I've been wanting a 1911 for a while, and lately I think I want it in 9MM. Why 9mm you ask ? Mostly because I reload for a couple of 9MM now so I am all set up for 9mm and it makes sense to stick with it from that standpoint. Secondly most 1911 9mm owners seem to mention how fun they are to shoot in 9mm.
The pistol will likely be a range toy. I recently joined a club and my shooting has picked up a lot, so it will get used. Currently I do not plan on carrying it, but should I ? I was thinking 4.5" barrel max so I think a full size Gov't model is out. They just seem too large. Should I look at a 3.5" model for carry if I want to ? Why or why not ?
I do not compete except with myself or my buddies, So again just lots of shooting at the range or in the woods. Ammo will almost exclusively be my reloads.
Budget is around $1000, but I can go up a little, and of course less is better. It's not about saving $50 though as I would rather have a dependable firearm that I can shoot without trouble for years. I'll likely buy new.
I've looked at Colt, Springfield Armory, Dan Wesson.
Others that have been suggested to me are Para, Ruger, S&W, Sig..... I think that is it.
What else am I missing ? What should I be comparing, and what can I eliminate or add to the list ?
Thanks,
-Jeff
The pistol will likely be a range toy. I recently joined a club and my shooting has picked up a lot, so it will get used. Currently I do not plan on carrying it, but should I ? I was thinking 4.5" barrel max so I think a full size Gov't model is out. They just seem too large. Should I look at a 3.5" model for carry if I want to ? Why or why not ?
I do not compete except with myself or my buddies, So again just lots of shooting at the range or in the woods. Ammo will almost exclusively be my reloads.
Budget is around $1000, but I can go up a little, and of course less is better. It's not about saving $50 though as I would rather have a dependable firearm that I can shoot without trouble for years. I'll likely buy new.
I've looked at Colt, Springfield Armory, Dan Wesson.
Others that have been suggested to me are Para, Ruger, S&W, Sig..... I think that is it.
What else am I missing ? What should I be comparing, and what can I eliminate or add to the list ?
Thanks,
-Jeff