesson model 25 and a Winchester 94 chambered in .45LC, hell...a Glock 37 will be next!

I'm doomd I tell ya...doomed.