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I vote for.45 ACP unless you’re getting nickel with Mexican Eagle stocks, then .38 Super.
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Great responses, and definitely a tough choice. But I've decided to go with 38 Super to start, and then keep my eye out for a nice commander 45 if it turns out I like 1911s, which I'm pretty sure I will 😉
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I've had several .45 ACP 1911's , - liked them all. Also had a .460/ Rowlamd that was good. At the moment I have one .45, two 10mm's. The 10mm's are good, also. Zero desire for a 9mm 1911.
Mike Holmes I'm up to 56 of the damn things Mike. (I think). Most are .45's. A few are .38 Supers. One is 10mm and two have kits fitted for the .460 Rowland and one more came to me as a .460 Rowland built. "Saint John Moses Browning" ...... I like that. I'm going to use that Waders, if that's okay? You say you already have some 9's. Do you have a Browning Hi Power? Now that's a 9. Don't ever fall for the .45 Super Bullcrap. If you don't hand load, start as soon as you can. Buy only good magazines. That's enough for now. Good luck! Blacktails, your on the right track. Keep going.
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Great responses, and definitely a tough choice. But I've decided to go with 38 Super to start, and then keep my eye out for a nice commander 45 if it turns out I like 1911s, which I'm pretty sure I will 😉 I have 1911's in all 3, 9mm,38 Super and 45.........Love all 3 something to consider with the 38 Super that has not been mentioned yet is that none of mine shoot all that well with factory ammo. most factory ammo uses .355" bullets like the 9mm's. mine shoot much better using .356" or even .357" bullets, hope you hand load or know somebody that does. Properly loaded it is my favorite of the 3
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Zero desire for a 9mm 1911.
Mike Holmes That's how I was until I bought one, now I shoot it much more often than my 45's 38 Super is my Fav though
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1911, 45 ACP or 38 Super all day everyday. THIS
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1911 and 45 just goes go together so nicely.
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1911 and 45 just goes go together so nicely. Almost like they were made for each other.
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Well my famous line is "The most interesting 1911's are all stamped with Super .38 Automatic"...And I stand by that. But the .45 ACP is just a wonderful cartridge in the 1911. So regardless of which you choose, I don't see how you're going to come out anything but a winner.
Something I will say is a plus for .38 Super. During ammo shortages, you tend to find .38 Super from time to time since it's a much less common cartridge.
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Something I will say is a plus for .38 Super. . Not to mention you're much better off shooting people in Mexico with a Super. If you use a .45 you could get in trouble.
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45's are fun, but make mine a 38 Super. A real blast to shoot.
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And if it's a single stack, that straight case feeds better too (compared to the tapered 9mm).
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Colt Gov't in .45. But it's all good. Bob
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get the .45 first, since that's what the 1911 was first designed around. Eventually you will own several of each!
the .38 super is a classic, but due to economies of scale the ammo is twice as expensive as the very similar 9mm, (but my LGS had some in stock last time I stopped by, unlike 9)
After reading Bill Wilson's book "Gun Guy" and binge watching Wilson Combat videos (they like 9mm), and CMP allowing 9mm for IEC matches, I'm slowly and reluctantly warming up to the (shudder) thought (gulp) of a 1911 in 9mm (uggghhhh I said it....) (actually I didn't say it, I typed it)
a lightweight commander in 9mm maybe for carry, NM gold cup for Bullseye/EIC/LEG matches in 9mm.... maybe... I'm not there yet....
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Blacktails: Go with the tried and true and very versatile 40 S&W! Hold into the wind VarmintGuy
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And if it's a single stack, that straight case feeds better too (compared to the tapered 9mm). Don't know what tapered 9mm you are referring to ??????? but the 9mm's in my 1911's are straight and feed just fine.........if it is a real 1911 they all have single stack
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And if it's a single stack, that straight case feeds better too (compared to the tapered 9mm). Don't know what tapered 9mm you are referring to ??????? but the 9mm's in my 1911's are straight and feed just fine.........if it is a real 1911 they all have single stack 9mms ARE tapered, though you have to look closely, but it's there. I promise. I like 9mms, but in a 1911, it's gotta be .45 or .38 Super or 10mm. I think the extra length of the Super case makes it more reliable in a 1911 sized frame. Yes, I know current production 9mm 1911s are reliable, but I think the Super is better for the size of the frame.
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And if it's a single stack, that straight case feeds better too (compared to the tapered 9mm). Don't know what tapered 9mm you are referring to ??????? but the 9mm's in my 1911's are straight and feed just fine.........if it is a real 1911 they all have single stack 9mms ARE tapered, though you have to look closely, but it's there. I promise. I like 9mms, but in a 1911, it's gotta be .45 or .38 Super or 10mm. I think the extra length of the Super case makes it more reliable in a 1911 sized frame. Yes, I know current production 9mm 1911s are reliable, but I think the Super is better for the size of the frame. I did not get my point across very well, technically speaking the 9mm does have a bit of taper but so does a 45ACP and they feed without issues in most 1911's. most of the feeding issues come from the straight case 38 Super because of the semi-rim design. Starline makes rimless brass for those with hi capacity mags to solve the problem. As far as reliability I have had no issues with any of my 1911's You mention a 10mm that is one I don't have, really been thinking about one in a Long Slide !!!!!!!!
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Ended up with a ANIB 9mm Dan Wesson Specialist Commander in SS finish as my first 1911. Mint and only 50 rounds through it, has a killer trigger. and the price was too good to pass up, even the gun shop doing the transfer thought so. Now I just have to wait another 2 weeks before it gets released to me. Still plan on getting a 38 Super or a 45 to add to it when the right deal comes along. Lol, already have some feelers out.
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Ended up with a ANIB 9mm Dan Wesson Specialist Commander in SS finish as my first 1911. Mint and only 50 rounds through it. Great choice! Post a pic when you clear the background check! I'm in Centralia if you want to get together and shoot it. Our local range is only 50 ft, but we have 24/7 indoor, unsupervised shooting. I'd be happy to host you as my guest.
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