updated 09/01/10
excerpts from Taffin article:

"... .44 Magnum performance in a standard sized Model 1911..."

"... The Clark Drop-in Kit features a built-in comp that works. Really works. With it in place, the felt recoil of the .460 Rowland to me is less than that of standard .45 ACP. ..."
CCG, Inc
336 Shootout Lane
Princeton, LA 71067
888 458 4126 toll free
318-949-9829 fax
 
 
44 Magnum Ballistics in your 1911 style pistol!!!
.460 Rowland

# CLK-165-460B
w/ Blue Comp
# CLK-165-460SS
w/ Stainless Comp
As Seen In
American Handgunner
, Johnny Rowland's Guns & Gear TV Show
and Shooting Times Magazine.

1911 Drop-In Comp Kits
$ 295 plus s&h ORDER NOW
Toll Free 888 458 4126
Please Specify Government, Enhanced/Gold Cup OR Commander Model + Make, Model & Firearm Material (Blue, SS or Bi-Tone) when ordering. details
Video - Jim Clark Jr Shows you how to install the kit.
Video - Renee Tyson shooting 460 Rowland
Installation Questions + Troubleshooting
Order Factory Loaded Georgia Arms Ammunition Here!
GA460A
185 Grain Nosler JHP @ 1550 fps
$ 44.00 / 50 rounds
Sold Out
GA460B
185 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
| (Defense Load)
@ 1400 fps (feet/second)
$ 38.00 / 50 rounds
Sold Out
GA460C
230 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point
@ 1350 feet fps
$ 47.00 / 50 rounds
Sold Out
BUYING LOADED AMMUNITION ... We cannot ship until we have: A copy of your driver's license or concealed handgun license verifying that you are 21 years of age or older." We need this only once by mail or fax (318-949-9829) details
STARLINE Brass
$ 16.99 $ 14.99 / 50 pieces
$ 28 / 100
Limited Quantities currently in stock - Limit 500 per order
Reloading Information
CCG Inc. Load & Pressure Data
Hodgdon Data 1/25/08 PDF
Real Guns
Ammo Guide Interactive
 
Press / Articles
Press Release
Taffin TESTS
American Handgunner Article

Taffin Article w/ Reloading Data

Real Guns Articles
.460 Rowland...Whoa Mama! Part I
460 Rowland...Whoa Mama! Part II

FAQ / Buy A Gun +
Frequently Asked Questions
Kimber Classic 1911
Revolver Conversions
 
 
   

 1911 Drop-In Comp Conversion Kit
As seen in Shooting Times Magazine.
Be the 1st at your range to convert your 1911 to this wildly popular cartridge!

Completely assembled and ready to drop in to your 1911 style handgun. Kit includes Clark Stainless match grade barrel with 460 Rowland chamber, Bushing, Link, Pin 1" Compensator,  full length guide rod, 20 lb recoil spring and Wolff (24 lb) recoil spring kit.

Available for . . .
Colt Government & Commander
Colt Gold Cup Government & Commander
Springfield Armory Government
Kimber Government
Norinco Government
Sig Sauer Government
Smith & Wesson 1911
Para Ordnance
Government = 5" barrel / Commander = 4.25" barrel
Get Yours TODAY!
If your 1911 style pistol is not on the above list, please check out our FAQs before calling.


Choose Blue OR Stainless Steel Compensator.
Barrel is always stainless steel.

$ 295.00 + S/H/I
Order Toll Free 888 458 4126

NOTE: When ordering, please specify make, model and material of your pistol.







Customer Reported Game Taken
using the CLARK 460 Rowland Kit
Cougar
(180 lbs taken with 1 shot - 185 grain factory load)
Cougar photo
(pictured with the Wildlife & Fisheries agent that shot it)
Moose (approx. 800 lb cow)
Deer (Whitetail and Mule)
Black Bear

 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 
Q:What 1911 pistols do you consider the best platform for the 460 Rowland Kit?
A: The best candidates for this kit are STEEL FRAME single stack Springfield Armory(including current production GI & Mil-Spec models), Sig Sauer, Colt, Smith & Wesson, Para Ordnance, Kimber, Norinco, Dan Wesson and 1911 style 45 ACP semi-auto pistols. We prefer and recommend Blued guns over Stainless.
Q:What if my drop in kit doesn't drop in?

A: Send the entire Comp Kit, your slide and $ 20 (Return Shipping & Handling) to us for a complimentary fitting by our gunsmith.
CCG Inc.
336 Shootout Lane
Princeton, LA 71067

Q:Will shooting the 460 Rowland in my 1911 increase wear on my gun?
A: Any time you increase power, you will accelerate wear. For example, you would expect more wear on your revolver if you were shooting a steady diet of 357 Magnums as opposed to .38 Special loads. We've sold over 1000 of these kits with no reported stress related problems.
Q: Is it safe to install the 460 Rowland Drop In 1911 Comp Kit into my older spot heat treated 1911 pistol?
A: NO! We do not recommend this kit for installation in any GI or other spot heat treated 1911s!
Please note that we will not guarantee this kit to fit or function in your Auto Ordnance, Llama, Charles Daly or AMT 1911 style pistols nor do we recommend these as platforms for the kit.
Q: Are there any other guns that you specifically DO NOT recommend for the 460 Rowland?
A: YES! We do not recommend this kit for installation in
  • IAI (Israeli Arms International) - We've found the top lugs in the slides of the Philipines produced 1911s to be soft! We've not tested the Israeli made guns but would recommend extreme caution.
  • Rock Island Armory
  • Auto Ordnance
  • Taurus
  • Llama
  • AMT
  • Charles Daly
  • Essex
  • Remington Rand
  • Any "GI" 1911 (note: Springfield Armory Current Production models excluded)
Q:  Can you provide a cylinder chambered in .460 Rowland for my Smith & Wesson 25/625 or Ruger Blackhawk?
A:  No, you must currently send in your cylinder assembly to be rechambered. (Click here for more info)
Q: Can you make a comparison from 460 Rowland to 45 Super?
A:  200 Feet Per Second faster.  460 Rowland is Longer and more durable brass.  460 Rowland will NOT fit in a 45ACP chamber!!!
Q:  Will you chamber my non-compensated barrel in 460 Rowland?  OR sell a barrel only (No Compensator) in 460 Rowland?
A:   No,  the compensator is necessary to prevent damage to your 1911 pistol.
Q:  Can I still shoot 45ACP in my gun?  If so, will it adversely affect accuracy?
A:  Yes, you may shoot 45ACP in the 460 Kit.  However, it is likely that you will experience some degree of accuracy loss shooting 45ACP in the 460 Rowland kit and we cannot guarantee functional reliability. The 1st reason is that you're counting on the extractor to hold the 45acp against the breech face. The 2nd reason is the spring is too heavy for the 45acp to cycle the slide..
Q:  Where can I get .460 Rowland ammo / brass?
A:  Right Here @ Clark Custom Guns Call us toll free @ 888 458 4126 to order.
Ammunition Manufacturer: Georgia Arms
Q:  Do you make the drop-in kit for my Para Ordnance?
A:  Yes. The Para kit will drop in the Single Stack or Wide Body Para Pistols.
Q:  Will the Drop in Kit function in my Wide Body Para Ordnance?
A: We will not guarantee the kit to function in your Para P-14. The typical problem is the magazine cannot keep up with the increased slide speed. A possible solution for this problem is to install extra power Magazine Springs.
Q:  Do you make a comp kit to fit my Colt GOLD CUP/ENHANCED model?
A:  YES..  We have to make a minor modification to the barrel hood.  Please make sure to specify GOLD CUP / ENHANCED model. There is no additional charge for this modification.
Q:  Do you make the drop-in kit for any 1911 shorter than the government model?
A:  Now manufacturing for Colt Commander (4.25" barrel). We've discontinued Springfield Champion (4" barrel) due to function / reliability problems.
Q: Will 45ACP function using the recoil spring that comes with the Rowland Kit?
A: Most Likely NOT. You will probably have to reinstall your factory spring to shoot standard 45ACP.
Q: Why does it make a difference that my gun is stainless?
A: MOST Stainless steel creates a great deal more friction than traditional blue steel. We have found that Many stainless guns will not work with the 24lb Wolff spring that we normally ship with the kits. Always try the 24 lb spring first. If it doesn't function reliably, switch to the lighter spring we've supplied. If it's still not functioning, Please call us for further assistance. Please note that all current production Kimber 1911s are stainless steel.
Q: Do I have to buy new loading dies?
A: No. You can use your 45ACP dies to reload 460 Rowland.
Install & Troubleshoot
Video
Q: Which Recoil Spring should I use with the 460 Rowland Kit?
A: You should start out with the heaviest recoil spring supplied with the kit (24 LB) wolff spring. If it's too heavy, change to the 20 lb spring also supplied with our kit.
Q: Should I install the Extra Power Firing Pin Spring that comes with the 460 Rowland kit?
A: Yes.
Q:What if my drop in kit doesn't drop in?

A: Send the entire Comp Kit, your slide and $ 20 (Return Shipping & Handling) to us for a complimentary fitting by our gunsmith.
CCG Inc.
336 Shootout Lane
Princeton, LA 71067


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