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OSU_Buckeyes

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Posted: 4/5/2024 12:11:56 AM EDT

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What would you choose for a 1911 chambered in 9mm, that’s meant to be carried every day, shot often, and costs less than $1500?

Edit: I have some experience with most of the major handgun platforms, including single stack 1911s.

The reason I would prefer 9mm is that I’ve simplified my handgun collection and would like to only have to order 9mm and .22LR for the time being. I’ve got a competition gun, now I need a dedicated CCW.

I’ve never owned or shot a 9mm 1911, but it seems like I should consider one. I’ve carried full size 1911’s in .45 and always found them easier to carry than lighter double stack guns.

JBecker_72 Not Sure Joined Mar 2009 Posts 15126 EE 100% (160) VA, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 12:13:50 AM EDT [#1] Commander size Platypus

Urimaginaryfrnd Joined Jun 2008 Posts 9201 EE 0% (0) IA, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 1:30:34 AM EDT [Last Edit: Urimaginaryfrnd] [#2] Guess I’m cheap but I prefer commander size Hi power knock off looks sweet

NotIssued Member Joined Apr 2011 Posts 13972 EE 100% (230) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 7:23:55 AM EDT [#3] Used Staccato?

Tirador223 Slava Ukraini! Joined Sep 2001 Posts 8745 EE 100% (65) VA, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 8:34:51 AM EDT [#4] Dan Wesson is the answer.
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Slingblade2006 Member Joined Nov 2009 Posts 2526 EE 0% (0) OH, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 8:53:46 AM EDT [#5] I always wanted a Ruger SR1911 9mm Officer pistol. I think I missed the boat. I have not seen one in a long time.
	Well, I was drunk the day my mom got out of prison....

Advance Member Joined Jul 2012 Posts 26502 EE 100% (387) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 9:04:30 AM EDT [Last Edit: Advance] [#6] A Shadow 2 Compact with a cloaking device. ...or this: Attached File https://www.usa.bularmory.com/product-page/ultralight

cowboyrick Member Joined Aug 2005 Posts 1181 EE 100% (76) PA, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 9:31:49 AM EDT [#7] Kimber kds9c https://www.kimberamerica.com/pistols/kds9c Or Alpha Foxtrot https://alphafoxtrot.us/1911-s15-3-5-9mm-qpq-nitride/

Mindless Joined Apr 2020 Posts 916 EE 0% (0) ND, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 9:49:15 AM EDT [#8] P35/HiPower from Girsan/EAA or Springfield. About as good as it gets out of the box for under $700.

Dunderway Member Joined Aug 2013 Posts 26416 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 10:08:47 AM EDT [#9] Used DW Vigil or a Springfield as a base gun and have it built how you want it.

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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:34:08 AM EDT

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Single or double stack? Optic? Rail?
Lots of good options out there within your budget

Tisas has several "carry" models out now that are worth a look
https://tisasusa.com/tisas-1911-pistols/tisas-carry-series/

Single Stack w/ Rail
https://tisasusa.com/tisas-1911-carry-b9r/

Double Stack w/ Rail & Optic (RMSc/k)
https://tisasusa.com/1911-carry-double-stack-9mm/

For a single stack slim & "light" setup that doesn't break the bank I went with an RIA CS-L
3.5", aluminum frame, 9+1, runs 124gr HST without issue

maxima2 Member Joined Mar 2003 Posts 22925 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 10:40:26 AM EDT [#11] This your first 1911?
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zencarl Joined Mar 2018 Posts 279 EE 0% (0) MT, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 10:50:16 AM EDT [Last Edit: zencarl] [#12] https://cz-usa.com/product-category/handguns/75-compact-series/

virgilc1984 Joined Sep 2020 Posts 2287 EE 0% (0) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 12:00:04 PM EDT [#13] Quote History Originally Posted By Advance: A Shadow 2 Compact with a cloaking device. ...or this: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/309598/Screenshot_2024-04-05_090528_png-3178716.JPG https://www.usa.bularmory.com/product-page/ultralight View Quote dang that is tempting does anyone have experience carrying one of these?

Advance

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Posted: 4/5/2024 12:10:36 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By virgilc1984:

dang that is tempting
does anyone have experience carrying one of these?

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a40a47_aa500b9a665b487eba1251f7212c39a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/a40a47_aa500b9a665b487eba1251f7212c39a6~mv2.jpg

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Older model but still...

Finally. A 1911 I Would Actually Buy (and Maybe Carry)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJPsnFHBCEc

kymarkh Member Joined Jun 2006 Posts 3763 EE 100% (38) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 12:13:39 PM EDT [#15] Dan Wesson Guardian 9mm is an outstanding carry 1911.
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virgilc1984

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Posted: 4/5/2024 12:31:39 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Advance:

Older model but still...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJPsnFHBCEc

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Originally Posted By Advance:

Originally Posted By virgilc1984:

dang that is tempting
does anyone have experience carrying one of these?

https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a40a47_aa500b9a665b487eba1251f7212c39a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_500,h_500,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_auto/a40a47_aa500b9a665b487eba1251f7212c39a6~mv2.jpg

Older model but still...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJPsnFHBCEc

thats sick.
I just wish I could find one online lol

Colt653 . Joined Feb 2001 Posts 37055 EE 100% (23) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 1:36:22 PM EDT [#17] M&P 2.0 fullsize and Springfield Garrison in 45ACP use the left over money to buy IWB Hybred holsters for each city CCW - M&P 9 woods CCW - 45ACP 9mm 1911’s are like an old 4cylinder Ford mustang ….great for high school girls

virgilc1984

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Posted: 4/5/2024 1:38:12 PM EDT

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Originally Posted By Colt653:
M&P 2.0 fullsize

and

Springfield Garrison in 45ACP

use the left over money to buy IWB Hybred holsters for each

city CCW - M&P 9

woods CCW - 45ACP

9mm 1911’s are like an old 4cylinder Ford mustang ….great for high school girls

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Excellent math, but poor reading comprehension.
IMHO more of a GD response...

Solo_ Anti-Communist Joined Dec 2012 Posts 9458 EE 100% (12) FL, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 1:57:55 PM EDT [#19] Quote History Originally Posted By NotIssued: Used Staccato? View Quote Good luck finding one for less than 1.5k

astrocreep96 Living proof of a dying breed Joined Aug 2006 Posts 11192 EE 100% (6) ID, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 2:47:15 PM EDT [#20] I like my Springfield EMP...
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TW52 Joined Sep 2003 Posts 6474 EE 100% (269) USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 4:53:20 PM EDT [#21] Any 4.25" Springfield 1911 in 9mm, either the Garrison, Ronin, or Emissary.

MandPdude Member Joined Mar 2012 Posts 1874 EE 100% (71) WI, USA	Posted: 4/5/2024 8:11:26 PM EDT [#22] Springfield Prodigy 4.25"? I've got a recent manufactured one and it's a great shooter. Attached File

OSU_Buckeyes Member Joined Jan 2019 Posts 318 EE 100% (80) OH, USA	Posted: 4/6/2024 10:38:19 PM EDT [#23] Update in the original post.

TW52 Joined Sep 2003 Posts 6477 EE 100% (269) USA	Posted: 4/7/2024 6:48:00 AM EDT [#24] Quote History Originally Posted By OSU_Buckeyes: Update in the original post. View Quote Nothing wrong with a 9mm 1911. For 9mm, stick with a 4" or 4.25" 1911, unless you like the look/feel of a 5". As I mentioned in my above post, Springfield is the way to go, IMO.

mississippiflush Member Joined Feb 2011 Posts 11121 EE 100% (474) MO, USA	Posted: 4/10/2024 12:41:57 AM EDT [#25] Attached File
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