Convert 38 Super 1911 to 9mm?

JohnK · September 10, 2001, 11:02 PM

I've got a 38 Super 1911 left over from when I was getting into action shooting several years ago. It's essentially in stock condition since I was also planning on using a 20 round Para Ord frame, also left over. My question is, what would it take to convert the 38 Super to 9mm? Barrel of course, a 9mm extractor seems to be required since the factory one won't hold a 9mm case. Anything else? The stock ejector seems to be ok, but will the wider breach face made for the 38 Super cause a problem?

Thanks for any suggestions.

George Stringer · September 11, 2001, 07:20 AM

John, the breech face won't be a problem. I think the barrel and extractor are all you'll need. George

JohnK · September 11, 2001, 05:34 PM

Great! Thanks George, that was the answer I was hoping for. I didn't want to go out and buy some parts only to find I needed more parts, and more parts....(kind of like my 68 Lemans) until it would have been cheaper to just buy a 9mm 1911.

James K · September 11, 2001, 07:56 PM

You will need new magazines; the 9mm does not usually work well in .38 Super mags.

Jim

September 10, 2001, 11:02 PM	#1
JohnK Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2001 Location: Duvall, Wa Posts: 552	Convert 38 Super 1911 to 9mm? I've got a 38 Super 1911 left over from when I was getting into action shooting several years ago. It's essentially in stock condition since I was also planning on using a 20 round Para Ord frame, also left over. My question is, what would it take to convert the 38 Super to 9mm? Barrel of course, a 9mm extractor seems to be required since the factory one won't hold a 9mm case. Anything else? The stock ejector seems to be ok, but will the wider breach face made for the 38 Super cause a problem? Thanks for any suggestions. __________________ John http://www.handloads.com Molan Labe!

September 11, 2001, 05:34 PM	#3
JohnK Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2001 Location: Duvall, Wa Posts: 552	Great! Thanks George, that was the answer I was hoping for. I didn't want to go out and buy some parts only to find I needed more parts, and more parts....(kind of like my 68 Lemans) until it would have been cheaper to just buy a 9mm 1911. __________________ John http://www.handloads.com Molan Labe!

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September 11, 2001, 07:20 AM	#2
George Stringer Staff Alumnus Join Date: October 12, 1998 Location: Earlington KY Posts: 2,299	John, the breech face won't be a problem. I think the barrel and extractor are all you'll need. George

September 11, 2001, 07:56 PM	#4
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	You will need new magazines; the 9mm does not usually work well in .38 Super mags. Jim