45acp to 460 rowland

[aktrouttamer]

I realize it can be done wildalaska. I'm trying to find out if it is worth it. What is your opinion on the bar-stol vs original barrel getting bored out. Is the 460 that much more of a "hot" round?

[Wildalaska]

We've converted several XDs, Corbon makes ammo too

[bandhmo]

My understanding is that the 460 Rowland is the same overall length as the 45 ACP. So you get no increase in powder capacity, but also no feeding problems on a conversion. The extra length was added to the case only to prevent the Higher pressure cartridges from being loaded in a gun not strong enough or with the correct recoil spring.

Since the 460 Rowland is basically a handloading proposition anyway I would just get a stiffer recoil spring and work up some hotter 45 ACP hand loads, if your gun can take the added load.

[375AIJGS]

The rowland is a hot cartridge. You could contact clark custom guns. Here is their web site.

http://www.clarkcustomguns.com/rowland.htm

Hope this helps.

[aktrouttamer]

Wondering about the conversion on my xd "5? Any thoughts or comments? Should I get my original barrel bored out or go with the bar-stol barrel. Is this to much of a load for the xd frame?