Best 1911 in 9mm

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Hello all!
So, I have narrowed down the calibre (9mm) and the style (1911), and now need to settle on make/model. Any suggestions (top end $1300)?
Thanks!
 
Good evening,
Almost impossible to answer to your question.
A lot of manufacturers make nice pistols in your price range.
My suggestion : go to a range, speak to shooters, show your interest and some will probably let you shoot a magazine.
I assume you are aware of the safety rules of the sport.
 
colt competition hands down in my book in the $1300 range

The SA RO is good too, but I think they are discontinued.
 
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Hi Dan,
Yes. I recently joined a club and have some experience. I tried a 1911 SA in 45acp a while back; liked the feel of it but find it hard ot find many 1911 in 9mm to try at the range (mostly polymers).

Good evening,
Almost impossible to answer to your question.
A lot of manufacturers make nice pistols in your price range.
My suggestion : go to a range, speak to shooters, show your interest and some will probably let you shoot a magazine.
I assume you are aware of the safety rules of the sport.
 
I'd probably go for a Colt Competition series 70 stainless (blued is a little cheaper), but there are others just as good.

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Blued
http://www.armseast.ca/handguns/colt_series_70_competition_govt_pistol_9mm_5_9rnd_blue/

or Stainless
http://www.armseast.ca/handguns/colt_series_70_competition_govt_pistol_9mm_5_9rnd_ss/

Springfield is another option.

Don't know much about the Sigs but many like them. I like the looks of the traditional Sig 1911 but not the standard style with the sculpted slide.
 
I'd probably go for a Colt Competition series 70 stainless (blued is a little cheaper), but there are others just as good.

Springfield is another option.

Don't know much about the Sigs but many like them. I like the looks of the traditional Sig 1911 but not the standard style with the sculpted slide.

The Colt Competition sure is a fine looking firearm... and less bling than the Sig Match.
I have heard good things about the SA Range Officer as well. Any experience with those?
 
The Colt Competition sure is a fine looking firearm... and less bling than the Sig Match.
I have heard good things about the SA Range Officer as well. Any experience with those?

The Range Officer is a great gun too. They are pretty much the same quality. The Springfields available are selling for a little more that the Colts. I do like having adjustable sights like on the Range Officers so that is another consideration. can"t go wrong with either but Colt is in your budget

http://store.prophetriver.com/sprin...officer-cocobolo-grips-carbon-steel-finish-5/

http://store.prophetriver.com/springfield-1911-9mm-range-officer-cocobolo-grips-ss-5/
 
I had a Sti Spartan in 9mm, I liked it very much. It was accurate and reliable.
One day I want to try a Smith 1911 Pro Series 1911 in 9mm.
I also like the Sti Trojan, and Range Master.
 
Hi Dan,
Yes. I recently joined a club and have some experience. I tried a 1911 SA in 45acp a while back; liked the feel of it but find it hard ot find many 1911 in 9mm to try at the range (mostly polymers).

Good morning Arielized,
You are on a good track.
Plenty of sound advices....you can't go wrong with a Colt Competition....great pistol.
I resumed my shooting career after 35 years of other interests.
I started with a CZ-75B, then a Glock 34, a Tanfoglio Limited Custom, a CZ-combat 85, a Tanfoglio Stock II and ended up with a STI Range Master and a Colt Gold Cup Trophy. model 2017, all that in a year.
The two last ones are my prefered.
1911's are great platforms.
 
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