Can this be done?
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No. The breechface of the .45 ACP slide is too wide for the base of the 9x19mm round. The extractor won't be able to grab the rim, nor will the ejector be the right length.
A .38 Super can be converted to 9x19mm, but a .45 ACP will need a new slide in addition to the other parts.
A .38 Super can be converted to 9x19mm, but a .45 ACP will need a new slide in addition to the other parts.
SVI has recently come out with a Slide with INTERCHANGEABLE breech faces !
So as long as you've got the barrels & mags -GO FOR IT
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So as long as you've got the barrels & mags -GO FOR IT
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There's some gunsmithing involved, extractor, ejector, but it can be done. The real queation is,WHY?
Going from a major to a minor caliber is a step down,and a big'un. Unless there's a question of say, departmental policy, or amoo supply, there's no advantage and some disadvantages.
Or is it you want a lower priced practice ammo? Get one of the 22 kits then, an excellent accessory anyway.
Going from a major to a minor caliber is a step down,and a big'un. Unless there's a question of say, departmental policy, or amoo supply, there's no advantage and some disadvantages.
Or is it you want a lower priced practice ammo? Get one of the 22 kits then, an excellent accessory anyway.
If you must have a 1911 pistol in the medium cablier, go for a .38 Super. A few new ones by Colt are still floating around in stores, or your friendly FFL can order you one from Springfield. A few boutique manufacturers are still making the 1911 in .38 Super too. Current factory-loaded .38 Super ammo is about the same as +P 9mm.
If it is an ammo-cost factor, then get a .22 rimfire pistol that features the 1911-style grip. Ruger makes one.
The .38 Super is a handloader's round because handloading will give you more options in bullet selection and performance. If you are into handloading (or want to be), then the .38 Super is for you.
If it is an ammo-cost factor, then get a .22 rimfire pistol that features the 1911-style grip. Ruger makes one.
The .38 Super is a handloader's round because handloading will give you more options in bullet selection and performance. If you are into handloading (or want to be), then the .38 Super is for you.
I have a Springfield 9mm slide and a single stack Springfield frame. I really think the way to go is 9x23. I keep saying that I am going to put it together, but the years keep slipping by. I did pick up the required parts for the slide and frame a couple of months ago, so maybe in the new millinium (BG). Jim
PS: I feel that it is a waste to build a 9x19 on a 1911 platform when there are so many good 9x19 platforms with lighter weight and more capacity.
PS: I feel that it is a waste to build a 9x19 on a 1911 platform when there are so many good 9x19 platforms with lighter weight and more capacity.
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