Was there ever any proof regarding .38 Colt Long vs. .45 acp?
During or after the war in the Philippines?
We know the story: ".38 Colt Long wasnt putting the enemy down so .45 Colt and .45 acp were put / put back into service."
But then what? Were there examples of better results?
Is it all conjecture or are there verified stories / facts of better performance saving American lives?
Maybe a larger issue was one of firepower? .45 acp revolvers with half-moon clips and pouches for them and of course the 1911 with its magazine and higher capacity?
Or was the real issue that guys were using .38's engaging enemy 50 yards or more away and the real solution was getting more rifles into troops' hands?