1911 Choice

[nmedge]

Wanting a 9mm 1911. It has come down to 2 choices, Springfield Garrison or a Colt Competition 9mm. The colt is about $350 more money. Money aside which one would you guys get. This gun will not be a CCW- just range gun.

 

[Annihilator]

Wanting a 9mm 1911. It has come down to 2 choices, Springfield Garrison or a Colt Competition 9mm. The colt is about $350 more money. Money aside which one would you guys get. This gun will not be a CCW- just range gun.

Well, most know I am a big Colt fan, so for me, the Colt, but my second favorite is a Springfield, the Garrison is a good gun also, both would suite you well, but for me, I would choose the Colt. I have been looking very hard at the Colt Gold Cup Trophy Match in 9mm, but the $1699.00 price has been holding me up.

 

[Bassbob]

Colt brother, definitely Colt.

 

[SimonRL]

I would go for the Colt too. You’ll
Just end up wondering what if? 9mm makes for a super smooth shooter. If I was looking at a Springfield I would go for the Ronin or Loaded.

 

[nmedge]

Well looks like it will be the colt! Nothing in the area so looks like it will be an online purchase. The search will be on tomorrow!

 

[Recusant]

Well, most know I am a big Colt fan, so for me, the Colt, but my second favorite is a Springfield, the Garrison is a good gun also, both would suite you well, but for me, I would choose the Colt. I have been looking very hard at the Colt Gold Cup Trophy Match in 9mm, but the $1699.00 price has been holding me up.

The Golt Cup National Match in 9MM is less expensive; however, when I have the money ready to spend every where I look they are out of stock.

$1299.00​

 

[Annihilator]

The Golt Cup National Match in 9MM is less expensive; however, when I have the money ready to spend every where I look they are out of stock.

$1299.00​

My shop has this but in .45, maybe I have enough 1911’s……..

 

[PacNWvike]

As I recall back in 2021 CZ purchased Colt, which always was a surprise to me. They also own Dan Wesson, so I would assume recent built Colts are of good quality. I remember hearing rumbling about quality control of colt prior to that. But CZ seems to have their stuff together.

 

[Annihilator]

As I recall back in 2021 CZ purchased Colt, which always was a surprise to me. They also own Dan Wesson, so I would assume recent built Colts are of good quality. I remember hearing rumbling about quality control of colt prior to that. But CZ seems to have their stuff together.

Only issues I had with Colt was back in 1986 when the Colt factory went on strike and they put office workers in factory to finish making there guns that weren’t finished yet, oh boy, was there issues, problems and such

 

[HayesGreener]

The Colt legacy is strong....Springfield right behind it.

 

[HayesGreener]

The Colt legacy is strong....Springfield right behind it. Both are quality firearms

 

[youngolddude]

As the odd man out, I would get the Garrison and use the $350 towards your next purchase. The only Colt I know that goes up in value even if it is used is the SAA.

 

[Hammer67]

I bought a Colt Combat Commander last year, and it's solid. I'd buy another one without hesitation.

 

[HansGruber]

Dan Wesson PM9.

Springfields are decent, and it seems Colt is coming back from a 10+year slump in quality (CZ seems to be whipping them into shape)…but CZ has been making the Dan Wesson line for quite some time, and they are top notch pistols with no MIM or plastic parts.

 

[Hammer67]

Of all three brands, DW would be my top choice as well. A but more expensive than a higher-end Springfield or Colt, but worth it, imo.

 

[KillerFord1977]

Well, since no one has said it, I will.

1911’s are for .45

9mm in 1911 is …..blasphemy

 

[nmedge]

Well, since no one has said it, I will.

1911’s are for .45

9mm in 1911 is …..blasphemy

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I understand but i already have the 45 and thought the 9mm would be a good choice but... i have seen a few colt 1911 commemoratives and they are of course 45. Now my little mind is doing circles. Mmmm.

 

[KillerFord1977]

I understand but i already have the 45 and thought the 9mm would be a good choice but... i have seen a few colt 1911 commemoratives and they are of course 45. Now my little mind is doing circles. Mmmm.

I was just giving you some friendly


There are some great 1911 9mm out there . I’d do a Colt

 

[nmedge]

I know but 9mm just doesn't feel right for some reason. Its not like i don't have enough 9mm already.

 

[HansGruber]

I was just giving you some friendly


There are some great 1911 9mm out there . I’d do a Colt

Colt did have the original, iirc…the Lightweight Commander was first released in 9mm.