“I know what you're thinking. Did he fire six shots or just five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've lost track a little too. But since this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful gun in the world, and it would blow your mind off, you have to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, are you a punk?" (Clint Eastwood) Since the beginning of wars, hunting and sports, man has tried to find the most powerful and sufficient caliber for the most handy weapon around, the portable pistol. Some they choose to find a rare and expensive bullet, while others look for the cheapest and most common caliber on the market. Although there are many sizes of bullets, there are two calibers that happen to be the most common but at the same time very different. These two, the .44 magnum and the .45 Colt both serve well enough as hunting and sporting bullets, but they have characteristics that lead buyers to prefer one over the other. Through their history, costs and uses, it has been proven that the . 44 magnum and the .45 Colt differ greatly but also share some important similarities. Starting in 1872, the .45 Colt came onto the market. A joint development between Colt's Patent Firearms Manufacturing company and the Union Metallic Cartridge Company created a revolver. black powder that caught the attention of many. This round was soon introduced into the army. Progressing steadily, it soon became a complete projectile rather than a black powder projectile. Unfortunately, the wars the Army was facing became more grueling and advanced, which is why the .45 Colt was replaced by a more powerful round to meet the Army's needs. Even with this replacement, the Colt .45 still continued to claim popularity. Serving time for our county helped gain fame for this bullet. The desire...... middle of paper......uns. Since the beginning of time, humanity has been looking for a reliable weapon. They are looking for a reliable and successful weapon. The .44 magnum and .45 Colt share their differences with origins and prices, but they also share similarities in uses. Both used as large calibers, these bullets are great for the sporting man, the hunter or the common man. Works Cited Agresti, James D., Smith, Reid K. Gun Control Facts. September 13, 2010. Web. December 20, 2011"Colt .45 Quotations." Quotes.net. Network. 08 January 2012. .Ricco, Michael. "Movie Quotes - Famous Movies That Start With D." The 1950s Index: Vintage Music, Classic TV, 1950s History, 1950s Clothes, Burmese Shave, Elvis, American Bandstand, 1960s Fashion, 1950s Cars and 60s and more. Network. December 22. 2011. .