38 super to 9mm?

[cannon]

I've seen several references to switching a 1911 in 38 super to 9MM.

I get you need to swap the barrel but is there any other parts to switch and is the whole process just switching some parts or do you need a gunsmith?

[Gottmituns]

Normally you would be good to go. Sometimes (if it were the other way around), guns have require a fitting on the ejector. But, If it's from a 38 super to a 9mm. Generally, you are GTG.

Oh, and get 9mm mags of course. The OAL on 38 super is longer than 9mm.

[pilote]

a barrel won't come with the barrel link and pin, so you have to get those too...

i think most of the time the barrel is just a drop-in but sometimes not...if you can't rack the slide after switching, then you have to alter the barrel yourself or take it to a g-smith...

[pilote]

...Oh, and get 9mm mags of course. The OAL on 38 super is longer than 9mm.

...not necessarily...you can use 38 super mags with 9mm BUT not the other way around (for the reason you're stated)...i have never had a feed problem using 38 super mags with 9mm...

[davidb]

wouldnt you want a new bushing fitted around the new barrel as well, for best accuracy?

[5ZS]

Barrel ramp type if there is one to consider while barrel shopping. If it is a newer made Armscor/RIA, than probably no ramp. An other manufacturer, than yes.

Might as well on a new bushing, a good quality one (EGW/Brown) are pretty cheap for around $25.

[pilote]

wouldnt you want a new bushing fitted around the new barrel as well, for best accuracy?

...if it's too loose, sure...but both barrels should be the same outside diameter, so the existing one should be ok...unless it's not ok LOL...

[davidb]

...if it's too loose, sure...but both barrels should be the same outside diameter, so the existing one should be ok...unless it's not ok LOL...

idk i guess im crazy but i'd just fit a new bushing...even if they are the same exact diameter id rather have a bushing for one barrel and a bushing for another, at the very least they would wear accordingly

[pilote]

idk i guess im crazy but i'd just fit a new bushing...even if they are the same exact diameter id rather have a bushing for one barrel and a bushing for another, at the very least they would wear accordingly

...not crazy; nothing wrong with getting another one, especially one same brand as the barrel...