Red Ryder Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Best 1911 in 9mm and why? Fixed or adjustable sights? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I ran a Trojan with very good results. I was very confident with it and the adjustable sights. IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 The best 1911 is the one you can afford and that personally you enjoy. The "best" is very subjective...you HAVE to provide more information. You're going to get everything from a Taurus to an Heirloom to a Singer. FO Front with adjustable rear is the best sight combo for competition imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Definitely go with the Singer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Yea...I believe the last one went for ~$125k (no. 1 of 500). You got that much laying around Sarge? I know where you live! Edited December 8, 2012 by polizei1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Slim grips, checkered front strap, No front cocking serrations. Nice trigger 4lb or less, good fit and finish. Reliable! Hard chrome or blued? I used to have a colt officer's model in 45. I will NeVer own another colt. Jam-o-matic even after it was worked over by famous gunsmith. I have interest in the STI Trojan or Sentry. I wonder what the Kimbers are like? I have a Les Baer 45 and I am not sure I want to pay that much for a game gun. Edited December 8, 2012 by Red Ryder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ryder Posted December 8, 2012 Author Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) Can a STI Ranger be used in USPSA single stack? By the way, I re- barreled my Singer, purple chromed it, then lent it to my step cousin to take on a camping trip Edited December 8, 2012 by Red Ryder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trouble Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I always recomend the Trojan. I have 2 and they have served me well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knedrgr Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 The best 1911 is the one you can afford and that personally you enjoy. The "best" is very subjective...you HAVE to provide more information. You're going to get everything from a Taurus to an Heirloom to a Singer. FO Front with adjustable rear is the best sight combo for competition imo. I believe it's a John Harrison worked over EMP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 "Best" would probably something custom built from a bare frame. I think the best gun to get into shooting competitively for a reasonable price is an STI Spartan. Has most of the features I want (except an ambi safety, mag well, and checkering) and only runs about $625. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gator11 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Love my Trojan, best 1911 I ever purchased. Shoots better than me and always runs. They have been all over the classifieds lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I believe it's a John Harrison worked over EMP. Yea but it's not very competition-friendly. OP, I'm a huge fan of STI, I shoot a Spartan. Can't go wrong with STI, the Trojan would be a great choice, or just use your Baer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 (edited) I have enjoyed my STI Trojan. Had it four years took a little tuning springs, trigger job, Dawson front sight and an aftec extractor to get it to run 100%. Tried several magazines and settled on Wilson. Needed to remove two coils from the magazine springs to get them to run but I like the heavier body and they polish up nice. Added an Ed Brown magazine release and mag well. Once completed had it Hard Chromed by Tripp, don't think he does that work any more. Put enough rounds through it that I replaced the barrel with a Kart this year. Just a ball to shoot, 9mm ammo is cheap to build and I like the heavier bullets with Solo 1000 and run light springs, 10lb recoil and a 15lb mainspring. I'd like to build a 2011 Eagle in 9mm would run a little more on cost but it a good way to go in IDPA ESP along with Limited minor in USPSA. Which pistol you select expect to spend a little getting it just the way you want it. Edited December 8, 2012 by Bob DuBois Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye480 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Have 2 Springfield loaded models, other than a little trigger work have been 100% w/ everything I've run thru them . (shouldn't have said that) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Thomas Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I have only shoot 2 one was a kimber that jamed on every mag we tried and the second was my wifes USPSA 9mm SS and well its great right from the box, a little pricey but one heck of a gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I have several Wilson's , STI USPSA Edition, custon 1911 on STI Forged frame and a Trojan. If I was going to buy another 1911 and price was no object it would be another Trojan. It is an excellent gun right out of the box. Mine has adjustable sights/FO front and an ambi safety. The only thing I have done to it was lightening the trigger to 2 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 $5,000 Custom Built Infinity by Kodiak Precision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I like my Trojan. Not saying it's "the best", but mine has served me well and has been very reliable. The finish sucks, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I wouldn't say its the best, but I have an STI sentry in 9. I love it, give it a trigger job and its good to go out of the box. The Trojan is a great option if you want to put your own aftermarket parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 When I saw a lightly used Les Baer custom 5" 9mm on Gunbroker, I decided I better buy it because I would probably never see another one. My gun has a correct two-tone finish, 20-lpi checkering on the front strap, 1-1/2" guarantee at 50 yards, and it runs perfectly. I installed a FO front sight and tuned the trigger. I cannot imagine how a 1911 in 9mm could be any better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimMTP Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I really like my Dan Wesson PM9. I enjoy my Les Baer .45s, maybe I'll get one in 9mm too someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dtsdave Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 I also have a Dan Wesson PM9. It is my favorite gun to shoot. Stock adjustable rear sight and front fiber optic. I just put a techwell on it for single stack. Unfortunately I have not used it in a match yet. I cannot wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Had her ceracoated Runs 100% of the time Very accurate Smoother than Any other 9 , 1911 Feels like a glove( for me anyway) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 The one on the bottom is the perfect 9mm for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honda01 Posted December 10, 2012 Share Posted December 10, 2012 I have a STI Spartan 9mm, that just needed some trigger work and different mags. With the Wilson mags, it has been a very nice shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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