Question: which is better 45 acp or 357 mag?
Answer: 357 Magnum cartridge is individually more powerful than an individual . 45 ACP cartridge, all else being equal, a . 45 ACP pistol will be a (marginally) more powerful tool than a . ... 357 Mag revolver* with a 6″ barrel and speed loaders is significantly more powerful than a stock 1911A1, but on the other hand, a .