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rentz wrote:
I've got one of the non vz grip models, they're solid

Good to know thanks, I was considering a RIA but got a ruger lightwight commander, just finished the mods on it today with TFX sites, the 5 inch RIA 9mm seems like a great range runner and possible IDPA fun gun.

Bryanmc wrote:This is the description of a pistol for sale over on Texas Fishing Forum. Not sure if you're a member there (you need to be a member to see for sale ads) or if it's what you're looking for but when I saw it I remembered this thread.

"Selling basically a brand new Rock Island VZ Tactical 9MM 1911 5" barrel. Gun has had about 25 rounds through it and shoots great I just shoot my Glock more. Paid $600 and will let go for $450 No trades."

I actually am a member there, since 2006 with a whopping 17 postS, interesting. I let him know I was interested, thanks for the heads up.

Oh boy, that was the model that caught my eye on their site.

This changes everything. How many rounds are the mags? I feel like I would cry if I scratched that.

EDIT: Looks like 7, I think I want something with a full size frame 9 round, 10 with a bumper/extended mag. That is beautiful though and will let you know if my desires change.

Thanks for the input on that one, i was considering one of those for the combo. how is the fit/finish?

misterlarry wrote:I have an RIA 22TCM/9mm in Commander size. I've used the 9mm for a lot of my NRA Marksmanship Defensive Pistol certification just because it is such an awesome shooter. The 22TCM is also a real hoot to shoot! In fact, I think it is the most fun pistol cartridge that I've ever shot.

Beiruty wrote:

Beiruty wrote:

FastCarry wrote:Funny, STI was the last site I was at before I left work. I'm not sure how I feel about the 2011 design however.

Any STI dealers you recommend?

Check gunbroker.com

Order this 2016 model, be happy like a duck.
http://stiguns.com/guns/guardian-2/

What an absolute beauty. Ill look around, trying to stay under a grand as I just got the Ruger last week but that looks like it may go on my wish list.

Funny, STI was the last site I was at before I left work. I'm not sure how I feel about the 2011 design however.

Any STI dealers you recommend?

I recently got my first 1911, despite some issues at first, its everything everyone loves about 1911s. I have a Ruger LW Commander that I've added Magpul grips, TFX sights, and Wilson Combat slide release to, it conceals and carries very well with a Bianchi owb carrylok holster. Its accurate and a pleasure to run.

That being said, I'm a 9mm fan. I love shooting the .45 then picking up a 9mm and manhandling it, much like batters do when they warm up with weights on their bat.

I'm in the market for another 1911 to add to the box, possibly a 5 inch this time even though I think the Commander size is perfect. I'm leaning towards 9mm but I dont know much about how a 9mm 1911 behaves compared to a .45. I'd like to be able to fully control double taps with it with limited muzzle flip/rise so I think going 9mm will allow that.

What's the consensus with those of you who have shot a .45 and 9mm 1911? Think the .75 inch in the 5 inch makes a big enough difference in muzzle flip and sight radius? Or should I be okay with commander again?

If it makes a difference, ill be looking at all steel this time, not LW. Remignton r1 enhanced 5 inch 9mm, or Springfield range officer 5inch 9mm have my interest right now. POSSIBLY rock island, and if I feel bawlsy maybe a SIG scorpion.