Buy the gun and you will not be dissapointed. I have shot 45 for about 30 years,(before B/P was popular) and have never had a problem.
I have always been able to get all the Powder and projectiles I have ever needed.

the only drwaback on the 45 is you can't take it west for elk.(state rules) that is the only drawback I know of.all the rest of the hype for the 50 is just that hype. the 45 will do all that is needed for anything except the larger game like elk and moose.

I know a guy that I worked with that has shot a 40 cal for 35 years and has done real well. he makes sure of his shot placement.that is what it's all about anyway (SHOTPLACEMENT RULES)[8D].

I have taken many,many, many, deer and lots of Hogs up to and including 354lbs.

"A lot of people will disagree with me on that ; but they are wrong"