Which 9mm 1911 for EDC

[Rodan]

Commanders were my EDC go-to for many years. I have a few...

My favorite was always a Kimber CDP Pro in .45, though I have steel frame, alloy frame and 2011 in 9mm these days. Any quality 1911, tested and vetted with carry ammo, and with the features you like would be a good choice. I prefer an alloy frame for CCW, but if you intend to shoot it a lot, a steel frame may be a better choice.

 

[Beemer-mark]

I got mine back, both times, in just days.

Can you share your experiences?

Which location? Never had to use mine (Thank God) but horror stories expound. But if you want a 1911 in 9mm for EDC there is no use in carrying an expensive gun. I have 3 (or 4) 1911's and consider them excellent pistols. One is a no name and shoots very well. They all hit the target in the 9"stomach area at 15 yards so why carry a $2000 gun you may or may not ever see again. My advice if from a 20 year ex-policeman. Then again if I'm going to carry a 1911 again it will be with 45ACP and 8 rounds.

 

[tgwise]

So far I’m loving my S&W SW1911 3” 9mm.
Fits me perfect IWB.

 

[03hemi]

15+1 reasons to go with the original.

 

[wbraswell]

I love my Springfield Range Officer Compact. It's CCO size with slim grips. I bought mine new and it's been reliable as a Glock since day one. The FO front sight is nice, but TFO would be better. I just think that a BHP is bulky, I just don't care for a wide grip for concealed carry.

 

[cmansguns]

Purpose of EDC? reliability vs cost

For most all my adult life my EDC was a J Frame S&W, several years ago I bought a used S&W M&P 2.0 Compact. The used package was complete, and out the door cost was around $300.

I already had a Kydex SafariLand GLS that fit just fine. Have now got pretty decent with practice and it is now my EDC.

Why you ask??? Fantastic plastic, striker fired??? Horror of all horrors!!!

I did ask myself....what if I actually ever had to ever use my piece in a situation? Is the extra five rounds in my pocket in a Bianchi Speed Strip really going to be able to get into play? Will the five rounds aboard my M36, M60, M637, going to be enough? Should I be concerned that the gun will most likely be kept by authorities? Is there a better solution?

My personal answers came up short for my collectable S&W wheel guns, but not for the M&P 2.0. Plenty of capacity, hits what I want (after many months of practice, but now good), serves the purpose of self & wife protection while out and about and best of all: IF I ever had to use it and it was confiscated I would sure be worrying about a heck of a lot of other things, but wouldn't care less about the gun at all.

I do also have a bunch of full size 1911's, mostly in 45 acp, but a M39-2, and a Model 639 are in the stable, too large and too valuable to EDC.

 

[6518John]

I went with the Springfield 1911 in 9mm. I've always loved the 1911 platform but figured anything other than 45 acp was sacrilege...then I shot my buddy's Colt 1911 in 9mm and I was hooked. I love shooting this thing and, of course, it's a 1911. So what's there not to like?

Chip—1911 and 9mm are two sets of numbers that should never appear in the same sentence!

But I do realize there are a lot of NICE 1911’s in calibers other than .45 ACP which God and John Moses Browning intended to be shot from the pistol.

 

[Narragansett]

I have 2 guns that are slated for carry. One is a Glock 36, 45acp and a Tisas9mm commander size stingray. I just got the stingray, and I have about 75 rounds through it, and I need to pump a few hundred more to check reliability. So far not any kind of a hiccup.

I too am concerned of having an expensive piece confiscated

 

[BE Mike]

If you are right handed and your competitive shooting experience includes drawing from the holster and operating the manual safety, then you might want to consider the Ruger SA1911 in 9mm. I have the all steel one in .45 ACP from the custom shop and it is a well-built and reliable pistol. If your competitive experience doesn't include drawing and operating a 1911 manual safety, I'd suggest a different handgun, like a Sig P365.

 

[Mortimer94]

 

[BrBa]

If price was off the table, I would do a lightweight Guncrafter No Name Commander, with their melonite finish. I don't much care for the look of their 15 LPI checkering, but it is durable and comfortable.

 

[03hemi]

For most all my adult life my EDC was a J Frame S&W, several years ago I bought a used S&W M&P 2.0 Compact. The used package was complete, and out the door cost was around $300.

I already had a Kydex SafariLand GLS that fit just fine. Have now got pretty decent with practice and it is now my EDC.

Why you ask??? Fantastic plastic, striker fired??? Horror of all horrors!!!

I did ask myself....what if I actually ever had to ever use my piece in a situation? Is the extra five rounds in my pocket in a Bianchi Speed Strip really going to be able to get into play? Will the five rounds aboard my M36, M60, M637, going to be enough? Should I be concerned that the gun will most likely be kept by authorities? Is there a better solution?

My personal answers came up short for my collectable S&W wheel guns, but not for the M&P 2.0. Plenty of capacity, hits what I want (after many months of practice, but now good), serves the purpose of self & wife protection while out and about and best of all: IF I ever had to use it and it was confiscated I would sure be worrying about a heck of a lot of other things, but wouldn't care less about the gun at all.

I do also have a bunch of full size 1911's, mostly in 45 acp, but a M39-2, and a Model 639 are in the stable, too large and too valuable to EDC.

My son just bought this in the PC version, I actually like it.

 

[dben002]

As far as I am concerned, for size, weight, concealment, accuracy and trigger action, there is a new rock star in town......

 

[.45mtngun]

Gentlemen,
I recently picked up a Springfield Commander size Ronin 9mm and have 600 rounds through it with no problems. What I like about is that I can change recoil spring weights easily. This is important as I have over the 6 or so months developed very severe arthritis in the left thumb area making it hard to rack heavily sprung 1911's. The Ronin comes with an 11# spring and I am up to a 14# spring which is working well. All my 1911's have red fluorescent tape on the back of the front sights to pick up the sights quickly. These sights are about 1/8" across and the Ronins are about 1/16". I'm trying to locate either a fiber optic sight that would be around 1/8" or gold dot sight of the same size. Either one would have to fit the factory dove tail. The Springfield customer service hasn't been any help with ideas. We're talking about a 78 year old shooter here! The gun is a keeper, I just need to fix the front sight. Any ideas?
Jim

 

[bc1023]

Nighthawk Bull Commander is a lot nicer than anything I’ve seen pictured so far. Go for it. You won’t be sorry

 

[hardluk1]

Not sure why many think a high dollar 1911 is needed but we have a Kimber alloy frame stainless slide 9mm ultra with 12000 rounds fired with 100% reliability . Upgrades are a trigger tunning at home for a lighter pull weight of 3.5lbs with all stock parts and for a shot barrel 1911 its accurate as needed even out to 40 yards .

The Kimber was my wife's CC for years but she carrys a p365xl with thumb safety and a wilson grip module and 12 and 15 round mags . I have a hellcat pro comp 15 and 17 round mag pistol that reduced recoil snap greatly for a 2nother 20 oz pistol . Its1" wide too . I like a 1911 with 37 years of CC'n a 1911 and 48 years shooting them but for a small functional reliable 9mm only time our kimber is carried today is when I'm mowing the property .

 

[bc1023]

Not sure why many think a high dollar 1911 is needed but we have a Kimber alloy frame stainless slide 9mm ultra with 12000 rounds fired with 100% reliability . Upgrades are a trigger tunning at home for a lighter pull weight of 3.5lbs with all stock parts and for a shot barrel 1911 its accurate as needed even out to 40 yards .

The Kimber was my wife's CC for years but she carrys a p365xl with thumb safety and a wilson grip module and 12 and 15 round mags . I have a hellcat pro comp 15 and 17 round mag pistol that reduced recoil snap greatly for a 2nother 20 oz pistol . Its1" wide too . I like a 1911 with 37 years of CC'n a 1911 and 48 years shooting them but for a small functional reliable 9mm only time our kimber is carried today is when I'm mowing the property .

Well if you like Kimber, more power to you. I personally never said a high end 1911 was “needed”.

For what it’s worth, I carry a SA Hellcat most days too. I don’t carry 1911’s these days.

 

[targetchief]

Gentlemen,
I recently picked up a Springfield Commander size Ronin 9mm and have 600 rounds through it with no problems. What I like about is that I can change recoil spring weights easily. This is important as I have over the 6 or so months developed very severe arthritis in the left thumb area making it hard to rack heavily sprung 1911's. The Ronin comes with an 11# spring and I am up to a 14# spring which is working well. All my 1911's have red fluorescent tape on the back of the front sights to pick up the sights quickly. These sights are about 1/8" across and the Ronins are about 1/16". I'm trying to locate either a fiber optic sight that would be around 1/8" or gold dot sight of the same size. Either one would have to fit the factory dove tail. The Springfield customer service hasn't been any help with ideas. We're talking about a 78 year old shooter here! The gun is a keeper, I just need to fix the front sight. Any ideas?
Jim

I use fluorescent paint on front sights. You can pick the color that you see best. If you want to change color or just get rid of it a little mineral spirits on a rag takes it off.


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[jaguargolf]

I usually just carry my newest version of Colt's LW Cmmdr. (45)I am very impressed by it.
I am considering a 1911 in 9mm and will keep my eye out for a Colt LW Cmmdr. (9mm) or a Colt Defender (9mm)

I love my Smith & Wessons, especially my revolvers. I do own a full size M&P (45) and a Shield (9mm), but I shoot 1911's best.

I've only bought one handgun and one rifle I didn't handle before purchase and one was a Glock 20 (because I had already owned one), and the other was a CMP Garand back in the day when they mailed it to your home.

 

[80sgyrene]

Mine, but I also have a DW Valkyrie CCO with no rail or optic.