converting 9mm 1911 to 38 super

[gary@r&g]

1911 9mm to 38 super conversion

Does anyone know what all has to be done to a 1911 (STI Trojan) in 9mm to convert it to 38 super. In addition to fitting the BBL will the ejector have to be cut?

Thanks! Gary

 

[BluesBear]

I have put 9mm barrels into .38 Super slides with no problem but have never done the opposite.

The .38 Super is semi-rimmed but unless your 9mm breech-face is extra tight it should work OK.
Just make sure the barrel you get headspaces on the mouth and not on the rim like the original Colt barrels did.

You'll also need the appropriate magazine for each caliber.

 

[gary@r&g]

1911 38/9mm

Thanks! I am swapping here on THR for a Trojan 9mm. He is throwing in a couple super mags and I have a super bbl. I had heard that the ejector was longer on the 9mm and would have to be cut to use super.