Interesting posts by Eric

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Originally Posted by luger.parabellum

Yes I know that but as you can see were only very small figures, I mean they already had in their hands a terrific project widely tested during the WWI (1911) so I wonder why they didn't implement those factories and massively produce 1911s instead of developing the P.38


Sergio

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 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.