Which 1911 To Buy In 9mm

[M1911]

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..)

SVI is also on the target list.

 

[jar]

What bullet weight is WWB?

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

WWB is 165 and kinda snappy. Heavier bullets shoot softer at the same power factor. My 185gr reloads at 172ish pf shoot noticeably softer, but it's not night and day.

 

[Supermoto]

There is 180gr WWB

http://www.luckygunner.com/winchester-40-s-w-ammo-for-sale-40sw180fmjwinusa-500

 

[jar]

There is 180gr WWB

http://www.luckygunner.com/winchester-40-s-w-ammo-for-sale-40sw180fmjwinusa-500

When people say WWB, I always think of the 100 round boxes that the big box stores have, which are 165.
http://www.luckygunner.com/winchester-40-s-w-ammo-for-sale-40sw165fmjfnwinusa-100

 

[professor]

Best 1911 in 9 mm

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?

I like my SW 1911 Pro Series in 9mm. Smooth action, very accurate and just a lot of fun to shoot in the lighter 9mm load. Like New unfired (outside the factory) can be found for around $1200, like new, range fired about $200 less.

 

[peterthefish]

SIG TME 9 or DW. I've heard mixed things about the S&Ws although I'm sure they're fine too.

 

[Taipan01]

I like my S&W Pro series. Nicely made with a couple nice features like a contoured slide for weight reduction of the action flow and an oversized extractor. It's got a pleasant recoil and is very accurate. This one is a bit higher price wise as it has the adjustable sights.

 

[NoWin]

I like my SW 1911 Pro Series in 9mm. Smooth action, very accurate and just a lot of fun to shoot in the lighter 9mm load. Like New unfired (outside the factory) can be found for around $1200, like new, range fired about $200 less.

Just another data point, here: I bought a SW 1911 Pro 9mm back around tax-refund time...granted, it was/is a 'tad' pricey (your vendor may vary), but I find it fun to shoot, much better than I will probably ever be able to shoot it, and is easier on my hands than always using my 1911 45's.

 

[Happy feet]

Sig has come out with 2 new 9mm 1911,s that would be worth looking at a full size and a lighter compact version

 

[btnh6668]

Just bought a pro series 1911 9mm from a fellow NESer. I couldnt wait to get to the range and i was not disappointed. Great trigger, great accuracy awesome feel. Very happy with purchase.

 

[binary]

Another vote for the S&W 1911 pro series 9mm. Very nice shooting gun.

 

[Kisspik002]

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.

+1 on the Springfield RO 9mm. STI another great choice. A buddy of mine had a Taurus PT1911 in 9mm and believe it or not it was a very nice shooting pistol. Stainless and it had some good weight to it. I like it. Best of Luck

 

[massgun]

I note that the S&W Pro 9mm got a lot of votes. I am leaning toward this gun except for one thing I have read about that might drive me crazy, the "loose" trigger. From what I have read online most of the S&W 1911's can have this "problem" to varying degrees. If any of you folks who have it look back at this thread, could you tell me if yours has the "problem", to what degree, and if you ever contacted S&W about it and their reply.

I may also consider a DW Pointman 9 if I can find a new one or an STI in a grade above the Spartan. Thanks, I appreciate all the replies.

 

[DW357]

I note that the S&W Pro 9mm got a lot of votes. I am leaning toward this gun except for one thing I have read about that might drive me crazy, the "loose" trigger. From what I have read online most of the S&W 1911's can have this "problem" to varying degrees. If any of you folks who have it look back at this thread, could you tell me if yours has the "problem", to what degree, and if you ever contacted S&W about it and their reply.

I may also consider a DW Pointman 9 if I can find a new one or an STI in a grade above the Spartan. Thanks, I appreciate all the replies.

I had the S&W and the trigger was somewhat loose but nothing that bothered me or caused any issues while shooting.

If you can free up $1,500, I'd get the DW PM9. Love mine.
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I will say I prefer the bead blast finish on the S&W over the brushed stainless on the DW. I'll be getting the DW bead blasted at some point.

 

[bill o]

I note that the S&W Pro 9mm got a lot of votes. I am leaning toward this gun except for one thing I have read about that might drive me crazy, the "loose" trigger. From what I have read online most of the S&W 1911's can have this "problem" to varying degrees. If any of you folks who have it look back at this thread, could you tell me if yours has the "problem", to what degree, and if you ever contacted S&W about it and their reply.

I may also consider a DW Pointman 9 if I can find a new one or an STI in a grade above the Spartan. Thanks, I appreciate all the replies.

Yes, it's a loose trigger fit. I replaced mine with an SV.

 

[nstassel]

Got the chance to shoot the new Trojan I bought, it's more accurate than I am and easy to shoot well. I rushed through 50 rounds at 10 yards.

 

[DW357]

View attachment 149380 Got the chance to shoot the new Trojan I bought, it's more accurate than I am and to shoot well. I rushed through 50 rounds at 10 yards.

Wow that's a sweet gun Neil. Nice shootin.