Looking for a 1911 with these features - Can you help?

[Phoenix_III]

I've clicked around on Springfield, ParaOrd, STI, and even gunbroker.

Not going into why, but trying to find...

1911 with
0) Looking at full size or officers/sub size, would buy one of each possibly.
1) Light/Tactical rail (for my X250 (I think that's what it is... surefire light))
2) 9mm
3) Single or Double Stack
4) Night sights (or I will have to pay to install some)
5) Ambi-safety (or I will have to pay to install)
6) Black finish (ideally)
7) Will accept my Crimson Trace 1911 grips *edit* no double stack CT Grips exist!
8) Holster-able (IWB and OWB options would be nice).

the only thing close =
PXT Hawg Series: Lite Hawg 9 (RHX129E) 9mm 12+1 in black, which by capacity double stack (not sold on that idea, really like the feel of single stack...), and I would need to make sure Crimson Trace grips fit on it (would need to buy officers model CT grips if made, I have Government 1911 sized ones now).

Companies to look at? I will keep browsing now and post if I find anything.

Trying to keep the price reasonable...


Looks like I might have to go 'dedicated beside' for one gun and 'dedicated carry' for another... though I'd rather have 1x 2K gun than 2x 1k guns.

 

[Technosavant]

I'd be surprised if CT grips for a single stack will fit a double stack. VERY surprised.

The limiting factors on your search is the 9mm and light rail criteria. Finding one isn't hard. Both is hard. You could have a custom gun built with those specs (might be worth calling and asking Springfield about it), but the price is going to be pretty dear.

You might want to consider a Dawson Rail for a regular 1911. It doesn't look as "finished" as one with an integral rail, but it's probably the least expensive way to get a rail on a 9mm single stack.

 

[2TransAms]

Shoot an email to Fusion Firearms. They can probably build one.

 

[raytracer]

The real limiter is CT grips and an ambi safety. I don't believe there's any way of working that out - same with CT and doublestack, although in theory that could happen if there was demand for it. The ambi safety is a case of two things needing to be in the same place.

If you have a rail though, how about a combo light/laser? That would open up your options for ambi / double stack.

With a spec out like that your best bet is a custom build, I'd second Fusion Firearms or look at getting a Baer built up like that.

If you prefer the feel of a single stack, I wouldn't sweat the capacity. Get some of the new Metalform elite 9mm mags based on the Tripp Cobra design - or the Cobras, both are good. They hold 10 rounds and run flawlessly.

Joe

 

[SuperNaut]

I know you said you checked out STI but you may have missed this guy:

Fits most your criteria except for the sights, but they can be replaced. How important are the CT grips?

 

[Phoenix_III]

Can I add one more horrible criteria?

I would like to carry it... so I need a holster (IWB and probably one OWB) as well!

I currently run a Sig 1911 5'' Government in 45acp (GS, not GS[R], It's the all quality++ parts one) with the surefire x250, in a BladeTech (I think) IWB holster. Works okay.

I would rather not pay to for the laser/light combo, but will if I have to, but it needs to be holster-able! Again, would like to not pay out the nose a holster to hold that.

Lastly, EGW is about 20 minutes from me... might have to stop by there. =)

Looks like CT has NO double stack 1911 options...

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

On that STI pictured, is that vacuum cleaner nozzle on the bottom of the grip removable?

 

[SuperNaut]

Heh-heh, yeah it's removable.

They have a less obtrusive well that you can swap.

 

[raytracer]

Phoenix, if you could go with laser and use a handheld light, you could get a Lasermax guide rod laser for 1911s. Standard holster would work then.

Just spitballin'

Joe