http://www.realguns.com/archives/020.htm http://www.realguns.com/archives/021.htm http://www.realguns.com/archives/022.htmI was inspired by Joe's three part series on how to convert a 1911 to 45 super for $8, so in May 2000 I converted a 20 ounce patriot pistol form 45acp to 460 Roland loads with 45acp brass.
The manual on the pistol said no +P but the factory supported me and gave me lots of parts. The pistol was designed by Nehemia Sirkis. I don't think he was around when they were helping me.
0) 45 acp....................... 185 gr 7.6 gr AA#5 jams w/stock Patriot spring
1) 45 acp........................185 gr 10.2 gr AA#5 1100 fps 18,000psi
2) 45 acp +P...................185 gr 10.8 gr AA#5 1200 fps 21,700 psi jams w/ 42 pound triple recoil spring
3) 45 Super.....................185 gr 12.4 gr AA#5 1312 fps 28,000 cup
4) 460 Rowland............... 185 gr 14.5 gr AA#5 1500 fps 38,800 cup
