KSFrostie
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I know that it doesn't exisit yet. But I seriously want to see a 454 casull semi auto handgun. I think that might acutally convince me to get an HQL!!!
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I shot a Grizzly with WinMag ammo years back. It was fun, but the grip frame was deep front to back.
As noted, the Rowland is as close to the 454 in an auto as one would get. The 454 ballistics are well beyond what the 460 Rowland delivers. Probably the only way to get a 454 Casull auto to live would be with a rotating bolt and gas operation. Back to the Wildey, AutoMag and Desert Eagle. And then a whole lot more strength.
I like your thinking - I really enjoy high caliber handguns - only a few shots each time but thrilling.
I have S&W 460M which shoots 45 colt, 454 and 460. Very heavy handgun helps, but still packs a punch.
Hand size isn't an issue - I have small hands - reach to trigger is just right.
Unfortunately I agree with other poster(s) not large enough market for semi-auto.
The othr issue is that its unlikely you could build a semiauto that would shoot 454 and also 45 colt because of the way the differing pressures work on the action. Revolvers don't have that issue.
BTW on the 460! I have one myself and while I do load some full power 460's, I also download some 460 brass to hot 454 Casull levels...a little easier to handle for others who want to try. I find 454 CAsull recoil in my 460 to be similar to hot loaded 44's in my S&W m29.