CCI's .45 Colt Shotshell fills a specific niche that serious handgunners often overlook – pest control and close-range varmint management. Loaded with #9 shot and pushing 1000 fps from an aluminum case, this specialized round transforms your trusty .45 into a practical solution for dealing with snakes, rats, or other unwanted visitors around the farm or homestead.

The aluminum casing keeps the round lightweight while maintaining reliable feeding in both single-action and double-action revolvers. When you're working the fence line or checking livestock, having this type of versatility in your hip holster means you're ready for both two-legged and no-legged threats. The pattern spread at 10-15 feet gives you enough coverage to handle small targets without destroying your immediate surroundings.

Where this round really shines is in its practicality for property maintenance. If you're dealing with copperheads in your workshop or rattlers near the chicken coop, the #9 shot provides enough pattern density to be effective without the overpenetration risks of standard ammunition. The relatively mild recoil means quick follow-up shots if needed, and the aluminum construction means you're not burning through expensive brass cases for utility work.