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Sid Post · July 26, 1999, 09:12 PM

Considering the stresses involved with the 460 Rowland and the lighter weight guys like 9X23, it seems like the additional strengths of premium steel are beneficial at reducing total life cycle costs.

The 45ACP round in its standard configurations seems to work well in almost any properly fitted pistol but, when you get to 45SUPER or more (460 Rowland) the guns take a beating and seem to give up sooner. I have also be lead to believe that 9x23 are hard on pistols as well due to slide velocity. Having the proper weight recoil spring helps but, there is still a lot of force at play here. Perhaps, I am off in left field and just need a good gun smith to smooth the rough edges for me? Thoughts anybody?

Thanks,
Sid

July 26, 1999, 09:12 PM	#5
Sid Post Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 1999 Posts: 107	Considering the stresses involved with the 460 Rowland and the lighter weight guys like 9X23, it seems like the additional strengths of premium steel are beneficial at reducing total life cycle costs. The 45ACP round in its standard configurations seems to work well in almost any properly fitted pistol but, when you get to 45SUPER or more (460 Rowland) the guns take a beating and seem to give up sooner. I have also be lead to believe that 9x23 are hard on pistols as well due to slide velocity. Having the proper weight recoil spring helps but, there is still a lot of force at play here. Perhaps, I am off in left field and just need a good gun smith to smooth the rough edges for me? Thoughts anybody? Thanks, Sid