9mm 1911??? What? Thats crazy talk! Why???

[dandyrandy]

So Im getting a full size 9mm 1911 and everyone asks why? Why why why???
maggies 9mm 1911 by Dandy Randy, on Flickr
Ill tell you why... Cuz its freakin cool thats why! They shoot real pleasant and they can be very accurate just as accurate as any 38 super 1911 and the bullets are much cheaper than 45 or 38 super which is something to seriously consider these days on the crazy wacky prices of ammo. If its good enough for Thomas Magnum I guess its good enough for me. Speaking of that interesting little Hollywood note... Most armorers in most of the classic Hollywood TV shows and movies you used to see back in the day used 9mm 1911s instead of 45 barreled 1911s because 45 blanks were hard to get and 9mm blanks were easy to acquire and use on set.

 

[Hair Trigger]

Why not? I have a commander-sized 1911 in 9mm, actually it's downscaled a little bit to better suit the 9mm round. I love the pistol, shoots really well and is an almost perfect carry piece. Springfield EMP4

 

[dandyrandy]

Why not? I have a commander-sized 1911 in 9mm, actually it's downscaled a little bit to better suit the 9mm round. I love the pistol, shoots really well and is an almost perfect carry piece. Springfield EMP4

I noticed most of the 9mm 1911s have bushing less barrels. Not a big deal to me except the break down is a little bit different than normal procedure.

 

[mikerjf]

On Magnum, the 1911 always had a deeper sound than the oppositions gun.

 

[Tntcwg3]

I recently sold a SIG 1911 chambered in 357 SIG, it was an excellent shooter and very accurate, but very expensive to shoot!

 

[jeffrefrig]

Well, gull darnit, Pa, that 9mm 1911 is just plain un American! Well, Hoss, sometimes we just gotta keep up with the times!

 

[Oracle]

I was a traditional model 1911's in 45 ACP guy. I shot a 9 mm 1911 at the range and was impressed.

There isn't anything wrong with a 9 mm 1911.

 

[dandyrandy]

On Magnum, the 1911 always had a deeper sound than the oppositions gun.

Thats interesting because my 9mm 1911s always sound like a more powerful gun like they are shooting magnum cartridges or something. Its weird because my 45 1911s have more of a pop pop sound to them and the 9mm has a deep sharp magnum sound to it... It always weirds me out like what they heck am I shooting here? and everyone around me thinks Im shooting 10 mm or something? Especially when the 9mm is such a soft recoiling 1911 and my 45s are more of a long hard push. My Beretta M9 was the same way sounded like a more powerful gun.

 

[dmthomp32]

Two of my three 1911's are in 9mm. Commander and Officer framed. I think both are ideal for a 9mm chambering. However I have nothing against .45 acp other than it costs more for me to shoot.

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[hittman77]

My commander size lightweight Ruger 1911 is my favorite and best shooting 1911. Sorry 45 ACP guys, that’s just a fact.

If I didn’t have a G19x it’d be my favorite 9mm too.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

My very inexpensive ATI 9mm Commander is my most shot 1911. It is a favorite of trainees as well. Puts bullets down range nicely. Whatever else may be true in the ballistics debate, 9mm is as good at putting holes in [a[er as 45ACP.

 

[.38SuperMan]

I really like 1911’s and have 45’s, 38 supers and 3 9mm. Two of the 9’s are 5” with one being a lightweight Kimber with a Vortex red dot. The third is a 3” Kimber Aegis Ultra. I can’t say I favor one caliber over another but the 9’s are very nice to shoot.

I don’t have a commander size in 9mm but would like to have a steel frame 4”.

 

[gregintenn]

I have a 4” Springfield EMP 1911 in 9mm. It’s pretty cool. I’m sure I’d really like a full size version.

 

[LVSteve]

Thats interesting because my 9mm 1911s always sound like a more powerful gun like they are shooting magnum cartridges or something. Its weird because my 45 1911s have more of a pop pop sound to them and the 9mm has a deep sharp magnum sound to it... It always weirds me out like what they heck am I shooting here? and everyone around me thinks Im shooting 10 mm or something? Especially when the 9mm is such a soft recoiling 1911 and my 45s are more of a long hard push. My Beretta M9 was the same way sounded like a more powerful gun.

It's the velocity. A 5" barrel is just enough to put a lot of 9mm loads into transonic/low supersonic velocities. I have a Star B Super that is a simplified 1911 slimmed down to 9mm in the grip area and the bullets are definitely trucking when they leave that 5" barrel. When I've shot 124gr +P JHP from a 16" 9mm carbine, you can hear it go downrange with some authority. OK, it's not .357 Mag, but you can tell it's moving.

 

[Sistema1927]

Just my personal preference, and heaven forbid that I make anyone else conform to my peculiarities, but I have always believed that the .45 belongs in the 1911, and 9mm in the Hi-Power.

That said, my first 1911 was a Government Model in .38 Super.

 

[jjmIII_Ruger]

LOVE 9mm 1911! Springfield RO Operator 9mm is a heavy, railed version! This one has been touched by Dave Laubert. Well... and the Colt too.

 

[Hair Trigger]

I noticed most of the 9mm 1911s have bushing less barrels. Not a big deal to me except the break down is a little bit different than normal procedure.

Many, if not most, of the 10mm 1911's are also bushingless. My SR1911 in 10mm has the long rod and no bushing, same as my EMP4. With a paperclip, I can take them down faster than I can my .45 Springfield. I kind of like not having to deal with the spring, by keeping it trapped on the rod.

 

[LEO918]

Here's my latest full size 1911 in 9mm. A Kimber with a few Wilson Combat upgrades.

 

[dandyrandy]

Here's my latest full size 1911 in 9mm. A Kimber with a few Wilson Combat upgrades.

Looks super nice and fun for the range!

 

[sipowicz]

If I were to get another 1911 it would be a 9. Softer shooting, cheaper ammo and every bit as effective with modern defensive rounds as 45.