1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[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.

 

[TradLife406]

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

I'll get a cup out of a bra and wear it as a hat into the pawn shop tomorrow and see if I can get a better price

 

[Dobermann]

Want a staccato without paying $2700

Other than getting a Staccato secondhand, your other options for 'nearly a Staccato but not a Staccato' might be a Kimber 2K11 or a Bul Armoury SAS.

 

[24valve]

Want a staccato without paying $2700

C's and CS's have been on sale at Scheels for $2300

 

[RockAndSage]

C's and CS's have been on sale at Scheels for $2300

That's a killer price.

 

[streamerfish]

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

Prodigy is ok, can be made to be pretty good if you don't mind tinkering. The optics plate seems to be the main weak spot.

Staccato I wouldn't consider anything overwhelmingly special, but i do look at it from more of a competition standpoint instead of a general use/plinking standpoint.

I think the Kimber 2K11 is a good one for less then a Staccato. Its Aluminum, but I've already seen a few with over 20K rounds down the pipe and no issues. I wouldn't worry about it at all for "normal" use.

 

[RussDXT]

Prodigy is ok, can be made to be pretty good if you don't mind tinkering. The optics plate seems to be the main weak spot.

Staccato I wouldn't consider anything overwhelmingly special, but i do look at it from more of a competition standpoint instead of a general use/plinking standpoint.

I think the Kimber 2K11 is a good one for less then a Staccato. Its Aluminum, but I've already seen a few with over 20K rounds down the pipe and no issues. I wouldn't worry about it at all for "normal" use.

That sure is a break from the norm for kimber.

Staccatos are the standard for reliability in a 2011 platform.

 

[streamerfish]

That sure is a break from the norm for kimber.

Staccatos are the standard for reliability in a 2011 platform.

Yeah, I agree that its a positive development for Kimber. Its really a sweet pistol to shoot. Nice trigger out of the box, feeds flawlessly etc.

And yeah, for pure out of the box reliability in a 2011 type platform the Staccato's are very solid. I dont love the triggers, and I'm not married to a 2011 platform. But if you insist on a 2011, staccato is a great pick.

 

[Dobermann]

That sure is a break from the norm for kimber.

Staccatos are the standard for reliability in a 2011 platform.

I'm not tracking on it too closely, but apparently their old CEO who took the company in a bad direction went to SIG. Kimber are now trying to work out who to turn things around, and appear to be getting good reviews so far from some high volume shooters for the 2k11.

 

[RussDXT]

After reading something positive about a new kimber I went on 1911addicts and looked up the 2k11 and the reviews are pretty positive.

The fact you can get it in 9 or 45 is cool. I’d consider one if it fit my needs based on what I’m seeing.