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I want to acquire a 1911 in 9mm but everything so far is very expensive. I understand the new Taurus 1911 will be available in 9mm. Who is actively stocking these guns and has anyone seen one for sale in 9mm?

The price and the warranty makes this look like the logical choice at this point.
 
Just out of curiousity .. why do you want a 9mm 1911 ? I've wanted to ask someone that for awhile now.
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Let's say for example you like the 1911 form factor, ergonomics, and let's say the SA trigger feel, is there anything else out there in 9 format that gives the same?

Let's say you like to shoot a lot it costs around 10 cents a round to shoot decent 9mm factory loads, .45's cost at least 20 cents. same amount of shooting half the cost or twice the range time for the same cost.

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Shadco,

Couldn't have said it better myself. By the way, that's one SUPER FINE STI you've got there. I love the 1911 platform, feel, trigger pull, etc.

Besides, I don't have a 1911 in 9mm, the best reason of all :neener:
 
Why?

You get all the benefits of the 1911 in a caliber that, for some, is easier to control, can be more accurate (due to flatter trajectory), which is easier to feed, and which is more easily converted to other calibers (for those jurisdictions that restrict the number of firearms one can own).

The only drawback is that 1911 9mms aren't size efficient, but that isn't that much of a detriment really.
 
I have the 1911 in the 9MM format by way of a STI Trojan. Great platform for a great cartridge. Using the 1911 format offers the shooter with a gun with very little recoi, extremely accurate and inexpensive to shoot. For the IDPA/IPSC shooter or just for plinking a great gun/cartridge combination.

Take Care

Bob
 
I too want a 9mm 1911.

BUT, I read in The Rifleman that Taurus will offer it in 9mm...but when I go to the Taurus web site, they only speak of the .45!

Can anyone verify this?
NEVER MIND! I FOUND IT. DO A PISTOL SEARCH FOR 9MM.
 
Kimber lists a 9mm 1911 in their catalog, but they only make them very rarely and they are hard to find. I would love to have one.
 
I had my hands on a 4" Kimber 9mm in Impact Guns last January. It was on sale for about $650. I know it wasn't any more than that. I was tempted.

I thought they were going to make an ALL STEEL model? I can only see Steel/alloy on their site?
Anyone know anything about that? Looks like their .45's are steel but their 9mm's are steel/alloy.
 
I'd love to have a 9mm 1911. Yeah, it's probably not very size efficient (The Browning Hi-Power is perfect in this regard) but it would make a great range or self-defense gun. Stupidly easy to shoot and the 9mm gets some nice velocity out of a 5" barrel.

BTW...Does anyone make a 1911 in .357Sig that isn't a custom job and costs a boat load of cash? I think that would be LOTS of fun. I know Kimber makes a 38super 1911, but it seems ammo isn't as common as 357Sig.
 
Kimber lists a 9mm 1911 in their catalog, but they only make them very rarely and they are hard to find. I would love to have one.
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One of my local gun stores that does a lot of Kimber sales routinely stocks at least a couple different models in 9mm. That's where I got my Tac Pro II in 9mm, which has proven to be just a great gun so far.
 
As for the Taurus, realize that the gun was just recently rolled out - It was supposed to be out last year really. They started advertising the thing last fall, at least.

So, it may be some time before U see one in 9mm. probably at least the end of the year, I would imagine. They are probably still knocking out any bugs in the 45 and in their production line.
 
I understand the desire for a 9mm 1911, but my own choice (if I could afford one) would be a Hi Power in 9mm.
 
I'm a big High Power fan also, but it's not really the same as a 9mm 1911 in a lot of ways that matter (grip dimensions and feel, specifically). It's a fine pistol, but it's not a substitute for a 1911.
 
I bought a trojan to shoot ppc with for the lighter recoil. Dont know if it was the ticket for that or not as my scores are just as high with the .45s but its become probably my favorite gun. ITs a ball to shoot its extreamly accurate and dead reliable.
 
I shoot 9mm on account of arthritis. I am good for 50 rounds of .45 or 200 rounds of 9mm per day.

I had a full house BHP that I thought was the motherlode of 9s. Then I got my hands on an STI Trojan($800 less than the custom HP). There is no going back to HPs or .45s.

Anybody got a Les Baer 9mm that they want to part company with? I am looking for a Super-tac. Quit holding my breath, but I still hope.

Actually, dollar for dollar the STI may be more gun for the money, but it still ain't a Baer.
 
Colt Combat Commander 1911 9MM

I own a Colt Combat Commmander (steel frame) 1911 in 9MM and cannot say enough good about it. I am mainly a BHP guy, but this little guy is hefty, great trigger, accurate, easy to operate and the added weight does help on the stoudter loads. I know most think it's under powered for it's size, but majority of 1911 folks would like to own one. They do bring a premium in price over the 45ACP also. I've also found that mine works best with Springfield Armory Metalform magazines.
 
Some folks starting out point a 1911 perfectly, but aren't ready for the recoil of a .45. Since no one makes a 9mm that points like a 1911 that isn't a 1911 that leaves people using one of the 9mm 1911s.

That's why a friend of mine just got a Kimber ProCarry II in 9mm. She points a 1911 better than anything else, but wasn't crazy about the recoil so she is using this. And doing very well also. She intends to get a matching .45 and keep the 9mm as well to use as a training gun.

I'm thinking about having a P14 gunsmith frame in the white made up into a 9mm just for fun.
 
I have a Norinco .45 that I converted to .9mm simply by installing a Springfield top end on, and it shoots better than I can. I picked the .9mm set up at a local gun show. It included the barrel, ejector, slide with bushing, and two mags. All I had to do, was change the ejector, and everything else mated perfectly. The best part is, I can convert it back to it's original .45 configuration simply by replacing the original parts, and it's good to go. Two guns for the price of one.;)


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I'm eager to buy a stainless Taurus PT1911 in 9mm, but haven't seen any around. I'm wondering when they'll start showing up...
 
I just bought a Springfield 1911 9mm Loaded. It's a great shooting pistol. Since they take a .45 barrel blank and machine it out to 9mm, you basically have a heavy 5" barrel to shoot the 9mm out of and it does great! I know I could get double stack 9mms in the same size, but it wouldn't be the 1911 design that I love so much. I enjoy being able to know what's wrong with my pistol and knowing how to fix it, and the 1911 allows me to do that the majority of the time without a trip to the local smitty.
 
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