Thread: Other Calibers for 1911 advise please.

Thanks that is what I have for 45 every thing the weak part of the 22 top end was/is the stamped steel ejector but may have been not right when new. I have had zero problems with it working right with the standard vol rnds. Maybe I should have not said that

Sounds like you want a Springfield Armory Omega. Then, yes - your are a barrel, mag, and recoil spring away from taking a 45 to 9mm to 38 Super to 10mm. I have one. Fun gun. However, due to the extractor/ejector system on the 1911 (and just about all the other pistols), you cant simply do that. Cheers

9mm 1911's can be made to work, but I don't think .380 has enough oomph to cycle a 1911 or enough length. .38 Super is the ideal mid bore 1911 cartridge.

Quote: Can I just reuse the 45 slide and change everything else? {spring,barrel,bushing,magazine ect} Nope, the breech face is different to hold the very different sized cartridges. Also the ejector cut in the slide is different because of the rim location. A .38 Super/9mm will use the same slide. You change the whole top end as well as the slide stop and ejector on the frame, as well as magazines, of course.