Please don't get either as your first handgun. There are many really good 9mm platforms designed specifically for the round. Glocks, M&P9, Walther, HK, SIGs etc. The 1911 is a .45 ACP platform and is best with that round. There are many mag related issues with proper feeding of 9mms in the 1911. I'm not saying all 1911 9mms are finicky but for your first 9mm, let's have a good experience shall we?