I am thinking of changing a Wilson build from .45 to .38 Super since I have a bunch of 1911s in .45

Any reason not to get a Wilson 1911 in .38 super?

Besides ammo availability and price. Wilson always has .38 in stock at a mod. price.

Thanks

38 super ammo is usualy hard to find and costs more,  i have two in 38 super but i reload all my ammo. Brass was hard to find when i started up on the 38 super but did find about 800 casings from 3 diffrent suppliers..

 

remember 38 super is not 38 special...

 

the pricing looks ok from midway but only have aquilla in stock..

 

http://www.midwayusa.com/find?sortby=1&itemsperpage=24&newcategorydimensionid=15427

 

instead of 38 super i think 9mm would be better, softer shooting round and ammo is much more available..

9mm

Thanks guys, but OP said besides ammo price and availability.

 

9mm is picky in a 1911, even in a Wilson.

 

There are 9mm/.38 super dual caliber conversion from Wilson for $450 extra (barrels, recoil springs, and 2 mags).

 

Here is ammo:

http://shopwilsoncombat.com/38-Super/products/300/

Not so, if it is picky something wrong and it needs repair..

Also, here is a new updated 1911 option list with prices:

 

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/new/ho-codes.pdf

kimber 1911 9mm.. most recent match i shot..

 

38 Super is basically 9mm +P ammo (I am prepared for flames). Try 10mm. Don't get a Commander or shorter though. You need full size to deal with the battering of full power loads. It is a blast to shoot. Accurate and powerful. Competes with 41Magnum in its lighter bullet weight loadings.

Has the widest variety of loading - 135grains (at 1700fps is a screamer), 155 grains, 165grains, 180 grains, 200grains (hardcast at 1200fps is a great woods/bear load), and heavier.

Not so, if it is picky something wrong and it needs repair..

Ill stick with my polymer 9's

kimber 1911 9mm.. most recent match i shot..

 

Congrats and thanks for the Vid.

You got a good one

38 Super is basically 9mm +P ammo (I am prepared for flames). Try 10mm. Don't get a Commander or shorter though. You need full size to deal with the battering of full power loads. It is a blast to shoot. Accurate and powerful. Competes with 41Magnum in its lighter bullet weight loadings.

Has the widest variety of loading - 135grains (at 1700fps is a screamer), 155 grains, 165grains, 180 grains, 200grains (hardcast at 1200fps is a great woods/bear load), and heavier.

Chris, I dont need anymore ideas!

Lets stick with .38 super. 

And yes I agree with the + ammo

38 super runs very well in a 1911 because the OAL is the same as 45.  If ammo availability is not an issue then there is no reason not to get one.  I would recommend getting one with a ramped barrel if you want to run hotter loads

Also, here is a new updated 1911 option list with prices:

 

http://www.wilsoncombat.com/new/ho-codes.pdf

Thats a cool option..38 super is fun caliber especially if you reload.. I made several different loads with AA powder from light all the way to magnum using #2, #5 and #7..