Which 9mm/1911 is accurate

[BigBill]

After my norinco 1911a1 45acp project gun I found out that accuracy is in the fit and lockup of the barrel and barrel bushing. The accuracy I was looking for or expected isn't store bought. My norc has 100% barrel lockup in full battery. No Barrel spring in full battery nor when the barrel hinges down to load a round. Using Russian wolf 45 acp ball ammo at 25 yards she shoots clusters and cloverleafs. I did install a FLGR kit with a 18# recoil spring. I believe this fir up on the barrel can be done with any 1911. All my 1911's so far are in 45 acp. I just haven't got around to getting one in 9mm yet. I would buy the cheapest 1911 that you like and rework the barrel bushing.

Fact, I did find out a rule of thumb in my pistols is to go up two sizes stronger in the recoil spring. In my cz85db (amber dexterous cz75) it became more controllable in 9mm.

When I was younger I was happy to pepper a 10" circle at 25 yds. Now I'm older and fussy I want to group the x ring.

 

[cjsolar1]

I have found that Citadel makes a very good 1911 9mm. I have 3, one is a full-size, one is an officers model and the last one is the commander. (Just came out this year). All shoot very well. My best shot group (best 3 out of 5) has been under 1/2 inch, the worst is 1 1/2 inch.

 

[824tsv]

At what distance are your targets set at?

 

[birdshooter]

I have been impressed with this Kimber. Very well put together. Picked it up used on a whim in December.

 

[Ole Joe Clark]

I have an itch for the Springfield Armory EMP4 with 4" barrel and full size grip, in 9mm, but I don't have enough cash to scratch the itch.

I carry a Shield and can shoot it pretty good for an older guy, (75) when I don't shake.

Have a blessed day,

Leon

 

[BB57]

I'll put in a vote for the Ruger Lightweight Commander in 9mm.

It's a superb 9mm 1911 for the money.

 

[Jebus35745]

Put this one on the back burner for a while, thanks for all the ideas. We shoot at 50 ft at the club. Right now to satisfy the 9mm itch, my Dad left me a German Luger. It's a WW2 souvenir mis-matched serial number gun, definitely a shooter. There are a lot of 1911's out there. Also watching the CZ Tactical series of guns, like the look of them especially with the single action trigger. They come with a test target that's one ragged hole at 25 yards, Larry

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

My experience with the 9MMP is that it's more accurate than it is usually given credit for, it seems to be more sensitive to rate of twist and lands and grooves depth.