The Liberty Ammunition Civil Defense .45 Long Colt 78gr load (Liberty part no. LACD45031) is a 20-round box of lightweight self-defense ammunition. Liberty Ammunition lists the cartridge as .45 Long Colt and says it is built for modern firearms. Liberty Ammunition says the load delivers far more kinetic energy, less recoil and less over-penetration. It lists accuracy under 1.25 inches at 25 meters. The maker states it is built for modern firearms and is not recommended for vintage firearms.

Key Specifications

• Chambering is .45 Long Colt, as listed on the maker’s product page.
• Bullet weight is 78 grains, a light projectile.
• Velocity is rated at 1800 fps, giving you a number to compare against other defensive loads.
• Kinetic energy is listed as 560 ft-lb, which the maker publishes alongside velocity.
• Accuracy is listed as under 1.25 inches at 25 meters, as printed on the product page.
• The maker’s terminal effect measurement is 4-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches deep, a published width and depth figure.
• The box holds 20 rounds, per the maker’s rounds-per-box listing.
• The maker says this load is built for modern firearms and is not recommended for vintage firearms.
• The maker lists reduced over-penetration and more stopping power for this load.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe in vintage firearms? The maker says the Civil Defense .45 Colt rounds are built for modern firearms and not recommended for vintage firearms.

Is this .45 ACP? No. Liberty Ammunition lists this load as .45 Long Colt, a different cartridge from the .45 ACP.

Buy the Liberty Civil Defense .45 Colt 78gr Fragmenting HP, 20-Round Box

For a modern .45 Colt revolver or lever gun, this is the maker’s 78-grain Civil Defense load. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop, browse more handgun ammunition, and expect direct shipping.