[SampleMan]

I have two Star Modelo B’s in 9x19. Very nice pistols to shoot. 1911-ish without the grip safety, but scaled down slightly instead of simply converting the 1911 to a 9x19.

I had a Modelo A in 9x23 Largo, but sold it because of the ammo issue. Handloading 9x23 Winchester cases to Largo pressures was the only realistic option.

Its too bad that the 9x23 Winchester never caught on. It is essentially a rimless .357 (in ballistics, not case length).

[Myrddin]

I was weighing the Browning Hi-Power in 9mm vs Beretta M9A1. I chose the Beretta. My one regret is the A1 model rail makes it very hard to get a holster. Ammo availability was a prime concern. I really hate chasing brass. Most of my range time is revolvers. No brass to chase. Straight wall brass with a rim, so headspacing is easy on reload. My 4" 686+ has well over 20,000 rds through it.

I reload all my center fire cartridges. That was a great strategy at the range in San Diego. The indoor range in Idaho insists on selling me factory ammo to shoot on their facility. That's going to put a limit of frequency of patronage. The outdoor range has no limits, but wind and muddy roads play a factor.

In 1999, my wife and I were renting various firearms at the range to identify what we liked best. I liked the Springfield 1911 in 9mm, but my wife was doing the limp-wrist/stove pipe act. She eventually improved her technique and shoots everything from 17M2 to 500 S&W Magnum.