Cowboy logistics for .45 acp?

[Balog]

Lately I've been thinking a lot about cowboy logistisc as I try to consolidate my caliber footprint. The big problem with this, is that my wife (and myself to a lesser extent) prefer autoshuckers, esp 1911's. I know, I know Marlin Camp Carbine. It's certainly in my thoughts, but I want to know what options are available. I'm especially wondering if anything out there accepts (or can easily be made to accept) higher capacity magazines ie grease gun mags.

 

[tju1973]

Baretta makes a good one-- SMLE converted to .45 ACP...the phantom Hi Point 4595--Thompson clone-- Mek Tech (?)..out of all of them, the Enfiled converted looks best to me, but probably pricey---

I would go for the Marlin and get a couple of buffers and powder them down in cornstarch and pack them away-- nice little shooter and my dad has taken several hogs and a couple of Yotes with his....

 

[jonnyc]

I did my Enfield conversion for between $400-$450, including the donor No.4. Not cheap, but worth it to me. Uses 1911 mags and ammo. It's been discussed here and on a couple of other forums.

 

[Gunfighter123]

You should check out the Mech-Tech conversion units ---- I have one in 10mm and one in .45acp ---- the .45 uses both my Colt Gold Cup frame as well as my Para-Ordnance Hi-Cap ---- do a search here for Mech Tech and you will see most people who have them find them reliable , accurate , and FUN !!!

LINK ----- http://www.mechtechsys.com/1911.html

BTW --- I have seen them used on Gunbroker etc. for under $300.

 

[nalioth]

.45 ACP AR15 upper out of the question?