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The 1911’s Little Brother
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Annihilator
Emissary
Got one of these in 9mm, great little gun.
@Annihilator - read there were some issues with with the 380...you have any issues with your 9mm 911?
Annihilator
Emissary
None yet, just got it few weeks ago, shoots great, I left a review in the guns thread on it.
New Springfield
My local gun shop called me the other day and said they were getting some SA 9mm 911’s in, I know the owner, he said if he gets them, he will hold one back, well, I picked it up today. Can‘t wait to try it out now. Also, while I was there picked up a couple boxes of Fiocchi .45acp, they now got...
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wmg1299
Professional
I have the .380 Alpha Nitride and the 9mm Nitride. Both are excellent guns, but the .380 did require about 200 rounds of break-in before it ran reliably. This wasn't a big deal when I bought it in early 2019, but could easily be a deal-breaker now that .380 ammo has tripled in price (if you can even find it). I called Springfield after having so many issues during the first 100 rounds, and they offered to have the gun sent to them for repair, but the person I spoke with mentioned that FTE/FTF was common during the break-in period. The 9mm ran flawlessly right out of the box with both FMJ and JHP. I'm hoping that Springfield has worked out the bugs with the .380 911, and would like to hear how they have worked for recent buyers.
HansGruber
Ronin
I have the Sig version, the P238; I’m very happy with it.
Guy Mancuso
Elite
I had the 911 .380 and it ran just fine but I gave it to my son and bought the Sig 938 as my EDC with a TR-6 on it with light and laser and love shooting it.
Try Hyatty Gun store, this is where I purchased mines from, came in 2days, had mines for a week now.
Springfield Armory 911 9mm Pistol 3\" Barrel PG9119
This 9mm Luger model has a black nitride slide finish with a black hardcoat anodized frame.
Springfield Armory 911 9mm Pistol 3\" Barrel Stainless PG9119S
This 9mm Luger model has a stainless slide finish with a black hardcoat anodized frame.
Guy Mancuso
Elite
So curious what Critical defense ammo folks chose for there 911 both .380 and 9mm
I have the Hornady Critical defense in mine
I have the Hornady Critical defense in mine
I use Black Rambo Ammo 9mm 124GR. X-DEF black nickel brass casings, they work great in my 911 9mm
HansGruber
Ronin
I don’t use any hollow points in my P238; Winchester Flat Nose FMJ for me.
About the only JHP’s I might consider would be the XTP, possibly the new HydraShok Deep.
Guy Mancuso
Elite
Thanks
Try Hyatty Gun store, this is where I purchased mines from, came in 2days, had mines for a week now.
Springfield Armory 911 9mm Pistol 3\" Barrel PG9119
This 9mm Luger model has a black nitride slide finish with a black hardcoat anodized frame.www.hyattgunstore.com
Springfield Armory 911 9mm Pistol 3\" Barrel Stainless PG9119S
This 9mm Luger model has a stainless slide finish with a black hardcoat anodized frame.
Thank you @djalford1985. You made my decision for me, and I just placed an order through Hyatt gun store for a 911. They were actually only charging MSRP versus everyone else racking it up.
Sad part is, I had bought twice before over the last 24 hours. SA 911 - tried processing online, and bombed out at the end and said no inventory. Found a great deal for a Sig P938, ordered....then a few hours ago “sorry due to unprecedented demand” canceled.
Hope this one works out!
Thank you again.
I originally wanted a SIG P938 but couldn't find one so I settled for the 911 9mn, I purchased the nitride with the Houge Grips since it was the cheaper one, end up getting some custom grips however, Hyatt is pretty good with Shipping, I got mines in 2 days. Their inventory is real time also, it will work out for you this time around.
Guy Mancuso
Elite
Sig 938
Northwest Armory in Scottsdale
I got mine at Bass Pro shops
Northwest Armory in Scottsdale
I got mine at Bass Pro shops
I had no luck here in Georgia locally or online, but the 911 has performed flawlessly for me so I'm satisfied, also the mags are much cheaper than Sig's so that's a plus as well, all around I think I made the right choice for me.
Guy Mancuso
Elite
I know I bought 4 911 mags. They work perfect on the 938
I bought 1 938 mag 6 round for carry
I bought 1 938 mag 6 round for carry
I wish SA will make an 8 rd mag like the Kimber Micro 9, I actually purchased one and it worked but there is noticeable gap between the extension and handle.
Nice grip. I got the cheaper one, and that is literally the exact desantis holster I am looking at (I have one for carry on my hellcat and love it).
How’s carrying it?