Sure, it’s prob a bit better ballistically- but when you try to find bulk ammo at a decent price it certainly isn’t better. But when it comes to 1911s, I won’t own one in 9mm.
I know people who have 1911's in 9x19mm and they love them. I have always viewed the 1911 as too big of a firearm for the short 9mm cartridge. But, it is true that 9x19mm ammo is cheaper than 38 Super ammo and that is not a new phenomenon, but is how it has always been.Sure, it’s prob a bit better ballistically- but when you try to find bulk ammo at a decent price it certainly isn’t better. But when it comes to 1911s, I won’t own one in 9mm.
Sure, it’s prob a bit better ballistically- but when you try to find bulk ammo at a decent price it certainly isn’t better. But when it comes to 1911s, I won’t own one in 9mm.
But when it comes to 1911s, I won’t own one in 9mm.
I know people who have 1911's in 9x19mm and they love them. I have always viewed the 1911 as too big of a firearm for the short 9mm cartridge.
Certainly a not-uncommon viewpoint, and half agree.
I just really enjoy 1911's, and have, or have had them in .22, 9mm, .38 Super, 10mm, and .45's in all the common barrel lengths of 3", 4.25" and 5".
For a 'carry' piece in full size 9mm, agree it doesn't make a lot of sense - but I suppose one could do worse. Can be a great range piece and of course much cheaper to shoot, possibly serving as an understudy for a similar gun in .45.
Personally, if I did not handload, I'd not own one in .38 Super or 10mm.
There's just not enough variety of ammo available and now it's terribly expensive. My supply of 10mm brass is great, since that was my agency's duty round from ~1989 to 1999/2000. I have a LOT of 10mm brass!
The .38 Super cartridge has a fairly convoluted history regarding its power level vs. the .38 ACP. It's a little too long to get into here, but you can search for it. Part of the problem has been that the earliest Colt autopistols chambered the .38 ACP and its lookalike the .38 Super. However, higher pressure loads can irreparably damage those pistols.
(.38 Super) Makes a GREAT revolver round also... Have had both the Ruger LCR and S&W 940 and with +P ammo ejection can be VERY sticky. Have not had that problem with the 649 in .38 Super....
My first 1911 was actually an early 80's production Llama- I know, please don't snicker. I was only 12.- in 9mm Largo. I only shot factory .38 Super in it and never had any issues over several hundred rounds before I sold it to buy a .45. Bottom line, though, is that I got to appreciate the Super pretty early on.
I went up in spring weight 2 pounds and added a shock buffer.