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11 June 08

More 9mm options. This from master pistolsmith, Jim Garthwaite:

"For fifteen years, I've been building custom 1911 carry-pistols, mostly light-weight frames w/Commander slides. I supply them with two barrels. One is chambered for 9mm (9X19), and the second is chambered for the 9X23.

This set-up allows the Operator to practice, using the 9mm platform. Then, by simply changing barrels and recoil springs, the pistol is instantly converted to 9X23. The 9X23 is ballistically equivalent to the 357SIG. Cor-Bon's 9x23 DPX, which I recommend, sends a 125gr DPX bullet downrange at 1,375 f/s (from the 4.25" barrel). It makes a formidable carry pistol!

Our ramped barrels prevent gouging of alloy frames and permit the use of the same 38/Super magazine for both chamberings!"

Comment: Jim Garthwaite's name is spoken, among experienced Operators, only with the highest reverence! The package he describes above is hard to beat. I have a copy in the works!

You can get hold of Jim G at _jg384045@ptd.net_ (mailto:jg384045@ptd.net)

/John