I have one P2P left that I was going to buy a Glock 19 but, now I'm thinking maybe a 1911 in 9mm. I'm not a 1911 guy so I don't know a lot about what's out there. I'm looking in the $600 to $800 range. Can you guys tell me if there is anything decent out there in that price range?

Someone with more expertise can correct me if I am wrong but I believe STI is the main player in the $6-800 9mm 1911 game.  

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=360227148

Someone with more expertise can correct me if I am wrong but I believe STI is the main player in the $6-800 9mm 1911 game.

 

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=360227148

in that price range yes. A little less will get you a Rock Island or Taurus. Both excellent choices as well

I can't stand those huge roll marks but that's a personal preference. 

I can't stand those huge roll marks but that's a personal preference. 

Huge roll marks?

If you want a Spartan V in 9mm, Dawson has them in stock.  According to their webpage, shipping is free for in stock STI guns featured on their main page.

 

http://www.dawsonprecision.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=80000AE1-1263828368

 

I was thinking about the Spartan V as a cheap intro to a 1911 in 9mm.  If I like it, I can then look into something nicer but my research on this was that things were always a hit or miss regardless of the gun.

I can't stand those huge roll marks but that's a personal preference. 

 

Agree with you there.  Also why I turned away from the Desert Eagle 1911 when I was looking. 

Huge roll marks?

 

The company name/logo stamped into the slide.  

The emp from Springfield is nice but a little more then you are lookin to spend and I think it's more commander sized. The most popular ones I have seen are the Sti. What about para it seems I remember seeing one in 9 I think not sure sorry

 

Edit I take the part about para back just looked on their website thy have a few but they are either small carry guns of 1400 dollar custom guns with double stack 18 rd mags

I have a EMP 9mm they about $1k. Smaller like a Kimber Ultra Carry

I originally wanted to buy a Hi-Power but they are a little out of my price range but, it seems a decent 1911 will cost just as much. Maybe I'll buy the Glock and save for a Hi-Power. Thanks to all for your in put.

You're not going wrong getting a G19.

If you're looking to buy NEW, choices are limited and probably the STI Spartan is your best bet.  If you don't mind used, try looking for a decent STI Trojan.  Shoots very well, good ergonomics, thin grip profile due to single stack, manageable recoil.

 

I'm also looking for a shooter Hi-Power, but the prices on the Brownings are crazy.  Maybe I'll settle for a good clone.

 

arnold r.

Love my Rock Island 1911 9mm, a few thousands rounds through it and no hickups. For some reason I am drawn to it more than my 1911 .45 or my plastic fantastic 9mm's

A celebrated forum member once told me that the weakness in the 9mm 1911s is the magazines.  Perhaps others on here can elaborate.  I'd still consider getting one, maybe the STI Spartan, or, if Ruger starts producing an SR1911 in 9mm.

 

What do you want this gun for?  How will it fit with what you already have? 

 

If you want a purely defensive handgun, then I would stick with the Glock.  If you already have a good defensive handgun, then maybe expand to another platform, such as a 1911. 

I would personally go with the Dan Wesson PM-9 in nine millimeter does not get any better then that!

I would personally go with the Dan Wesson PM-9 in nine millimeter does not get any better then that!

If you have one for sale in the 600-800 range i would be interested..

I would personally go with the Dan Wesson PM-9 in nine millimeter does not get any better then that!

There are some great nine 1911's out there but op only wanted to spend 600-800. Nighthawk makes a great 9mm 1911 but it has a 2500 dollar price tag

1911's in 9mm have a reputation as not as reliable as in other calibers. I know my Springfield Loaded Operator in 9mm wouldn't digest anything other than 147grain ammo well. 115 was a no-go and 124 was iffy. This is an often brought up topic on the 1911 forums.

 

 

I have an STI Spartan in 9mm and I haven't had any issues with it. I had an issue with mags that I thought was the gun at first but now that I use CMC or Wilson mags I haven't had a problem. Its a good gun and I have about 15 mags for it, but it only likes certain ones!

1911's in 9mm have a reputation as not as reliable as in other calibers. I know my Springfield Loaded Operator in 9mm wouldn't digest anything other than 147grain ammo well. 115 was a no-go and 124 was iffy. This is an often brought up topic on the 1911 forums.

 

I use 115 exclusively in my RIA 1911 and it's as reliable as any other 9mm I've shot. 

A lot of chicks & senior citizens have 9mm 1911s.  They probably all love it.

A lot of chicks & senior citizens have 9mm 1911s.  They probably all love it.

 

Your posts are very informative.  

 

I take it you only shoot .50 BMG rifles and .500 SW handguns because you're so manly?

Your posts are very informative.  

 

I take it you only shoot .50 BMG rifles and .500 SW handguns because you're so manly?

 

I'm a 22lr guy myself.  Chicks dig the 22s also.

Just saying it's like asking for diet ice cream.  Some ideas just don't make a lot of sense.

Granted it's not a 1911, but a very similar design: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Flickr_-_~Steve_Z~_-_1971_Browning_Hi_Power_10.jpg

 

It's been working for 80 years

 

Even invented by the same guy...

Granted it's not a 1911, but a very similar design: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/d9/Flickr_-_~Steve_Z~_-_1971_Browning_Hi_Power_10.jpg

 

It's been working for 80 years

 

Even invented by the same guy...

 

Hey dude, are you stalking me because your name is Mickey too? I already have enough groupies at the range....

 

When you want a beer, you want a REAL beer at the bar, right?  Or are you going to ask for a light beer?

 

What would the WWII GIs think of our current generation if they found out we like 1911s in 9mm? Hello?

Hey dude, are you stalking me because your name is Mickey too? I already have enough groupies at the range....

 

When you want a beer, you want a REAL beer at the bar, right?  Or are you going to ask for a light beer?

 

What would the WWII GIs think of our current generation if they found out we like 1911s in 9mm? Hello?

 

 

Dude, reading is not your forte apparently.  Mikey != Mickey

 

I wish you the best of luck in all of your manly endeavors.

Dude, reading is not your forte apparently.  Mikey != Mickey

 

I wish you the best of luck in all of your manly endeavors.

 

I didn't want to embarrass you by pointing out that you had a typo &  was just a really bad typist.  I also used to type with 2 fingers but I'm better now. Hope you will be too.  Practice practice practice

A very wise man once penned this nugget: "Never argue with a fool; onlookers may not be able to tell the difference." 

 

On that note, Mickey, our interaction on this forum is done. 

Well lets see how long before the ban hammer comes out.