Which 1911 To Buy In 9mm

[massgun]

I love the 1911 style pistol and have more than one in .45 ACP. For several reasons, I would like one in 9mm. I would like to hear from anyone who has one, the make, model and what they like or dislike about it. This does not have to be a fine target grade pistol, just one that is reliable and as accurate as your average out of the box 1911 in .45ACP and it will probably not be carried.

I would like the cost to be at or under $1000.00, but could go higher if necessary. Also, despite my screen name, I am no longer a resident of Ma, so can purchase whatever I want (finally)! I look forward to all responses.

 

[DW357]

I love my Dan Wesson Pointman 9. But that's above your budget. I don't think you can beat a Springfield RO in 9mm. I think they go for like $600-$700?

 

[Supermoto]

Sti spartan

 

[mark056]

I've heard but not fired that the new Springfield Armory Range Officer in 9mm is a good 1911 9mm.

I would suggest however foregoing a 1911 and acquiring the other Browning masterpiece (although finished by his pupil Saive) the Hi Power. Still hard to beat if you want a traditional SA pistol in 9mm.

 

[TJRaccoon]

It's above your price point, but the Smith and Wesson Pro Series is a great choice. I bought one for my wife and she can't put it down. Several people have tried it and everyone shoots it agrees it is a tack driver and easy to shoot.

 

[bill o]

STI Trojan is what I'd get.

 

[gasaman]

I had a S&W Pro Series 9mm 1911. It was very accurate and never had a problem. Although it does go for more than $1,000-.

 

[Ah2BFlyn]

+1 on the Trojan or any other 1911 from STI, you won't be disappointed.

 

[mikelawtown]

I love my Dan Wesson Pointman 9. But that's above your budget. I don't think you can beat a Springfield RO in 9mm. I think they go for like $600-$700?

hands down the Springfield Range Officer..Very smooth, trigger is like Butter, Very little recoil. Only thing I did was get a Dawson Precision fiber optic front sight

 

[massgun]

Sti spartan

I notice that on the STI website they are discontinuing the Spartan. Any concerns about buying a gun that will no longer be produced? I know that a Trojan is about double the cost, but is there any real advantage over the Spartan?

 

[Supermoto]

I notice that on the STI website they are discontinuing the Spartan. Any concerns about buying a gun that will no longer be produced? I know that a Trojan is about double the cost, but is there any real advantage over the Spartan?

I wouldn't be concerned about it and would pick one up before they are gone. Plus STI customer service is awesome. The trojan has a better frame and slide, ramped barrel and better fit and finish

I think the trojan is worth the cost over the spartan. I would say it is the best gun at just over $1K. The Spartan is a steal for the money. Mine runs awesome and is accurate. Just not the pretty to look at

 

[dcmdon]

I was going to suggest the Dan Wesson Pointman 9. Mine runs like a champ and its fit and finish is up there with the Ed Brown and Nighthawks I used to own. But its about $1300 to $1400.

Since that's out. I think you are looking at the Spartan or the Range officer.

I've shot a RO and it shot very well. I've not shot a spartan, but have fondled one.

The RO is definitely more nicely finished. But I've heard that Spartan is a real shooter.

If I remember right the Spartan frame and slide are made in the Phillipines by Armscor and the same parts for the RO are made in Brazil.
In both cases, the guns are assembled and fitted in the US by the same people who assemble American made parts.

Don

 

[92G]

I found the 9mm recoil to be confusing. After shooting the 9mm 1911 i struggled transitioning back to a .45. Given my love of all things .45acp, i dumped my 9mm pro series. Also i did not find the accuracy anything amazing including on bench rest. Seems like some others noted the same.

regardless i've ended up going 45acp only when it comes to 1911's. Of course YMMV

 

[M1911]

Get the best double-stack 2011 that you can afford.

 

[Parker Duofold]

Rock Island is a pretty good deal and runs fine. Finish is a little lacking but an excellent shooter.

 

[dcmdon]

Get the best double-stack 2011 that you can afford.

I have a Brazos limited in .40 I'd let go.

 

[Supermoto]

Get the best double-stack 2011 that you can afford.

He is going to double his budget to get a decent 2011, unless he gets a used one. But they are double the fun

 

[M1911]

He is going to double his budget to get a decent 2011, unless he gets a used one. But they are double the fun

I just don't see much point in a single-stack, 9mm 1911. Yes, 2011s cost a lot more, but if you are going to do it, you might as well do it right.

 

[Supermoto]

I just don't see much point in a single-stack, 9mm 1911. Yes, 2011s cost a lot more, but if you are going to do it, you might as well do it right.

I would go 40 unless you were only going to shoot 3gun or steel and even then you could download 40 to minor. 40 gives you more options.

SS 9 is a fun range and play gun, but competition wise, I agree, you are better off 2011.

 

[icyclefar]

I had a S&W Pro Series 9mm 1911. It was very accurate and never had a problem. Although it does go for more than $1,000-.

Mine runs like a top, and I paid under a $1000 gently used!

 

[Rob Boudrie]

I know that a Trojan is about double the cost, but is there any real advantage over the Spartan?

I believe the Spartan with the STIs attempt to offer a lower cost gun by using a cast frame from the Philippines rather than a machined from bar stock one made in the US.

You gettuth what you payuth for, some times less, almost never more.

 

[massgun]

Get the best double-stack 2011 that you can afford.

While I agree a double stack would be more fun, I don't want one. I'm not going to compete and I'm an older guy and have problems with arthritis in my wrists and hands, and also have rather small hands and short fingers, hence my love of the standard single stack 1911 design because it just fits me the best. Racking the slide can also present problems at times of a bad arthritis flareup, so that's another reason I'm going to 9mm.

 

[massgun]

LGS has this one, Springfield PI9134LP 1911 Loaded Target 9+1 9mm on sale at $789.00 thru the end of Sept. (in SS), forged frame and slide, ramped barrel. Any thoughts/comments.

 

[zyx123]

It's above your price point, but the Smith and Wesson Pro Series is a great choice. I bought one for my wife and she can't put it down. Several people have tried it and everyone shoots it agrees it is a tack driver and easy to shoot.

+1

 

[dcmdon]

I would go 40 unless you were only going to shoot 3gun or steel and even then you could download 40 to minor. 40 gives you more options.

SS 9 is a fun range and play gun, but competition wise, I agree, you are better off 2011.

I wouldn't recommend a .40 unless you intend to reload for it.
Factory .40 loads aren't condusive to fast, accurate shooting.

 

[Supermoto]

I wouldn't recommend a .40 unless you intend to reload for it.
Factory .40 loads aren't condusive to fast, accurate shooting.

I don't know about that, WWB is only 30fps faster than what you normally would be loading at. Loading to 1.180 for reliability is the best reason to reload 40 in a 2011

 

[dcmdon]

Part of the reason I'm selling my .40 Brazos is I never got into USPSA like I thought I would. So I'm not reloading .40.
That means I have not experimented with all the variables that go into a good shootiing round.

But I can tell you that with factory ammo, this gun is not something you would want to compete with.
I've shot reloads through it that were tuned to run a 5" 2011 and just barely make major and it was night and day between my factory loads.

I shoot my 147 gr 9mms out of my G34 much better than I shoot factory .40 out of my Brazos.

What bullet weight is WWB?

These were 180(ish) gr. Which I believe is heavier than most factory loads.

 

[Supermoto]

Part of the reason I'm selling my .40 Brazos is I never got into USPSA like I thought I would. So I'm not reloading .40.
That means I have not experimented with all the variables that go into a good shootiing round.

But I can tell you that with factory ammo, this gun is not something you would want to compete with.
I've shot reloads through it that were tuned to run a 5" 2011 and just barely make major and it was night and day between my factory loads.

I shoot my 147 gr 9mms out of my G34 much better than I shoot factory .40 out of my Brazos.

But no one shoots with barely major rounds, they shoot with rounds that will make major over a variety of chronos with room to spare so they don't go minor (or at least they should be)
I have shot my 2011 with PDX1, when the buzzer goes off, you don't notice a difference

 

[dcmdon]

Interesting. Since I've never actually shot .40 competitively, I'll have to take your word for it.

don

 

[breyton490]

Following the thread and wanted to know is STI the only MA approved 1911/2011 style 9mm you can buy from a dealer for those of us still stuck in this state? (outside of finding one used from an out of stater..)