Josey
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OK. 45 GAP is here. What are the chances that we will see 45 GAP conversions for retrofitting current 9MM autoloaders? Would there be any demand? I could see a CZ with 9MM, a Kadet 22 conversion and a 45 GAP conversion.
You'll still need a new and probably wider slide. And of course a frame that can handle the diameter of a .45 calibre cartridge as well as the wider slide.Sorry, the breech face doesn't enter into it. THAT is the reason a 45 GAP can work in a 9MM platform
I don't know if the higher pressures of the .45gap will be of any problem or not since the .45gap operates at .45acp+P pressures.
Sorry, the breech face doesn't enter into it. THAT is the reason a 45 GAP can work in a 9MM platform.
It is a 9MM head on a short and thinwalled 45 cartridge.
The .45 GAP case head is considerably larger than the 9mm case head.
Not even close!It is a 9MM head on a short and thinwalled 45 cartridge.
I don't know if the higher pressures of the .45gap will be of any problem or not since the .45gap operates at .45acp+P pressures.
It very well could be if you are attempting to make it work within the same dimensions as a 9mm.I SERIOUSLY doubt that pressure is going to be a problem getting the GAP into a 9mm or 40S&W pistol.
I find it odd to criticize a cartridge based on the idea that some people will be foolish when they reload it.you know that somebody, somewhere is going to try and push it even higher.