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Bit of a front story here. A cartridge of substantial EDC potential was developed, but never produced in any number: 9mm Action Express. Evan Whildin, known for the serries of Action Express cartridges, (.41AE, 50AE) made the 41AE by shortening a .41 Mag case to 22mm and reducing the rim to 9mm dimensions. Thus, it provided .41 Magnum "Police load" ballistics and fit 9mm pistols. However, Winchester+S&W introduced their .40 shortly after and guess what?
To the point, Mr. Whildin had taken the .41AE (.41 X 22) and bottle-necked it to 9mm, making the 9mm Action Express. Ballistically superior to the .357 Sig, it was never marketed. It still fit all 9mm pistol bolt faces and magazine wells. I have a soft spot for the 41AE and a High Power clone with 9mm/41AE conversions.
To the point, Mr. Whildin had taken the .41AE (.41 X 22) and bottle-necked it to 9mm, making the 9mm Action Express. Ballistically superior to the .357 Sig, it was never marketed. It still fit all 9mm pistol bolt faces and magazine wells. I have a soft spot for the 41AE and a High Power clone with 9mm/41AE conversions.