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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #15 on: October 29, 2015, 09:15:08 PM »


All in all a pretty slick setup.  That Clark group is a real shootin bunch and Clay said they all shoot them.
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Well for $360 to get that kind of horsepower no wonder IMO. Just the sight of the beast with the compensator on a 1911 and then the BOOM adds a bit of out of the norm experience to the day. All in all, it seems like a lot of bang for the buck. Wah Wah Wah
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #16 on: October 30, 2015, 10:35:37 AM »
It will definitely give pause and cause heads to turn at the range.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #17 on: October 30, 2015, 10:51:51 AM »
You otta see stares when I pull this one out.

You load this up to 50,000 CUP
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #18 on: October 31, 2015, 04:15:38 PM »
The 460 Rowland kit came in from Clark today and looks good.  It does not "drop in" but that does not surprise me. 

I do not feel capable myself to fit it so I will drop it off at the Gunsmith on Monday.  It does not look like it will take much to me.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #19 on: October 31, 2015, 05:33:38 PM »
Will the kit go on a Combat Elite or a Delta Elite?
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #20 on: October 31, 2015, 05:47:12 PM »
I am putting it on a Combat Elite.  A Delta Elite would work with an extractor change.

I tried 'dry fitting' the barrel into the slide without the spring and everything looked good.  The hood fit right in and everything seemed fine.  When I tried sliding the frame on, the barrel is hitting something and will not go on fully.  I don't know if the barrel lug is hitting something or the locking lugs are not letting the barrel go up high enough.  I just don't know enough about it to mess with it.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #21 on: November 02, 2015, 09:13:03 PM »
Looking forward to the update and pics.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #22 on: November 03, 2015, 08:18:29 PM »
I did not get to the Gunsmith's yesterday but I dropped everything off this afternoon.

He found the trouble right away.  The hood is not fitting up correctly and needs to be shorten on one side.  The way it is, the barrel lug cocks to one side as you try to slide it into the frame.  I hope that is all it needs.

He said he would get at it later this week, but you know how Gunsmiths are.  ;)
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #23 on: November 20, 2015, 12:27:32 PM »
The Gunsmith still has not got my Rowland barrel fitted, says he is getting close now.

Josh, I do not know if this is a good deal or not.

   http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=523930028
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #24 on: November 22, 2015, 05:53:14 PM »
Thanks MRC. The 200 rounds makes that ugly as sin gun  :) not a hateful deal IMO.

I already have a G21 though so it may not make the most sense for me.

Thanks though. Looking forward to your report and pics and perhaps your opinion on the ballistics of the Rowland round.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #25 on: December 05, 2015, 01:16:34 PM »
Got my 460 Rowland back from the Gunsmith today.  His "by the end of the week" turned out to be 4 weeks, oh well.

Everything is tight as can be.  He says it should shoot like a S.O.B.

Here's some pics.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #26 on: December 05, 2015, 01:37:54 PM »

That pony just became a stallion.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #27 on: December 05, 2015, 07:26:29 PM »
Quote from: tracker on December 05, 2015, 01:37:54 PM

That pony just became a stallion.

Now, will he  gallop? Not too bad looking IMO either. Not for what it is.

I can't wait to hear the report. I may be able to hear the report here in Indiana. Hehe.

What does the muzzle energy of that round look like out of the specific barrel length you have obtained?
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #28 on: December 05, 2015, 08:10:25 PM »
The 185 grain bullets moving at 1575 fps are at 1020 ft-lbs, it goes down from there.

Here is an interesting article on it by Taffin shooting a Clark Conversion.


http://www.sixguns.com/tests/tt460r.htm


Josh - I see that they are now putting out 960 Rowland Conversions for 9mm Glocks.  Sounds like they are using 9X23 Win brass which can be loaded to 50,000 psi.  115 gr bullets at 1600 fps.
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Re: I was thinking about converting my Glock 29 or 21 into...
« Reply #29 on: March 19, 2016, 04:34:48 PM »
Here's one on the 1911 forum if anyone else wants to do it.

It can be found here:
https://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=548185

Clark .460 Rowland 1911 Barrel and brass
I have for sale an excellent condition Clark Custom 460 Rowland Comp Barrel with bushing link and link pin. This barrel has about 120 rounds down the pipe and was an excellent shooter in my SA. This barrel will also include a 20 and 24lb recoil spring, Clark full length guide rod and reverse plug and 245 pieces of new brass. Please email with any questions. I can accept paypal as a gift or postal money orders as payment and will include free priority shipping in the continental US. $285 Thank You, Colby

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