youngolddude
Professional
What would you suggest for a 1911 in 9mm under $1,000. I prefer the look of the Garrison or similar. Accuracy and reliability preferred.
Recommended 1911 in 9mm
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Sld1959
Ronin
Look into RIA models, best bang for the buck out there in a 1911. Quality, great reputation, performance and price...
www.armscor.com
ROCK Ultra FS 9MM 10rd
The Rock Ultra full-size is built in traditional classic 70 series design and delivered with our top quality production and engineering standards.
i like the look of the garrison too. classic looking 1911. i have not had the opportunity to shoot one. psa has the 4.25" for $730.
this is a sweet deal too, if you don't mind a rail on a 1911.
I’m a big fan of the EMP-it’s a “real” 1911 but scaled for the 9mm. Just feels “right” to me.
HansGruber
Ronin
This.Look into RIA models, best bang for the buck out there in a 1911. Quality, great reputation, performance and price...
ROCK Ultra FS 9MM 10rd
The Rock Ultra full-size is built in traditional classic 70 series design and delivered with our top quality production and engineering standards.
Great quality, very affordable.
That Ultra FS is 100% the way I’d go.
Annihilator
Emissary
I have the Kimber 9mm 1911, good gun but the Swartz safety can be a pain, also have the SA RO Operator in 9mm
Shootist43
Operator
From experience I'd offer the Ruger Officer model in 9MM. I owned and carried daily for about three years and used it in competition. Got tired of the plastic guns and looked for a lightweight 1911 OM for carry. The Ruger was priced right, had an aluminum frame to keep it light and was, well it was a 1911, which I prefer to all other guns. In all the time I carried and shot it I don't recall it ever failing to go bang with mostly my reloads. I did have to grit my teeth to allow buying a Ruger Auto pistol but it turned out all right. But in my 80's eventually even it got heavy and to save 7-8 ozs. I switched to a Shield, and then a Shield Plus with a green dot. I still take my original Springfield 45ACP tricked out competition gun with bull barrel and comp to the range for a picnic and still shoot it better than any other gun I've owned. As for looks, well that's on the very bottom of the list of criteria for me. Never owned a safe queen, never will. All my guns are fightin' irons.
youngolddude
Professional
I bought the wife a Kimber LW in 9mm that is very nice and a series 70. Series 80 is a deal breaker for me as is a rail. I'll check out the Ultra, but I had a bad experience with RI before.
BassCliff
Professional
Hi,
Pardon me, my Springfield fanboy is showing.
You mentioned Garrison:
grabagun.com
Also, someone sorta famous around here (cough... @xdman ...cough) was touting the Tisas Raider as a high quality budget 1911.
grabagun.com
However, the Raider does not look like a Garrison.
Note: I do own the Garrison in .45 but have no direct experience with these 9mm units. Just offering up more options.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
Pardon me, my Springfield fanboy is showing.
You mentioned Garrison:
Springfield Armory Garrison 9mm 5" Barrel 9-Rounds Contrast Sights
Constructed from precise engineering and legendary craftsmanship this Springfield Garrison 1911 pistol you can count on for years to come. Chambered in 9mm and accompanied with a single 9 round magazine, it handles any situation with ease. A 5 inch barrel will get you quickly on target, while...
grabagun.com
Also, someone sorta famous around here (cough... @xdman ...cough) was touting the Tisas Raider as a high quality budget 1911.
Tisas 1911 Raider Carry Flat Dark Earth 9mm 5" Barrel 9-Rounds
The Tisas 1911 Raider Carry is a modern take on the iconic 1911 design. Tailored for both concealed carry and enhanced operational abilities, the Raider Carry offers a range of features that should appeal to both seasoned and novice shooters alike. With a chambering in 9mm Luger, this model...
grabagun.com
However, the Raider does not look like a Garrison.
Note: I do own the Garrison in .45 but have no direct experience with these 9mm units. Just offering up more options.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
HansGruber
Ronin
Not a 1911.
youngolddude
Professional
I've got two High Power clones, but looking for a 9mm 1911. Tomorrow may be different, but right now I'm on the hunt.
what are you leaning towards?
Tinyman
Professional
My bad.
HayesGreener
Ronin
1911's are .45.....
youngolddude
Professional
At the moment, leaning towards a Ruger LW full size in 9mm. For under $650, it's a pretty nice gun. Warranty is top notch.
Tinyman
Professional
Again, my bad.