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

 

[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.

 

[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.

 

[Formidilosus]

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

That is a 2011. And there is no getting a Staccato without buying a Staccato.

 

[Carl Ross]

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

Mine has been surprisingly decent for me through a few thousand rounds, but I've heard of enough people fighting with them I don't really recommend them.

 

[24valve]

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

As an amateur handgun shooter wanting to get better, I bought a brand new double stack B9R last year for $600 as my first 9mm 1911 and it quickly became my favorite pistol, that I also shot the best. Mine has had 2-3 malfunctions in 1500ish rounds, but has been better since replacing the extractor. For someone looking for a budget 2011 to practice with, I would recommend it.

Tisas used to make (and might still) double stack lowers if you don't want the homemade stipple grip.

Be warned though, that poor-man's 2011 convinced me that a staccato was worth it and somewhere in my future...

 

[TradLife406]

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

Yeah did more looking at it seems like online they are double. Didn't drop the mag in the store. Just assumed it'd be double. Then saw one report it was single.