BEST 9mm 1911?

[stephen87]

If you really wanna be "not manly enough" just mention that you have a RIA 1911 in 9mm. Oh boy.

That was my initial option. Glad I went with the 9mm SA 1911 Range Officer Compact. I would hate to be "not manly enough" to some random guy on the internet.

 

[KG1]

That was my initial option. Glad I went with the 9mm SA 1911 Range Officer Compact. I would hate to be "not manly enough" to some random guy on the internet.

I should mention a disclaimer. I have a RIA 1911 in 9mm and the kicker is that it's an Officer size model too. OMG.

 

[GlockZ]

I'll second the Hi-Power as the best option for a 9mm 1911. Its a JMB design intended for the 9mm, not a 45 gun made to work with a smaller cartridge. Not only that, but as a carry gun, the high power carries easily, has a higher capacity, and looks good doing its job. Remove the mag safety, and the trigger has the potential to be just as good as the 1911.

Am I the only one who thinks the High Power is ugly as sin? I think the 1911 is a beautiful gun, but the high power's like the ugly step sister!

 

[hps]

Colt 9mm RIPS!!

 

[stephen87]

I should mention a disclaimer. I have a RIA 1911 in 9mm and the kicker is that it's an Officer size model too. OMG.

As I said, the RIA was my first choice, in either commander or officer size, but I fell into a decent price for my SA instead.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I'll be the other un- manly man to mention I have an RIA in 9mm. Never had an issue with it.
Mine is the fs tactical, so a little bigger than what you're looking at.
I know I (and a few others) will get flamed for this....looking at you CM....j/k

 

[KG1]

As I said, the RIA was my first choice, in either commander or officer size, but I fell into a decent price for my SA instead.

I don't blame you. If you got a good deal on the SA and went with that then I would say you did good. I guess in all honesty if we're going by the actual question posed by the OP which was an inquiry asking about the "BEST" choice for a 1911 in 9mm I would have to say that I recognize there are perhaps better options than the RIA but I still enjoy the one I have and have no regrets.

 

[osbornk]

I'll be the other un- manly man to mention I have an RIA in 9mm. Never had an issue with it.
Mine is the fs tactical, so a little bigger than what you're looking at.
I know I (and a few others) will get flamed for this....looking at you CM....j/k

I have exactly the same gun and it has also been flawless. I would buy it again in a heartbeat.

 

[Sirshredalot]

Am I the only one who thinks the High Power is ugly as sin? I think the 1911 is a beautiful gun, but the high power's like the ugly step sister!

Yes...I am pretty sure you are the only one.

God bless
-Shred

 

[KG1]

As I said, the RIA was my first choice, in either commander or officer size, but I fell into a decent price for my SA instead.

Now I went and did it. I just got a pretty good deal on a SA 1911 9mm. I went with the RO Champion though. I still have the RIA Tac Compact. I'm gonna hang onto it. It's been a pretty good little shooter.