Who makes a good 1911 in 9mm?

[wbwanzer]

I'm the OP.

Thanks to everyone for their input. I think I understand the differences between expensive guns and $700 guns. But in my situation it's not that I couldn't afford a $1200 pistol if that's what I really wanted, it's just that it's not worth it to me. I've already got seven or eight handguns, most of them semi-autos including a SIG 229 and a Witness Elite Match. I don't shoot often enough to use all of the guns I already have. In this case I'm just looking for a 1911 in 9mm. It won't get used much because it will only get used in rotation with my other pistols. So it's just not worth it to me to spend more than $600 or $700 just to have a 1911 in the stable.

Now, if a new $700 1911 will not work correctly out of the box and will need a couple hundred more thrown at it to make it work, then I don't really need one.

 

[smalls]

Now, if a new 1911 will not work correctly out of the box and will need a couple hundred more thrown at it to make it work, then I don't really need one.

You'll do fine with that price, especially if you choose to go with STI it RIA. Even if it doesn't run out of the box, they'll make it run for free.

The idea that a 1911 won't run unless you paid at least $1500 us stupid, and frankly I'm tired of people spouting it as truth. Will your >$700 gun be as good as a Wilson or Baer? No, but it'll do fine for most applications.

 

[floydster]

I love my EMP

 

[orionengnr]

The EMP is (to the best of my knowledge) the only 1911 that is "scaled down" to fit the 9mm cartridge. But in reality, the "downsizing" is almost imperceptible unless you are holding an accurate set of calipers in your hand.

I have owned two--one an early production model (s/n 1705) that had every malfunction to ever plague a 1911.

Two trips back to Geneseo, and then they replaced it.

S/N 2750 was better, but still required one trip back while I owned it...and another trip back by the guy I sold it to (with full disclosure and at a bargain price)...

Two years later, he was ready to sell it and offered me the first shot at it.

I met him at the range, fired it and agonized a bit...and passed.

I hear that the new ones are squared away, and I hope that is true.

I am not sure I will live long enough to try again....especially considering that I own at least one 3" alloy framed 1911 that weighs the same 24 oz as the EMP and holds eight .45 rounds...the EMP fits the same holster made for a 3" 1911.

 

[frank c]

I know, I know. It shouldn't be in 9mm. But that's what I'm thinking about. So play along if you can deal with 9mm. Who makes the most problem free 1911 in 9mm? And under $700. STI maybe? Who else? Tell me about yours and include pictures if you want. Thanks.

Smith and wesson M&P 9mm also the M&P shield 9mm.I would also look at good used S&W model 3913,3914,5906 all great 9mm.

 

[Hit_Factor]

Smith and wesson M&P 9mm also the M&P shield 9mm.I would also look at good used S&W model 3913,3914,5906 all great 9mm.

Not exactly 1911s, but they are at least 9mm semiautomatic handguns.

 

[billib]

RIA vote

My RIA 1911 t runs very well, no issues. Would buy another.