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06-09-2012, 11:07 AM
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Boring a 325PD cylinder for .460 Roland
Would a bored out 325PD cylinder handle .460 Roland. I reload so I can vary the loads. I'm considering this for trail and woods. I'd be trying to duplicate strong .45 colt loads in a lightweight revolver.
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06-09-2012, 08:37 PM
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MINI=====might work, but might also Kboom. Why not just get a used 1911 of some sort and get a 460 Roland conversion barrel for it. It is a proven combination===be a shame to ruin a nice 325. Just a thought.
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With the caveat that I haven't actually done it, the 625 is a well known platform for the 460 Rowland, so if the 325 is of equal strength, it should work. If you want something to equal a heavy 45 Colt, then why not get a 625 Mountain Gun, and shoot heavy 45 Colt loads?
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When I spoke to Clarks's they said they have never done a Titanium cylinder and didn't think it would work. If it has a steel cylinder then no problem
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06-10-2012, 10:08 AM
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When I spoke to Clarks's they said they have never done a Titanium cylinder and didn't think it would work. If it has a steel cylinder then no problem
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Words of wisdom.
I learned the hard way to listen to the professionals; especially professionals with the Bona Fides the Clark shop has so righteously earned.
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06-10-2012, 10:31 AM
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Words of wisdom.
I learned the hard way to listen to the professionals; especially professionals with the Bona Fides the Clark shop has so righteously earned.
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Yep! I picked up their conversion for my 1911 and started looking for a revolver and ended up with a 25-5 instead
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06-10-2012, 10:43 AM
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Melted package
The Clark's "melted" treatment is ideal for a concealed carry firearm. They radically remove ALL the sharp edges, protrusion...any and everything not absolutely necessary to the function of the firearms is blended in to the surrounding structure. It looks like you had a wax gun and got it too hot and partially melted, leaving only a smooth exterior.
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When I spoke to Clarks's they said they have never done a Titanium cylinder and didn't think it would work. If it has a steel cylinder then no problem
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I'm not a machinist, but during my years at Beale AFB I heard from some of the SR-71 guys that titanium is a real bitch of a metal to work, and impossible to machine with ordinary tools. Lockheed supposedly spent a small fortune learning how to make and use tooling that would work on the stuff. Admittedly, that was a long time ago, and maybe Ti technology has become well known by now. But I still would not be surprised to hear that a gunsmith, even a well set up one, didn't want to wade into those waters.
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I would think that the Rowland would be really unpleasant in that light revolver, even if it were feasible. In most of the lower 48, you have little likelihood of needing that sort of power, and if you do, I bet you would find something else to be a better choice for multiple reasons.
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If the TI cylinder won't work, why can't you have a stainless one fitted, a few extra ounces might be a good thing
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Why not just stick with .45 Super in the stock configuration? You don't need to make any modifications. The .45 Super is quite a handful in all steel revolvers, and you just might decide that you don't want to deal with any more reoil.
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06-12-2012, 10:39 AM
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If the TI cylinder won't work, why can't you have a stainless one fitted, a few extra ounces might be a good thing
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You could have the 325 Thunder Ranch from the Custom Shop bored out since it has the stainless cylinder
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