Post by "DoubleAction" on Sept 20, 2010 13:33:13 GMT -5
The .45 ACP cartridge was not really designed to be used in short barrels. It is not as if it won’t work, but the design was really meant for the velocity you get out of a 5-inch barrel. Initially the solution was lighter bullets at higher velocities.
Enter The 9mm
This is not a new idea, as some of the most sought after 1911 pistols out there are the very early 9mm Commander-sized pistols. Those lucky enough to have these seldom want to part with them. Even so, they were anything but widely popular, especially early on. Much of the bigger-is-better crowd simply could not lower themselves to have a 1911 pistol chambered in anything but .45 ACP. They also tended to be really finicky with anything but 9mm FMJ ammunition. That was particularly problematic since it was bullet design that was the major limitation with that cartridge. The 9mm did have some issues with ballistics, but many rounds did early on. Time and technology has dealt with most of those issues.
Enter The 9mm
This is not a new idea, as some of the most sought after 1911 pistols out there are the very early 9mm Commander-sized pistols. Those lucky enough to have these seldom want to part with them. Even so, they were anything but widely popular, especially early on. Much of the bigger-is-better crowd simply could not lower themselves to have a 1911 pistol chambered in anything but .45 ACP. They also tended to be really finicky with anything but 9mm FMJ ammunition. That was particularly problematic since it was bullet design that was the major limitation with that cartridge. The 9mm did have some issues with ballistics, but many rounds did early on. Time and technology has dealt with most of those issues.
Sentinel® Aluminum Frame, 1/2" Shorter Than a Compact
Caliber 9mm Base Model Starting at $3300.00
Magazine Capacity 8 rd.
Barrel Length 3.6"
Overall Length 7.2" for information.
Sight Radius 5.3"
Height 4.8"
Width 1.3"
Weight Empty 26.8 oz.
Weight Loaded 30.5 oz.
Accuracy Guarantee 1.5" At 25 yds.
30 LPI High Cut Checkered Frontstrap
Concealment Bullet Proof® Beavertail Grip Safety and Hammer
Tactical Bullet Proof® Thumb Safety
3 1/2# - 3 3/4# Crisp Trigger Pull with Short Length Pad
Contoured Magazine Well Image
Bullet Proof® Shortened / Rounded Magazine Release
Cocobolo Starburst Grips
Countersunk Slide Stop
3 1/2" Carbon Steel Slide
Tactical Combat Pyramid® Rear Sight, Improved Ramp Front Sight, Both with White Outline Tritium Inserts
3 1/2" Stainless Match Grade Fluted Cone Barrel, Hand Fit
Full Length Guide Rod with Reverse Plug
30 LPI Slide Top Serrations
Carry Cuts / Ball Endmill Cuts
Test Fire and Zero
Included Accessories
Caliber 9mm Base Model Starting at $3300.00
Magazine Capacity 8 rd.
Barrel Length 3.6"
Overall Length 7.2" for information.
Sight Radius 5.3"
Height 4.8"
Width 1.3"
Weight Empty 26.8 oz.
Weight Loaded 30.5 oz.
Accuracy Guarantee 1.5" At 25 yds.
30 LPI High Cut Checkered Frontstrap
Concealment Bullet Proof® Beavertail Grip Safety and Hammer
Tactical Bullet Proof® Thumb Safety
3 1/2# - 3 3/4# Crisp Trigger Pull with Short Length Pad
Contoured Magazine Well Image
Bullet Proof® Shortened / Rounded Magazine Release
Cocobolo Starburst Grips
Countersunk Slide Stop
3 1/2" Carbon Steel Slide
Tactical Combat Pyramid® Rear Sight, Improved Ramp Front Sight, Both with White Outline Tritium Inserts
3 1/2" Stainless Match Grade Fluted Cone Barrel, Hand Fit
Full Length Guide Rod with Reverse Plug
30 LPI Slide Top Serrations
Carry Cuts / Ball Endmill Cuts
Test Fire and Zero
Included Accessories