.50GI conversion for the Glock

[Hoser]

Loaded ammo is pretty much mail order only. You wont be finding it at most gun shops.

Even reloading is expensive. Bullets and brass are up there *and* hard to find.

Its a bad deal all around.

[Troublco]

I looked into a 50 GI conversion for a 1911, and found all the same issues Hoser lists. With all the issues, there just wasn't enough reason for me to get one and I didn't want to deal with the headache. Especially since .45 is so easy to get stuff for. It's sort of like the .50 Beowulf issue, only stuff for the Beowulf is easier to get. Hence, my .458 SOCOM...

[Ranger353]

Thanks for the responses. I figured the ammo would be an issue, but it sure looks like fun to shoot.

Not to mention the "make my day" factor of looking at the size of a .50cal muzzle hole at the end of your Glock.

Oh, I think I'm getting a woody again thinking about it.

[Irving]

I bet if you buy the gun, and it never sees a single round down the barrel, you're friends will be just as impressed when you let them hold it.

[Ranger353]

I bet if you buy the gun, and it never sees a single round down the barrel, you're friends will be just as impressed when you let them hold it.

But then the next question will be "can I shoot it?"

"No little one, this gun is too manly for you to handle"

[Irving]

Tell them "Yes, you just have to provide the ammo."

[rhineoshott]

I looked into a 50 GI conversion for a 1911, and found all the same issues Hoser lists. With all the issues, there just wasn't enough reason for me to get one and I didn't want to deal with the headache. Especially since .45 is so easy to get stuff for. It's sort of like the .50 Beowulf issue, only stuff for the Beowulf is easier to get. Hence, my .458 SOCOM...

In a diferent thread,
I wanna see a pic of your .458! Ballisticaly, how does it compare with the .50 Beo? I think someone should make a short bullpup in .50 Beo.