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A 1911 needs a recoil spring & firing pin spring which Wolff sells as a kit, #42128. Those springs are actually for the 10mm Delta Elite. They cost less than $20 & I was up and running. When necessary I can shoot ACP and the gun will cycle.

I am currently using 200 gr lead WFN from Oregon Trail. They are running 1285 fps.

"My preference is for a double stack striker fired pistol."


458Lott,

I had a G21 and Now have a G30 that I shoot 45 Super in. With the Glocks an aftermarket barrel that has more chamber support than the factory barrel is a very good idea... other than that all you need is a 22# or 24# recoil spring (whichever works best in your gun ===> reliable and does not fling your brass into the next county) and 45 Super brass.

But...

I prefer the 1911 for 45 Super because You have what I consider better ways to increase the time that it remains locked vs. just using a heavier recoil spring;

1.) Jack Huntington can adjust the timing for Your 45 super loads to leave it locked a little longer.

and/or,

2.) You can use a combination of the recoil spring, main spring and a flat bottomed firing pin stop ===> To keep it locked longer for your loads.

I had Jack adjust the timing (I had an 18.5# recoil spring in it), and later decided to increase the weight of the main spring. I tried a flat bottomed firing pin stop just to play with, but lost reliable function so went back to the original FPS. (note; You can bevel the bottom of the flat bottomed FPS to tune it to Your load/gun).

Jerry


edited to add; My "Supered" G21, G30 and 1911 all ran standard ball fine, albeit to a diff. POI.

I'm gonna research the HK-45's and see how they shake out.

I don't recall which, but it was either FN or HK stated that their 45 was rated for 45 Super.

Jerry

Damn HK's only a 10 round double stack, next!

Mine is a 12 round double stack, they also make 10 round magazines for states that require them.

I have an LE buddy selling a Full size USP 45, [bleep] load of mags and a few holsters if your interested I can inquire a price.

Thanks for that JWP.

MallardAddict, I don't quite know yet, was talking to my Smith yesterday afternoon about me buying an STI 2011 lower and having him build me a hi-cap Super or 10MM, am going there today to pick up some completed work and drop off more.

Gunner500, high cap 2011 in super doesn't suck

HO LEE SHEET! talk about lighting a sombuck up!

Very nice rig there. Very nice.

But,iff'n you want more power and don't mind the compensator, go all the way. =>


.460 Rowland

Just say'n.