M1911 vs M9

MSG Jose Colon — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 02:13:50 -0400

I loved my old M1911 from my days in the Cav. I also enjoy the M9.  My problem with the old 1911 used to be the loose slide, but for stopping power, if you could aim right, the 45 caliber beats the 9mm hands down.

Response by LTC Jason Strickland made Apr 6 at 2014 8:47 AM

LTC Jason Strickland — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 08:47:30 -0400

Preach it, Jose!  I agree!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2014 9:08 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 09:08:13 -0400

must agree M9 just doesn't have the stopping power of the M1911.

Response by CPL Tito Carmelo Rivera made Apr 6 at 2014 11:45 AM

CPL Tito Carmelo Rivera — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 11:45:00 -0400

Oh Yeh...I've seen a VC lose a leg with ONE round from a 1911 fired by my Motor Sgt. from my 3/4 Beep in Saigon shortly after "In Country"! Very impressive; however, too big for civilian duty. I carry a S&W 9mm with hollow point "Starfires". But STILL a great weapon if/when you shoulder-holster it!

Response by SFC James Baber made Apr 6 at 2014 12:06 PM

SFC James Baber — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 12:06:47 -0400

1911 any day of the week, hands down.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 6 at 2014 12:18 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 12:18:13 -0400

When I was in the USMC we had the 1911's - that had the stopping power you need.  Even if you winged someone it would knock-em down. That is a plus, gives you the time to get into a better tactical cover position to finish the job if needed.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Apr 6 at 2014 8:07 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Sun, 06 Apr 2014 20:07:08 -0400

My Dept Head in Sugar Grove, WV was on the Navy Shooting Team and had a 1911 with a weighted barrel. Talk about a difference between night and day. I liked his competition 1911. The issue one sucked.

Response by MSgt Darren VanDerwilt made Nov 11 at 2015 12:57 PM

MSgt Darren VanDerwilt — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 12:57:12 -0500

A modern 1911 hands down! Because of upgrades in manufacturing proccesses and materials, the modern 1911 is superior. Most of the WWII era guns were not case hardened to speed production and were estimated to fire 5,000 rounds before wearing out. These pistols saw service through Korea and Vietnam, and were "tired iron" when replaced by the M-9.

Response by CW3 John Himes made Oct 23 at 2021 6:07 AM

CW3 John Himes — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:07:26 -0400

I love the 1911 design. Browning nailed it. Whether it is in .45, 9mm or 10mm it is one of the most accurate firearms ever produced I've got 5 of them. two I rotate as my EDC and two are for competition. My current favorite is the Springfield Ronin.

Response by PFC Angie Nickels made Oct 23 at 2021 6:46 AM

PFC Angie Nickels — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 06:46:26 -0400

I agree!

Response by SSG Bill McCoy made Oct 23 at 2021 10:43 AM

SSG Bill McCoy — Sat, 23 Oct 2021 10:43:01 -0400

I've carried a 1911, both in service and to this day since 1969. It was the first handgun I had ever fired other than a "cowboy" like .22 when I was a youngster. We were taught by Marine instructors/DI's and they taught us right. I'm a better shot with a .45 than I am with any of my .357's or .40 cals. Over time, I became a crack shot and never places worst than 2nd in police combat contests with civilian PD's.
Today, I have 2 different Kimber models and a Remington R1 and enjoy shooting as often as I can at our local sportsman's club.