9MM 1911's

[Clobbersauras]

What's the general consensus on 9mm 1911's? Are they generally as reliable as their big bore brothers? I hear they are generally pussy cats to shoot. I know they have to use a much lighter recoil spring. But what other differences or issues should one be aware of before they make a purchase?

Lets not have this degrade into a 9mm vs 45 ACP debate. That horse has been beaten to death.

 

[Hitzy]

They are fun to shoot, light recoil, pretty accurate. I swapped in a .38super barrel in mine.....that's even more fun
Only difference in the frame from a .45 is the slide stop and ejector. On the slide, the barrel, extractor, and firing pin are different, nork bushing is smaller diameter as well.

 

[bclinehand]

I have a STI trojan in 9mm and love to shoot it .......eats pretty much everything I run through it and no hiccups

 

[Colin]

From a mechanical point of view absolutly nothing I have heard of and the ones I have shot seem fine. Frankly though there are so many platforms in 9mm, I don't feel the need to get a 9mm version in 1911. I like the .45acp in the 1911, now if i was to carry a mini-1911 then i would go to 9mm as the .45acp does not reliably expand from the low M/V caused by the short barrel. Frankly if you want a 1911 and don't want to be on your hands and knees chasing brass, get one in .40cal

 

[Clobbersauras]

Nice sights - who did you get to do the work on the front sight?

 

[shortandlong]

nice accurate ...........but i like a 45

 

[NAA]

1911 in 9mm

I've got a Colt Combat Commander and a Norc NP-29 in 9mm. Very nice to shoot.

Colt

Norc

NAA.

 

[prproulx]

I've had some lemons that had reliability issues. Most can be worked out. This last one is great, and even feeds hollowpoints perfectly. The trigger is so light I have a feeling someone has worked on the gun.
Yes the recoil is negligible. I had a Fusion barrel fitted and it's alittle heavier so a pleasure to shoot.

 

[darko]

9mm 1911s are suuuper light to shoot.. very fun.

As far as manufacturers, put STI at the top of your list.

 

[Clobbersauras]

I wish Dan Wesson made a Bobtail 9mm 1911....

 

[DATAM]

Browning design, simple, works, 9mm is cheaper than .45.... its all good shooting. 1911 to 2009 and still in action (somewhere) must be a reliable design eh?

 

[beltfed]

Some 9mm magazines can be problematic, as can extractors - Wilson Combat and Aftec are the answers.

 

[Hitzy]

I wish Dan Wesson made a Bobtail 1911....

You could convert one easy enough....

 

[bjjzak]

I have a Para LTC (9mm, single stack) comming in next week, will let you know how she runs.

 

[IM_Lugger]

I'm a huge 9mm fan but I just don't see the appeal of a 9mm 1911...now 10mm 1911 is pretty ###y

 

[Paulinski]

I love my 9mm Trojan.

 

[Hungry]

I've owned and shot them extensively over the past 10 years. Don't buy ONE ! Buy TWO of them because that 9mm inside a 1911 platform is a super sweet combination.

In closing I can sum up by saying, "Heeeeere kitty kitty kitty kitty"

Plink knows what I'm talking about. He's got my latest 9mm 1911 single stack right now.



Barney

 

[NAA]

10mm 1911

I'm a huge 9mm fan but I just don't see the appeal of a 9mm 1911...now 10mm 1911 is pretty ###y

Hard to argue with that one....

NAA.

 

[Clobbersauras]

It's funny how a 9mm thread always brings the 10mm fanboys out of the woodwork.

It's good to know to buy quality extractors and mags. Thanks for that beltfed.

 

[NAA]

It's funny how a 9mm thread always brings the 10mm fanboys out of the woodwork

.22lr...... 9mm.... .38 Super.... .40 S&W..... 10mm.... .45ACP

It's all good in the 1911 as far as I'm concerned.....

NAA.