M-9
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I got my 1911 taken away while I was in the Army and replaced with an M9. I hated it and still do.
Johnny Dollar
New member
They're big and heavy and clunky and the DA trigger pull is a M...........I.................L................E long
rehalfacre
New member
I also trained with the M1911 in '85 and in '88 went to the M9. I hated it also. I now cc a Remington 1911 R1 and love it.
For this reason alone, going from a 1911 to an M9 would be a huge step backward.
gunnerbob
PEW Professional
I own both and like both. I actually own two M9s and only one 1911... I actually like the M9 for what it is. It's a combat pistol, it's supposed to be heavy, bulky, tough and capable of being used as a hammer when out of ammo. Is it a target pistol? Nope. Is it a CCW pistol? No way, Jose! It's a combat pistol, treat it as such and expect nothing more...
I'd say get one.
gunnerbob
PEW Professional
It has a long DA pull for a reason... So it can be carried on half-cock, safety off and one in the pipe, it's to help prevent people from blowing their toes off or sending one down their leg on the draw. I prefer the 1911 trigger, it blows the M9 away (get it?) but, I understand the view point of the brass in their choice.
Agreed with GunnerBob on the M9 about it being good in its combat niche.
Unless you're a collector I'd suggest buying better tools that suit your particular needs. Bear defense? CC? Plinking? Vehicle anti-carjacking device? Lime green tacticool zombie brain ventilator? I wouldn't choose the M9 for any of those (though I enjoyed it when it was issued to me). It was a fun gun to learn on though. I'd suggest it as a good 9mm for handgun first timers due to its low recoil and simplicity if the grip was skinnier and the trigger closer. The M9 is very awkward in petite hands.
Unless you're a collector I'd suggest buying better tools that suit your particular needs. Bear defense? CC? Plinking? Vehicle anti-carjacking device? Lime green tacticool zombie brain ventilator? I wouldn't choose the M9 for any of those (though I enjoyed it when it was issued to me). It was a fun gun to learn on though. I'd suggest it as a good 9mm for handgun first timers due to its low recoil and simplicity if the grip was skinnier and the trigger closer. The M9 is very awkward in petite hands.
S&W645
NRA Life Member
I'm a fan of the 1911s and to me, the Berettas just felt a..c..k..w..a..r..d.
The OP might want to try a Sig P226 MK25 for a 9mm as it feels better to me.
jcreek
New member
The 92FS was my first handgun back in the day. It has become a total safe queen and only comes out when I want to get some practice before requal. As soon as I get out, I'll be trading it in.
jcreek
New member
What unit lets you carry your weapon with the safety off? I mean in theater, kickin doors is one thing, but even then any armory SNCO is going to go absolutely apeshi*t if he ever saw you carrying it like that.
gunnerbob
PEW Professional
Our weapons vault SOP is a loaded chamber with the safety off... Security Forces carry safety on, though.
Sir Diealotz
New member
Carry mine every day and I'm extremely accurate.
Haters gonna hate
Haters gonna hate
Guys, the 1911 is still the worlds best combat pistol, hands down. The round is big, slow moving and more destructive than any other pistol round used in the military. A drawback is the number of the rounds in the mag. That is that it is less favorable in a spray and pray situation.
But what is the purpose of a hand gun? Close quarters, confined space, face to face personal protection. When given the option, would you not want a round that will stop an attacker or one that makes more noise.
An FBI report that I read a long time ago talked about the new, at the time, 357. A leather clad individual involved in a bank robbery was shot 6 times at fairly close range with the 357 but was not stopped. Bad aim? Who knows, but an agent at the scene stopped the individual with one shot from his 1911.
I carried a full sized 1911 in Vietnam where I served as a Medic. I saw first hand the overwhelming power of that round. Took a man apart with one while protecting a wounded buddy. It is why I carry one every day. Besides, if you have to throw something at someone trying to cause you or your family harm why not use a proven man stopper....the proverbial ashtray if you will. It is why the Marine Corps went back to it.
But what is the purpose of a hand gun? Close quarters, confined space, face to face personal protection. When given the option, would you not want a round that will stop an attacker or one that makes more noise.
An FBI report that I read a long time ago talked about the new, at the time, 357. A leather clad individual involved in a bank robbery was shot 6 times at fairly close range with the 357 but was not stopped. Bad aim? Who knows, but an agent at the scene stopped the individual with one shot from his 1911.
I carried a full sized 1911 in Vietnam where I served as a Medic. I saw first hand the overwhelming power of that round. Took a man apart with one while protecting a wounded buddy. It is why I carry one every day. Besides, if you have to throw something at someone trying to cause you or your family harm why not use a proven man stopper....the proverbial ashtray if you will. It is why the Marine Corps went back to it.
kwyorman
Patriot Dave
Weeeeeeelllll, I carry a Taurus PT-99 daily. Is it heavy? Yeah. Is it BIG? Yeah, but I'm a big guy, (6'3, 295) and it fits my hand. But I also have Arthur Itis and it helps to not have a pistol that tries to rip your arm off every time you pop one off. I enjoy shooting it, so practice isn't a problem. Everyone who has tried it out loved it. Does it have it's drawbacks? What gun doesn't. We could debate all day. You guys know that the only way to know a gun is to try it on for size. Everybody has different tastes. I know that 1911's are like Harley's. Every guy who owns one wouldn't talk bad about it if it was the worst shooting piece of crap in the gun jungle. So, all that being said, get some viewpoints about a gun, write them down, put them in your pocket, and then make up your own mind.
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