I have a few 1911 pistols. I shoot 45, 9mm, 10mm, 40 S&W, 22 TCM, 9X23, and 38 Super in them.
I'm not wedded to any particular cartridge, but if I had to choose only one, it would probably be a Super. Think 9mm on steroids.
Were I to buy a 1911 in 9mm today, I would order a Super barrel for it the same day. Single or double stack, I would run Super Comp brass and 124 grain hollow point bullets. With VV N 105, you can equal .357 ballistics and that's nothing to poke fun at.
Were I to buy a 1911 in 38 Super today, I would order a 9mm barrel for it the same day. Barrels, bushings, and recoil springs are way cheaper than complete pistols.
The 9 / Super setup just makes sense to me. I have also used Super magazines with 9mm and had no issues. The 9 is a lot of fun to shoot in a pistol the size of the 1911. Reminds me of a 22 rimfire. The Super can be a legitimate fighting weapon when loaded to its potential. No, you can't buy commercial ammunition at that level of performance, but it's easy to make. Accurate #7 will come close to VV N105 and it's both cheaper and far easier to find.
I have three "switch barrel" pistols and two of the three almost always sport a Super barrel and recoil spring setup.
I have enough ammunition and components laying around that I have no reason to choose one cartridge over the other. That being said, the 10mm's recoil is such that I am persuaded to choose one of the others first. The 10 is an amazing cartridge and my gun may very well be the most accurate centerfire pistol I own. It is also the most abusive to shoot. With a 40 barrel in it, it is difficult to distinguish between it and a 45.
When I carry, it's a 45. When I head for the range, you would be hard pressed to guess what is in the bag, as I shoot whatever suits my fancy on any given day. I like the 45 (and to be honest, the 40 S&W) for defense, as those big, fat bullets inspire confidence in me. I do not know if one is superior to the other or if all are equal. I do know the value of having confidence in your carry piece.
I have bought what I wanted and am both pleased and content with what I have. Not a bad spot to be in.
Bill.
I'm not wedded to any particular cartridge, but if I had to choose only one, it would probably be a Super. Think 9mm on steroids.
Were I to buy a 1911 in 9mm today, I would order a Super barrel for it the same day. Single or double stack, I would run Super Comp brass and 124 grain hollow point bullets. With VV N 105, you can equal .357 ballistics and that's nothing to poke fun at.
Were I to buy a 1911 in 38 Super today, I would order a 9mm barrel for it the same day. Barrels, bushings, and recoil springs are way cheaper than complete pistols.
The 9 / Super setup just makes sense to me. I have also used Super magazines with 9mm and had no issues. The 9 is a lot of fun to shoot in a pistol the size of the 1911. Reminds me of a 22 rimfire. The Super can be a legitimate fighting weapon when loaded to its potential. No, you can't buy commercial ammunition at that level of performance, but it's easy to make. Accurate #7 will come close to VV N105 and it's both cheaper and far easier to find.
I have three "switch barrel" pistols and two of the three almost always sport a Super barrel and recoil spring setup.
I have enough ammunition and components laying around that I have no reason to choose one cartridge over the other. That being said, the 10mm's recoil is such that I am persuaded to choose one of the others first. The 10 is an amazing cartridge and my gun may very well be the most accurate centerfire pistol I own. It is also the most abusive to shoot. With a 40 barrel in it, it is difficult to distinguish between it and a 45.
When I carry, it's a 45. When I head for the range, you would be hard pressed to guess what is in the bag, as I shoot whatever suits my fancy on any given day. I like the 45 (and to be honest, the 40 S&W) for defense, as those big, fat bullets inspire confidence in me. I do not know if one is superior to the other or if all are equal. I do know the value of having confidence in your carry piece.
I have bought what I wanted and am both pleased and content with what I have. Not a bad spot to be in.
Bill.