patrolman
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Been reading up on the 45 super lately and have a few questions to those that are familiar with the cartridge.
It seems to me that a 1911 "converted" to 45 super is nothing more than a quality 1911 with a heavier (28-30 lb) recoil spring and a shock buff, so long as the barrel chamber offers sufficient case support.
I have also read that a "converted" 1911 should also sport a full-length guide rod, but I am uncertain as to whether this is needed in a 45 Super and if so, why?
In all, it would seem that "converting" one of my 1911s to fire 45 Super would add hunting capability for about $10.00, as opposed to rebarreling for a 460 Rowland or something similar for about $200.00.
Am I right or am I way off?
Thanks.
It seems to me that a 1911 "converted" to 45 super is nothing more than a quality 1911 with a heavier (28-30 lb) recoil spring and a shock buff, so long as the barrel chamber offers sufficient case support.
I have also read that a "converted" 1911 should also sport a full-length guide rod, but I am uncertain as to whether this is needed in a 45 Super and if so, why?
In all, it would seem that "converting" one of my 1911s to fire 45 Super would add hunting capability for about $10.00, as opposed to rebarreling for a 460 Rowland or something similar for about $200.00.
Am I right or am I way off?
Thanks.