Very broad overview of one my dad killed with his 45 acp earlier this year..

Kimber Custom II loaded with +P 185gr Underwood Speer Gold Dots. 35 yards shot distance. Hit doe just behind left shoulder, exited just in the back edge of the right shoulder. Devastation inside, deer went maybe 30 yards. After seeing the damage inperson I would have no reservations whatsoever as to shooting one at 50 yards. Not too weak at all.