.50 GI - pistol unitary cartridge of central ignition , developed by Alex Zimmermann and Vic Tibbets, founders of Guncrafter Industries , and manufactured by the same company since 2004. It has a cylindrical sleeve with a reduced edge .
| .50 GI | |
|---|---|
 .50 GI cartridge (left) versus .45 ACP cartridge (right) | |
| Cartridge type | Pistol |
| Producing country |  USA |
| Production history | |
| Constructor | Vic Tibbets / Alex Zimmermann |
| Time of creation | 2004 year |
| Manufacturer | Guncrafter industries |
| Years of production | 2004 - present |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge Length, mm | 31 |
| Bullet weight, g | 12 ... 19 |
| Muzzle velocity , m / s | 210 ... 370 |
| Bullet Energy , J | 442 ... 801 |
| Liner parameters | |
| Sleeve length mm | 21.97 - 22.1 |
| The diameter of the neck sleeve, mm | 13,4 |
| The diameter of the base of the sleeve, mm | 13,4 |
| Diameter of sleeve flange , mm | 12 |
Features and Applications
.50 GI ammunition can be used with .45 ACP pistols after replacing the barrel, bolt and magazine. Currently, this ammunition is not widely used due to the limited range of weapons for this cartridge.
See also
- List of rifle cartridges