I was both function testing the Wilson-Rogers 8 round magazines for the .45, and testing American Reserve Munitions .45 ACP FMJ. Both fed, fired, and ejected perfectly. Compared to some Winchester white box my son-in-law;s brother brought, I could see no difference in accuracy; although this was a very undemanding test: do bullets mostly hit their target?
We were also playing with the Colt/Walther .22LR "Government Model." It functions just like a M1911A1; looks nearly identical; and has only one annoying field stripping quirk which I mentioned a few days ago. Of course, recoil is much less and racking the slide is far easier; this is a strictly blowback design for a wimpy little cartridge. Loads of fun to shoot, and likely a good practice gun for the .45.
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If you are limited to FMJ levels of performance by things like thick winter clothing that plugs up hollow point bullets, larger is definitely better.
FIFY. The #1 reason I use 1911s exclusively is that they've fit my hand like a glove since I was a teen. But after that, I can't help but note that getting 9mm to preform at .45 ACP FMJ or better levels requires a trick or three that won't always work.
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