The .50 GI (Guncrafter Industries) cartridge is a large-caliber handgun round developed by Guncrafter Industries in 2004. It was designed for use in the Guncrafter Industries Model No. 1, a custom 1911-style semiautomatic pistol. The .50 GI is notable for its .50-inch diameter bullet, which is substantially larger than more common handgun rounds like the .45 ACP.
The .50 GI offers a range of bullet weights, typically from 185 to 300 grains. Depending on the configuration, it can achieve velocities between 700 and 1,200 feet per second. This allows for a variety of ballistic performances, from subsonic rounds ideal for suppressed firing to faster rounds designed for increased stopping power.
Use cases for the .50 GI include personal defense, where its large bullets can provide significant stopping power, and hunting, specifically for bringing down medium-sized game due to its higher kinetic energy. The cartridge is less common and generally used by enthusiasts and professionals familiar with custom or rare firearms.
The .50 GI remains niche due to its limited availability and the specialized nature of the firearms designed for it, but it is respected for its impact and adaptability to a range of shooting scenarios.
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Lee Collet Necksizing 2-Die Set |
Lee Full-Length Sizing Die Set |
Lee Breech Lock Die Set |
Lee Loader |
Single Dies |
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Full-Length Sizing Die |
Sizing Die |
Undersize Sizing Die |
Powder through Expanding Die |
Charging Die |
Seating Die |
Factory Crimp Die |
Taper Crimp Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Case Conditioning Tools |
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Case Length Gauge and Shell Holder |
90493 |
Quick Trim Die |
Presses |
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Reloader Press (50 RPH) |
90045 (Lee Reloader Press) |
Hand Press (50 RPH) |
Breech Lock Hand Presses |
Challenger Press (50 RPH) |
90588 (Challenger III) |
Classic Cast Press (50 RPH) |
90998 (Classic Cast Press) |
Value Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90928 (Value 4-hole Turret Press Kit) 90932 (4-hole Turret Press with Auto Index) |
Classic Turret Press (250 RPH) |
90304 (Classic Turret Press Kit) 90064 (Classic Turret Press) |
Ultimate Turret Press (250 RPH) |
91910 (Ultimate Turret Press) |
Pro 1000 Press (500+ RPH) |
Pro 4000 Press (500+ RPH) |
Six Pack Pro Press (500+ RPH) |
Shell Plates and Holders |
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Priming Tool Shell Holder |
Universal Press Shell Holder |
91501 (R23) |
X-Press Shell Holder (APP) |
Pro 1000 Shell Plate |
Auto Breech | Pro 4000 Shell Plate |
Six Pack Pro Shell Plate |
Inline Bullet Feed |
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Inline Bullet Feed Die |
Inline Bullet Feed Kit |
Inline Bullet Feed Magazine |
Bullet Casting |
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Classic Bullet Sizing Kit |
Breech Lock Bullet Sizer and Punch |
Bullet Molds |
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