9mm 1911 ,who would want one ?

[Show Me]

I might. It's something I've never tried. All the handguns I've tried, bought, kept or sold to get something else never did I think I'd consider a 9mm 1911. 45 has that special feel. 9mm ? Everyone's friendly comments , reasons and ideas are welcome. I would think there's plenty.

 

[chicharrones]

Cheap to feed. Easy to shoot. Easy to rack. Not a rimfire.

This Springfield Armory version is mine. Bought for the sheer fun of shooting.

 

[Lo-Profile]

My favorite 1911 to shoot is a Dan Wesson Guardian in 9mm.
Unfortunately it's my wife's favorite as well.

Just 1 out of 15 1911/2011 in 6 calibers

 

[Derek Zeanah]

I used to feel that way. Now I have 5 of them (if you count the double-stack variants.) Extremely fun to shoot, fast, accurate, cheap to feed, can shoot hundreds of rounds in a day (even self defense loads) and not be sore. No worries that it'll eventually wear out your aluminum frame.

There's a lot going for a 1911 in 9mm. Try it - you may love it.

 

[Derek Zeanah]

Whoops. 6 of them. #7 on the way from the seller.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

I like 1911s but got out of ACP last year. Would love to have another SR1911 in 9 mil.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I have a 9mm 1911 coming in, true 1911 single stack!

but I still love .45 AARP!

 

[trackskippy]

I have three in 9mm, an older Colt Combat Commander, and two Tisas's GM's, a "Service" and an "Army" model. No doubt they are softer shooting than the 45's, but other than that, and the fact the ammo is cheaper, there really isn't a lot of difference.

All the other 1911's Ive had in the past were 45's, and they all followed the traditional design, with the ramp in the frame, and the Colt I have in 9mm, does as well.

The Tisas 9mm's have a ramped barrel design, and between it, and a couple of, or combination of, other things, they have been between a good bit fiddly to downright annoying. After a good bit of fiddling, especially with the Service model, I have them both running about 95% now, but Ive put a lot of time and ammo in with them and I still seem to have some sort of issue or stoppage with them every time out.

One thing that seems to be a bit more of an issue with the 9mm is the mags. I have a bunch of MecGar's, as they came with the guns I have and I bought a few more. MecGar has two different designs, a 9 rounder and a 10 rounder, and so far, the 10 rounders seem to be the better way to go if you go with them.

The Colt I have doesn't seem to mind any of them, although one or two of the 9 rounders will on occasion puke a live round out with an empty while feeding. The Tisas are a bit more picky and the mags randomly work or have trouble, and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme of reason why or which ones.

If I had to do over, Id probably buy a couple of each maker and see what worked best. I just hate having to buy specific mags for specific guns of the same type. This isn't just a 9mm 1911 thing either, my 45's are/were also somewhat picky with different brands, and the only mags that worked reliably in all my guns over the years, were a lot of surplus USGI 7 rounders I bought back in the 90's. Even the Wilsons I have wouldn't do that.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Cheap to feed. Easy to shoot. Easy to rack. Not a rimfire.

This Springfield Armory version is mine. Bought for the sheer fun of shooting.

Love the Finger Grooved Grips!

90’a are making a comeback and rightfully so! Finger grooved grips are so much better

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I have 2 in 9mm. They are a pleasure to shoot.

 

[drband]

9mm in a DS RIA. 17rds of fun, comfy shooting. The 9mm 1911 experience has a lot going for it.

 

[luv2safari]

For me a 1911 is a 45acp is a 1911. If I want to shoot a heavy 9mm my Ruger 95 serves the purpose, even my scruffy 9mm Tokarev does . I am partial to the 45; one saved my life, where a 9mm might not have.

While I can see that a 1911 9mm would be fun and economical, my curmudgeon side sees it as dressing in a Tuxedo to go to dinner at Burger King. It couldn't be jealousy of the guys who have them.

 

[CapnMac]

Weight of a 'stock' 1911 can really tame 9x19 making them fun to shoot.

If your "muscle memory" already "knows" the 1911, the caliber really doesn't matter.

Our friends in Turkey and the Philippines are cranking out some very affordable, not-junk, editions, too--and in a plethora of varieties. As in long, short, "combat" bits, what have you. That gives a person a whole range of choices to get their own "just right."

And, 0.357 bullets are not 'new' to the 1911, they have been chambered for 38acp and 38super since the 1920s.

 

[luv2safari]

And, 0.357 bullets are not 'new' to the 1911, they have been chambered for ....... and 38super since the 1920s.

Si! Lo Mejor...

 

[chicharrones]

Love the Finger Grooved Grips!

90’a are making a comeback and rightfully so! Finger grooved grips are so much better

Cheaper than getting the front strap checkered, that's for sure. I'm not really a Hogue fan, but it sure seems like Hogue got those 1911 grips right all those years ago.

 

[trackskippy]

Cheaper than getting the front strap checkered, that's for sure. I'm not really a Hogue fan, but it sure seems like Hogue got those 1911 grips right all those years ago.

Skateboard tape. Poor man stippling on metal framed guns.

 

[CoalCrackerAl]

I put finger groove grips on most of mine.

 

[red rick]

I bought one for a range gun . I like 1911’s , so it made since to me to get one in 9mm , cheaper ammo , low recoil , I am more accurate with it than with my plastic guns and the great feel in your hand of a 1911 .

 

[AMraider]

I bought this Fusion in 9mm. I also bought a complete slide assembly in .40 S&W for it. They both shoot well. I switch back and forth depending on how my reloading is swinging.

 

[chicharrones]

For me a 1911 is a 45acp is a 1911. If I want to shoot a heavy 9mm my Ruger 95 serves the purpose, even my scruffy 9mm Tokarev does . I am partial to the 45; one saved my life, where a 9mm might not have.

While I can see that a 1911 9mm would be fun and economical, my curmudgeon side sees it as dressing in a Tuxedo to go to dinner at Burger King. It couldn't be jealousy of the guys who have them.

I live in backwards world. My .45 ACP is a Glock and my 1911 is a 9mm.

 

[StrawHat]

I am nearly 70 and the youngest of my cousins. My elder brother and my eldest cousin have both stepped down to 9mm, 1911s as they are easier to handle and do not jar their wrists or hand.

I still prefer the 45 Hand Ejectors. The recoil impulse is totally different from a self loader.

Kevin

 

[Rexster]

I think that it is quite likely that I will, sooner or later, acquire a 1911 pistol to use as a training gun. This is simple pragmatism, as my aging hands would be dealt fewer repetitions of .45 ACP recoil, while not being as unrealistically gentle as using a .22 LR upper unit or entire .22 LR pistol. 9mm is generally less-expensive, per round, than .45 ACP. It is too early to know whether I would consider using a 9mm 1911 as a carry or defensive pistol.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Cheaper than getting the front strap checkered, that's for sure. I'm not really a Hogue fan, but it sure seems like Hogue got those 1911 grips right all those years ago.

I’ll looking for some for my T/Sauce 1911

 

[Jimster]

Seems like a Dodge Challenger with a 4 cylinder.
Just kidding guys. Sort of.

 

[Mark_Mark]

Cheaper than getting the front strap checkered, that's for sure. I'm not really a Hogue fan, but it sure seems like Hogue got those 1911 grips right all those years ago.

looking at these. Looks SO GOOD!!