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The educated folk that join organization mentioned in original post need something effective and not unpleasant to shoot, therefore 9x19 was selected. This goes back to why the British supplied their officers with small break-open revolvers chambered for the .38 Smith & Wesson cartridge. These are not the type of people that have experience shooting handguns nor do they enjoy the activity when exposed to it. This is where 9x19 with modern ammo truly shines. I like the caliber because it can be utilized in really small handguns whereas the .45ACP can not.
I can not remember the name of the company that once made real small .45ACP and these are real expensive to buy when found on second-hand market. One drawback is that you have to work the slide after every shot, something had to be dispensed with to put this round into such small package.