b1gcountry Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I want to get my first 1911, I posted about it before, and got advice for either a Range Officer or a STI Trojan. I am leaning towards an STI in 40. A local guy is selling his for $950, but it is chambered in 9mm. What is a good used price for these? How much would it cost to get this converted over to .40? Assuming it can be done... My thoughts were that I could shoot it for fun, and use it in USPSA SS or L10 if I had the desire to... Any thoughts appreciated... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Personally I would hold out for a Trojan in .40 if you intend on shooting SS and L-10. Prices vary, depending on what kind of shape the gun is in and what mods have been done to it. Used guns get posted all the time on this forum, so good chance you'll find what you're looking for. Now had you just wanted it for fun and shooting IDPA or Steel Challenge, the Trojan in 9mm would be a really fun gun. I know, get both! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Converting a 1911 from 9mm to .40 would require a new slide, barrel, sights, extractor, FP, FPS, and bushing. Easily half the price of a new gun or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Yeah, i was worried it would be super expensive to convert... I might get both, but I have a rule about one new gun at a time I really don't really have a specific use for the gun. I just want to have options down the line. I don't plan to stop shooting production, but the thought of something fun now that i might actually use later on in USPSA sounds like a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Sorry, 1911 no bueno for Production. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 I want to get my first 1911, I posted about it before, and got advice for either a Range Officer or a STI Trojan. I am leaning towards an STI in 40. A local guy is selling his for $950, but it is chambered in 9mm. What is a good used price for these? I think they sell new for around $1300 now (check Dawson Precision) so fair price depends on condition. I think $950 is reasonable. How much would it cost to get this converted over to .40? Assuming it can be done... You would have to have a slide and top end fitted, would cost about the same as a used gun (or more) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dansedgli Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 (edited) It's just a new barrel and machining out a tiny bit of the breachface if you don't want to shoot 9mm out of it again. Where I'm from it is quite common to convert from 9mm or 38 super to 357 sig due to our gun restrictions so we can shoot major in IPSC. Reaming out the barrel to take the 40 sized case and modifying the breachface runs us around $350. Edited September 6, 2014 by dansedgli Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted September 6, 2014 Author Share Posted September 6, 2014 Sorry, 1911 no bueno for Production.The 1911 would not be for production, but it would work if I decided to shoot SS our L10 in the future.Other than for fun, what can the 9mm be used for? I guess L10 minor, I just don't think anyone actually shots that... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copecowboy22 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 SS minor. You get 10 in the mag instead of 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Get one in 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 Sorry, 1911 no bueno for Production.The 1911 would not be for production, but it would work if I decided to shoot SS our L10 in the future.Other than for fun, what can the 9mm be used for? I guess L10 minor, I just don't think anyone actually shots that... I know of a few people shooting their 9mm 1911 in L-10 minor or SS minor loaded to 10,. Or if you're into IDPA it'd make a really sweet gun for ESP division. The 2011 that I have in 9mm is my gun for 3-gun and Steel Challenge. Used to shoot IDPA with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGREID Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 You can get a new Trojan for under $1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norbyam22 Posted September 15, 2014 Share Posted September 15, 2014 I'd def keep browsing classifieds here. Good people great gear. SS is fun, for me. I like the encorporation of all the reloads. It makes planning out a stage more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1911 Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 I guess a 9mm Trojan would be fine for IPSC Classic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I guess a 9mm Trojan would be fine for IPSC Classic?Yep, i use a spartan and it works just fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigGabe Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I've got a Trojan in 9mm. Use it for Steel and IDPA. Great gun for those sports. If you were only going to get one gun though, I'd probably go with the 40. Can be used for all three. If you don't reload the 9 would be cheaper to shoot. If you're accurate with it the 9 shouldn't hurt you too bad in USPSA and you get the added benefit of shooting a gun with less recoil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b1gcountry Posted October 6, 2014 Author Share Posted October 6, 2014 I just picked up a trojan in 40. I'm really looking forward to shooting it. I have some 40 minor loads that shoot very soft out of my Glocks. Should feel even softer in the trojan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2MoreChains Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Congratulations, fine choice! Now for mags, get these: http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Tripp-10mm-9-Round-Government-System-Corey-Magazine-wBasepad-P3335.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris1911 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 (edited) Not sure I would get those Tripp mags. I use them for Bianchi Cup and they are great but I use Dawsons with a heavier base for IPSC as they drop out quicker. Cheers. Edited October 6, 2014 by Chris1911 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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