1911 AUTO .460 ROWLAND CONVERSION KIT

[oknow]

Does anyone have any firsthand experience with the .460 ROWLAND CONVERSION KIT or
are they worth the money?

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[Oro]

I purchased one a Clark Kit about 10 years ago to fit to a custom Caspian I had; it already had a ramp cut so I thought it would be fun.

But the more research I did from owners and shooters, and thinking I did about my needs and habits, I decided if I really wanted .44 Mag power, I'd just get a S&W 29 and not deal with the headache involved. So I sold off the kit and and got a 3" 629, and now later also a nickel 4" 29. Much more fun in my mind. The problem in my mind was the gun is really a range toy and becomes to impractical for woods use or carry. But if it's just a range toy you want, and you enjoy reloading and experimenting, it could be fun. Not cheap or easy, mind you, but fun.

 

[2gr8dgs]

I bought the Clark kit also. I put it on a newer G.I. Springfield Armory 1911. The gun shot well, I enjoyed it. The appeal of 44mag power in an 8 shot semi auto really sold me. However, after doing quite a bit of reading on the 1911, I decided for ME, that design was never meant to deal with that kind of pressure/slide velocity/battering. I know, I know, It's got a comp, & stiffer spring, It just made me uncomfortable. These days for my "magnum" semi auto handgun, I shoot a glock 20 with stout handloads. It's my opinion that 16 rnds of stiff 10mm more than make up for 8 460 Rowland cartridges. I have no delusions about what either cartridge will do. they're still just hand guns.

 

[oknow]

thanks for the input I was on the fence and you pushed me off and I think it was the right way.
think i'll go with a 44 instead

 

[Thomasaj]

I think the fact that you can still load .45 in it makes it a decent upgrade. Ammo seems in stock for 460 but it's pretty costly.