1911 9mm

[Robgoody6]

I like the feel of a 1911 but do not like the cost of ammunition. I am looking at the Taurus PT 1911 9mm. What are your thoughts? Besides the obvious there is nothing like a .45.

 

[crispy]

Don't forget the STI Spartan 9mm.

 

[Craig T]

i just bought my wife the taurus pt 1911 9mm. Its a nice gun. She loves it and i have put 300 rounds through it so far with out a problem. I think the trigger could use some work, that being said i am compairing it to my kimber.... so its not apples to apples... over all it is a very nice gun!

 

[singlestacksig]

i got my Wife one also last year, she loves it, it is not as nice as a Springfield but worth the price..

 

[Max Volume]

I have a stainless Springfield in 9mm that has been flawless. It has less than 500 rounds through it though. No reason to believe it won't remain flawless.

 

[red_zr24x4]

Don't forget about the Rock Island 9mm's.
I just got a RIA 9mm Tactical and love it so far. I did a little write-up about it here- https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/276726-ria_9mm_tactical.html
It has a few things I'd change but its hard to beat for the money.

 

[hoosier_sully]

The rock islands and the sti spartan are both made by armscor in the phillipines. Sure sti uses better sights and barrel but the frames and slides are both hammer forged and good to go. I bought a used spartan and I'm very happy with it. If I had it all to do over again I would have just bought the rock island and spent the money to build it up.

 

[GNRPowdeR]

My next 1911 is gonna be in 9mm. I have owned several Springfields and the price for the product, they are solid in my book. Not sure if I'm wanting an EMP or something bigger, but certainly check out the Springfield products.

 

[venenoindy]

Don't forget the STI Spartan 9mm.

For the price much better than Taurus.

 

[Grogmister]

I have a Para PDA 9mm and love it as a carry gun and it is a great shooter. They currently do not make this model anymore but I have heard that Para is bringing a similar model out sometime this year. Used ones could be found reasonable but in today's market I don't know what they are bringing.

 

[r.gray87]

Saw a PT1911 in 9mm yesterday at a LGS...it looked good. I personally like my PT911 in .45, I'm sure the 9mm version would be nice as well.

 

[Mad Macs]

I'd love to get a Dan Wesson PM9.

 

[buyer2012]

I own the EMP in .40, and I love it. I bought it lightly used for $900. It came with the wood grips, which I found did not fit with the style of the gun, so I upgraded to black AlumaGrips. IMPORTANT: the grips are 1) slimline, and 2) NOT the standard "micro" grip size. They are specific only to the EMP and other grips will just not fit (made that mistake when originally ordering the new grips). Only other thing is fixed front sight, and the rear sight requires the special sight adjuster tool to move. Besides these initial hiccups, the gun has been great, comes with 3 mags, and is the perfect size for carrying. I imagine the 9mm will be the same.

 

[walt o]

As usual you hear it on the internet it must be SO .RIA and STI SPARTAN are the same frames . STI sends fire control parts to Armscor the maker of both pistols and has them installed in their pistols . NEITHOR has a forged frame or slide as of now. They are a cast frame and an extruded slide . Armscor has made plans to manufacture firearms in the U.S.A using a forged slide and frame ,they are working on a location for the facility.
And Yes I own both an STI and a RIA 9 MM and they are good to go.

 

[woodsie57]

If you're ok w/buying used,Star model B is a 9mm 1911 style,without the grip safety. I've had one 10yrs. or so,super reliable and accurate,cool looking as well! Think you can find 'em for $300ish.

 

[JT Meeks]

Springfield EMP, it's just the right size for carry, if that's what you are looking for. It was a little finicky in the beginning with HPs, but seems to be getting better. Seems to like the Hornady FTP 115gr the best. I have not had any problems with various types of ball ammo.