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1911 in 9mm Solved?
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I am really interested in a 9mm 1911. I have never shot one, but I do have a several questions?
What is the mag capacity of a 1911 9mm?
Does it use different mags?
Are there any 1911 style 9mm that are scaled down to around 9mm?
What is the mag capacity of a 1911 9mm?
Does it use different mags?
Are there any 1911 style 9mm that are scaled down to around 9mm?
Danny Creasy
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Here ya go:
Colt 1991A1 - Stock except for AO express sights (discontinued in 9mm now).
Browning Hi Power - Belgium 1973 year of manufacture - a little surface rust because it rode in a truckers glove compartment for years - excellent internals and bore - price was right.
Star Super B - Just had to have a Star 9mm and these were new in box.
Colt 1991A1 - Stock except for AO express sights (discontinued in 9mm now).
Browning Hi Power - Belgium 1973 year of manufacture - a little surface rust because it rode in a truckers glove compartment for years - excellent internals and bore - price was right.
Star Super B - Just had to have a Star 9mm and these were new in box.
tdyoung58
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Would like a 1911 in 9mm as well, been looking at the kinbers, mainly because I want a 4" barrel
anyone found any information (link) for a Taurus version of one?
anyone found any information (link) for a Taurus version of one?
M203Sniper
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September 17th, 2006 08:03 AM
Gotta love that search function.
Don't get a Kimber, you'll be disappointed. ($$$)
Gotta love that search function.
Don't get a Kimber, you'll be disappointed. ($$$)
steelyblue
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I am very dissappointed with my Kimber 9mm. It goes bang like every other Kimber I have. My Kimbers all fail to fail for thousands of rounds. If you don't like them don't buy them. All the reports of guys buying multiple problematic Kimbers just tells me that they have other issues than gun issues. I bought a Springfield lemon and will never own one again. I'm not disappointed with SA, I just learn from my mistakes. I have a Kel Tec that seems to be running perfect too, and a Charles Daly with a Ciener Kit. All these guns have had poor reviews and all are great in my capable hands
HorseSoldier
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I had a Kimber Tac-Pro II in 9mm for a while. It ran like a top and was ridiculously accurate.
It was made before the current round of internet tarring-and-feathering of Kimber, so maybe it was better than their current production. Or maybe they're current stuff is just as good. I haven't bought anything from them in 3 years or so.
It was made before the current round of internet tarring-and-feathering of Kimber, so maybe it was better than their current production. Or maybe they're current stuff is just as good. I haven't bought anything from them in 3 years or so.
Phil DeGraves
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The 1911 is a great platform. The 9mm is an inexpensive pistol round. What else do you need to know?
Kimber makes several models: Custom II Target (full size)
Aegis (all three sizes)
Tactical Pro (Midsize)
By the way, how much is "too expensive?"
I have a Colt Commander pre 80 series 9mm with night sights, extended thumb safety and beavertail I could be talked out of.
Kimber makes several models: Custom II Target (full size)
Aegis (all three sizes)
Tactical Pro (Midsize)
By the way, how much is "too expensive?"
I have a Colt Commander pre 80 series 9mm with night sights, extended thumb safety and beavertail I could be talked out of.
Tom Servo
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In a lightweight frame, I find the 9mm to be a good fit for the 1911. I had a LW Commander in .45 that, despite being similar in weight, had much more muzzle-flip than my Sig P220.
9mm ammo is cheaper these days, and I have no reservations about its effectiveness.
Sure, I love the Hi-Power, but I get slide-bite from it.
My only problem with the current selection of 9mm 1911's is that they all seem to be tricked-out, heavily modified "modernized" guns, like the Aegis and EMP. If I'm getting a 1911, I'd like it to be more traditional.
9mm ammo is cheaper these days, and I have no reservations about its effectiveness.
Sure, I love the Hi-Power, but I get slide-bite from it.
My only problem with the current selection of 9mm 1911's is that they all seem to be tricked-out, heavily modified "modernized" guns, like the Aegis and EMP. If I'm getting a 1911, I'd like it to be more traditional.
MagnumDweeb
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I had an Arcus 94C in 9mm(Browning Hi-Power clone) and thought it was a good gun but my cousin had finally become a Florida resident and she got into guns firing it regularly twice a month with me and fell in love with it. She gave exactly what I got it for (trade value) and I thought I wouldn't miss it because "hey it's only a 9mm and I love my .357 snubbies". I also ended up selling my snubby .357 Rossi(she fires .38 special out of it and bought it off me for the value I got it for, for CCW she's bound to get) and now while I love .357 snubbies am planning to pickup another couple this year I miss my 9mm.
I love the 1911 having shot my Uncle's wide array and collection of .45, .38 Super, 9mm(he has three in each frame size and their real tack drivers) and 10mm, and where my revolver love is in snubbies be it .357, .44 magnum(Bounty Hunter 3"), and eventually a .460, the 1911 is my favorite semi-auto. Granted I'll get a Glock in 10mm for capacity, but once I'm out of law school and a working professional I'm going to patronize Fusion Arms for custom kits so I can get an officer in 9mm/38 Super/9x23(get from another setup) and a 10mm in an officer.
The 9mm is not an epic man stopper but in a reliable platform like the 1911, in the hands of a capable and disciplined shooter, it can be a real tack driver to BUG my snubby .357 where steady and reliable accuracy is in greater demand than close-up personal need-that-stopping-power now. Plus 9mm is still significantly cheaper than most any semi-auto round with the exception of the .22lr which really isn't a semi-auto round. And better to get a hundred rounds of practice every two weeks than just 50 of .45.
I love the 1911 having shot my Uncle's wide array and collection of .45, .38 Super, 9mm(he has three in each frame size and their real tack drivers) and 10mm, and where my revolver love is in snubbies be it .357, .44 magnum(Bounty Hunter 3"), and eventually a .460, the 1911 is my favorite semi-auto. Granted I'll get a Glock in 10mm for capacity, but once I'm out of law school and a working professional I'm going to patronize Fusion Arms for custom kits so I can get an officer in 9mm/38 Super/9x23(get from another setup) and a 10mm in an officer.
The 9mm is not an epic man stopper but in a reliable platform like the 1911, in the hands of a capable and disciplined shooter, it can be a real tack driver to BUG my snubby .357 where steady and reliable accuracy is in greater demand than close-up personal need-that-stopping-power now. Plus 9mm is still significantly cheaper than most any semi-auto round with the exception of the .22lr which really isn't a semi-auto round. And better to get a hundred rounds of practice every two weeks than just 50 of .45.
BlindJustice
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The Springfield Armory Enhanced Micro Pistol - ENO has been out for
a while. It is a 1911 like platform but it is scaled down in magazine well
longitudinal length for the 9mmx19 & .40 S&W. Although the grip safety to
trigger length of pull is just a little shorter than a 1911, it is also reduced
in width to 1.2" compared to aprox. 1.4 inches for a 1911.
Specs:
Caliber: 9 mm
Capacity: 9 + 1
Barrel: 3"
Sights: 3 dot tritium
Weight: 23 ozs.
OA Length: 6.6"
Height: 4.8"
Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs.
Magazines: 2
It has a forged slide, and alloy frame, frame mounted ambi safety,
skeletoned commander style hammer and trigger w/adj. screw for over travel - beveled mag well, three dot sights, w/tritium nihgt sigths
available. It is dehorned on all edges. The Barrel chamber fully supports
the cartridge case, and the barrel has a long ramp so that there is no frame to rame transition. It has a dual recoil spring captive like an FLGR but a plastic tool is provided to aid des-assembly/assembly. It comes with a holster and double mag pouch.
$1,000
I made the mistake of handling one about 10 days ago - I easily got a full grip with all fingers, which is more than I can say for some compacts.
durn if it hasn't found it's way to the top of my "I want next" list.
Randall
a while. It is a 1911 like platform but it is scaled down in magazine well
longitudinal length for the 9mmx19 & .40 S&W. Although the grip safety to
trigger length of pull is just a little shorter than a 1911, it is also reduced
in width to 1.2" compared to aprox. 1.4 inches for a 1911.
Specs:
Caliber: 9 mm
Capacity: 9 + 1
Barrel: 3"
Sights: 3 dot tritium
Weight: 23 ozs.
OA Length: 6.6"
Height: 4.8"
Trigger Pull: 5 to 6 lbs.
Magazines: 2
It has a forged slide, and alloy frame, frame mounted ambi safety,
skeletoned commander style hammer and trigger w/adj. screw for over travel - beveled mag well, three dot sights, w/tritium nihgt sigths
available. It is dehorned on all edges. The Barrel chamber fully supports
the cartridge case, and the barrel has a long ramp so that there is no frame to rame transition. It has a dual recoil spring captive like an FLGR but a plastic tool is provided to aid des-assembly/assembly. It comes with a holster and double mag pouch.
$1,000
I made the mistake of handling one about 10 days ago - I easily got a full grip with all fingers, which is more than I can say for some compacts.
durn if it hasn't found it's way to the top of my "I want next" list.
Randall
fletcher
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Springfield Armory also offers their "loaded" 1911s in 9mm. Very good guns, and run ~$800 new.
krs
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I have two Colt commanders in 9mm, a LW and a combat (steel frame). They're both great.
If I wanted another one I'd likely buy a 38 super Colt and a 9mm barrel to fit up and have both calibers. A nice enhanced lightweight Commander, fit the 9mm barrel, then send the whole kit off to be Birdsonged or Ionbonded pure and completely black. Black gun, black barrel, black, black, black.
It's very simple.
If I wanted another one I'd likely buy a 38 super Colt and a 9mm barrel to fit up and have both calibers. A nice enhanced lightweight Commander, fit the 9mm barrel, then send the whole kit off to be Birdsonged or Ionbonded pure and completely black. Black gun, black barrel, black, black, black.
It's very simple.
My first hand gun was a 9mm Browning Hi-Power. I soon got into 1911's, and my battery today consists of a 10mm, 22lr, and two 9mm's. My stainless Kimber II is my primary defensive and range pistol. I shot a Hi-Power for the first time in a while the other day and let's just say I am glad to have a couple of reliable and accurate 1911 9mm's in my battery. I like phat butts, but not on a pistol.
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