The .451 Detonics Magnum
1.5x24mm'' is a
pistol
A pistol is a handgun, more specifically one with the chamber integral to its gun barrel, though in common usage the two terms are often used interchangeably. The English word was introduced in , when early handguns were produced in Europe, a ...
cartridge similar to
.45 ACP.
It uses a reinforced case to handle higher pressure loads. The parent case is the
.45 Winchester Magnum 1.5x30.4mmtrimmed down to 0.942 inches
3.9mmlong. It was deliberately made longer than the .45 ACP cartridge
1.43x23mmto avoid accidents.
The cartridge was available with 185-grain
1.98 gramand 200-grain
2.95 grambullets.
References
Pistol and rifle cartridges
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