Thoughts on 9mm 1911's?

[patrickcondon22]

I'm currently in the market for my first handgun and I've really loved shooting 1911's. I've been testing out guns at the range nearby, and the gun I keep coming back to is the 1911 in .45.

The only issue with this is the price of .45 ammo could mean a little less practice time than 9mm ammo (and I really need the practice).

So are there any downsides to 1911's chambered in 9mm? Any recommendations as to a good starter one?

[jrara]

RIA Tactical 1911 in 9mm.

My review below.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=369512

[ClarenceBoddicker]

Yes, buy some they are one of the greatest pistols ever made. I prefer the Belgium made ones over the Argentinian ones, but they are well made also. I don't like the early internal extractor ones due to the scarcity & cost of spare extractors. I've never had a Canadian made Inglis either. Get a detective slide & barrel kit also. I prefer the ring hammers & plastic or Pachmayr grips. The KRD mags work great for me.

[ExtremeX]

id love me a 9mm 1911, my buddy has a RIA Tactical and it shoots great.

[railroader]

Yes, buy some they are one of the greatest pistols ever made. I prefer the Belgium made ones over the Argentinian ones, but they are well made also. I don't like the early internal extractor ones due to the scarcity & cost of spare extractors. I've never had a Canadian made Inglis either. Get a detective slide & barrel kit also. I prefer the ring hammers & plastic or Pachmayr grips. The KRD mags work great for me.

You went from 1911 to hipowers.

[Luv1911's]

I have a Springfield Loaded SS 9mm 1911 Target model. Close to 2000 rounds through it with no problems. I absolutely love this gun. I use it to practice with and will shoot either it or my Springfield TRP .45 for competition. The TRP has a better trigger etc. but it has a little more hands on time during the build than a standard Loaded model. It is fun to shoot, cheaper than shooting .45 all the time and I will soon be sending it off to the Springfield custom shop for a little of their magic.

[Mr. Meeseeks]

I want one. Its on my "must acquire" list.

Anyone know of a SoCal shop that does SSE on the RIA 9mm? PM me if you do.

[CraigBos]

ToddG over at pistol-training.com is doing an endurance test on a Springfield/Warren 9mm 1911.

The Week 11 entry is here (includes links to previous weeks): http://pistol-training.com/archives/7451#more-7451

And the forum thread is here: http://pistol-forum.com/showthread.p...field-9mm-1911


Lots of good thoughts there.

Enjoy!

[den888]

Would love to own one someday!

[redhemi]

I have a SA loaded SS 9mm also and the only problem I have is not enough time or ammo to shoot. I really love shooting this gun the recoil is low which makes shooting this gun easy and fun. Since I bought this gun I've changed the MSH to a Ed Brown Chain link with magwell and used a 19lb spring. I also put in a STI long curve nylon trigger. After some light polishing on some key parts I now have around a 3lb trigger pull which makes shooting this gun very enjoyable. I also added a nice set of VZ grips which do a great job of keeping my hands in place.

If you do get a 1911 9mm you won't regret it the only problem you'll have is your other guns won't get shot as much.

[Tanner68]

Yes, buy some they are one of the greatest pistols ever made. I prefer the Belgium made ones over the Argentinian ones, but they are well made also. I don't like the early internal extractor ones due to the scarcity & cost of spare extractors. I've never had a Canadian made Inglis either. Get a detective slide & barrel kit also. I prefer the ring hammers & plastic or Pachmayr grips. The KRD mags work great for me.

Interesting point.

[wilit]

RIA Tactical 1911 in 9mm.

My review below.

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/s...d.php?t=369512

I bought my 9mm 1911 based on Jrara's review. I haven't been disappointed. Great pistol.

[Chaozu]

I'm on the Springer Loaded 9mm bandwagon... Get one!

[MossbergMan]

Own a bunch of Springfield 1911 9mm's and can recommend them wholeheartly. But be aware that they are habit forming...first it's a Loaded model and next thing you know your buying an EMP

[patrickcondon22]

If you do get a 1911 9mm you won't regret it the only problem you'll have is your other guns won't get shot as much.

Haha, well that's what I'm looking for in a gun. A sweet shooter that will blow my other guns out of the water