Jason_W
Member
I'm really hoping to avoid starting a caliber war with this question, but I'm wondering if, given the availability of +P 9x19mm loads if there is any real world advantage to one of the souped up 9mm loads like the .38 super or even the .357 Sig.
The reason I ask is that I'm considering re-entering the world of handguns with an entry level 1911 clone. I like classic look and feel of the platform over the more modern polymer pistols and Rock Island Armory offers affordable entry level models that get almost universally positive reviews.
I saw that in addition to models in .45 ACP and 9x19mm, the company also sells pistols in .38 Super. I did a little research on the round, and found my interest piqued due to the fact that it sports a little extra velocity than standard pressure 9mm, and has a bit of interesting history attached to it. I'm just wondering if that extra performance would be worth the fact that ammo will be more expensive and harder to find, especially since 9mm +P loads come very close in terms of velocity and energy.
NOTE: I realize that the .357 SIG isn't chambered in a 1911, but I figure it's worth adding to the discussion since it's another souped up 9mm that runs neck and neck with the hotter 9x19mm loads.
The reason I ask is that I'm considering re-entering the world of handguns with an entry level 1911 clone. I like classic look and feel of the platform over the more modern polymer pistols and Rock Island Armory offers affordable entry level models that get almost universally positive reviews.
I saw that in addition to models in .45 ACP and 9x19mm, the company also sells pistols in .38 Super. I did a little research on the round, and found my interest piqued due to the fact that it sports a little extra velocity than standard pressure 9mm, and has a bit of interesting history attached to it. I'm just wondering if that extra performance would be worth the fact that ammo will be more expensive and harder to find, especially since 9mm +P loads come very close in terms of velocity and energy.
NOTE: I realize that the .357 SIG isn't chambered in a 1911, but I figure it's worth adding to the discussion since it's another souped up 9mm that runs neck and neck with the hotter 9x19mm loads.