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Originally Posted by kurusu
The p38 was already developed in 1940 and had already been officially accepted. They apparently were happy with the 9mm caliber and they would create a logistic nightmare having two pistol different pistol cartridges in use, remember that the P08 remained in service up to the end of the war.
Another thought, the 9mm probably would be more effective in Russian winter than the .45acp because of better penetration with heavy clothing.
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Mario
I agree but 1940 was the year Norway was occupied by the Germans.
I didn't really consider the second point concerning a better penetration, and I'm not sure if they ever took it into consideration either , surely the "logistic nightmare" could have been an extra problem for the Wehrmacht.
Sergio