Ruger 9mm 1911

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I'm looking at getting a Ruger light weight 9mm 1911 Anyone have one do you like it would you buy it again I plan on using as a carry gun and also want to shot the snot out of it I have the Ruger SR1911 ( nightwatchman ) now and love it it's just a little heavy for Daily Carry for me
 
I love my all steel 9MM 1911 for the range, but alloy framed guns are nice for carrying.

I disliked the 5" 1911 I had with an alloy frame because muzzle jump was worse with a heavy steel slide and alloy frame. Same reason I got rid of a 5" alloy framed .45. I love my alloy frame 3" .45 1911 as the slide weight is reduced and it isn't much of an issue.

A 4" alloy framed 1911 isn't as bad, and would be great for carrying (I carried a .45 L/W Commander plenty), but for range toy I recommend all steel.

If I was in the market, the new Ruger 9MM would be very appealing.
 
I've never shot the Ruger 1911, so I can't speak to Ruger's particular execution of the concept of a smaller 9mm 1911. But I have shot the Springfield EMP, which appears to be a tad smaller than the SR1911 in question, but does shoot 9mm. My experience with such a platform is limited, but I have to say that I really enjoyed it. The 9mm recoil on an all-metal gun tends to be pretty tame, especially with the 1911's accommodating grips. It was a little easier on the nerves than shooting the Kimber Ultra CDP II that I was also shooting that day. However, as expected, the recoil is a little snappier than a full size metal-frame 9mm like the Beretta 92. Unfortunately, none of the Ruger SR1911 line is available for sale in my neck of the woods. Hope this helps a little.

Again, this is all on very limited experience, so, take it for what it is worth.
 
I've thought about getting one myself. All of the reviews I've read and watched seemed very positive.
 
I have one and it's a great pistol so far. I like it better than the EMP I had( original model)
 
I'm really hoping Ruger releases these with a factory bobtail. Either in 9mm or 45acp.

Some company somewhere is gonna release a LW commander with a bobtail for under $1k, and they're gonna sell every one they can make
 
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