Now, with the AUTHENTIC.460.ROWLAND conversion system from inventor and developer Johnny Ray Rowland, (and through his new company, 460 Rowland LLC ), the auto loader aficionado can have the power of a .44 Magnum in his or her light weight, high capacity .45 auto pistol and hunt right along side the big boys without feeling undergunned.

While the .460 cartridge is not the only way to get a more potent load into an automatic pistol, I believe it is far and away the most practical. Of the many calibers tried in the 1911, the .460 comes out pretty much at the top in terms of bullet weight and energy. The 45 Super, basically a beefed up 45 case, comes close, (within 300 fps), and is a very tempting alternative. The only problem for me is the fact that the 45 Super case is the same length as the standard 45 ACP and the potential of putting Super ammo into another 45 that is not set up to take it would always be there. The fabulous 44 Auto Mag and the Wildey pistols are certainly up to the task, but they are big, expensive, and hard to find. So is the Auto Mag ammunition for that matter. The great Desert Eagle chambered in .44 Magnum or .50AE has more than enough energy for most hunting applications, but after lugging a chunk of iron that large and heavy around all day, (assuming you are able to find a holster for it), your thoughts will tend to wander toward finding something in a lighter format. The great thing about the AUTHENTIC.460.ROWLAND conversion is that it adds only a little length to the gun, due to the highly effective dual port compensator on the barrel, and that is all. The basic pistol remains unchanged and gains only a couple of ounces, again due to the compensator.

(last edited by T. Scrim@460rowland 4/5/12)

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The AUTHENTIC.460 ROWLAND Conversion for the Great Springfield Armory XD-45, (offered by .460 ROWLAND LLC), includes:

• premium ported, stainless steel .460 Rowland custom barrel
• or the screw-on compensated virsion

Note: The barrel extends approximately 3/4 inch beyond the slide. And the fully ported version extends the gun about 1.5″ and after lengthy experimentation we have found the stock spring tension to be optimal for these great new polymer guns.

Specs for the XD-45 are based on the pre-modified pistol. The above mentioned diminutional changes are the only difference.

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In 1794, the armory began the manufacture of muskets for a young country.

For the next 150 years, Sprigfield Armory functioned as a supplier for every major American conflict as well as a “think tank” for new firearms concepts. In 1968, citing budgetary concerns, the U.S. Government closed the Armory.

In 1974, a passionate family by the name of Reese would rescue not only the name “Springfield Armory,” but the philosophy that drove it for centuries.

With reverence for the legacy of the Armory, the Reese family resurrected the most historically significant designs produced by the Armory and fueled by the same obsession for improved manufacturing techniques and cutting edge design that inspired the likes of John C. Garand, they’ve continued to develop products that are loyal to Springfield’s heritage while ensuring the Armory’s place in the progression of American firearms.

Learn more about Springfield Armory at their website.

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Replace your 45 ACP Upper with a 460 Rowland Upper and fire 460 Rowland Ammo. That’s it. The 45 ACP bolt works with both Uppers. Put the 45 ACP Upper back on and fire 45 ACP Ammo.

*45 ACP Ammo cannot be fired in the 460 Rowland Upper. 460 Rowland Ammo cannot be fired in the 45 Upper.

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The .460 Rowland Conversion Kit for the S&W M&P 45 ACP includes:

• premium stainless steel .460 Rowland custom barrel
• extra power recoil spring
• custom recoil spring guide

Note: the barrel extends approximately 3/4 inch beyond the slide.

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Meet the M&P From Smith & Wesson.

Reinforced polymer chassis, superior ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, proven safety features. The new standard in reliability when your job is to serve and protect and your life is on the line.

In the design of the M&P, we considered the needs of military and law enforcement from every conceivable angle. No other polymer pistol offers this combination of versatility, durability and safety. ALL BACKED BY OUR SMITH & WESSON LIFETIME SERVICE POLICY.

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SKU: 109306
Model: M&P
Caliber: .45ACP
Capacity: 10+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 4.5″
Front Sight: Steel Ramp Dovetail Mount
Rear Sight: Steel Novak® Lo-Mount Carry
Trigger Pull: 6.5 lbs.
Trigger Travel: Rest to Fire .300 in.
Trigger Reset: Approx. .140 in.
Frame: Large
Finish: Slide and Barrel Black Melonite®, 68HRc, Black Zytel Polymer Frame
Overall Length: 7.75″
Material: Zytel Polymer Frame, Stainless Steel Barrel, Slide and Structural Components
Weight Empty (No Mag): 29.6 oz.
Overall Height: 5.5″
Width: 1.2″
Sight Length: 6.8″

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Smith & Wesson is one of the world’s most recognizable brands, and for good reason. Since they first opened their doors, they have focused on designing and manufacturing innovative solutions that are unparalleled in the field of personal safety and protection. Almost every major law enforcement and military agency in the world has used Smith & Wesson products, and to this day, most police departments in the United States depend on their firearms and accessories.

They’ve been a partner to law enforcement since the late 1800s, developing crime-fighting tools that set the standard for the field. Their world-famous .357 Magnum® was developed specifically for law enforcement agencies, and the Smith & Wesson .38 Special has been adopted as the caliber of choice at one time or another by hundreds of police departments. In fact, their .38 Special is so popular, the Smith & Wesson Model 10 firearm that fires it is the only handgun in the world that’s been in continuous production since it was introduced in 1899, and to date, over 6 million units have been produced.

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• a custom compensated barrel
• extra power spring kit
• full length guide rod
• and bushing wrench.

We have kits for the standard 1911 type pistol and for the Colt Commander and Gold Cup.

Pistols we recommend are post WWII Colts, Springfield Armory, Kimber, Norinco, and other quality 1911′s — we do not recommend LLama, Charles Daly, or non-Colt war surplus guns.

Any questions on service or fitting should be addressed to:
Clark Custom Guns (318) 949-9884

$295