38super to 45acp

U.s.M.c. 54

November 10, 2002 17:26

Hello to all , been looking for a 45acp slide etc etc , want to change over from 38 to 45 on my commander (70's), can the super slide be used with 45 parts ? will a bbl/bush/extractor/ejector change work ?.....Thanks......"C"

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  rsnyder55

  November 10, 2002 23:01

  If I can remember correctly, a few (maybe twenty) years ago, there was an article in Guns and Ammo about caliber conversions using the Colt frame. I believe the article said they used the 38 super because it was the simplest. If they had used the 45ACP they would have had problems with the extractor. I may still have the issue around somewhere and I will look. Maybe someone else here has a better memory and storage system than I do and can get back to you quicker with what was involved.
  
  Edited by - rsnyder55 on 11/11/2002 04:03:24

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  U.s.M.c. 54

  November 11, 2002 08:11

  I have more then 1 45 and find myself shooting those more then the super , yes the 38super is a great round and has more engery then the 45acp , but my reloader seems to be stuck on the 45acp , just think it would be better to have my best pistols all shoot the same cal. , finding a top end is cheaper then buying a new Colt 45acp , and I like my 70s Commander , why not change it to shoot what I use the most ( can allways change it back )........ Thanks ......."C"

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  U.s.M.c. 54

  November 11, 2002 08:46

  tried to find the info on the cal. change , my filing system is not to hot anyway , but I do recall reading about it , did they use a super as the base ? I thought they did a govt. mdl. in 38/45/10mm ? , any info would be great........Thanks....."C"

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  BILLYZ

  November 15, 2002 15:48

  Yep, whole new slide. The breech face is different, the firing pin is smaller on the .38, the extractor is diferent. You may be able to modify the ejector you have.

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  celse

  December 06, 2002 13:58

  YES A HOLE TOP END AND A 45 EJECTOR IS IN ORDER.THE EJECTOR MAY HIT YOUR PRIMER WHEN EJECTING A LIVE ROUND AND THAT IS NOT A GOOD THING. ALSO THE 38 EJECTOR IS TO CLOSE IN AND WILL NOT EJECT WELL EVEN IF THE FRAME CLEARS IT. ANY MORE QUESTION CALL 217-585-1911

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  rballi

  December 09, 2002 04:57

  If you do decide to convert, what are you going to do with the 38 Super parts? I might be interested.
  
  email: rballi@hotmail.com

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