1911 Carry.. Opinions please..

[spacelegged]

Im thinking of trading in my sig p250 9mm for a 1911 style handgun. ide like opinions from you on you likes and dislikes as a carry pistol. Im hoping to get alot of negative feedback on what to stay away from. Im looking for a 1911 style possibly 9mm.. ide like to stay at a 9mm rather then the 45. i was thinking springfield but i would love to hear from you fellow ingo members...... thnx

 

[melensdad]

If I don't have a pocket pistol, then I carry a Detonics Combat Master, which is a compact 1911 style pistol or Para USA "Carry 9" (also a 1911).

There are not a lot of choices in 9mm 1911 guns.

Para USA makes a couple different models, the Carry 9 uses their LDA trigger which I really really like. They also have more traditional 1911's in 9mm (compact to full size) as well as a compact double stack 9mm 1911 that is very small but holds 12 rounds. Last time I looked they offered 5 or 6 different 9mm 1911 variations. I really like the Para USA guns and have 2 of them that I will carry, both are compact, one is 45 the other is 9mm.

Kimber makes a 9mm Aegis, I have no personal experience with that gun.

Springfield makes the EMP.

Colt used to make a 9mm, not sure if they still do. It was a Commander size.

I believe Dan Wesson used to make a 9mm, not sure if they still do.

My Para Carry 9. Its a dream to carry as it is a lightweight alloy frame gun, weighs about 24 ounces and the 1911 is an easy shape to carry because its very flat. When I carry a steel 1911 I can feel it on my belt but not so with the lightweight alloy 1911s.

 

[duboismd]

Have both a Springfield GI lightweight commander w/ mods and an SW1911PD. Would carry both and do - primarily IWB. Both are in .45. 1911's are especially easy to carry in single stack capacity. I prefer commander size 1911s. My experience with shorter barrel 1911s is poor from a reliability standpoint and no longer have any.

 

[cornfused]

So far I really like carrying a 1911.

I would say try to find a light weight model, Springfield makes a few as well as a few others. Since you mentioned 9mm, My next 1911 will be a Rock Island Armory 9mm. They are a very reputable brand for a very good price if you don't mind them not being light weight, that I know of yet.

 

[clt46910]

I will add my vote for a lightweight commander sized 1911. I carry .45 instead of 9mm, but my S&W 1911Sc is much easier to carry then either of my steel 1911's. I seem to carry it a little more then half the time over my stainless Kimber.

Like Menensdad said, you do notice the difference of the weight on your belt.

 

[Colt556]

Colt .38 Super LW Commander here.

 

[Hoosier45]

I carry a Kimber Pro Tactical and have been very happy with it. I have a Para LTC in 9mm that is a nice gun, but wouldn't have any finish left if I carried it. As stated above, an alloy frame is nice for carrying. I prefer an alloy 4" for carry, and a steel 5" for range. I prefer fixed sights for carry, and adjustable sights for the range. Some people really like the 3" models, but they're not for me.

I did shoot a friend's EMP. If I was going to carry a 9mm 1911, that would be the one.

 

[Lock n Load]

Since all of my 1911s are/ were .45 or 10mm the 9mm threw me for loop...

But my advice as others have stated is LIGHTWEIGHT !!! My next carry 1911 will probably be another Kimber but w/ an alloy frame like the CDP series.

1911s are great but they are chunk of steel to carry 8-9 rounds, thats why I suggest the alloy frames.

Let the flamethrowers ignite, but for a carry 9mm I choose the G19....

 

[AverageMidwest]

IF I had it to do tomorrow....I'd like a (genuine) Colt Commander lightweight in.....38 Super. Yes, ammo can be an issue, but it's out there and it's a lot more available than it was a few months back. The Super has a lot more oomph than a 9, but is more comfortable to shoot than a .45. Then there's that bit about the mag having nine round capacity, which is comforting. I kinda have my doubts about a 1911 in 9 mm.....my impression has always been that the gun is designed around the round, and Colt only chambers 1911s for .38 Super and .45. If you really want to shoot 9 mm, there are a lot of other choices than a 1911.

 

[CW9]

I carry a Springfield Compact 1911 and I love it. So much in fact, that I don't even bother taking my G19 with me anymore. It shoots really straight and is very easy to conceal IMO.

 

[clt46910]

I have to say I love the .38 super. Had a few over the years and my favorite caliber. Ammo was a lot more available in the South West when I lived there. Only reason I don't have one now is ammo availability.

I consolidated ammo to a few popular calibers a few years ago. .38 super and .357 sig was two that had to go. I love them both but I shot a lot then and needed something I could afford to shoot and guns in the same caliber.

I stuck to .45 ACP, 9mm and .38/357.

I would also recommend checking into a .38 super if you want something smaller then .45 over the 9mm.

 

[backtrail540]

I am a fan of the officer framed commander slide length 1911's. Many say that is the perfect carry size for a 1911. A few examples are the dan wesson cco, para ccw, sig c3 or rcs, and kimber compacts among a few others I probably left out, although I am unaware of any chambered in 9mm.

 

[pankake]

I have a compact Citadel 1911 in .45. One of three different handguns I can carry and the smallest handgun at the time. IWB or small of the back.

 

[Sgt Rock]

I opt for the Kimber Pro Carry in .45 but they make it in a 9MM as well. Commander-size .45 are just too big and hard to conceal.

 

[ghitch75]

Defender in 45 is what i carry.....i think there comin' out with a 9mm this year...

 

[Duce]

Love my 1911's but in 9MM I'd look and shoot another of Browning's children, The High Power before I decided.........Duce<><










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[Ryninger]

My avatar is my carry 1911... Kimber Pro CDP II, love it and don't have any issues carrying it. For carrying, like mentioned already I don't carry a full sized. 4" does the trick just fine! Unless I'm wear something super tight, doesn't imprint on my shirts.

If you are wanting a 1911 style of pistol not in a .45 I would also recommend looking into a XD or XDm if you wanna cut weight....

 

[drgnrobo]

I carry a full sized 1911 IWB springfield most of the time. I always use a good quality (thick)belt when I carry,it seems to help with issues that a most have with a heavier pistol.

 

[Dogman]

Para Ordnance Carry 9.

 

[JeremySS]

As much as I love my 1911, the Sig P250 is an awesome weapon and if you are wanting to stick with 9mm, I can not think of a single good reason to make the switch.