9mm 1911-Need Input

[Sharpshooter9x19]

I'm in the market for a 1911 in 9mm. The criteria are as follows:

-Single stack magazine for "concealability"
-Commander length slide or greater i.e. 4" bbl minimum
-picatinny rail on frame for tactical light
-I'm not concerned with Manufacturer, as long as their weapon is quality
-I'm looking to spend $800 or less.

Any suggestions? So far I've found the Taurus 1911-B-1 but cannot find a vendor that has one in stock.

Caveat: I'm not intending this to be the impetus for a .45acp v/ 9mm debate. I'm dead set on 9mm due to the C.B.A. (Cost Benefit Analysis-Will save at least $65 every 200 rounds on Avg w/ 9x19).

Thanks in advance!

[Cole]

You're married to the rail?

[Sharpshooter9x19]

Nah it's not a deal-breaker. It's gotta be single stack & 9mm. After that I'm flexible.

[Exbiker]

The Para PXT looks like it meets all your criteria but the rail. (PCX99R)
$700 to 750
I never owned a Para so I can`t vouch for their quality.


BRAND: Para USA # OF MAGS: 2
MODEL: PXT 1911 LTC Single Stack Model SAFETY: Extended Thumb Safety, Beavertail Grip Safety
TYPE: Semi-Automatic Pistol SIGHTS: 3-Dot Dovetailed
CALIBER: 9MM BARREL LENGTH: 4.25" Ramp Match Barrel
FINISH: Covert Black OVERALL LENGTH: 7.75"
ACTION: Single Action WEIGHT: 28 oz
STOCK: Checkered Cocobolo Grips with Gold Medallion PACKAGING:
CAPACITY: 9+1 FEATURES: Power Extractor, Spurred Hammer
CHOKES: FEATURES: Full-length Guide Rod, Match Trigger
CHAMBER: BUTT PLATE:
MUZZLE: RECEIVER: Alloy

[vanguy]

Your criteria will leave you with very few options. I had a Kimber Stainless Target 9mm which was perfect with never a failure after thousands of rounds and accurate as hell. Springfield makes a good 1911 9mm as well. Unfortunately, you need to spend close to $1000 to get a quality 1911 9mm. I would go for the Kimber stainless target.

[FUNDAMENTALS]

I have a Para-Ord Tac S in 45 acp., Light Double Action, excellent
quality and performs flawlessly. The 9mm you are looking for has been
mentioned and is also a quality pistol, go to: www.para-usa.com

[NineseveN]

These are out of your price range a bit, but they're a better gun than most anything you're going to find:

If the rail isn't a deal breaker, look no further:
http://www.stiguns.com/guns/RangerII/RangerII.html

Get it for just under a grand (which is a deal IMHO).
http://www.brazoscustom.com/sti_guns/Ranger2.htm

If the rail is necessary, then you can get a Duty One with a 5" barrel:
http://www.stiguns.com/guns/DutyOne/DutyOne.html


Although keep in mind, the doublestack STI 2011's aren't really any larger or less concealable than a single stack is. But they're also a lot more expensive.
http://forum.pafoa.org/pistols-41/19...15-review.html


I'd save up for a 2011 personally, no reason to go single stack in 9mm to be honest. The Tactical 4.15 I reviewed above is perfect for you, aside from the price (which is soooo worth it).

[Cole]

I own a STI Trojan 9mm and love it.

[addicted2freedom]

What'd you decide on? I've been looking at 9mm 1911's also.

[AFARR]

You should look at the HK P7 series.

I like 1911s (have one), but the P7 is a HELL of a lot better for a 9mm single stack. It is a gun that has it's foibles...some like it, some don't, but the ones (like me) that like it, REALLY like it.

AFARR

I should add: I've seen some 1911 9mms show up on the equipment exchange on AR15.com occasionally. Might be easier to look for a used one there than to worry about finding a dealer that has something in stock.