Which 9mm/1911 is accurate

[Jebus35745]

Have the bug for a 1911 in 9mm. Friend has a RIA in 9 with the .22 tcm conversion. He said it’s a good shooter. Got me wondering if for the same price or a little more I could get a nice shooting 1911. Even with a little work they can be tuned to match quality or close. Any advice? Which do you have? The 1911 should shoot soft because of its weight and being older I like the 1911 style. The Sig P210 is interesting but a few dollars more. Larry

 

[M29since14]

If you want a target gun, I’d buy one to start with. The Les Baer guns come to mind. They are made to be 10-ring capable at 50-yards, or better. You might get similar accuracy with a less expensive gun - and you might not. My own experience is that I usually get what I pay for. Not too many bargains in the accuracy department.

As to the new production P210s, I guess you could save a few hundred dollars over a Premier II, but I’d still much rather take my chances with the 1911.

 

[chief38]

I am a Colt Lover when it comes to the 1911, but I do not own one in 9mm as I always thought of target grade 1911's to be .45 acp. I just believe the heavy bullet moving slower is just super accurate!

Recently I did shoot my friends Sig P210 and I was quite impressed with it. The quality, accuracy and super light (about 2 pound) trigger pull were all excellent! He told me he paid about $1500 for it. That said, I have no plans to buy one as I really love my Colts in 45acp. If I were younger and just starting out I might consider the Sig.

 

[colt_saa]

I have one of the RIA 222TCM/9MM pistols as well. Truth is I have never even tried the 9MM barrel in it. Mostly because I own other 9MMs including a few 1911s.

It is a bit unfair since these are hard to find, but my favorite 9MM 1911 is my Colt Elite IX. Basicly a 9MM Gold Cup

Only 500 of these were produced and it was quite a few years ago

My second favorite is an STI single stack that I own. I do not have a photo of it, but it is an expensive piece compared to the RIA. However it has never even hiccuped since the day I bought it

If I were to buy my first one today, I would probably go for the Dan Wesson Guardian or the STI VIP

Both pistols will be more expensive than an RIA pistol, but neither will need "tuning"

They will both be good shooters right out of the box

 

[ProCarryNAustin]

I have had an STI Ranger in 9mm. Currently we have a Springfield Armory Range Officer. Wife has a Baer Commanche. All of them will hold better groups than I can shoot with the edge going to the Les Baer. Belongs to my wife and she can put 5 in a 1 inch hole at 15 yards pretty much on demand.
Recoil is very light and tons of fun on the range.

 

[Protected One]

Ed Brown just introduced a new 9mm 1911 designed for concealed carry and with their 50 yard accuracy guarantee....for $1,895. Beautiful gun!!!

Check it out on their website. I'm thinking I will order one in March.

 

[Old Corp]

Have an older Colt Combat Commander in 9mm.
It obviously wasn't built with accuracy being a top consideration.
Have a RIA .38 Super 5" that is literally a match gun compared to the Colt.

Like the Colt, but it's going in the car trunk for a trip to this weekend's gun show. It may go off to another home if something really perks my interest.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I have 9mm 1911's as follows: S&WPro, Sig Classic Eliete, Sig TacOps, Springfield RO and RIA Ultra. I also get to handle offerings from Ruger and Colt weekly. Your not secific on your criteria on features, accuracy, budget... but i'll offer this. Some are better fitted and appointed than others but most all are built to much better standards than they were just a few years back. Allwill shoot better groups than the average shooter can hold them. Go out and handle a few and buy what you like.

p.s. A search here will show you that 9mm 1911's are a frequent topic.

 

[boatbum101]

If you want an accurate 1911 , I suggest you check out the Bullseye - L forum . Plenty of info on superbly accurate 1911's . 9mm is a real PITA to get repeatable accuracy from . If you insist on a smaller caliber the 38 Super is what you want . If you'll accept one in 45acp , you can buy a Springfield Range Officer for $750 new & put another $600 in it & have a gun that's accurate @ 50yds , not spitting distance . Can't do that with a 9mm regardless of platform .

 

[silverstateS&W]

The Ruger Doug Koenig 1911 9mm has some merits-take a look.

 

[epj]

Anything made by STI.

 

[mike campbell]

I bought a Colt Gold Cup Trophy 9mm in 2016 for $1400.

It shoots right alongside my '98 Kimber Match 45 and my 2014 Wilson 38 Super. Which is to say it will put 10 rounds in 2" @ 50 yds from my Ransom rest. That's far better than I need, which is a good thing because it's tough to carry around a 25lb Ransom rest (nobody makes a good holster for one).

The only tuning I've done is by handloading. I did have to replace the factory ejector which broke during a Ransom session. It continued to eject for the rest of the session, just kicking the empties forward at 2 o'clock.

I like it so much that when I felt the need for another 1911 I bought the Wilson in 38 Super so I could justify keeping the Colt 9mm.

IMO, everybody is ENTITLED to a mass produced 4, 5 or 6" 1911 that will shoot 2" @ 25 yards with any caliber; the platform is just that good. Heck, I suspect my Colt Officer's model will do that if I ever get around to Ransom testing it.

 

[dmthomp32]

Lots of great recommendations. I've had Colts in .45 and 9mm, currently have a Dan Wesson Guardian in 9mm. While it isn't a target gun it does shoot circles around my series 80 and 70 9mm colt government models that I had but there is also a price difference and hand fitting difference in that comparison. If you are strictly looking for a Target setup and price isn't a concern then Ed Brown was a great recommendation. However if cost is a concern, meaning you can afford a $1000-$1500 1911 then I would really consider the Dan Wesson lineup as they have a great number of 1911's designed around a variety of functions. Anything above the cost of a Dan Wesson will be hand fit and should shoot lights out but may require a longer break in period.

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[max]

I bought a used RIA 9mm a couple of years ago just because I wanted to try the 9mm in a 1911 platform. I continue to be impressed with the darn thing. I have had no failures of any kind and I shoot it well. It has not been in a Ransom, but it shoots good enough for me and it was CHEAP.

 

[joeintexas]

I had a RIA 1911 in 9mm. Nothing fancy but it was a good shooter, accurate and dependable. Traded it for something or other but not because of any problems, I'd buy another one.

 

[LEO918]

The Rugers in 9mm are about the best bang for the buck...

 

[Sevens]

If the requirements are 1911, 9mm, accuracy (which includes target sights), AND keeping close tabs on the budget, I challenge anyone to beat the Springfield Range Officer. And I don't mean challenge it by getting a lucky lower budget gun that happens to group like gangbusters, which is certainly possible.

For extremely affordable dough, the Range Officer leads this group.

 

[adwjc]

Dollar for dollar, you can't beat the Springfield RO series.
Ruger is right there too, but I found them a little higher priced in my area.

 

[Kiwi cop]

Intend to agree with the “it depends what you want the gun for to,determine accuracy requirements” line of thought. Target shooting requires targetnsights and much better accuracy than a carry self defence pistol.

I think though that most pistols are capable of better accuracy than most shooters can deliver with the right ammo selection.

At my last practice session I set up an IPSC target at 15 meters with a second target turned to the “no shoot” side set about 3” down from the top. I then fired 3 X 5 shot groups at the scoring zone showing using a new load with W231 powder and shooting just as fast as I could fine tune the sight picture.

I was using my Kimber Stainless Target II 9mm 1911 which is fitted with a ghost ring rear sight, fast but giving away a little bit of accuracy. After both of the first 5 shot strings I was pleased to see two bullet holes touching on the target. After the third string there were two sets of two bullet holes touching with the fifth hole set a little bit away.

I could not shoot two holes touching with my last load using another powder.

Find a 1911 9mm you like (it is surprising how each manufacturer has a slightly different feel in the hand. I have 1911’s from SA, Kimber, Tanfoglio/EEA and Norinco and notice slight differences in grip fit on each) and that fits your requirements. Then have fun finding the best ammo for your intended use.

 

[Jonzim]

Very happy with the accuracy on my Springfield ROC. Bull barrel, 4" match grade from the factory.