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jrothWA · August 28, 2014, 08:48 PM

like a new frame will be needed as the .44Spl., maximum pressure is 14,000psi. While the .45ACP [which is the .45 Auto Rim, with a rim to headspace on] is 18,000 -20,000 psi.

The basic idea was to use present frame with the shorted cylinder and gain teh additional barrel length.

August 28, 2014, 08:48 PM	#63
jrothWA Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2006 Posts: 2,519	Well, did a little rescearch and it looks ... like a new frame will be needed as the .44Spl., maximum pressure is 14,000psi. While the .45ACP [which is the .45 Auto Rim, with a rim to headspace on] is 18,000 -20,000 psi. The basic idea was to use present frame with the shorted cylinder and gain teh additional barrel length.