Which 9mm/1911 is accurate
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HOUSTON RICK
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Lot of good choices being offered. I figured the RIA combo my friend has would be at least 6-650 and most other 1911's are close to that price or a little more. There is a lot of experience here on the forum with different 1911 models. I wouldn't go more in price then the Sig P210, I want a good shooter but not real high end. At the club we shoot 50 ft, want something that will give say 3" , not a big 5" or more. I shoot off hand so it's tougher.
Have 2 .45's and don't need another in that caliber. One is an early Para enhanced model and the other is a CZ 97 that has the best Cajun trigger job they do. Amazingly accurate. Seems the 9mm in the 1911 platform would be fun and easy to shoot. Larry
Have 2 .45's and don't need another in that caliber. One is an early Para enhanced model and the other is a CZ 97 that has the best Cajun trigger job they do. Amazingly accurate. Seems the 9mm in the 1911 platform would be fun and easy to shoot. Larry
A few years ago my youngest son invested the money I had given him for Christmas in a RIA 1911 in 9mm. He was surprised by the mechanical accuracy that the inexpensive gun was capable of and loved to take it to the range, together with a CZ SP-01. In his hands there was no noticable difference in accuracy between the two aforementioned guns and one of the Swiss P210s he borrowed from me.
The other option that you should consider when contemplating to get a 9mm 1911, or any other calibre, is Dan Wesson. Their 1911s are great guns.
The other option that you should consider when contemplating to get a 9mm 1911, or any other calibre, is Dan Wesson. Their 1911s are great guns.
I also have a RIA, but in the compact model, (Officers Model size). I used it in development of various 9mm loads. It is not a 50 yd 2" gun, but combat accuracy to 25 yards is more than adequate. 100% reliable. You have to spend a lot more money to get anything comparable or better.
Rock185
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I've owned 9mm 1911s from several manufacturers. The ones that performed best as to accuracy and reliability were a Dan Wesson, STI Trojan with bull barrel, and several Kimbers, believe it or not
The Colts, and a Springfield Loaded Target, not so much.......ymmv
The Colts, and a Springfield Loaded Target, not so much.......ymmv
Professor Frink
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I have a Springfield 1911 in 9mm. I can't recall which model number it is, bought it about 8 years ago, I find it excellent in all regards.
I also have and carry a Dan Wesson commander-sized Vbob 9mm. It is exceptionally accurate. Carries well too.
I also have and carry a Dan Wesson commander-sized Vbob 9mm. It is exceptionally accurate. Carries well too.
JaPes
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Hi Larry,
I own a RIA chambered in .45 ACP. For the sake of disclosure, I paid about $290 - $300 for mine. It was produced during the time RIA billboarded the entire slide side with their name. Small LGS owner is a friend. It had been on his shelf for a couple years and he needed to move it.
Slide and frame fit is excellent. Aside from the polymer mainspring housing, it is my opinion that the cost savings comes from the extra hand finishing not present. I smoothed out the frame where the trigger bar travels. I performed simple fine grit sandpaper and polish of parts. I replaced the polymer main spring housing. One negative is that the dovetail cuts for the sights are specific to RIA.
My advice is that if you find an RIA at a price you consider to be a great buy and you have the requisite mechanical aptitude and common sense to work on it yourself, get an RIA.
That being said, I too succumbed to the 9mm 1911 itch. While I have the mechanical aptitude and common sense to work on a 1911, I couldn't find an "inexpensive" 9mm 1911 where the affordable price outweighed the need for extra work. I purchased a Springfield Range Officer. Love it. Don't feel the need to upgrade anything on it. Smooth, soft recoil, excellent sights.
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Doing lots of searching on a lot of models. The friend with the RIA also has an STI Trojan that had a reliably package done before he got it. Put a price of 1200 on it, lot of value there. His RIA is a commander size so that is out of the running, I like the full size. So far no one mentioned the Remington 1911's. Some of the guns mentioned come up often as reliable and better accuracy when I read on 1911's.
I could do a trigger job on a 1911 or have people close that could do work on them also. Sometimes buying one that needs little or no work is a good thing.
The club does have a ransom rest with 1911 inserts and what ever I buy, it will be strapped in it eventually. Larry
I could do a trigger job on a 1911 or have people close that could do work on them also. Sometimes buying one that needs little or no work is a good thing.
The club does have a ransom rest with 1911 inserts and what ever I buy, it will be strapped in it eventually. Larry
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4barrel
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Like you I was looking for a shooter 9mm 1911 and ran across a Philippines Citadel with a hard trigger a friend of mine had. It shot ok on the bench but not with one hand. It had a tight frame to slide and the barrel measured good. I traded him a Glock I didn't need. I took it home and found it had .011 play in the bushing. I had an oversize bushing that fit--Then a little trigger work and it really shoots good. It shot about 2" low for me so I ordered some 135 grain plated bullets from Xtreme and now it shoots point of aim. To top it off I ordered some Megar magazines and the hunt is over. A new one is around $500. You can't be proud of it but it will shoot with a little help.
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I did buy several Remington 1911s in full size as Gander Mtn was closing, with a parallel Remington rebate, so got them for really cheap.
One was sold to a friend. His wife picked it up, and never having fired any pistol before, put 8 rounds in a half-dollar sized hole at 15 yards. She told him it was leaving with her. It did.
Another was a Christmas gift, as well as I remember.
The Stainless one sits in the safe. I have a thing for SS guns. Never fired it.
(.45 Gov't - docs won't let me shoot them these days)
One was sold to a friend. His wife picked it up, and never having fired any pistol before, put 8 rounds in a half-dollar sized hole at 15 yards. She told him it was leaving with her. It did.
Another was a Christmas gift, as well as I remember.
The Stainless one sits in the safe. I have a thing for SS guns. Never fired it.
(.45 Gov't - docs won't let me shoot them these days)
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Funflyer
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I have two, a 9mm enhanced and a stainless 45. The 9mm enhanced was my first and is my favorite range pistol. It wasn't perfect at first and needed a bit of TLC. I had to replace the firing pin stop and tune the extractor as it was bonking me in the head with spent casings, and sending them down my shirt on occasion, ouch! I also had an issue with the rear sight not holding the lowest adjustment setting. Called Remington and had a new sight in a week. Other than that, they've been rock solid. Both had excellent triggers right out of the box, under 4 pounds and surprisingly crisp for series 80. I also have a Ruger SR1911 in 10mm and, comparing it to these, I think Remington is the better built 1911.
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CptCurl
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Several people mentioned .38 Super. Does RIA chamber their Range Officer series in .38 Super?
Any recommendations in that caliber?
Thx,
Curl
Any recommendations in that caliber?
Thx,
Curl
I don't think RIA or Springfield offer a .38 Super. Nighthawk does. They are expensive though. Look at the custom caliber/upgrades in the link.
Trooper | Nighthawk Custom
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Once you have a 9mm 1911, switching to .38 Super simply requires a barrel (with link and pin) and a magazine. The barrel should be fitted to the slide and the extractor may need tuning to properly extract both calibers, but this is no big deal and the result is one pistol that can shoot both 9mm and .38 Super.... So start by purchasing your preferred 9mm 1911.
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Wee Hooker
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FWIW, Sig makes a Match Elite 1911 in 40 S&W for less than a grand. I bought one some time back and handload for it so it duplicates 185gr 45 fireing charicteristics. The quality and features of this model are outstanding in every way.( Better than my S&W1911 Pro.) The beauty of the 40 cal ( besides free brass and cheap bullets ) is that you can get a factory 38 super barrel for it for about $50. Mine just dropped rigt in and runs like a top!
Targets Guy
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