OK, gents, I have had a Colt 1991A1 commander in 45ACP for years that I’m quite fond of. Now, the big Tulsa gun show is coming fast and Lord knows I can’t go without wanting to buy something -- and for reasons unknown lately I think I want a 1911 in 38 super. I’ve also read what I can on the 9x23. My sense is that the only new 38 supers that would be generally available at a gun show are Colts, Kimbers, and Springfields (and the latter is apparently not in production now).
Now, I’m a little unclear on this. Will a 38 super chamber a 9x23 (cut for straight wall, takes tapered case)? But a 9x23 will not chamber a 38 super? I understand that technically the extractor would require tuning for best results and the recoil spring would be changed.
If a 38 super can chamber and fire a 9x23, is the 9x23 brass damaged or still useable? Is the accuracy essentially the same? Can an unsupported 38 super barrel safely fire Winchester 9x23 ammo (i.e., is Winchester’s 9x23 brass strong enough to be unsupported)?
If all of the above is a “bad idea” and you still had the hots for 9x23 capability, about how much would it cost to have an extra barrel supplied and fitted and who could be recommended for such work?
Any information would be appreciated.
Now, I’m a little unclear on this. Will a 38 super chamber a 9x23 (cut for straight wall, takes tapered case)? But a 9x23 will not chamber a 38 super? I understand that technically the extractor would require tuning for best results and the recoil spring would be changed.
If a 38 super can chamber and fire a 9x23, is the 9x23 brass damaged or still useable? Is the accuracy essentially the same? Can an unsupported 38 super barrel safely fire Winchester 9x23 ammo (i.e., is Winchester’s 9x23 brass strong enough to be unsupported)?
If all of the above is a “bad idea” and you still had the hots for 9x23 capability, about how much would it cost to have an extra barrel supplied and fitted and who could be recommended for such work?
Any information would be appreciated.