The SUPER LONG Slide 1911 (This Isn’t Your Grandpa’s 1911 !!!)

Published on November 11, 2024
Duration: 14:52

This review showcases a custom 16-inch barrel 1911 chambered in .460 Rowland, demonstrating its significant velocity advantage over a standard 5-inch .45 ACP 1911. Testing revealed a substantial increase in muzzle velocity, with the .460 Rowland reaching 1383 fps compared to the .45 ACP's 997 fps. The video highlights the .460 Rowland's impressive terminal ballistics through various tests, including shooting at an armored truck.

Quick Summary

The custom 16-inch Super Long Slide 1911, chambered in .460 Rowland, achieved 1383 fps with 230-grain ammunition. This significantly outperforms a standard 5-inch .45 ACP 1911, which reached 997 fps with .45 ACP +P, showcasing the ballistic advantage of the longer barrel and potent cartridge.

Chapters

  1. 01:09Introducing the Custom Long Slide 1911
  2. 03:29Baseline: Shooting Standard .45 ACP 1911
  3. 04:03Testing the 16-inch .460 Rowland 1911
  4. 04:52Chronograph Velocity Results: .45 ACP vs .460 Rowland
  5. 06:48Terminal Ballistics: Spam, Watermelons, Grapefruits
  6. 09:09Armored Truck Penetration Test

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Super Long Slide 1911 unique?

The Super Long Slide 1911 featured is a custom build with a 16-inch barrel, significantly longer than a standard 1911's 5-inch barrel. It is chambered in the powerful .460 Rowland caliber.

How does the .460 Rowland compare to .45 ACP in velocity?

In testing, the 16-inch barrel .460 Rowland achieved 1383 fps with 230-grain bullets, while a standard 5-inch .45 ACP barrel achieved 997 fps with .45 ACP +P. This shows a substantial velocity increase due to the longer barrel and higher-pressure cartridge.

What kind of performance can be expected from the .460 Rowland in a long barrel?

The .460 Rowland from the 16-inch barrel demonstrates impressive terminal ballistics, capable of destroying targets like watermelons and grapefruits. It also showed significant penetration power when fired at an armored truck.

What ammunition was used in the Super Long Slide 1911 test?

The Super Long Slide 1911 was tested using Underwood .460 Rowland 230-grain ammunition. For comparison, a standard 1911 was fired with Underwood .45 ACP 230-grain jacketed hollow points.

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