Which 9mm 1911 for EDC

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Considering going cocked & locked for ccw. Looking for recommendations . I'm a competitive shooter in my "golden years" which has caused me to consider this. I shoot the single action pistols much better. I also, like a lot of folks, shoot larger pistols better than smaller ones. Weight is also a consideration. All comments appreciated!


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There are several Mfg's listing 3 1/2" and 4" 1911, With alloy frames. In the past I had a 9mm RIA, it was a steel frame, but with shorter barrel and shorter frame it lost enough weight it wasn't bad. It was also a very accurate gun and came with all the "improvements" you would normally expect in a full size gun. I also had one of the earlier ones in 45 acp and liked it as well, but had to add sights, beavertail, bevel mag well, etd. The later 9mm I bought had it all.

The 9mm
 
...for cheap... Tisas Stingray....bought one and all it needed was a little trigger work...

Tisas 1911 Stingray Carry B9BA


If you want some real quality without spending a ton...same gun by Dan Wesson...Guardian...

Guardian - Dan Wesson Firearms



If you don't want a Bob Tail...then a standard Colt Commander in 9mm runs just fine...

Commander - Colt's Manufacturing LLC

Bob

ps...I am 73 and have carried a Commander in .38 Super daily since 1980...weight is about 31 oz. loaded...
 
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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?:)

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A lot depends on your price point. There are several good quality choices at all price points. For carry, I would seriously consider a 4" or 4.25" which is the Commander length over a full size 5" and an aluminum frame rather than steel. Many of the manufacturers have gotten the shorter slide guns to run much better than they used to but for reliability I would go with at least a 4" barrel.I mostly carry striker fired stuff at this point but I love the 1911 platform. I carried a 1911 for many years on and off duty. Once you experience a good 1911 trigger, there is nothing else that matches it. 9mm, softer shooting with more rds. on tap. BuL Armory mades some great ones for the money.
 
It's a discontinued model but I have an excellent Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Compact in 9mm. Aluminum Officer frame with a 4" slide and bushingless barrel. Aftermarket mag well. I changed the fiber optic front sight to a Novak night sight (sent slide to Novak). Excellent carry gun.

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I purchased a new Kimber Pro Carry II 9mm back in 2011. Haven't put a lot of rounds through it, maybe 400-500. Has never had a single hiccup of any kind. It still goes along with me from time to time on one of my "walk-abouts". MSRP is only $200 more than it was almost 15 years ago. Can order one today for less than I paid back then. I used to conceal carry it some, but I find my CC guns keep shrinking.
 

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Baxter6551 said:
It's a discontinued model but I have an excellent Springfield Armory Range Officer Elite Compact in 9mm. Aluminum Officer frame with a 4" slide and bushingless barrel. Aftermarket mag well. I changed the fiber optic front sight to a Novack night sight (sent slide to Novak). Excellent carry gun.

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This. I have the same pistol, found a new old stock last year. I usually use it as my warm weather carry, disappears under a t-shirt in a Milt Sparks VMII. I replaced the sights from those of the Eschelon. Accurate, 100% reliable and fun at the range.
 
Dan Wesson ECO deserves consideration. I believe they're discontinued but can still be found. I have one in .45 but they were also made in 9mm. Compact grip frame and 3-1/2" barrel. Shoots like it's bigger than it really is
 
Any 1911 in 9mm. I'd go for the cheaper imports. The 1911's are over a hundred year old design that with today's low cost manufacturing methods can be produced dirt cheap. If your in a shooting contest it's going to be up close and personal so the only thing important thing is reliability. All 1911's are reliable no matter what you pay. And why pay $$$$ when you're never going to get the gun back after a shooting.
 
The 1911 platform is my all time favorite pistol! I own a bunch of 1911's (mostly Colts) and in 3 different calibers, (45acp, 38 Super, 22LR). My 1911 Colt GCNM is probably my most frequently shot handgun and I don't think I shoot any other handgun as well. That said, I do not carry a 1911 for EDC/CCW. Too heavy, to large, to "catchy" when carried cocked and locked and to me a 1911 is either a duty belt or garrison type belt pistol.
I purchased my very first Colt 1911 back in the very early 1980's (a Series 80 Gov't model) for the specific purpose of carrying it. Well.... I carried it for all of 2 weeks and decided it was not a carry gun for me. I could not walk 10 steps without hiking up my pants and it was just way to bulky and heavy IMHO. I still have the gun and still shoot it - but I never carry it after that experience.

Even if you get an alloy version and the size and weight are a bit less, it is still too bulky, heavy and large for a CCW IMO. In today's day and age there are much better choices for a concealed carry piece - at least for me. I still love 1911's, own a bunch and still shoot them more than any other hand gun - you just won't ever find one on my belt as an EDC piece.
 
And because we like pics, here's mine. 8 rounds of Gold Dot 124gr +P backed up by 9 more will hopefully get me out of a bad situation as a non-leo "old guy" I might have to extricate myself out of. Outside of the sight change I put Talon grip tape on the front strap. During colder weather it's my 5" Baer 1911 in .45



 
Tisas Tank Commander. Old school styling, all steel forged slide and frame, checkered walnut grips, Cerakoted to resemble Parkerizing, but with nice visible sights. About 33 oz plus 9 rounds of 9mm so probably doesn't weigh much different than a loaded 16-18 round polymer gun. I hear very good things about them but have never owned one but have owned Rock Island, High Standard, Iver Johnson and other budget foreign made 1911's and they have all been excellent.
 
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joespapa said:
Considering going cocked & locked for ccw. Looking for recommendations . I'm a competitive shooter in my "golden years" which has caused me to consider this. I shoot the single action pistols much better. I also, like a lot of folks, shoot larger pistols better than smaller ones. Weight is also a consideration. All comments appreciated!


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If a 9mm is the caliber you're wanting for SD, EDC, CCW, I would suggest looking at a few of the new Micro 9's that have come out over the last decade. YES - I know they are plastic, I realize they have no long glorious history and most can't hold a candle to a 1911 for looks or trigger pull either, but for the purpose of CCW/EDC just make the most sense - at least to me. God forbid you ever have to use it, no sleep will be lost on the plastic Micro 9 the PD will more than likely take for the investigation. Just a suggestion to consider.
 
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I have a Springfield Armory EMP Ronin I rather like.
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I saw something that makes me think the EMP is discontinued, which is too bad. It is nicely shrunk down to be the right size for 9mm. The classic 1911 platform is best sized for 45 ACP and Super 38.

I admit if I was willing to spend the money, a 1911 in Super .38 is fascinating. Not responsible, but fascinating.
 
I'm surprised nobody mentioned the Star BM. It's not new but handles very much like a 1911. Just a nice size and weight for a 9mm pistol. Shoots good and it's not plastic.

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I also have one of a Tisas 1911 A1 US Army 9. It is very well made, full size and mimics the military issue look very well. It offers no advantage as a carry pistol than any other 1911 aside from price. They also make a steel frame Commander sized version, very much like the old Combat Commander. If it had an alloy frame, I'd be tempted.
 
If I'm carrying a 1911 in 9mm, it will be either my Dan Wesson Valkyrie or Vigil, both in commander size. I am also on the lookout for a DW Guardian so I'll have 3 to choose from. I am a firm believer in DW 1911's especially their 9mm pistols.
 
I just got a Dan Wesson PM-C. A discontinued model, but NIB. I have to put the obligatory 500 rounds through it to break it in. It is 9mm. This gun, just feels special. Kramer leather due in 2 weeks

I also have the Glock 36, 45acp. That is a nice lightweight. Leather is C Rusty Sherrick
 

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