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DaFadda
04-07-2012, 03:07 PM
Possible... The question is: I am already invested in a few 45 1911's, and am thinking: Do I NEED another one in .45? Or should I consider a 9mm or a .38 Super. So, if I can figure out how to do a poll, I'm asking the question.
9mm RIA or .38 Super RIA. If I get the .38 Super, I'll reload for it, no question!

DaFadda

BadOscar
04-07-2012, 03:33 PM
I like 9mm because ammo is cheaper and if you want to reload it you can generally get once fired brass for little or nothing. I like my 38 Super too, it's been more reliable than the 9's but it cost more to shoot.

Roverron
04-07-2012, 03:41 PM
I want a 38super

Mike45
04-07-2012, 04:07 PM
I voted 38 super because I have always wanted one of these:

http://centerfiresystems.com/productimages/handguns/AC-38SUP-NIC-D.jpg

http://centerfiresystems.com/images/products/detail/AC38SUPNICleftD.jpg

DaFadda
04-07-2012, 04:54 PM
$126/1000 for 38 Super Brass at Starline. Would last around 5000 rounds with 5 reloads per piece IF I was able to pick up every round off the range (not...). Small primer, 4.7 gr of powder... really inexpensive to reload. Some suppliers recommend loading the .38 cal (.357) 125 gr JHP... for which I have some 4000 rounds stockpiled (misordered from Montana Gold). Hmmmm... I'm thinking....
DaFadda

BadOscar
04-07-2012, 05:44 PM
I would think running .357 38 Special through it would wear it out quicker. I like to shoot light bullets in my 38 Super race gun so I run 115 grain .355 9mm bullets or sometimes 95 grain .356 380 bullets. I'm also using Starline +P brass.

DaFadda
04-07-2012, 08:54 PM
Interesting Alex. The actual size for 38 Super is a .356 fmj round nose. Many people are running .355 (9mm, 115 gr.) because it is an easy bullet to find. Hornady recommends a .357 round, although I would want to slug my barrel to find out what the exact tolerance is. IF I could use .357, which is only 1/1000 above the recommended .356 size, then the lead MAY actually spin better as it exits.

Or NOT. in whcich case I just had me a Kaboom!

DaFadda

NAMVET72
04-07-2012, 08:56 PM
Just go Buy the 38 Super, you already have the Bullets...............


Clyde

DaFadda
04-07-2012, 09:41 PM
@Doc... phhhhlllllltttttttt! (bronx cheer!) LOL... I have HALF the bullets... I sent you the rest 'cuz I like you!
DaFadda

NAMVET72
04-07-2012, 09:47 PM
Thank You,

Clyde

DaFadda
04-07-2012, 09:58 PM
You load any of them yet Clyde?

Grizzman
04-07-2012, 10:51 PM
I also plan to pick up an RIA, and it will likely not be a .45. A .38 Super would be good, and 9X21 or 9X23 would be even better.

Grizz

Thedragonslayer
04-07-2012, 11:55 PM
38 super! for sure!:D:D:D

ColMike
04-08-2012, 07:15 AM
Possible... The question is: I am already invested in a few 45 1911's, and am thinking: Do I NEED another one in .45? Or should I consider a 9mm or a .38 Super. So, if I can figure out how to do a poll, I'm asking the question.
9mm RIA or .38 Super RIA. If I get the .38 Super, I'll reload for it, no question!

DaFadda

I voted in your poll but I think you are going in the wrong direction. I had .38, 45, 9mm, 380, and on and on. I made the decision to go exclusively to .45 except for .22 and a BUG in 380. It helps logisically. You establish your favorite load easily and reduces costs as you don't have to invest in multiple types of bullets, dies, etc. For me, it just made life simpler when I have enough complicated in other areas. YMMV

Sheepdog
04-08-2012, 10:28 PM
I am a 10mm freak! I recently bought my first 38 super, now I have three. Speed of 10mm less recoil and cheaper to shoot.

SemperFi1977m
04-09-2012, 12:22 AM
38 Super! Just picked mine up yesterday, and just got it home tonight. Sorry the cruddy pic, but I havent even had a chance to clean her yet lol.
This is her (with her big brother):D
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/533432_3372143314506_1596977715_2713253_61570244_n .jpg

wxl
04-09-2012, 08:42 AM
Voted 38 Super because I too always wanted one but never took the step. Have at least 5 1911s in 45acp, 3 in 10mm and 1 in 9mm. I reload for all my guns so the 38 Super should not be an issue. Went with the 9mm only because cheap ammo is available for plinking if I do not feel like reloading plus it was only marginal difference in ballistics if I wanted it for SD.

DaFadda
04-09-2012, 06:36 PM
wxl.... this is my line of thinking too.... I'm leaning toward a 9mm. I can always go back for the 38 Super, but no one seems to have one in stock. Also, the 9 has Novak vs. Milspec sights, and an extended beavertail for about 60 bucks more. hmmm.... there are always decisions and tradeoffs...

NAMVET72
04-09-2012, 06:39 PM
Michael I have been sorting out brass, getting readu to load some rifle ammo the next couple days..........


Clyde

MajO
04-09-2012, 10:48 PM
In looking at my next project, one possibility that I am considering is a 9mm, or 38 super 1911. I notice when looking at ammunition suppliers, (I do not reload) that they seem to mostly sell 38 super +P. (Buffalo Bore only sold 38 super +P) Most manufacturers that I am aware of recommend against using + cartridges; and, it is my understanding that they are harder on the pistols.
I am interested in others experiences and opinions on using the 38 super plus + ammunition in their 38 supers. :confused:

I am leaning toward an AR 10 platform, or a 9mm/38 super 1911 for my next birthday. ;)

Best wishes.

Lane
04-09-2012, 10:54 PM
You need a third options - buy both!!

Lane

MajO
04-09-2012, 11:08 PM
You need a third options - buy both!!

Lane

Gee Thanks Lane. :D

My birthday is in 1 1/2 months and I just unexpectedly bought a $2600 water heater today. I can swing one of the three, unless some other expense rears it's ugly head. :D


Stay well my friend.

MajO
04-09-2012, 11:32 PM
wxl.... this is my line of thinking too.... I'm leaning toward a 9mm. I can always go back for the 38 Super, but no one seems to have one in stock. Also, the 9 has Novak vs. Milspec sights, and an extended beavertail for about 60 bucks more. hmmm.... there are always decisions and tradeoffs...

Mike,

And now RIA comes out with this 9mm/22TCM 1911.
http://armscorusa.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4&Itemid=15

Diabolical. :rolleyes:

Best wishes. :D