The Rise of the 9mm 1911

[Pops1911]

LOL. Yes, I am somewhat late to the 9mm 1911 party. Got other 9mms but I am liking the 1911 in 9mm. Thanks for the heads up on the springs. I had been wondering. All my other 9s like 124gr. Got a case of 115 gr to eventually shoot up. I'll trial some of both at the range when I get there. Prolly will put up a review after a couple of hundred rounds - which most likely will be after a day at the range.
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[tac]

Well, not a 1911 - already had five of them - I got myself a cheap sub - a Star Model B. It was just so much fun and felt so odd and snappy compared to any 1911. My service pistol was the Browning, but I also had my own copy of that, too.

Ah, memories, eh?

 

[Pops1911]

I carried a 1911 back in the day. Happy I had it Never held a Star Model B myself.

 

[No_Regerts]

The original Colt Commander was chambered in 9mm.

 

[Alexx1401]

The original Colt Commander was chambered in 9mm.

Now that one leaves me shocked. Having been a LONG time 1911 fanboy I had no idea of this. I can only guess what those originals must be worth now to collectors

 

[Pops1911]

Thanks to a great fellow forum member I picked up the Ronin Operator today at Tick Lickers. Feel like Ralphie with a new Red Ryder BB Gun Weather permitting its range day tomorrow. BTW- it is not exaggeration when "they" say it comes with a 3lb trigger. Snap caps have confirmed that as fact.

 

[gmerkt]

Star Model B

I like them. I've owned several over the years. They're really a different gun from a 1911, aren't they? A little smaller but one will slip right into a GI hip holster and feel right.

 

[po18guy]

Searched far and wide for a 9 to convert to .38 Super. Settled on the full-sized Ronin. As might be guessed, the Ronin did not find me. It's not a zombie gun - it's a ghost gun. Maybe if I live long enough...

 

[Pops1911]

Yep, I no longer call them "unobtainium" now they are "slowobtanium". Happy I took Physics in school LOL

 

[DirectDrive]

And then if that's not enough, enter the new sheriff in town...
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the "2011"



How about a 20rd, double stack, semi-flush mag ?

Staccato 2011 9mm / 38 Super 140mm, 20 Round Magazine

Check out the deal on Staccato 2011 9mm / 38 Super 140mm, 20 Round Magazine at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

 

[bgdawgrr]

I was just thinking this.
Been considering a STI 2011. If I go 9mm 1911, I really want the best of both worlds. I just can't wrap my mind around the price of that Combat Master. The crazy part of me wants to get a few of the mags now though, cause....you know.

 

[DirectDrive]

I was just thinking this.
Been considering a STI 2011. If I go 9mm 1911, I really want the best of both worlds. I just can't wrap my mind around the price of that Combat Master. The crazy part of me wants to get a few of the mags now though, cause....you know.

I have an STI Edge like in the pic above.
They are out of production now. (they're pushing the Staccato line)
Dawson said that I got the last 9mm.
They still had some 40's a while back still in stock.
I would email Dawson and see what they have left.

 

[AK0perator47]

And then if that's not enough, enter the new sheriff in town...
Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the "2011"

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How about a 20rd, double stack, semi-flush mag ?

Staccato 2011 9mm / 38 Super 140mm, 20 Round Magazine

Check out the deal on Staccato 2011 9mm / 38 Super 140mm, 20 Round Magazine at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

Para ordnance made double stack 1911 awhile ago....

@EPS I agree with you and the EMP!

 

[DirectDrive]

Para ordnance made double stack 1911 awhile ago....

The 2011 is a different animal.
And it goes back to 1993 or so.
Neither one are new designs.

 

[trevi]

Sold my 1911s in 45 and bought "gooder" ones in 9mm.

Love 1911s but not 45s.

 

[Pops1911]

Its all good trevi. They are still 1911s. I'm an old dawg now. Got to shoot my first 1911 45acp when I was about 8 years old. My Uncle had to help me hold it. I was hooked! This was the same Uncle who kindled my love for lever rifles. A 1911 saved my life one time in a sweaty jungle. I still love 'em in 45acp and reload all of my range ammo for it. I still consider a 1911 in 9mm a 1911. Thanks to Saint Browning we have all kinds of choices now! Shoot 'em. Enjoy 'em.

 

[trevi]

Its all good trevi. They are still 1911s. I'm an old dawg now. Got to shoot my first 1911 45acp when I was about 8 years old. My Uncle had to help me hold it. I was hooked! This was the same Uncle who kindled my love for lever rifles. A 1911 saved my life one time in a sweaty jungle. I still love 'em in 45acp and reload all of my range ammo for it. I still consider a 1911 in 9mm a 1911. Thanks to Saint Browning we have all kinds of choices now! Shoot 'em. Enjoy 'em.

1911 began my lifelong affection for guns.

Now i will be building a multi-calibre longslide 1911.

 

[DirectDrive]

Its all good trevi. They are still 1911s. I'm an old dawg now. Got to shoot my first 1911 45acp when I was about 8 years old. My Uncle had to help me hold it. I was hooked! This was the same Uncle who kindled my love for lever rifles. A 1911 saved my life one time in a sweaty jungle. I still love 'em in 45acp and reload all of my range ammo for it. I still consider a 1911 in 9mm a 1911. Thanks to Saint Browning we have all kinds of choices now! Shoot 'em. Enjoy 'em.

Yep
They are great pistols.
I have a Colt in 45ACP and the STI 2011.
The bad thing about them is that you might pee by merely holding one !
The good thing is that you will be allowed into heaven for having owned one !
(others will have to go through the door to the left)

 

[orygun]

I hold no grudges against the 9mm. It's a good cartridge and the last several of years have been good to it's effectiveness.
I understand why many would love and buy a 1911 in 9mm.

I'm cool with it just being a .45.

 

[DirectDrive]

I hold no grudges against the 9mm. It's a good cartridge and the last several of years have been good to it's effectiveness.
I understand why many would love and buy a 1911 in 9mm.

I'm cool with it just being a .45.

It's a tribute to the design that it can be effectively morphed into a 9mm, 38 Super, 40SW, 10mm and so on.