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The 14.5×42mmR, also called the 14.5mm Special, is essentially a lower-recoil version of the 14.5×48mmR with a shorter case and substantially less propellant. The high-penetration cartridge, in particular, weighs 42 grams and can penetrate an un shielded Sangheili harness or MJOLNIR armor.
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Many different types of loads are available for the 14.5×48mmR caliber, including jacketed hollow-point, jacketed soft-point, full metal jacket, hard cast lead, and even high-penetration. The Colt Taipan is chambered in 14.5×48mmR, which is a very large rimmed revolver cartridge that is larger and more powerful than the 12.7×40mm. The barrel is detachable and can be swapped with relative ease. The Colt Taipan also possesses a muzzle brake which further helps with counteracting recoil.Ĭolt Taipan barrels can come in different lengths and can be rifled or smoothbore, the former of which is more effective for the 14.5×48mmR and 14.5×42mmR cartridges, and the latter of which is better for 32-gauge shotgun shells. Also unlike conventional revolvers, the Colt Taipan's barrel is aligned with the bottom of the cylinder rather than the top this directs the recoil to be more in-line with the shooter's hand, substantially reducing muzzle rise.
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The Colt Taipan uses the recoil from the previous shot to cock the hammer rather than doing it manually or with a double-action trigger that is commonly seen on revolvers of the 21 st century.