Hi,
I am new to the forum so forgive me if this is an old topic--did a search and found no threads...and forgive me for "blasphemy" suggesting a 9mm 1911. I am most interested in whatever will be most practical and effective.
So I have been a 1911 fan for years, and a 45 ACP fan. Never did I think I would ever consider a 9mm, but after reading the latest FBI caliber report I am seriously considering 9mm. Another big factor for me is the fact that 9mm is much cheaper and I sold all my reloading stuff several years back (which I kind of regret, but that's another story).
I am a very good shooter with my current Kimber CDP 1911 in 45 ACP. I am considering moving to a 9mm Kimber Aegis or Dan Wesson Guardian. The cheaper ammo, lower recoil and therefore faster potential follow up shots are appealing to me. An extra round doesn't hurt either.
On the other hand I really like the feel of a 1911 and imagine that a 9mm version will have a slimmer grip profile. I am not sure if it will feel as good in the hand. Furthermore, I am not totally and completely sold on the whole 9mm vs. 45 issue. If handgun "stopping power" is truly a myth like the FBI report states and if most gun fights requite 2-3 rounds to incapacitate a bad guy, then would a 9mm 1911 offer a potentially better platform (disregarding the blasphemy of a 9mm 1911)?
Curious what your thoughts are.
thanks
Matt
I am new to the forum so forgive me if this is an old topic--did a search and found no threads...and forgive me for "blasphemy" suggesting a 9mm 1911. I am most interested in whatever will be most practical and effective.
So I have been a 1911 fan for years, and a 45 ACP fan. Never did I think I would ever consider a 9mm, but after reading the latest FBI caliber report I am seriously considering 9mm. Another big factor for me is the fact that 9mm is much cheaper and I sold all my reloading stuff several years back (which I kind of regret, but that's another story).
I am a very good shooter with my current Kimber CDP 1911 in 45 ACP. I am considering moving to a 9mm Kimber Aegis or Dan Wesson Guardian. The cheaper ammo, lower recoil and therefore faster potential follow up shots are appealing to me. An extra round doesn't hurt either.
On the other hand I really like the feel of a 1911 and imagine that a 9mm version will have a slimmer grip profile. I am not sure if it will feel as good in the hand. Furthermore, I am not totally and completely sold on the whole 9mm vs. 45 issue. If handgun "stopping power" is truly a myth like the FBI report states and if most gun fights requite 2-3 rounds to incapacitate a bad guy, then would a 9mm 1911 offer a potentially better platform (disregarding the blasphemy of a 9mm 1911)?
Curious what your thoughts are.
thanks
Matt