HARD LOOK AT A HEAVY HITTER

摘要

The .38 Super cartridge and the 1911 handgun are among the most effective combinations available for all-around service use and personal defense, yet it is underutilized to say the least. The pistol saw extensive use in the hands of the FBI and figured into the demise of dangerous Depression-era fugitives such as Baby Face Nelson. The caliber also saw service with the other side of the law. If you look closely at images of John Dillinger's highly modified 1911 with foregrip, converted to fully automatic fire, the extended magazine is obviously a .38 Super.