9mm 1911 opinions

[FastCarry]

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.

[rentz]

I love my springfields and want to get myself a 9mm ro
The only 9mm 1911 I have is an ria and its rock solid, surprisingly well built for how cheap it was . I got it to be a platform to modify but still haven't gotten to it
Firing a 9mm full sized steel 1911 is really easy, minimal recoil flat shooting


What I have my eye on right now is the range officer operator in 9mm

[Surgeon]

I bought a 1911 from Rock Island and did some work on it ( just have one in .45 cal) and later found a Star Super B (C&R eligible) from either AIMS or J&G Sales, yes it's milsup used but looks and handles like the 1911 but in 9mm. Smooth, reliable and accurate as can be and lower recoil. Simply put...I love it.

[Beiruty]

STI 2011 is your ticket.

[FastCarry]

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?

[Beiruty]

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

[Beiruty]

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/

[FastCarry]

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.

[mikebass78]

EMP, I've had two, but sold them both before I shot them. BEAUTIFUL gun, my brother has one and loves his.

Used you can find them for 775-815, Well that the price I paid, I wouldn't pay more than $850.

[KC80]

Springfield Range officer

[Rvrrat14]

I'd opt for an original! Just like the 45ACP, a 38 Super!

[mot7981]

About two years ago I picked up an STI Spartan V. It is a very soft shooter, very accurate and reliable. It's been an enjoyable addition.

[mot7981]

Sorry, my bad. I meant "Spartan 9"

[misterlarry]

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.