I have an old model 45 just like James that is a great packing gun that can be loaded with a large number of different bullet/load combinations. Anywhere from very mild target loads to moose thumping loads. I also load shot shell loads using a card wad cut from empty primer containers over the powder, then enough #12 shot to almost fill the case, then a plastic wad cut from a plastic lid, this is done with a sharpened 45 ACP case. Then I apply a light crimp, Bingo, a nice snake load or defensive load if you had to whack some one in the kisser with it. Shoots a very good pattern is 5-6 steps.

Dick