My "allowed" carry guns were either .357 or .45. I generally carried a 1911 .45.

I have an SP101 in .357, but carry it with Ranger .38 +P or Golden Saber.

Lately Academy has had their Monarch 38 brass case at 12.99.

But if I see a stainless SP101 in 9, I'd probably buy it on the spot.