When you choose .460 Rowland you are choosing the best 1911 Conversions on the market. For instance, there are drop-in barrels that can turn your 1911 .45 into a hot .40 (.400 Cor-Bon), or a hotter .45 (.460 Rowland). The management of Storm Lake was taken over about two years ago by Machine Solutions, and they made some radical and much-needed changes to barrel production. If you are wanting to get a complete pistol with the Glock Conversion on it, the MSRP is coming in at $975 for Stainless and $1035 for black Melonite. CONVERT YOUR 1911 INTO A .22 LR WITH AN ADVANTAGE ARMS CONVERSION KIT With the installation procedure just taking 30 seconds, you can save 35 on each round fired. The overall look was pure business, with olive-drab checkered aluminum grip panels contrasting nicely with the Parkerized steel. This pistol feels great in the hand and the aluminum grip checkering felt great. The .50 GI Conversion Unit will fit any Generation 1-4Glock 20/21/40/41 frame. The .50 GI (12.7x23mm Rebated Rim) pistol cartridge was developed by Vic Tibbets and Alex Zimmermann of Guncrafter Industries. These arent modified parts, they are hand-built from the ground up with the intention of giving the end user the ability to have 9+1 of .50 caliber rounds in your large frame Glock pistol. The Glock 21 coincidentally is a weapon that I know better than any other in the world. Selling for $595 for the Stainless version and $660 for the Melonite version, it makes for a great buy in my opinion. Bad luck had given us one of the barrels made by the previous companys management. Clearly, the maker understands fighting handguns. Dont Buy. Our test gun showed the first-shot-out syndrome noticeable, the first shot landing here and the next four landing over there. And now with the G21 SF, which employs the G21 frame, I see no reason why this kit couldnt be used by even smaller statured officers who have difficulty hanging onto the very-large-framed G21. It never happened. 1, it costs the same to convert it to .50 GI. Muzzle climb with the hottest .460 Rowland ammo was thus much less than with the .400 Cor-Bon, though the .460 stung our hands, especially the 230-grain load. The .50 GC takes all the least desirable aspects of the .45 ACP and magnifies them while giving nothing of practical valueother than rich-dood bragging rights for those stupid enough to by one. If you already own a Guncrafter .45 ACP Model No. We got three types of ammo in two bullet weights. The conversion slide mats perfectly to the frame just like a factory slide. (assuming I can find them) 45acp conversion barrel/spring kit Naked Slide Flush Cut Deep Crown Barrel Flush Cut Slide Stop and Chamfer Frame bright Tritium Sights One or Two .50gi mags Two .45acp mags $3900 ppff, usps mo, check, zelle, ect. Itwill notfit in a std. Then the barrel would enter the slide fully, and thats when our real troubles began. The Guncrafter Industries 50 GI Conversion Kit will fit Glock models 20, 21, 40, and 41, Generations 1-4, without any hand fitting. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. I love this thing! The 50 Cal Glock 50 GI Conversion The slide and barrel are beautifully machined from stainless steel forgings, and are completed with a matte, brushed finish. This makes a great CCW pistol, a hunting pistol, or just a range toy to impress your friends. Guncrafter Industries 50 GI Conversion 9 Round magazine.The magazines for our conversion units were designed especially for the 50 GI from the ground up for Glock pistols. This magazine holds 5 rounds of 50 GI.Each magazine is handmade at Guncrafter Industries in Huntsville, Arkansas. http://. The frame and slide were machined from forgings. All loads are taper crimped to .524" w/ Starline Brass and CCI 300 primers from a 5" Guncrafter Industries Model 1 1911. JavaScript is disabled. Double-taps were not as easy as with a .45. . Wouldnt it be cool to have a weapon with high round count, capable of enough energy to punch into an assailant with the same force as a .41 Mag but in the controllable envelope of a polymer-framed Glock? Copyright 2023 Advantage Arms, Inc.. Powered by Miva, 3926 N. Schreiber Way Coeur d'Alene, ID 83815. Then there is the fact that the .400 Corbon only really stands out with lighter bullets. Careful fitting would improve feeding. We had expected a heavy gun, but were happily disappointed. JHP at 1400 (actual 1375); G460C = 230-gr. Neither Advantage Arms, nor this site is affiliated in any manner with, or otherwise endorsed by, Glock, Inc. or Glock Ges.m.b.H. Guncrafter Industries offers ammunition in 20rd boxes and the price is competitive, compared to other .50 caliber rounds. The reviews on all of Guncrafter's offerings are really impressive. But, these .50GI rounds can be reloaded and there are dies available to reload. This was a beautifully machined barrel, marked over the chamber STORM LAKE 400. When we spoke with Storm Lake, we also asked for, and received, a barrel chambered in .45 ACP, for a different test at a later date, so we had two SL barrels on hand. *The conversion is NOT a firearm, and does not need to ship to an FFL. Glockstore.com is not affiliated with nor endorsed by Glock, Inc. or Glock Ges.m.b.H. Comparing the conversion's parts with the Glock 21's equivalent parts showed us the Guncrafter Industries machining was at least as good as Glock's. The above article might have been written by someone who writes about guns for a living, but it was certainly not written by someone who knows guns, and certainly not ballistics. The Clark website (www.clarkcustomguns.com) noted that Norincos like our test gun may require some minor fitting, but ours didnt. You have entered an incorrect email address! Guncrafter Industries has been making the .50 GI round for over a decade, and first offered their own specially chambered M1911 pistol to shoot it with. The 275-grain JHP flies through the air at about 875 fps. As I watch the large, brass casing fly through the air I hear the loud PONG! of the 300-grain .50 caliber bullet slamming into the target 75 yards away what, did he just say .50 caliber? The gun was extremely well made, and thats only the first thing we noticed. One can perhaps get used to that, but we all felt the .50 GI was much easier to shoot, slow or fast, than the .400 Cor-Bon. Muzzle brakes can easily reduce felt recoil by over 70%, and if size were no object, a muzzle brake could reduce kick to zero! Each pistol is built by hand and backed with our Lifetime Satisfaction Assurance, as well as the best customer service in the industry. The SLM barrels Ive installed needed a lot of fitting and I no longer will even bother with them because they are so finicky to fit. The accuracy of this pistol is just amazing. The rounds can be purchased from Guncrafters at a reasonable cost as can all supplies for reloading purposes. Mine currently has a 20/40 pound dual, flat-wound coil that wasnt available in 2005. Conditional Buy. Our test gun was a Don Fisher-modified Norinco 1911. Guncrafter Industries has released a 50 GI conversion for full size Glock 20 & 21. Thankfully, the merits of the caliber, being highlighted in videos across the internet, have managed to counter the negatively slanted reporting of so many gun-rag writers! Our long awaited Maverick 26 Slide is finally here. The other Storm Lake barrel didnt have those bumps, so we removed them with a file, hand grinder, and polishing buff. The net effect is gas and thus energy is diverted lateral to the gas stream, as well as used to physically shove the barrel forward. Designing a gun around a bullet is sort of like GE building the GAU-8/A Avenger Gatling Gun and then Fairchild Republic building the A-10 Warthog aircraft around it. We had needed the .400 Cor-Bon barrel fast, and thats how we got it. Yes. Here is a brand list of potential 1911 conversions to a .460 Rowland for maximum impact, penetration, performance, and accuracy. Norincos can be different in a number of respects. It had significantly more power than the .45 ACP in an easily controlled package that was essentially the same size and weight as the one we thought was the ultimate self-defense handgun for many long years. After our experiences with the big .50, we doubt anyone would want to mess with a .45 except to make use of low-cost ammo. 185g CHP 8.7g Bullseye 1.220" 1200 fps. The .50 GI loaded round has the same length limitations as the .45 ACP, since it goes into the same magazine. Because Georgia Arms made our test ammo, here are that companys catalog numbers and claims, with our measured velocity in parentheses: G460A = 185-grain Nosler at 1550 (actual 1440); G460B = 185-gr. You can see the contact details of the manufacturer, RMW Xtreme Inc., at the beginning of the below video. The Guncrafters Glock 21 Conversion Unit is a well-put-together system that bares consideration for the shooting enthusiast, and LEO. Most custom 1911s are designed with accuracy in mind and this pistol doesnt fall short in that department. I dont think the 400 Cor-Bon really got a fair shake. 3 is a Colt Commander -sized 1911 also chambered for .50 GI, with a shorter barrel but with a full-length grip. Dont be intimidated at the thought of 50 caliber recoil out of a polymer frame pistol! The .460 Rowland kit included more than just the stainless-steel barrel, hence the extra money. This conversion set consisted of a slide, barrel, captive slide spring, and magazine in a hard plastic case. The complete .50 GI conversion pistol. .45ACP hardball factory round. Its a slow little donkey of a round hits like you would not believe. All who have tried the .50 GI think it makes good sense. The 50GI w/ conversion uses proprietary magazines to shoot .45, they are same dimentions as the 50 magazines to fit the oversize magazine well. The effect is so profound that the .460 Rowland can get away with a 24 pound recoil spring or less. It's in .50 GI caliber. The .50GI was intended primarily as a self-defense round but is still very versatile and can be loaded to higher or lower levels if desired. Well, of the guns and calibers presented here, the Rowland in 2020 is still alive and well, and continuing to grow as more shooters discover it really DOES replace the antiquated six-shot .44 magnum wheelgun for field carry! Like many I had no interest in the .460 Rowland, because like many, not knowing anything about it, I had no idea what I was missing. The .50 GI Glock conversion unit will. Im shocked. Since the debut in 2004, Im surprised that Ive never heard about this round and this company, but man am I glad that I found it. Some of these varieties include: Currently, Guncrafter Industries is venturing out into a Glock 20/21 Conversion for all the Glock fans out there wanting to shoot a 50cal bullet. Guncrafter Industries currently makes a wide variety of hand-built, custom 1911. Jacketed Flat Point (700fps). There was also a bushing, link, heavier slide and firing-pin springs, a two-piece guide rod for the 24-pound spring, and hanging out front, a big muzzle brake (your choice of blued or stainless). We got some of the two available types of ammo from G.I. I purchased a heavy, all metal 1911 to do the conversion and I dont think it will have any wear and tear issued. Guncrafter is a progressive company sought to stand out in the already busy crowd of custom 1911 variants by introducing the Model 1 as a dedicated .50 caliber weapons platform. This pistol was one of the tightest-constructed 1911s weve inspected. 1 .50 GI, $2895. Magazine for M Series Model 5, Guncrafter Industries .50 GI Complete Pistol, Guncrafter Industries .50GI Drop-In Conversion for Glock Pistols, Tool Steel fully machined Hammer, Sear, and Disconnector, 20 LPI checking on front strap and mainspring housing, Main Spring Housing with Integral Lanyard Loop. 938-9-Legion 9mm Luger, Ruger American Long-Range Target (LRT) 8378 22 LR, SDS Imports Radikal SAX2 713135218799 12 Gauge, 9mm Luger Personal Defense Ammunition Testing. The magazines were slightly thicker than .45 magazines. When it did a few weeks later it was like Christmas morning. The design of the M1 is such that recoil is controllable even with the more powerful round. We heard about the .50 GI two years ago from a friend of Gun Tests. For those who want a simple conversion that offers far more power from a slightly larger package than the normal 1911, the Rowland might just be for you. Celebrating over 13 years as one of the leading news & reviews blogs for the firearms, tactical, prepping & military community. Where I think this round would really prove useful is as a secondary weapon for a SWAT officer. Its nothing you cant handle, though. Felt recoil is comparable to a 230-grain .45ACP hardball factory round. 230g CHP 7.1g Bullseye 1.220" 1000 fps. Im not sure when I first noticed the .460 Rowland, but after I put together a Glock longslide version and saw 1,722 fps AVERAGE roll up on the chronograph when firing Underwoods 185 grain load I was hooked! We didnt know, so we acquired some drop-in barrels from Storm Lake in .400 Cor-Bon ($130) and from Clark Custom Guns in .460 Rowland ($275). A conversion was also produced for the Glock 20 and Glock 21 pistols to allow a quick drop in conversion for commonly owned pistols. While at my Local Gun Shop, Clayton Guns, I was fortunate enough to meet Matt Kozik from Guncrafter Industries. Just think, you will pay for your conversion kit after firing just two bricks of .22LR ammo. Accuracy with the 165-grain JHP load (our first choice) was more than acceptable, five-shot groups running about 2 inches at 15 yards. The question that I really had, though, was recoil. Its the Glock platform that is the standard by which all other pistols are judged. Then we headed for the range. 2022 EpicTactical. The ammunition for all three test calibers was proprietary but easily obtained, as we discovered. The Fisher Norinco did have a heavy, progressive .45-type spring, but it may not have been enough. 2023 Guncrafter Industries. to 300-gr. Clark did a marvelous job, we thought, on this package. Currently, Guncrafter Industries offers a variety of ammunition to include: 185gr. Because the bullets are moving so much faster than .45 ACP, conventional hollowpoint bullets made for the .45 auto tend to expand dramatically and limit penetration. With the proven stopping power of the massive 275/300-grain projectiles its a fair bet that youd come out on top in a gun fight. The Model 5 custom 1911 is our Concealed Carry Option (CCO) chambered in the .50GI. (They also make barrels for several Glock models.) The Glock 21 bucks in my hand with a fast, sharp recoil. Then the completely over-hyped, near pointless .50 Guncrafter round has also turned out to be nothing more than a rich-doods plaything. All Rights Reserved. According to Guncrafter Industries website, (.50GI) is a very strong, thick-walled cartridge, which when loaded is approximately the same OAL as a standard .45ACP round. This model is where it all started for Guncrafter Industries, when Alex Zimmermann conceptualized a 1911 that could provide the maximum controllable stopping power out of a pistol platform. It took good strength to open the gun, and we found it easier to cock the hammer first, but it didnt take a Schwarzenegger to get it open. I have shot a couple friends had and they are not as bad as hot 10mm rounds out of a 1911 platform. I absolutely love my Rowland and with the compensator, it doesnt feel like it kicks as hard as my 45acp without a compensator. The ammunition for all three test calibers was proprietary but easily obtained, as we discovered. Only when you look inside can you find the precisely engineered changes that allow this platform to fire the .50GI round. In 2019 Vortex Optics released the Razor HD 4000 rangefinder with 4,000-yard reach (below). This restriction is made under protest, but we have to do this to comply with Californias infringement on the freedoms of speech and association of the NRA and our members, supporters, and the general public. Our 1911 Target Conversion Kit is our most accurate conversion kit. A phone call to Storm Lake (Machine Solutions) gave us the answer. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Gun Tests has been independently reviewing firearms since 1989. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov. exile, Fox Ridge Outfitters, the access point for the T/C Custom Shop (, Soldier of God, sixgun junky, Retired electrical lineman. Yes, it was a touch heavier than a .45 ACP, 41.6 ounces empty versus 38 ounces. A 1911 fitted with conversion weighs about the same as a short-barrel .44 magnum revolver not including the high-dollar exotic materials versions which only magnify all the negatives of magnum revolvers. Highly aerodynamic rifle bullets need to expand on impact due to having such a narrow shock cone, but blunt pistol bullets even and especially .451 style, not being designed for supersonic flight, when driven well above the speed of sound, form a very wide shock cone and really dont need to expand at all to be highly effective at putting organic creatures down. The No Name series is not only our entry level custom 1911, but it is also the foundation we use to start most of our models, and is the perfect option to start your custom build from theground We here at Guncrafter Industries are proud to announce our newest custom 1911: The BC-17 "Hellcat". (Local laws apply). Try changing the sear for a standard G.I. Accuracy was generally five shots touching at 15 yards, from both types of ammo. We all thought that self-defenders would be better served with the .50 GI. The case is larger in diameter to hold the .500-inch diameter bullet, while the full-up length of the .50 GI cartridge is the same as that of the .45 ACP, so converting Glocks is easy. Guncrafter Industries introduced two long slide 1911s to its pistol lineup: the Model No. This custom 1911 is the ideal pistol to carry the most controllable stopping power offered in a 1911 platform. We tried the newly made .45 ACP barrel, and it fit our test gun perfectly. We know that every great homemade gun starts with a reliable 80% lower receiver. Because the 50 GI is not in the magnum family, and because the round operations with such low pressure, you will be pleasantly surprised at how controllable a pistol platform firing 50 caliber rounds can be. Please: No Double-Stacks, Bull Barrels or Fully-Ramped barrels. 1 in 2010. We thought the .400 was well worth a look for those who want lighter bullets at otherwise unreachable velocities from the 1911. It made the gun too long to fit most holsters, but our Bachman Slide didnt care. It barely makes 500 lb-ft of KE, and the over-sized slug is rolling out the barrel even slower than does the .45 ACP. bullets at nominal velocities of 1,200 to 700-fps. Also, there is at least one complete gun that offers a purported step up in ballistics, the Guncrafter Industries .50 GI ($2895) Model No. I have also been shooting 45acp for a lot of target practice and havent had a single failure to feed issue even with the 460 Rowland spring. ACP Dedicated Complete Pistol Finish: How good are these? Johnny Rowlands real invention wasnt the cartridge that bears his name so much as the system he came up with to handle it! Coach guns were typically double-barreled shotguns with short barrels that made them easy to maneuver in 2023 JNews - Premium WordPress news & magazine theme by Jegtheme. Even though I still own several .44 magnum revolvers, they pretty much stay indoors while one or the other of my .460 Rowland conversions go with me out into the wilderness. To boost the velocity of a 230-grain bullet to over 1000 is pushing things. The 275-grain bullet at 875 fps delivers even more serious stopping power while having felt recoil similar to a 10mm. I like bigger calibers but dont see a use for this. Unless otherwise noted, these reviews carry the guns prices at the time of the original review. It wont work in a standard 1911 frame and is so fat that double stacks like glocks are reduced to single stack low capacity. Carbine with AR-15 magazines converted to take .50 GI The .50 GI magazine holds 14 rounds and the AR-15 magazine holds 9 rounds. It come in three basic models, all of which are handcrafted. Just think, you will pay for your conversion kit after firing just two bricks of .22LR ammo. The trigger was excellent, no surprise once we realized what a fine piece of work we had in our hands. I immediately placed a request for a unit and waited for my kit to arrive. It can easily be concealed in any number of ways. It was just right. If therefore we yield up our temporal property, we at the same time deliver the conscience into bondage." The combination of bottleneck case and first-round stack gap causes the first round to be slammed hard into the frame ramp which is an almost head-on collision. The whole apparatus went easily into our gun, with exactly no fitting required. The end result is a longer delay before unlocking, with less energy imparted into the reciprocating mass. The Guncrafter Model No. it appears that a 1911 in .50 GI does require a different frame while a Glock does not (their Glock conversion kit is offered as a drop-in slide, barrel, guide rod, recoil spring, and magazine). The fact that you instantly have 9 + 1 rounds of .50 caliber at your disposal makes this weapon more than just a really cool conversation piece. The receiver absorbs a great deal of the recoil generated by the massive .50 GI round and saves the shooter from the abuse. The .50 GI was intended primarily as a self-defense round but is still very versatile and can be loaded to higher or lower levels if desired. When I load up the standard 275gr stuff, my cost is roughly $30 per hundred. Essentially, Guncrafter found something that was already out there and made it unique and reliable. Currently, this conversion is available in Satin Stainless or with optional black Melonite. We found it easier to hold the slide in a padded vise while we installed the kit. Prices varied from $24 to $32 per fifty rounds. 230gr CHP Solid Copper Hollow Point (1000fps), 255gr. The concept was to create a practical .50 caliber 1911 without unnecessary bulk and weight but with the benefits of increased knockdown power while still being completely controllable during rapid fire. I was impressed that someone could actually take a weapon that I find to be perfect and actually improve upon it. When talking muzzle brakes, everyone who has ever lined up behind a Barret .50 BMG rifle understands fully how absolutely vital and effective is that thing hanging off the barrel.
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