460 Rowland

[Hawkeye Pierce]

If this is here after i put together my rifle and new kit,I am so going to buy this.

How is the functioning? As in is it realistically reliable in the real world dirty environment? I don't have a great bear backup gun, going to grizzly country with a friend this year hopefully to get him a moose. I don't like how revolvers fit in my hand, love my 1911's so the 460 is the obvious choice.

 

[Havingfun]

Personally, if this is going to be used mainly for self defense/protection from bears: as you've already alluded to, since function reliability of any auto is always suspect due to a myriad of reasons, I'd go with a revolver. It's more important that the gun goes "bang" rather than be comfortable. I own several automatics myself but in your situation, I'd be packing a wheel gun. Just the opinion of an old guy that has had too many failures with autos in his lifetime.

 

[Hawkeye Pierce]

I hear what you're saying, but if I can't hit what is coming at me it won't do any good either, I'm less concerned about failures with automatics, I'm experienced with field cleaning and keeping maintenance up, I was more concerned with this particular handgun as I see it has been worn.

 

[KyCarl]

I want it.. I don't care! Bears ain't a big problem in Kentucky..

 

[Hawkeye Pierce]

Well have at it, I won't have the funds for a few months.

 

[H82MISS]

bump to the top

 

[H82MISS]

up for the weekend

 

[swe123]

Is it all steel? Colt Lightweight Governments have an aluminum frame.

 

[H82MISS]

A magnet sticks to ALL metal parts on this pistol: the lower frame, and slide ( the part with the stamping " Lightweight Gov't Model" ) .................. with the exception of the back strap only. This would not handle the pressures of a 460 Rowland if even the frame were "aluminum". Clark would have not attempted the work whatsoever.
Thanks for asking.

 

[Havingfun]

Keep looking at this interesting pistol. Can you give some background on the age, use, etc. of the Colt used for this conversion? Was it new? Was is originally purchased by you just for this project? Besides the conversion itself, did Clarke need to address any items to bring it up to current standards. Thanks.

 

[H82MISS]

Havingfun, I sent you a pm. Thanks.

 

[Havingfun]

Havingfun, I sent you a pm. Thanks.

Got it, Thanks.

 

[Tikkamike]

Have any empty brass you wanna sell?

 

[piute]

I want it.. I don't care! Bears ain't a big problem in Kentucky..

"Sweet Pistola" I want it too! Da*n California! Now where did I put my wallet?