Wrinkles Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I have a Springfield 1911 in a 9mm that i am not completely enamored with. Looking at a S&W or Kimber or something else that just keeps on running. In a 9mm. Any ideas of what has worked for you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blind bat Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 1911s are finicky. 9mm more so than 45 ACP. If you buy a new, off the shelf 9mm 1911 you'll likely be buying new quirks. What problems are you having? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I would take a look at STI's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 My trojan runs great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JYC405 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 What mags are you using ? The ones that work best for me are from Metalform and Tripp Research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxerjunky Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Trojan is the way to go. I want to pick one up as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 1911 is like a classic car. Leave it stock and run the 289 it came with and it just takes some little tweaks to keep it going. Now you wanna pull the 289 and drop in a 347 stroker. Car wasn't designed for that so you have to do some work to keep it running. Lol with all that said what's the issue :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunwoody Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I have a Springfield 1911 in a 9mm that i am not completely enamored with. Looking at a S&W or Kimber or something else that just keeps on running. In a 9mm. Any ideas of what has worked for you ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunwoody Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Great gun! First of all let us know the problem. Second it will need some work. But mine runs like a scalded dog after using tripp mags and some other minor adjustments. Post problems and maybe we can give you some feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmike283 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Just got a Trojan myself. Dawson/Metalform mags are the ticket for me. I can't get Tripps to feed the first round from slide-lock because they're so damned tight to fit 10. The light recoil spring for the minor load isn't enough to send the slide to full battery when the rounds are in there so tight. Otherwise, it's all tuned up and not a feeding/firing problem in 900 rounds so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
424D57 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) Sentry + Tripp mags here. Had the trigger worked and no issues in ~8000 rounds and counting. I did put a FLGR and IMSI spring in at some point for preference, but didn't have any problems before or after. Had a Trojan for a while that ran just as well. -424D57 Edited August 1, 2013 by 424D57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magsz Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 As the other posters have said...what exactly is the problem with your Springfield? Mine has been nothing short of spectacular in 3k rounds with only some minor tweaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) I have a Trojan in 9mm and have not had a single failure using Dawson mags. I'm using a 1.150 oal with plated round nose. Edited August 1, 2013 by L3324temp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeJersey Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 S&W Pro series in 9mm here, Tripp mags. It just runs and runs and runs. It's my second favorite gun, just slightly behind my Springfield TRP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I run a Taurus PT 1911 w/ a 13 # recoil spring, Cylinder & Slide lightened mainspring, Tripp Cobra mags and had a Williams Firesight adjustable rear sight installed (needed a bit of milling) and cleaned up the internals. I'm about 5K thru it and it just runs like a Timex. Everything needs a bit of TLC when you build a racer. Just my .02 ... well, actually more like .0144 after IRS. When Capone did it we called it extortion .... now it's just called income tax. Same garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 (edited) I just picked up an STI Spartan 9mm. I added a Dawson magwell, Ed Brown ambi safety, green fiber optic rod in the stock sight, & a 17# Wolff main spring. It came with a Metalform 9rd Springfield mag which works perfectly with roundnose bullets, haven't tried anything else yet. Waiting on some Dawson 10rd. mags to arrive. They are Metalforms that Dawson polishes, replaces the followers, springs and basepads, and sells for $5 more than stock mags. I'm not missing the ramped barrel, as I will not be shooting major or even warm loads in this gun. I had issues with the ramped barrels in my last two Trojans feeding anything but RN bullet shapes. Gonna shoot it awhile, then probably off the chrome platers. Oh, and they run about half the cost of a Trojan. If only they made a .40... Edited August 1, 2013 by OPENB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GLI45 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 +1 on the STI Trojan. I have a pair (9mm & .45) and they are excellent. I shoot the 9mm in IDPA. Got it through Dawson with the Dawson no gap magwell and Dawson mags. Runs great. It's never failed me in a match (or anywhere else). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikethor Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I have a Springfield 1911 in a 9mm that i am not completely enamored with. Looking at a S&W or Kimber or something else that just keeps on running. In a 9mm. Any ideas of what has worked for you ? From what I have only heard and read the Springfield 1911 in 9 mm is a good gun and I certainly would not be looking at the other two brands mentioned. As other posters have mentioned it would be good to know exactly what the issue is here ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkles Posted August 2, 2013 Author Share Posted August 2, 2013 I keep having trouble with the last round not ejecting I am using tripp and wilson mags. It does not do it all the times ,just when you are at a match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadeye480 Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 Have 2 SA loaded 9mm, never a problem with either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OPENB Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I keep having trouble with the last round not ejecting I am using tripp and wilson mags. It does not do it all the times ,just when you are at a match. Check extractor tension. It's a quick fix. The standard 1911 extractor can lose tension with use. An Aftec usually fixes a persistent problem. If the extractor is letting go of the case before it can hit the ejector, you will have ejection problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc2hl Posted August 2, 2013 Share Posted August 2, 2013 I run a STI Spartan for SS Minor and as a backup for IDPA: EGW Melt Bushing fit to factory barrel, SV Short Flat Trigger, S&A Magwell blended, VZ Grips, Ed Brown extended mag release, Ed Brown Match Extractor, 15# mainspring, 9# recoil spring, Shock Buff, Trigger job on factory sear and disconnector, Replaced hammer with SVI hammer, Aluminum Guiderod (for 43 oz weight reasons) and skate tape on the front strap. Then polished the hell out of everything.15.6 oz trigger pull now that it has settled. I run BBI 147 moly and feed thru Wilson ETM mags with zero issues. 133-135 PF, Non Ramped Barrel and all. Honestly I could not tell you what it really shot like fresh, as I made all of the mods immediately after getting it. The gun would not run worth a crap new. She's ugly now, bluing worn off from kydex and table starts, and has over 50,000 rounds down the pipe. I do not think there is anything wrong with any of them if you are willing to put enough time and money into them to make them your own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mister2 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) I keep having trouble with the last round not ejecting I am using tripp and wilson mags. It does not do it all the times ,just when you are at a match. Check extractor tension. It's a quick fix. The standard 1911 extractor can lose tension with use. An Aftec usually fixes a persistent problem. If the extractor is letting go of the case before it can hit the ejector, you will have ejection problems. I have no idea of your pistol's history. I would follow the advice given above with the additional note: 9mm 1911s have slightly different dimensions in extractor (all stemming from a different cartridge than .45acp!), so a quick check would certainly eliminate the possibility of the wrong part. The last round is different in that there is no following round that guides the extraction of the fired cartridge, so I can see how a weak extractor could release the empty before the ejector can bounce it out. If you've done extractor work on 1911s before, 9s are not anymore difficult to work with than 45acp, just go slow if you plan on reshaping it, especially by the "eyeball" method. If you have not, there's a ton of literature out there on adjusting and testing extractor tension. Good luck! Edited August 3, 2013 by mister2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 I keep having trouble with the last round not ejecting I am using tripp and wilson mags. It does not do it all the times ,just when you are at a match. Do the 10-8 Performance extractor test. Like the others said, its most likely your extractor. I have thousands of rounds through my SA Loaded without issue. If you are getting work done, I would also have the ejector pinned. I've seen a quite a few come loose and cause issues. Sent from my ADR6425LVW using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrinkles Posted August 7, 2013 Author Share Posted August 7, 2013 I have ordered a new extractor . I am reloading 4.0 grs of Bullseye with 124 gr xtreem bullet . Works in my Caspian .I will also try a 12# spring. If not then I will try to convince my wife why we need just one more pistol a STI Trojan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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