On 2001-05-23 01:54, mike_p wrote:
Having just purchased my first commander (1991a1 .45cal)
I was wondering what would be the most effective round this gun could be chambered in?
I am sure there are a million variables as relating to (accuracy, reliability, intended purpose for firearm, blah blah) Just would like to see what you guys have to say.
I am not quite sure what you mean here Mike. Are you asking what cartridges (in addition to the .45 ACP) might be the most effective? There are indeed a number of rounds for which you can modify this pistol; The .45 Super, the .460 Rowland, the .451 Detonics (which is about like the Rowland) the .40 Super, the .400 Cor-Bon, the .38/45 and so on.
The problem is what one considers "effective". Most of those rounds (except the .38/45) are more "powerful" (comparing power in a pistol is sort of like comparing rank among Privates :smile

but then the effectivness of the pistol also has to do with how well you shoot it. Recoil can have a detrimental effect on it unless you are just planning on shooting once (not a good idea even with a .454 Casul).
I suppose that is a long winded way of saying you will have to go a long way to beat a .45 ACP. You could try some of the +P loads in it to see if they are manageable.
Good luck,
Cordially,
Jim Higginbotham