Author Topic: .45 Super (Read 994 times)

LMM · « **on:** October 10, 2004, 10:03:16 PM »

Any .45 Super fans out there? What mods did you do to your handgun to handle these loads?

Savage · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2004, 07:56:23 AM »

I've thought about modifing my Kimber Stainless Target. No good reason for it, I don't hunt or have any need for a more powerful 45. Still it would be fun at the range! It's my understanding that a heavy (23#) recoil spring and a extra power firing pin spring are about all that's needed. I could buy 45Super brass and load some up. Have you modified a 1911 for this round?
Savage

MI VHNTR · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2004, 06:29:28 PM »

I've converted my Springfield 1911 to shoot 450 SMC/45 Super. I put a 24 lb. recoil spring in it, a new firing pin spring and a CP shock buff. The gun still functions fine with "standard" 45 ACP loads. The extra power adds to the versatility of the handgun. MI VHNTR

LMM · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2004, 10:19:01 PM »

I haven't modified a 1911 for it yet. Thinking about it though. Curious to other's experiences with such a project. Impressed with the load. The Buffalo Bore .45 Super 185gr Gold Dot delivers 1300fps from my Ruger with a 4.25" barrel. Interested in doing a 1911 with a 6" barrel.

MI VHNTR · « **Reply #4 on:** October 12, 2004, 05:44:44 PM »

The 450 SMC shows the following specs on the box:
230 gr @1150 fps 675 ft/lbs of energy
165 gr @1450 fps 770 ft/lbs of energy
The specs are from a 5" bbl. As you can see, they've got a bit more punch than 45 ACP and 45 ACP +P loads. IMHO, it makes the 1911 in 45 ACP a viable woods handgun, especially in my area. MI VHNTR

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #5 on:** October 13, 2004, 10:46:07 AM »

I have a Colt Commander. Is that a suitable firearm for conversion to 45 Super?

Savage · « **Reply #6 on:** October 13, 2004, 12:18:50 PM »

Dusty,
I have not heard of a Commander being converted to 45 Super. Might be the extra slide mass of the full size is needed for the conversion. I wouldn't consider converting my Commander.
Savage

Dusty Miller · « **Reply #7 on:** October 26, 2004, 10:45:39 AM »

SOMEBODY makes a longslide in the 45 Super, I think its Para. OOOOOOOOOOHH!!

HHI 812 · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2004, 08:59:58 PM »

the past, with the heavy springs and stuff from Ace Hindman. Went to heavy springs, and cut down inside neck reamed .308 cases(before Starline started offering .45 Super brass), but now only have a pretty much stock "sleeper" Norinco 1911 that will handle the .45 Super. Buddy gunsmith tweaked the trigger a little to a nice crisp 3.5 lbs, and he fitted a barrel and bushing he had laying around. Rather than all the heavy springs and modified firing pin that I've done in the past conversions, my buddy did something different with the timing(contrary to the usual .45 Super setup) and utilizes the standard weight springs. Thought about the various .40 wildcatts off the .45 case, but the .45 bullets are so numerous, and don't have to worry about pushing a smaller light bullet to get the diameter of a .45 caliber. I do have a stainless compensated 460 Rowland conversion I've never used, and still not sure if I'll use it or not, although the ballistics on this round is pretty hot! Saw a buddy chrono his Rowland conversion on his stock Kimber with a 230 XTP and well over 1400fps! Not bad for a 1911. Wish I kept the stainless Springfield 6" long slide 45 Super I had. Only factory .45 Super gun I am aware of, and it shot standard .45 ACP ammo nice too! These hot .45's adds a little more fun in a 1911, and a little more punch to the .45 ACP in a nice compact platform. :agree: