I think the 45 acp is underrated as a hunting gun. I know it's no long range caliber, but for iron sight ranges, it seems to be as effective as some of the medium revolver cartridges. The new ammo available has really evened out the playing field. And all this is done without the cylinder blast and noise that revolvers have. Of course I do have a Freedom Arms 454, so who am I to talk? lol!