BigMoneyGrip Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I'm looking for a 9mm single stack. Preferably stainless frame and blued slide, though all stainless would work. I was looking at the Springfield Range Officer but would like to know what else is available. This would be used for plinking only. Thanks for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 For plinking, you can get away with a WWII surplus - lots of different models, or a retired police auto (S&W, Beretta, etc) and save LOTS of money to spend on ammo or a reloading kit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMike Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I take it you are looking for something in the 1911 design. If so, there is the STI Trojan, which is a really nice 1911 in 9mm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Not stainless, or fancy, but my RIA 9mm has been very dependable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooldylocks Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Not stainless, or fancy, but my RIA 9mm has been very dependable. That's what I was gonna say. If it's mostly just a range gun, then why not buy a $300 GI Rock Island, or the ~600 Tactical 2 (Or whatever they call it now)? They are absolutely reliable, accurate, and based on what I have seen from STI I would say higher quality. Sent from my SM-G930V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superlifer03 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 9 hours ago, matteekay said: Not stainless, or fancy, but my RIA 9mm has been very dependable. Got a RIA 9mm for my son and it is a great piece of gear. Dawson front sight, and a IPSC legal magwell, trigger job good mags and you are good to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 32 minutes ago, superlifer03 said: Got a RIA 9mm for my son and it is a great piece of gear. Dawson front sight, and a IPSC legal magwell, trigger job good mags and you are good to go. Yup. I think the only "must have" with them is a new front sight - the factory one is just too wide. I did a Dawson FO as well on mine. I bought a TCM model used (without the TCM components, so 9mm only) which is equivalent to the Rock Ultra #51623. It goes for $550 on *that* site and has good grips, an adjustable rear sight, FO front, an okay magwell, and an upper 3 lb trigger. Can't ask for much more. The ONLY complaint I have is that the frame is a hair longer than standard, so trying to use a MSH/magwell like the Smith and Alexander didn't sit quite straight. I wound up doing the Wilson model that hooks over the lower bushings and simply filing a little clearance in the hooks. It should also be noted that this is on an older gun and I think things have been fixed since then as my new .45 RIA takes all accessories without an issue: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoneyGrip Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Thanks for the replies! I have an AMT Hardballer thats been hopped up some. I was just wanting a 9mm because I have buckets of that loaded. I've been shooting GSSF a good bit over the last couple of years, but I miss shooting my 1911. So I thought a 1911 in 9mm would be a great comprimise. I do enjoy shoot the GLOCK 34 and 17L, but I want a 1911. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartian Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 On 10/12/2017 at 8:50 PM, JMike said: I take it you are looking for something in the 1911 design. If so, there is the STI Trojan, which is a really nice 1911 in 9mm. I'm going to second this. Great value gun. Of course you could step up to the Sentinel if you wanted to get fancier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartian Posted October 16, 2017 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Of course you never mentioned your budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BASE772 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Picked up a 9mm Range Officer for under $700.00. Thing runs flawless with Dawson mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 what about this ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa-XD45 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 On 10/13/2017 at 9:49 AM, superlifer03 said: Got a RIA 9mm for my son and it is a great piece of gear. Dawson front sight, and a IPSC legal magwell, trigger job good mags and you are good to go. Same here. RIA for less than $500. Installed Dawson fiber front, and a mag well for single stack USPSA & steel matches. https://www.tombstonetactical.com/catalog/rock-island/1911-a1-fs-pistol-9mm-5in-9rd-parkerized/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMoneyGrip Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks for the help! Like most things in life, there are just too many choices... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayDee Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Trojan from Dawson is ready to go. The other option is Dan Wesson PM9. Having shot both, I really like the Dan Wessons a lot more for the finish and attention to detail. Maybe too much for "just plinking" but they are great guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Descartian Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Great price on a STI Super Sentinel. No affiliation. http://www.gunbroker.com/item/709556146 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck2 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 I have a STI saprtan that i have set up and have been shooting it for a year . 9mm in a 1911 platform is AWESOME!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck2 Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 Yigal. That BUL gun is hot ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 53 minutes ago, Monkeynutz said: Yigal. That BUL gun is hot ! u didn't saw it with stainless frame , bull barrel and tungsten guide rod . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badluck2 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Quote What does the Bull 1911 run for price wise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangSwitch Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 I'm a little late to the thread. I've got nearly 17k rounds through my Springfield Operator chambered in 9mm. It wasn't a "cheap" gun but it has been a very good gun. You'll want to make sure your 9mm gun has a ramped barrel. It will help it feed reliably. I have a personal preference for guns with a magwell mainspring housing. If you're in the market for a plinker, you'll probably trade that feature for a lower price. Like all 1911s - magazine choice is really important. Springfield's 9mm guns ship with 9-round magazines. If you want a 10 round magazine, I've had the best luck with Dawson Precision magazines. They feed reliably and break down easily. Naturally, they're like $45 each - but I think well worth it. Chip McCormick makes a very good 10 round 9mm magazine too, though they don't break down as easily as the Dawson. Good luck on your 9mm hunt. Do post pix of your gun whenever you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteekay Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 1 hour ago, BangSwitch said: Like all 1911s - magazine choice is really important. Springfield's 9mm guns ship with 9-round magazines. If you want a 10 round magazine, I've had the best luck with Dawson Precision magazines. They feed reliably and break down easily. Naturally, they're like $45 each - but I think well worth it. Chip McCormick makes a very good 10 round 9mm magazine too, though they don't break down as easily as the Dawson. This, absolutely. I have a CMC that works, a MecGar that's awful, and a pile of Metalforms that are my competition mags (which are the same tube/spring/follower as Dawson). If you're just getting your feet wet, the Metalform 10-rounders have a decent plastic baseplate that doesn't need to be replaced right off the bat (though I have since added Dawson bases to all of mine) and are typically about $30 shipped when they pop up on eBay. By way of comparison, I only run Tripp 10-rounders in my 45 1911 as CMC's don't drop free and Wilsons are pricey (and everyone replaces the guts with Tripp parts anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCSBarney Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 Dawson Precision used to and I think still are selling race ready versions of STI guns. Chromed or not, their magwell, other little add on parts, etc... Might want to give them a look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangSwitch Posted October 24, 2017 Share Posted October 24, 2017 2 hours ago, USCSBarney said: Dawson Precision used to and I think still are selling race ready versions of STI guns. I think the OP was looking for a plinker, not a competition gun. That's an excellent suggestion for a game-gun, but might be a bit of overkill for plinking duties. (I was considering one myself sometime ago) That said, the OP never did say what his budget was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e4effort Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) 16 hours ago, BangSwitch said: I'm a little late to the thread. I've got nearly 17k rounds through my Springfield Operator chambered in 9mm. It wasn't a "cheap" gun but it has been a very good gun. You'll want to make sure your 9mm gun has a ramped barrel. It will help it feed reliably. I have a personal preference for guns with a magwell mainspring housing. If you're in the market for a plinker, you'll probably trade that feature for a lower price. Like all 1911s - magazine choice is really important. Springfield's 9mm guns ship with 9-round magazines. If you want a 10 round magazine, I've had the best luck with Dawson Precision magazines. They feed reliably and break down easily. Naturally, they're like $45 each - but I think well worth it. Chip McCormick makes a very good 10 round 9mm magazine too, though they don't break down as easily as the Dawson. Good luck on your 9mm hunt. Do post pix of your gun whenever you get it. This is the exact setup I run with the exception I run a Techwell XT for my magwell. It's an amazing setup for the money. For what it's worth, this is the survey for Single Stack Nationals last year. There's a reason why Springfield is the most popular. Edited October 25, 2017 by e4effort picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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