For those looking to Invest in a 2011 style pistol there is a "bargain" alternative to STI...

A) For those of you who have the time, skills, and tools: building from a "80%" frame is a
option although not necessarily a cost effective one unless you plan to build one in each
caliber you would like...

B) The other is purchasing a SPS Pantera 2011 from Eagle Imports which is a Imported
version of the 2011 platform pistol that is made in the Philippines with a solid warranty
and a good price point, it uses all standard STI 2011 parts, etc.


Good luck.


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Sure, if it's a Browning Hi-Power.

I bought this Metro 9mm Commander (I have a hard chromed Metro in .45) and it has been utterly reliable.  Two mec gar mags and two Wilson combat mags. It definitely likes peppier ammo. I have a case of 124 gr Starfire that could charitably called 'subsonic' (I think it's at about 1050 fps ), and I'm going to burn it up through this pistol. I love the trigger, better than the .45 I own, but I'm worried the blues finish won't hold up.

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My 1911 9mm handguns are my favorite range guns, next to my .22's.

Plus 1.
I have a Colt LW commander in 9mm. (weighs a mere 29 ounces empty)
Anyway, accurate shooter, and the 2016 dual recoil spring setup lessens felt recoil. I'm used to 45s so to me the 9mm was fun to shoot.
Also because its lightweight, I carry it as my alternate CCW.
Another advantage (depends on who you ask) is the ammo cap. Stock mags are 9 rounds but Lots of 10rd aftermarket mags that doesn't extend as much compared to the 45s. (The mag in the pic is a 10rd mecgar) Attached File