460 Rowland

[EdMc]

As mentioned previously the pistol used was a Para GI Expert.....bought it new for a good price. The barrel in the Clark kit is a standard length 5 inch for a 1911 GM.  The comp helps with recoil as recoil isn't bad at all. More of a straight back push rather than barrel flip or rise. From what I've read 1300 fps is there to get with a 230 XTP. Buffalo Bore sells a 255gr cast load that they 'claim' 1300 out of.....cost too much for me to try. The brass is made by Starline...1/16th inch longer than 45ACP but supposedly stronger.

I'll take a photo to post but it looks like any other 1911 except for the comp and full length guide rod. So far I've been impressed with velocity and low recoil...all the things that were claimed by the people making the kit. I'm still using the 20lb recoil spring....included is a 24 lb. It does chunk the brass a good ways.... ....might try the stronger spring later.

[EdMc]

Photos...

[The_Shadow]

EdMc, Very interesting pistol.  This 1911 style has the swing link under the barrel, it will be interesting to see how yours holds up to that kind of pounding!  Best of luck!

[EdMc]

Oh ye of little faith in John Moses Browning......

Seriously, I know you aren't a fan of 1911s. A series 70 Colt GM was the second pistol I bought some 40 years ago. It fits me well. I plan to keep an eye on the lower lug, link, slide stop pin and all the rest. Only time will tell.

It is an interesting cartridge, and so far with this pistol, I've had no problems with function nor 'outrunning' the springs in the 8 rd Para magazines. A well done kit made by some of your fellow citizens of Louisiana.

[Randominator]

I built a 460 Rowland on my SS Colt 1911 this past winter.  I did a complete re-build of the pistol when I did the conversion.

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I have only shot two different loads in mine so far.  A 185 grain Nosler JHP, and a 230 grain LEE TC with an aluminum gas check.  The 185 grain went 1490 fps. and the 230 grain hard cast clocked 1336 fps.  Both loads were with Longshot.  Accuracy is the same for both loads with groups of 2" at 35 yards using sandbags. 

[EdMc]

Very nicely done! Are you using the 20 or 24 # spring? Since I put in a heavier mainspring and flat bottom FPS I'm using the 20.

[Intercooler]

Can you cut the ejector?

[EdMc]

Can you cut the ejector?

Sorry IC, I don't understand the question. Mine ejects high and right as it should.

BTW, Mr RedBull got me interested in the Rowland some time ago. If you still hear from him let him know he caused me to spend some more of my money.

[Randominator]

I'm running the 24# spring.

[EdMc]

I'm running the 24# spring.

Thanks, just curious.