1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[Formidilosus]

I’ve shot quite a bit 9mm, but I haven’t shot a 45 in a long time. How is the recoil on 45’s compared to 9’s? Is the increase with 45 significant enough to be a major impediment to accuracy and general enjoyment? Going with 45 would open up more options on the used market.

Endowment, probably not. Performance- definitely.

 

[RockAndSage]

I’ve shot quite a bit 9mm, but I haven’t shot a 45 in a long time. How is the recoil on 45’s compared to 9’s? Is the increase with 45 significant enough to be a major impediment to accuracy and general enjoyment? Going with 45 would open up more options on the used market.

It's not really a binary right/wrong, good/bad type of thing, but more a spectrum of advantages and disadvantages. I love .45 from a nostalgic sense, and recreationally shooting them is great. Lately, I've been enjoying using them in training cycles for recoil-management, going through a few hundred rounds and then getting back to 9mm - it's a good way to ensure fundamentals are solid. And it makes you appreciate the advantages of 9mm again pretty quickly.

But the .45s and .40s do recoil more, they carry less ammo, and probably most important from the long-term perspective of getting as good as you can, .45 ammo is substantially more expensive than 9mm. You'll simply end up being a better shot across the board by focusing on 9mm, and will be better positioned to use a handgun for business purposes if the need arises. The parallels with the .223 discussion are very similar.

 

[RussDXT]

I shot a fair amount of .45 because I enjoy reloading it and it suppresses well.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Has anyone tried the RIA tac 9mm? Seems like it checks some boxes for a fraction of the price

 

[Steve300xcw]

I’ve shot quite a bit 9mm, but I haven’t shot a 45 in a long time. How is the recoil on 45’s compared to 9’s? Is the increase with 45 significant enough to be a major impediment to accuracy and general enjoyment? Going with 45 would open up more options on the used market.

Its just different.

Was shooting my prodigy last weekend. It just lays there. Holds twice the ammo as a 45. Not really worth loading for.Very easy to shoot and you will shoot it a lot.

Shot the 45 today. 8 round mags and thats a caliber that really makes sense to load for. A bag of 200gr swc and a full size 1911 will never be a bad choice! Get into the full power 230's and yea theres more recoil.

I like how much flatter the 9mm's shoot. And would go that way for sure if I was getting into the short barrels. My 3" 45 isnt a good time.

If I didnt reload. I would go 9mm. If you do reload...well you really need one of each

 

[ARK_Ginger]

Endowment, probably not. Performance- definitely.

'Endowment' I'm sure you really meant enjoyment, cause the 45 is more endowed

 

[douglasfir]

How big an upgrade is an undercut on the trigger guard? I saw that several Tisas models have that.

 

[glock24]

Sorry, I didn't read all 24 pages, but I came here to say that in my experience, government-length 9mm 1911s can run a bit sluggish. The commander-length slides in 9mm are much faster, and what I would consider "normal" for a 9mm pistol.

Something to keep in mind either way you go.

Big fan of 9mm 1911s here.

 

[coloradoan]

Wha are people’s thoughts about steel aluminum frames for an all-around 1911 (practice, fun, IWB concealed carry)?

 

[TradLife406]

Anyone know how bad or good this thing is? Flashlight is $350 new...

 

[Eleven]

Anyone know how bad or good this thing is? Flashlight is $350 new...

Buy it.

 

[TradLife406]

Buy it.

Think it's single stack though.
How are the newer Springfield prodigy pistols? Really want double stack and a rail. Optics ready. Want a staccato without paying $2700

 

[Steve300xcw]

How are the newer Springfield prodigy pistols?

New disconnect and springs and mine runs for the most part. It is not a $1400 gun. You will play hell keeping the rear sight plate screwed down, springfield will ignore every email you send.

But mags are cheap, its accurate and easy to shoot with a pretty decent trigger. Mine isnt going anywhere, though it will never be more than a range toy. I'd spend that money on something else if doing it again

 

[Bluumoon]

Think it's single stack though.
How are the newer Springfield prodigy pistols? Really want double stack and a rail. Optics ready. Want a staccato without paying $2700

From the pic looks like a double stack pull the magazine, very easy to tell.

 

[Eleven]

Think it's single stack though.
How are the newer Springfield prodigy pistols? Really want double stack and a rail. Optics ready. Want a staccato without paying $2700

It’s 600 bucks and comes with a $350 light.

 

[Steve300xcw]

From the pic looks like a double stack pull the magazine, very easy to tell.

Yup. Hell the entire grip/trigger guard is rather 2011ish.. I'd buy it

 

[Bowfinn]

Think it's single stack though.
How are the newer Springfield prodigy pistols? Really want double stack and a rail. Optics ready. Want a staccato without paying $2700

I would be really surprised if that’s a single stack. Other than The home grip job it looks identical to my Tisas DS9

 

[Formidilosus]

Anyone know how bad or good this thing is? Flashlight is $350 new...

The light is worth half that. Buy it. It’s easy to make run of it doesn’t as is.