1st 1911 need help

[indobos72]

Okay so I need your gun guru ness. I am looking to purchase my first 1911. I am looking for something in 9mm to stay caliber consistent. I have been looking at the SA loaded as well as the sig. I really like the stainless steel. It just is very sexy looking. Can anyone who has one or the other tell me the pros and cons of each and what I should be looking for? Can either one of these be had for around the $7-800 mark? Thanks for your Help.

[1nickatnite1]

Great guns but never seen them go for that price new. Used at that price is snatched up immediately. I would recommend looking at a RIA 9mm or 38 super and 9mm conversion. It could be had at your price range is from all the reviews sounds like a great shooter.

[InGrAM]

Not for that price but you have good tastes and a 1911 in 9mm is an awesome gun to shoot. Very, very fun. Good luck.

[joelj320]

You can usually find the sig tac pacs for 799 but not in 9mm. More than likely looking to sse a 9mm 1911 and as others have said look into ria tacticals

[MA2]

I have the Springfield 9mm target model, no complaints here, one of my favorite 1911's.

S&W makes another nice looking stainless 1911-9mm, price is the only thing stopping me.
So tempted to get the Taurus 1911-9mm stainless, MSRP: $819.

[BoJackUSMC]

I love my SA 1911 9mm and very fun gun to shoot. I am planning to make that my IDPA gun.

[indobos72]

So since you all said that the springfield was a good model. I was thinking about this:
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911-A1 Mil-Spec Stainless Steel Finish

Mil-Spec 1911 models include: forged frame, slide and barrel, 3-dot combat sights, high-hand grip, beveled magazine well, polished feed ramp & throated barrel, arched mainspring housing, stainless steel barrel, lowered and flared ejection port, angled slide serrations, black and cocobolo hardwood grips, loaded chamber indicator and titanium firing pin. Package includes 2 magazines, belt holster, double magazine pouch and an extra set of grips.

Don't have the pic, but from the description above is this a good deal at $699?

Thanks again.

[keenkeen]

So since you all said that the springfield was a good model. I was thinking about this:
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911-A1 Mil-Spec Stainless Steel Finish

Mil-Spec 1911 models include: forged frame, slide and barrel, 3-dot combat sights, high-hand grip, beveled magazine well, polished feed ramp & throated barrel, arched mainspring housing, stainless steel barrel, lowered and flared ejection port, angled slide serrations, black and cocobolo hardwood grips, loaded chamber indicator and titanium firing pin. Package includes 2 magazines, belt holster, double magazine pouch and an extra set of grips.

Don't have the pic, but from the description above is this a good deal at $699?

Thanks again.

I thought you were looking for a 1911 in 9mm?

[AeroEngi]

So since you all said that the springfield was a good model. I was thinking about this:
SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1911-A1 Mil-Spec Stainless Steel Finish

Mil-Spec 1911 models include: forged frame, slide and barrel, 3-dot combat sights, high-hand grip, beveled magazine well, polished feed ramp & throated barrel, arched mainspring housing, stainless steel barrel, lowered and flared ejection port, angled slide serrations, black and cocobolo hardwood grips, loaded chamber indicator and titanium firing pin. Package includes 2 magazines, belt holster, double magazine pouch and an extra set of grips.

Don't have the pic, but from the description above is this a good deal at $699?

Thanks again.

The mil-spec doesn't come in 9 mm.

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[brassburnz]

Your best bet might be to pick up something in .38 Super and convert it to 9mm. I have a Springfield in .38 Super with a ramped barrel. If I had a ramped 9mm barrel with the proper cut I'd be all set to shoot 9mm.

[Chaozu]

I put 300 rounds through my SA Loaded 9mm last night. It's my first 1911 and I absolutely love this gun! It has a total of 700 rounds through it now and it just gets better and better. Save up for the loaded, you wont be disappointed!

[cwin]

I've tried a SA 9mm 1911 and I must say that I'm a fan. Expensive though. Let us know what you choose.

[davek8s]

The SA 9mm 1911 is worth the extra money. I think this is what you're looking for.

[indobos72]

Okay, where is the best deal on the SA 1911 9mm? I am I'm the riverside county area and don't mind having to go somewhere to get it. I also have an FFL that doesn't charge an ARM and a leg to transfer. So buying online is also possible.

Again, appreciate the help guys.

Btw, I did realize that the mil-spec listed above was a .45 but thought that at that price if it was a really good deal. I could jump on that and get the 9mm later. I am not opposed to owning more than 1 1911

[t0kie]

Go for it, to me the Milspec is a great pistol to start & give you the options to customize it later. I like the classic look of a 1911 without the front cocking serration.