1911 fans - caliber or platform poll

[Rj1972]

I'm just curious on this one. For you 1911 guys, I'm assuming it's more the platform and less the caliber, but I know lots of you highly prefer the 45 regardless. I'm also going to figure most would choose a 3rd option of join the revolution until someone makes a 45 acp 1911, but if you could choose a 45 acp handgun (non-1911) OR a 9mm 1911 which would you choose?

 

[TMD]

I own 1911's in .45acp, 9mm, 10mm, and .38 Super so if I HAD to choose I guess it would be the 9mm.

 

[hoytinak]

I don't like 1911 but I do like the 9x19, therefor I do own a Kimber 1911 in 9mm.

 

[jrothWA]

Have the .45, WOULD ...

love to get a 9mm in a Colt Combat Commander.

 

[lamarw]

I am OK with the M1911 platform in .45 but have no desire for it otherwise. I would take a Sig P220 over a non-45 caliber 1911 platform.

This is not to say I do not like the 9mm since I own several.

 

[KC Rob]

This is an easy one, I only own 1911's and have them in .45 and 9mm, so my choice would be 9mm 1911.

 

[mnhntr]

HK or Sig in 45 or a 1911 in 38super

 

[Auto426]

I really do like the 1911 platform, but I also really like the .45 ACP cartridge as well. There are plenty of good .45 ACP platforms out there that I would love to aquire, but the lack of funds keeps me to a couple of purchases per year. In no particular order I plan on eventually buying a Sig 220, S&W 4506, HK USP .45, and a S&W N frame with moon clips.

For another caliber in the 1911, I'd probably go with .38 super or 10mm. My 9mm is a Browning Hi Power.

 

[Mrgunsngear]

I'm assuming this is an 'if you could only have one' type of poll so I voted non-1911 45. Reason being, I value reliability over all other features of firearms. I own at least 10 1911s and have owned more in the past. Of those, only 1 has been 100% reliable with any ammo through at least 1000 rounds (TRP). Several had one or two failures and I consider them reliable. However, several have needed repairs/upgrades/different mags/ect.... (usually extractor tension adjustment). That said, 1911s are such sweet shooters that I keep buying them

So that's my experience with 1911s. Other platforms have performed better (Glocks, M&Ps, FNX/FNPs, ect...) have all gone over 1k easily without any failures. So, on that basis I selected the non-1911 option.

1911 RIA 9mm Tactical:

TRP:

 

[mavracer]

I'm not really sure how to answer your question I have 2 45 autos that are not 1911s and no 1911s in 9mm. however of my 10 1911s only 6 are 45s. I guess I like both the platform and the caliber pretty well. I do want to get a SA EMP 9mm though

 

[FJ4ZROX]

I prefer the platform. I have a USPc chambered in 45acp, but prefer the 1911 platform for shooting the caliber. I'm going to pick up a G21 - but only because the mags are interchangeable with my Kriss Vector SDP. YMMV.

 

[Deja vu]

My only 1911 style gun is a Coonan Classic in 357 magnum. Other than that all my hand guns are revolvers.

I picked 1911 style mostly because I dont shoot 45ACP. I think I would shoot a 9mm over a 45 just because of cost.

 

[dalegribble]

it is the perfect combination but many people like the 1911 in other calibers as well. john browning built the perfect platfrom for many calibers.

 

[Adamantium]

I'd take the 9mm 1911 over a 45acp non-1911. If I bought some random 45acp other than for CCW I'd never shoot it because I've already got a 1911 in 45.

 

[BoogieMan]

How could you go wrong with a platform as iconic as a 1911. i cant think of any other weapon (except maybe a sword or a rock) that has been in production in its origanal state for so long. I own a Kimber 1911 -9mm.

 

[MidwestRookie]

This poll makes my head hurt..

I bought my 1911 to shoot .45...I have my Beretta's for 9mm, tho I'm contemplating a 9mm STI Spartan for a xmas gift to myself this year and I'm not considering buying another .45.

9mm 1911 it is!

 

[Ichiban]

Since you didn't specify what the gun is to be used for I picked the platform that is most fun to shoot with the cheapest ammo.

 

[Kreyzhorse]

I think the .45 is the perfect cartridge for the 1911 platform. If it were an either or, I'd take a .45 non 1911 overa 9mm 1911. I personally like shooting the .45 over every other handgun cartridge out there.

 

[thedaddycat]

I voted for the .45 in another platform. I would have to look around at a few but a USP would likely be near the top of the list.

 

[BigJimP]

For me its the platform over the caliber argument...

I own a variety of 1911's ( 4" and 5" guns ) in 9mm and .45 acp...and I'll take a 1911 in either caliber over anything else ! A 1911 from Wilson Combat in 9mm ( a 5" all stainless gun ) is hands down one of the top 5 guns in my safe...

Top 5 handguns in my safe ( in no particular order ) because I change my mind every week:

a. Wilson Combat 5" 1911 in 9mm
b. Wilson Combat 5" 1911 in .45 acp
c. Sig Sauer X-Five in .40S&W
d. S&W model 27-2 4" revolver, .357 mag, Nickel finish
e. Freedom Arms, mod 83, 5 shot single action revolver in 4 3/4" barrel / .357 mag ...its a new addition ( and right now I can't go to the range without it ).

and I'm leaving out some darn fine guns ....an Ed Brown 1911, some other S&W revolvers in model 18's, 19's, 29's...some nice rim fires..even some Sig Sauer 226's ...