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M.E.Eldridge
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Star BM for me. I find them in very good plus condition with two mags, box and cleaning rod for about $140. The mags each hold 8 rounds of 9mm and the gun is decently accurate.
Here is a link with more info:http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Critical Look at Star Model BM.htm
Here is a link with more info:http://www.hipowersandhandguns.com/Critical Look at Star Model BM.htm
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rbernie
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I have two 9mm 1911's; a Colt Commander and a Kimber TacPro. The Kimber was bought for carryin', since it's got the alloy frame. I bought both simply because they were there; it's hard to find many 1911 choices in 9mm if you only buy used and only buy local.
Lately, I've been looking at maybe breaking down and ordering a Springer alloy frame 1911 in 9mm. All things being equal, I would prefer a Springfield over a Kimber or S&W or Colt, since the Springer's don't have any extra 'non-JMB-approved' firing pin safety thingee. My local gunsmith really likes the S&W, but I don't think that they offer a 9mm version.
Lately, I've been looking at maybe breaking down and ordering a Springer alloy frame 1911 in 9mm. All things being equal, I would prefer a Springfield over a Kimber or S&W or Colt, since the Springer's don't have any extra 'non-JMB-approved' firing pin safety thingee. My local gunsmith really likes the S&W, but I don't think that they offer a 9mm version.
boldkharma
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I just bought a brand new Kimber pro carry II(internal extractor) I absolutely love it. It was accurate and reliable right out of the box. I highly recommend it.
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brasskeeper
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I dont own a 1911 in 9mm anymore, but at one time I had a Springfield 1911 government model (full size) in 9mm and it had very little recoil and was accurate.
As far as brands of 1911 45's I have always prefered Colt but I also own Springfields and Kimbers.
As far as brands of 1911 45's I have always prefered Colt but I also own Springfields and Kimbers.
WhoKnowsWho
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Buy any that you find a good price on. I've been shopping and have yet to find a nice deal!
Sturdy and PC
I like the fact that magazines for a single stack 9mm appear to be legal to own in all but the most restrictive jurisdictions. When I travel I do not have to be bothered with remembering what I can own where. Essentially, I pick up a few rounds over a revolver in a slimmer package.
I like the fact that magazines for a single stack 9mm appear to be legal to own in all but the most restrictive jurisdictions. When I travel I do not have to be bothered with remembering what I can own where. Essentially, I pick up a few rounds over a revolver in a slimmer package.
nero45acp
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I've owned four 9mm 1911's:
Colt series 70 GM
Colt series 80 GM
Kimber Stainless Target II
Dan Wesson Pointman Major
They're fun pistols, minimal recoil and inexpensive ammo. I'd suggest looking for a used/good cond. 9mm Colt GM, or if you want NIB pistol, a STI Trojan 5.0. If I buy another 9mm 1911 it will be a Trojan 5.0.
nero
Colt series 70 GM
Colt series 80 GM
Kimber Stainless Target II
Dan Wesson Pointman Major
They're fun pistols, minimal recoil and inexpensive ammo. I'd suggest looking for a used/good cond. 9mm Colt GM, or if you want NIB pistol, a STI Trojan 5.0. If I buy another 9mm 1911 it will be a Trojan 5.0.
nero
XLMiguel
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+1 on the Kimber TacPro. Great gun!
robertbank
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I have two 1911's in the 9MM. My first choice is the STI Trojan. Very well made gun. One word of caution, if you buy a 1911 in 9MM make sure you spring it with a 10# spring. My Trojan was a real problem at first. The slide would not lock back on the last round. solution a lighter spring. The factory sent mine out with a 14# spring which is to heavy for the 9MM round. The slide was always short sliding.
I also have a Norinco 1911 in 9MM which is my pay gun. I know you guys in the States can't get them which is unfortunate becasue they are well made and inexpensive.
Both guns are very reliable and recoil is virtually non-existant in the 1911 due to the guns weight. Para makes a high cap in both single action and LDA and they are great guns as well. You guys can get them with 18 + 1 round capacity, we are limited to 10 roounds. The Para is on my wish list of next to buy guns.
I wish you could get 10 round mags for the single stack 1911 9MM. Seems like a natural from a marketing sense but to date I have only heard rumours that Trip was going to make 10 round makes for the 9MM.
Take Care
I also have a Norinco 1911 in 9MM which is my pay gun. I know you guys in the States can't get them which is unfortunate becasue they are well made and inexpensive.
Both guns are very reliable and recoil is virtually non-existant in the 1911 due to the guns weight. Para makes a high cap in both single action and LDA and they are great guns as well. You guys can get them with 18 + 1 round capacity, we are limited to 10 roounds. The Para is on my wish list of next to buy guns.
I wish you could get 10 round mags for the single stack 1911 9MM. Seems like a natural from a marketing sense but to date I have only heard rumours that Trip was going to make 10 round makes for the 9MM.
Take Care
rbernie
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For me, the 1911 9mm has better grip ergos, better control (trigger/safety) ergos, a better trigger feel, and a flatter profile. A 1911 in 9mm also gives me a great deal of parts compatibility with the rest of my 1911 stable. In turn, I lose four rounds of capacity. That's a fair trade-off to me.
Thanks for the replies. That springfield looks nice! One of the reasons I was asking was that I have read that the 9mm in the 1911 form tends to have some reliability problems.
Was that only in the older guns or was it maybe brand specific or Is it just as reliable as the .45 caliber in the 1911??
Was that only in the older guns or was it maybe brand specific or Is it just as reliable as the .45 caliber in the 1911??
rbernie
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I've heard that, and I've heard that the feedramp angle is the biggest culprit. The guy that sold me my Colt Commander 9mm swore that it was a jammomatic, but after a going-over to retension the extractor and setting it up with some decent magazines (flat dimpled follower, xtra power springs) I've put over 2K rounds of Blazer and WWB thru it with literally not a single failure of any kind.
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