9mm 1911's?

[andyrping]

I've been really looking to get another 1911 lately, but one of my recent endeavors was to consolidate calibers and the .45 acp ended up being on the get rid of list. I'm currently down to .357/.38, .44 mag and 9mm for handgun. I got thinking, maybe I could kill two birds with one rock and find a 9mm 1911. Quite certain I won't find one in .357, .38 special or .44 mag.

So, I was just curious if anyone could help and inform me of what makes and models of 1911's are chambered in 9mm. Any input would be appreciated!

Andy

 

[redneckmedic]

TAG

 

[andyrping]

Sorry, this was suppose to be in the handguns forum... Good thing it is Friday, my brain is toast. Mods, could you please move?

Thanks,
Andy

 

[indykid]

Check out the Springfield EMP. A bit pricy but designed as a 1911 in miniature. Kimber also makes a 9mm 1911, the Aegis II. It too is a bit pricy, but comes in 3 flavors of small medium and large.

 

[BIG TIM]

I just bought a Para-Ordnance LTC in 9mm at the last 1500 Andy, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND IT! It weighs 28 ounces just like a lightweight Colt Commander, it has a full length guide rod, feels great in the hand and is very accurate! I think it might even outshoot my Kimber .45's. If it has a weak point at all, it is the finish, which seems real thin.

 

[Hoosier45]

+1 on the LTC.

+100 on the LTC finish.

How could you get rid of the .45 ACP? Blasphemy!

 

[ChrisK]

I have both a Springfield EMP and a Springfield Full sized in 9mm. Both have been fantastic shooters. Can't go wrong with ether one.

 

[calcot7]

I believe Kimber makes one.

 

[Hiram2005]

Last I was in Bradis, they had 2 Kimbers, a full size and a compact. I don't know models as I'm not up on Kimbers. The full size was all stainless.

 

[Rey B]

Product: Model SW1911 9mm - Pro Series

 

[gunner4564]

I had a para in 9mm and it was a good weapon, just make sure you get one of the newer models and not the old ones.

 

[Kimbertrace]

The Kimber Aegis models are 9mm in a 1911 format. Sig is now making a 1911 chamber in .380

 

[vwfred69]

there are also colt lw commanders but some have mag probs. i just sold one

 

[Dogman]

Para Ordnance.

 

[kingnereli]

Springfield is my suggestion. IMO, they are they best quality 9mm 1911's you are going to find.

 

[MrsGungho]

Kimber is making many models in 9MM now (saw this at shot show and checked them all out to decide my next hangun). They run on the pricey side, as do all Kimbers. I have carried a Kimber Tactical Pro in 9mm for 3 or 4 years now, wouldn't trade it for anything.

 

[andyrping]

Thanks all for the suggestions! Much appreciated!

I really like the 1911's that are as close to basic GI as can be and I've been looking through what is out there and it doesn't look like there is much like that. Most are quite pricey as well.

What about getting a .380 super RIA or other economy brand and having it rebarrelled? Would that be feasible?

 

[JByer323]

How could you get rid of the .45 ACP? Blasphemy!

This.

Having said that, a friend of ours carries an EMP, and they are nice. If funds allowed, I'd get one for my momma, she loved it.

 

[venenoindy]

STI many models
Springfield EMP, full size 1911
Dan Wesson PM9
Kimber many models
S&W 1911 pro
Wilson Combat many models
Nighthawk many models

 

[singlestacksig]

just about every maker has one in 9mm..
Just a note the EMP is NOT a 1911 gun.. it is a 1911 style, but does not take 1911 mags and such..
a true 1911 can be found in 9mm, 45 acp, 40 S&W, 38 super ... and other calibers..