On the hunt for another 1911

[StillCrazy]

Looking for a second nice 1911 Commander, but this time in 9mm. My current pistol is an SW1911PD .45 cal. It's a very good gun and a true keeper. Unfortunately, my aging wrists pay the price for putting a hundred rounds through it. I wouldn't mind a new SW, but they seem to have discontinued all 1911s except for the Performance Center Pro series. Besides being a full-size, it's price new is way above that of a used Dan Wesson Guardian or Valor, which I think I would rather have. I have no interest in lower tier or full-on custom guns. Just looking for suggestions from those who have experience with good quality, non-custom pieces.

SW1911PD photos

 

[SAFireman]

I bought a Les Baer in 38 Super. With a quick barrel change it shoots cheap 9mm.

The Baer was bought used and far less than what they get for the new ones.

I have put the 9mm conversion barrel in my Colt Commander as well as the 22lr conversion slide. Cheap to shoot & fun!

 

[326MOD10]

I have a SA Garrison in 9mm but it is full size. You might take a look at their Ronin series. I hear they are nice.

I have a Ruger SR1911 Commander in .45ACP. I really like it and have seen nothing but good things about the 9mm version.

However if you have the extra to step up to DW, clearly the way to go.

If you want to spend a little more look at Ed Brown.

 

[StillCrazy]

I have a SA Garrison in 9mm but it is full size. You might take a look at their Ronin series. I hear they are nice.

Seems I read somewhere that SA has begun to use plastic triggers and/or mainspring housings. Are you aware of anything like that?

 

[Walkin Horse]

I recently bought this Kimber LW Commander in 9mm. I haven't carried it any but it does shoot well.

 

[Abbynormal]

The price on used Kimbers is dropping and you can get a high quality 1911 for a reasonable amount. I recently picked up a lightly used LE Custom for $450.

 

[Greyman50]

May take a while but look at shows for an OLDER Colt Commander. All mine are older Colts, have 3 LW Commanders in 45 ACP and several full size 1911s in 45 ACP and 10 mm.

 

[Mister Coffee]

A Commander in 9mm sounds sweet as a second Commander. Now you've got me thinking.

 

[45Smashemflat]

I don't have a Dan Wesson in 9mm, but I'm very pleased with the 10mm I have.

 

[huntsman22]

my wrists are still good with .45......