38 Super to 45acp
What would it take to convert a 1911 style 38 super to 45 acp?
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I did it with Dad's gun back in the 50's when parts were almost free. Barrel, slide, and magazine. Sometimes ejector and/or slide release. 0 -
I'm thinking, barrel, slide, mag, bushing?
Never done one before so I thought i would ask the experts.
Thanks the for the replies.0 -
The early SIG-Sauer P220 pistols and the ability to be modified to a variety of calibers...If you purchased the correct parts. To go from .45acp to .30 Super requited just a new slide, barrel and magazine while the switch from 9mm required the same parts and the addition of a new slide stop. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by BEARBELLY454
I'm thinking, barrel, slide, mag, bushing?
Never done one before so I thought i would ask the experts.
Thanks the for the replies.
Ejector is also different. Use a pin punch of the correct diameter, as the pin is very small. Very carefully drift it out, don't want to mess up the slide rails. The ejector locating pins are sometimes a tight fit in the slide. After removing the retainer pin clamp the ejector in a soft jawed vise and very carefully with a plastic punch tap on the top of the slide to separate the ejector from the slide.
Buy a tool steel 45 ACP ejector from Brownells. The ones I've replaced are a loose fit in the frame not a tight fit like the original Colt. Put it into the frame and use the slide to retain it. You don't have replace the original retaining pin.0 -
Sell the 38 Super, buy a 45 ACP. 0 -
"back in the day" I built several 1911 'kits', 1 frame 4 top ends (.45, .38 super, 9 mm, & .38 special (wad cutter only). 0 -
Plan B. Keep the 38 Super and buy a new 45 ACP. You can never have too many 1911s! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by 5mmgunguy
Plan B. Keep the 38 Super and buy a new 45 ACP. You can never have too many 1911s!
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