So if you were going to get something in a 1911 frame but you were not getting a 45 what would you get or look at? I keep thinking I want a 1911 but not sure I want a 45. I know this limits your selection but wondered what my options were. Anything you would stay away from?
I have 45 and 9mm 1911's. I enjoy the 9mm a bit more than the 45 due to the cost of the 9mm ammo. The 9mm is a bit easier to shoot, but it's not that much of a difference. The 45 is a pretty easy round to shoot through a 1911.
I am planning a new carry piece. It will be an STI 2011 wide body frame, Commander length barrel and slide, chambered in 38 Super. Capable of carrying 18+1 rounds of 125gr DPX at 1350fps.
A standard Commander would be nice as a factory gun in 38 Super.
.460 Roland, 50GI, 10mm or .22. I think all would be very interesting and fun rounds to shoot. Of course, if i still have to pay for ammo, it'd be the .22 and i'd have to look at the 9mm guns. The only 9mm 1911 i have really considered is the Para LDA sub-compact 9mm.
9mm or .38 Super. Probably .38 Super because I've never owned, or even shot one. I'd like to. Plus, you can safely make major with them for competition.