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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:10:38 AM EDT
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Double stack or nothing! as in I want to get a double stack 9 1911 but dont want a Para and dont want to pay close to a grand for all the others. $1K? Lol. STI is $2K. Or you can go RIA tactical. $650 on GB. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=462953037 |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:11:17 AM EDT
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Way north of a grand. Completely satisfied though. 
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/595f53d7-0fd7-4a9e-af3e-c2b25d99df5a_zpsfb01914f.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Double stack or nothing! as in I want to get a double stack 9 1911 but dont want a Para and dont want to pay close to a grand for all the others. Way north of a grand. Completely satisfied though.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/595f53d7-0fd7-4a9e-af3e-c2b25d99df5a_zpsfb01914f.jpg Tactical? Maurader? I want one. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:36:46 AM EDT
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Got a Rock Island Tactical in 9mm. Fun gun, Metalform and Checkmate make mags, I think one of them made factory Colt 1911 mags at some point.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:43:36 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Tactical? Maurader? I want one. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Double stack or nothing! as in I want to get a double stack 9 1911 but dont want a Para and dont want to pay close to a grand for all the others. Way north of a grand. Completely satisfied though. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/595f53d7-0fd7-4a9e-af3e-c2b25d99df5a_zpsfb01914f.jpg Tactical? Maurader? I want one. Partner bought the Marauder, 5" match barrel and bushing, half rail, nitride finish and adjustable rear fiber optic front sight.  |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 1:04:28 AM EDT
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My wife enjoyed my Star Model B in 9mm so much she kept it as her own. She has several handguns but the Star is by far her favorite. I should buy another.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 1:12:07 AM EDT
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A little caliber with small capacity mags.  nopeYou would hate my buckmarks then. Somehow they manage to be my favorite pistols though. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 1:15:19 AM EDT
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Over on 1911forums.com they practically start fapping when a 9mm 1911 is even mentioned. Personally I don't see the point. A large, heavy pistol designed for the "it'll rip your arm off!" .45 cal instead shooting the pipsqueak 9mm. And save your shit about how great "modern" 9mm rounds are, the "modern" .45 is way better.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 1:26:07 AM EDT
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I bought one of the Citadel's (made by Rock Island) from Buds when they had them for $329. Unbelievable gun for that price. Virtually no recoil, super nice trigger, and has not had any issues in the 300 rounds I've put through it so far. I was skeptical at this price but it's really impressive. https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3ce4mOB1mK0/VK_1fLOKPQI/AAAAAAAABDs/nXAGdkCDcrE/w415-h553-no/0109151009.jpg I too bought a Citadel 9mm when they had that deal. Very impressed with it. Shot probably 300 rounds through it so far 0 issues. Actually very smooth action and trigger. They come with Metalform magazines and I like them as they are pre-drilled at the bottom to add bumper pads. I also bought 3 Mecgar mags. They are maybe a little better made, have a round follower, and are a much higher polish. However they don't have holes at the bottom and are a hard ass steel I can't dent with my hand drill and a new bit. 
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Posted: 1/12/2015 1:31:56 AM EDT
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I have a Colt 9mm Lightweight Commander. It's a joy to shoot. One of my grail pistols. A friend of mine found an unfired pre-series 70 9mm LC in a pawn shop and got it for a song. The counter guy told him no one wanted 1911's in 9mm. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 9:40:00 AM EDT
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Tactical? Maurader? I want one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Double stack or nothing! as in I want to get a double stack 9 1911 but dont want a Para and dont want to pay close to a grand for all the others. Way north of a grand. Completely satisfied though.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/595f53d7-0fd7-4a9e-af3e-c2b25d99df5a_zpsfb01914f.jpg Tactical? Maurader? I want one. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 9:45:43 AM EDT
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Over on 1911forums.com they practically start fapping when a 9mm 1911 is even mentioned. Personally I don't see the point. A large, heavy pistol designed for the "it'll rip your arm off!" .45 cal instead shooting the pipsqueak 9mm. And save your shit about how great "modern" 9mm rounds are, the "modern" .45 is way better. It's the softest shooting pistol in 9mm available. Damn near zero muzzle rise. They got big with our IDPA group right before I stopped shooting so much. I always thought the magazine's caused the problems. Was always a crap-shoot finding one that would feed reliably. CMC mags worked well, factory kimber mags sucked. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 10:20:15 AM EDT
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Tactical, full rail, blued matte finish, 5" bull barrel, Heinie straight eight night sights. Partner bought the Marauder, 5" match barrel and bushing, half rail, nitride finish and adjustable rear fiber optic front sight. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/c1da4ddb-cf7e-4e75-b0bf-fbaad8ab71d4_zps8dc43f74.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Double stack or nothing! as in I want to get a double stack 9 1911 but dont want a Para and dont want to pay close to a grand for all the others. Way north of a grand. Completely satisfied though.
http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/595f53d7-0fd7-4a9e-af3e-c2b25d99df5a_zpsfb01914f.jpg Tactical? Maurader? I want one. Partner bought the Marauder, 5" match barrel and bushing, half rail, nitride finish and adjustable rear fiber optic front sight. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/c1da4ddb-cf7e-4e75-b0bf-fbaad8ab71d4_zps8dc43f74.jpg |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 10:20:54 AM EDT
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Over on 1911forums.com they practically start fapping when a 9mm 1911 is even mentioned. Personally I don't see the point. A large, heavy pistol designed for the "it'll rip your arm off!" .45 cal instead shooting the pipsqueak 9mm. And save your shit about how great "modern" 9mm rounds are, the "modern" .45 is way better. 
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Posted: 1/12/2015 10:35:52 AM EDT
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Over on 1911forums.com they practically start fapping when a 9mm 1911 is even mentioned. Personally I don't see the point. A large, heavy pistol designed for the "it'll rip your arm off!" .45 cal instead shooting the pipsqueak 9mm. And save your shit about how great "modern" 9mm rounds are, the "modern" .45 is way better. A herpin' and a derpin'. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 11:40:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: is the Marauder worth the $300 difference? My current plan is to buy a tactical and let Dawson Precision throw in their steel parts and add FO sight. After all that, prices between Stock Marauder and worked up Tactical will be very similar. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Double stack or nothing! as in I want to get a double stack 9 1911 but dont want a Para and dont want to pay close to a grand for all the others. Way north of a grand. Completely satisfied though. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/595f53d7-0fd7-4a9e-af3e-c2b25d99df5a_zpsfb01914f.jpg Tactical? Maurader? I want one. Partner bought the Marauder, 5" match barrel and bushing, half rail, nitride finish and adjustable rear fiber optic front sight. http://i237.photobucket.com/albums/ff295/m4pointman/c1da4ddb-cf7e-4e75-b0bf-fbaad8ab71d4_zps8dc43f74.jpg It has the better finish, the half rail makes finding a holster easier, the match barrel and bushing may make the pistol a little more accurate (or it could be the target sights). It definitely has a tighter slide to frame fit after 5000 rounds. BUT the rear adjustable sight has been problematic in that it doesn't adjust enough and the gun shoots high, even after modification. Personally, I like the night sights, the full rail (the rail kinda grows on you) and the recoil master (which the marauder doesn't have). The tactical seems to shoot a little softer than the Marauder. I guess what I'm saying is no, it wasn't worth the extra money to me.  |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 11:50:04 AM EDT
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I own four of them. Three Rock Islands. A Full size tactical, compact tactical, and a full size 9/22 TCM single stack and a 1969 Colt Commander.
The Rock Island full size 9mm is my favorite pistol to shoot. I sometimes used it for USPSA SIngle Stack last year. Almost 4k rounds through the pistol so far and it's been great. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 11:56:17 AM EDT
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I've got the one OP wants. It was inexpensive, and it runs like a top. I love it.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 11:58:08 AM EDT
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those are pretty neat and would go good with my Spanish Destroyer Carbine in 9x19 however how hard are spare mags and spare parts to come by Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Star Model B Super is a better choice. I can shoot either 9mm P or Largo out of it. http://oi58.tinypic.com/34sq7o8.jpg Same with the military version with extra 9mm P barrel. http://oi62.tinypic.com/hwcmd2.jpg +100, Get a Star, BKS or BKM, Great guns those are pretty neat and would go good with my Spanish Destroyer Carbine in 9x19 however how hard are spare mags and spare parts to come by Everything is available, for a price. Ebay and Gunbroker is good for mags. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 11:58:12 AM EDT
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A little caliber with small capacity mags. nopeI picked up a Springer 9mm 1911 and had it two weeks before moving because it paled in comparison to a CZ. It shot fairly well, it was stock and the trigger wasn't anything to write home about but the lack of capacity made it expendable. |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 11:58:18 AM EDT
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It has the better finish, the half rail makes finding a holster easier, the match barrel and bushing may make the pistol a little more accurate (or it could be the target sights). It definitely has a tighter slide to frame fit after 5000 rounds. BUT the rear adjustable sight has been problematic in that it doesn't adjust enough and the gun shoots high, even after modification. Personally, I like the night sights, the full rail (the rail kinda grows on you) and the recoil master (which the marauder doesn't have). The tactical seems to shoot a little softer than the Marauder. I guess what I'm saying is no, it wasn't worth the extra money to me.
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is the Marauder worth the $300 difference? My current plan is to buy a tactical and let Dawson Precision throw in their steel parts and add FO sight. After all that, prices between Stock Marauder and worked up Tactical will be very similar. Personally, I like the night sights, the full rail (the rail kinda grows on you) and the recoil master (which the marauder doesn't have). The tactical seems to shoot a little softer than the Marauder. I guess what I'm saying is no, it wasn't worth the extra money to me.
Appreciate the honest review. Honestly, the finish was one thing I was questioning. I'll probably stick with my original plan then. Thanks again! |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:10:19 PM EDT
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I have two SVI's that I compete with. They are by far my favorite pistols to shoot.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:20:54 PM EDT
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As soon as Springfield releases the RO compact in 9mm I'll be getting one for a new carry gun, along with a full size to go with it.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 12:47:25 PM EDT
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Just a tip: get the tactical model. The included extras are well worth the price.
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Posted: 1/12/2015 1:48:22 PM EDT
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Just a tip: get the tactical model. The included extras are well worth the price. What brand? |
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Posted: 1/12/2015 3:27:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've got the one OP wants. It was inexpensive, and it runs like a top. I love it. How do these GI RIA pistols handle hollowpoints? Are they a hardball-only gun? |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 12:20:44 AM EDT
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Bump
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Posted: 1/13/2015 12:50:45 AM EDT
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How do these GI RIA pistols handle hollowpoints? Are they a hardball-only gun? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I've got the one OP wants. It was inexpensive, and it runs like a top. I love it. http://i1231.photobucket.com/albums/ee513/Rugerlvr/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-10/92E57DC2-34A9-4272-84E8-D921740DC636_zpsxm9hptyz.jpg How do these GI RIA pistols handle hollowpoints? Are they a hardball-only gun? The one my friend has is FMJ only with the original magazine. He bought some Wilson or Metalform mags(don't remember which) and it runs everything he's tried with them. |
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Posted: 1/13/2015 12:54:02 AM EDT
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My genuine 9mm 1911 Colt.
Aloha, Mark |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 1:57:35 PM EDT
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Just a tip: get the tactical model. The included extras are well worth the price. Dammit Fletch, you can't just say random shit and leave. |
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Posted: 1/15/2015 2:10:13 PM EDT
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I've got several currently and have worked on a good variety. I have an old Springfield on my bench now that I'm trying to get to run .38 Super.
They are very soft shooting and if you use a 10 round mag, the capacity isn't bad for such a thin handgun. Sometimes they need tweaking since the makers don't always know how to set them up correctly. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:37:51 AM EDT
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Seriously looking at the Citadel 9mm compact for my wife, she likes it, I'm just concerned she'll decide it's too heavy after a while.
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:39:32 AM EDT
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Another thought while looking at this thread; couldn't any of these 9x19 1911's such as the Rock Islands be converted to 9x23 with just a chamber reamer and a new recoil spring?
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:52:36 PM EDT
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Another thought while looking at this thread; couldn't any of these 9x19 1911's such as the Rock Islands be converted to 9x23 with just a chamber reamer and a new recoil spring? I am doing this with a GI Model .38Super RIA. Not just swapping the recoil spring. I am replacing the firing pin stop, mainspring, hammer strut AND the recoil spring. Just replacing the mainspring with a round as hot as the 9x23 is asking for feeding problems. Of course I tore the damn thing apart over a year ago, had the slide machined for Novak's and haven't made any progress since then..... |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 12:56:45 PM EDT
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I am all about the 1911. I carry one. It's a working duty weapon, not a range toy. But if I were to make the switch from .45 to 9mm I'd go for either a Browning Hi Power or a Glock 19. Naturally the Browning has a strong attraction to a hillbilly like me.
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Posted: 1/16/2015 4:21:59 PM EDT
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I own several 9mm 1911's.
Wilson mags are good. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 4:27:03 PM EDT
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I want a scaled down 9mm 1911.
like everything 10-15% smaller but still to GI paterns. sure nothing would be interchangeable but it would be cool. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 5:41:22 PM EDT
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I want a scaled down 9mm 1911. like everything 10-15% smaller but still to GI paterns. sure nothing would be interchangeable but it would be cool. The Star mentioned above is pretty close. No grip safety but other than that...I'd call it 90% faithful. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 6:35:39 PM EDT
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I want a scaled down 9mm 1911. like everything 10-15% smaller but still to GI paterns. sure nothing would be interchangeable but it would be cool. There's the SA EMP. Not GI sized though. |
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Posted: 1/16/2015 7:03:51 PM EDT
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I have an old Colt 9mm Commander. It shoots great. If it weren't somewhat collectible, I'd carry it.
Brand new Colt-branded mags are still made. Colt and Metalform are the only mags to buy - others seem like junk. |
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Posted: 1/17/2015 1:07:30 AM EDT
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I want a scaled down 9mm 1911. like everything 10-15% smaller but still to GI paterns. sure nothing would be interchangeable but it would be cool. They did that a little over 100 years ago in 9.8mm. Shame it never went anywhere. 
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Posted: 1/17/2015 1:19:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: My genuine 9mm 1911 Colt. http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz55/ma96782/Colt%201911%209mm/Colt19119mm002.jpg Aloha, Mark Finally... Someone classes up this thread.
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