Howdy:
I was wondering what the general thoughts were, nowadays, on the superiority (real or not) of .38super vs 9mm (epsecially in +P & +P+ loadings) in the 1911 platform for self defense using currently available commercial SD loadings.
I must admit to seeing little light between the hotter 9mm and .38super SD loadings. Heck, the Winchester 127-grain +P+ JHP exceeds most .38super loads in the 115gr-130gr range.
Am I incorrect in thinking that there is no advantage to the .38super in commercial SD loadings?
Circumstances:
My wife & I are getting a couple more quick access handgun safes to sprinkle around the house. My wife's platform of choice is a 1911 & has a Springfield Armory Ultra Compact Lightweight (3.5" bbl, OACP grip, alum frame, 9mm) of her own. Our other 1911 is my SW1911 in .45ACP. We lack one 1911 platform for the last handgun safe.
I was wondering what the general thoughts were, nowadays, on the superiority (real or not) of .38super vs 9mm (epsecially in +P & +P+ loadings) in the 1911 platform for self defense using currently available commercial SD loadings.
I must admit to seeing little light between the hotter 9mm and .38super SD loadings. Heck, the Winchester 127-grain +P+ JHP exceeds most .38super loads in the 115gr-130gr range.
Am I incorrect in thinking that there is no advantage to the .38super in commercial SD loadings?
Circumstances:
My wife & I are getting a couple more quick access handgun safes to sprinkle around the house. My wife's platform of choice is a 1911 & has a Springfield Armory Ultra Compact Lightweight (3.5" bbl, OACP grip, alum frame, 9mm) of her own. Our other 1911 is my SW1911 in .45ACP. We lack one 1911 platform for the last handgun safe.