Delaware Concealed Carry Forum
General Gun Discussion => Handgun Corner => Topic started by: Sigma4506 on August 30, 2019, 02:56:43 AM
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Just Bought this 1911 9mm -its like WOW - This is my first 1911 and i am really impressed with this 4 inch , take down was pretty easy and for me a little tricky getting the Slide Stop pin back in -but after reading and slow and steady wins the race =i got it down ,Very very accurate little sucker- this will now be my new Carry as its really not much more heavier or bigger than my Glock 19 - Warning -Do Not Try this firearm as your pockets will be 770.00 $ lighter ,
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I love 1911's. I have built or repaired 3 for myself and worked on many more. I have a Browning HiPower, which had the same designer, but always wanted to build a 9MM 1911. Who is the maker?? All steel or steel slide plastic frame??
Bill
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Hi Bill ,Its a Springfield Armory
9mm
RECOIL SYSTEM
Flat Wire w/ Full Length Guide Rod
SIGHTS
Fiber Optic Front & Low-Profile Combat Rear
WEIGHT
31.5 ozs.
HEIGHT
5.5"
SLIDE
Forged Steel, Parkerized
BARREL
4" Stainless Steel Match Grade, Fully Supported Ramp Bull
LENGTH
7.6"
GRIP TYPE
Cross Cannon™ Double Diamond Cocobolo
FRAME
Forged Lightweight Alloy
MAGAZINES
2 - 9 Round, Stainless
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Bill i have a Question is there a way to tell what kind of Grips i can use ? Height is 5.5 not sure if thats full size or ? to me most look like they will all fit with exception of compacts or 5 inch height ones, Thanks
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If the frame is true to 1911 specs, any grips for a 1911 should fit. I am partial to hogue grips which can be one piece, but fancy woods are also nice. I tried Hogue one piece grip on my Sig P220(retired LEO gun) and did not like them. Switched back(for now) the police hard grips that came on it. Grips are a personal thing and can make or break your proper hold.
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Thanks Bill , i can see why people like the 1911 , New learning experience
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John Browning certainly got this design right and over 100 years later it still holds up. I've had a colt commander (.45 ACP) for almost 30 years. It bites a bit, but one of the most accurate handguns I own.
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I really dislike plastic guns!! The feel of a 1911 says shoot me, it won't hurt you. But yes, they are a bit harder for CC use, big, heavy, bulky. I know Todd loves his plastic .45's. But I usually carry my little Smith 637, .38+P. The 1911 may get to ride in my truck.
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... I know Todd loves his plastic .45's. ...
Trade off a little weight in the frame for more rounds. Carry 15+1 of .45
... they are a bit harder for CC use, big, heavy, bulky. ...
The public is CLUELESS. Heads stuck in their phones (and other places).
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I really dislike plastic guns!! The feel of a 1911 says shoot me, it won't hurt you. But yes, they are a bit harder for CC use, big, heavy, bulky. I know Todd loves his plastic .45's. But I usually carry my little Smith 637, .38+P. The 1911 may get to ride in my truck.
As much as I appreciate the engineering of polymer framed guns, over the summer I traded one for a CZ 2075 RAMI for concealed carry. All metal and an absolute pleasure to shoot.
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I have a Springfield Compact Ranger Officer Elite in 9mm with a 4 inch barrel. The best shooting and most accurate firearm i own. I love the feel.
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LOL -Same thing happened to me -Amazing isnt it ? Hooked for life -Love the look of yours - one reason i changed the Grips Aggressive Grey , Little more cleaning and attention then my other firearms but Well worth it ,Good luck -
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Sometimes i use it for carry. They had another version out called the EMP. Saw one recently at cabela's about 8 months ago. This was sweet, i was so tempted to buy it but they wanted a little over 1,000 for it. If i ever see another i'll get it. It's the one i let get away. But yeah, i love this thing. I also thought about replacing the grips because i'm left handed and it has that divit on the left side for a right hand thumb. I would like to find some grips for it but never knew of some place to get the right size or right model grips.
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Hi ,Full size 1911 grips fit Mil-Spec Government and Commander models while compact grips fit Officer models. If you're not sure which model you have you can measure the distance between the screw holes. On a full size 1911 the holes will be 3 1/16" (78mm) apart from center to center. On a compact they will be 2 ⅝" (67mm) apart. For Non-1911 grips check the FAQ on the product page for that grip. This is from Vz grip - Bill from here advised me as mine being full size and was right , https://vzgrips.com/faq/