9mm 1911 vs Hi Power

[adamsredlines]

Ok, so I shot my buddies EMP this past weekend and it was awesome.

I'm trying to talk myself into a decision on getting a 9mm 1911.

I have two Hi Powers, one of which is in the process of getting some action and trigger work done.
I have a nice 1911 also, in .45. (Kimber Super Carry Pro HD)

Would a 9mm 1911 gain me anything?

The only caveat is I still want a railed pistol for a light to keep bedside. So maybe a 9mm Springfield Range Officer Elite Operator and I have the best of all worlds?

 

[adamsredlines]

https://www.springfield-armory.com/products/1911-range-officer-elite-operator-9mm/

 

[surjimmy]

IMHO NO. If you are going to carry a 9mm, there are better options. If your going to carry a 1911, there are better calibers. If I carry a 9mm, it is because I want access to more rounds. You lose that in a 1911. If you want something close to the 9mm in a 1911, I would suggest a 38 Super. A lot more power, very little recoil.

 

[adamsredlines]

My problem is I'm a trigger snob (aka I cant shoot well unless it has a great trigger). So that leaves many of the "better options" out of the market for me...and I just dont like poly guns. So basically my options are the two aformentioned pistols, or maybe I will finally try a Sig...I've had a hard-on for a P220 Equinox...whats the 9mm equivalent to that?

 

[lasher]

look at Dan Wesson pistols, best bang for the buck out there

 

[adamsredlines]

I did look at those, I am trying to refrain from having them build me a custom pistol. A Vbob in 9mm with a rail would make me open the wallet tonight.

 

[lasher]

they have great triggers

 

[Ignored Member]

STI makes double stack 9mm carry guns.

 

[SPDguns]

IMHO NO. If you are going to carry a 9mm, there are better options. If your going to carry a 1911, there are better calibers. If I carry a 9mm, it is because I want access to more rounds. You lose that in a 1911. If you want something close to the 9mm in a 1911, I would suggest a 38 Super. A lot more power, very little recoil.

You win. Mods please lock......

 

[lasher]

yeah, you can duct tape a light on that STI, LOL