[finslayer83]

If it's a 9mm it's one of the Big Polymer, they excel in 9mm.

In a 1911, I've reverted back to .45 for EDC.

Added 9mm 1911's back into rotation since May.

 

[TacticalGuju]

In 9 you don't have much of a capacity advantage unless you go double stack. 38 super or 10mm would be better than 9mm if your going to carry a 1911. Of course 45 is best.

 

[Froggyshot]

I recently went back to carrying my 1911. I like shooting it and it’s easy to conceal. There is an ongoing endless debate about 9mm vs .45. I recommend that you do you, don’t get caught up in what others think you should do.
And, .45 is better.

 

[TomD]

I recently went back to carrying my 1911. I like shooting it and it’s easy to conceal. There is an ongoing endless debate about 9mm vs .45. I recommend that you do you, don’t get caught up in what others think you should do.
And, .45 is better.

OK ... I'll bite - .45 is better ... than ...? And when?
Absolutely no doubt that for the average shooter, the .45 is better at making bigger holes in a paper, static target, than any smaller caliber is. But then we have those other targets ... those kinetic, more aggressive types ... those ones that might require a panic draw & shoot response from us. Given that ... if our cold, first, panic shot isn't right on the mark, then that second, follow-up shot suddenly becomes a very important event in our lives ... very. And so, the question for the average shooter is: Would I be more accurate with a panic, follow-up shot (and the 3rd ... and ...) from a .45 ... or a 9mm?

 

[Dog Face Gremlin]

Like Henry Thompson said..." I carried a 1911 for a while in .45acp. It was heavy and only carried seven rounds...But,when they get hit with that they go down".

 

[Tom RKBA]

What's your aiwb holster of choice for a 5" 1911?
I like the Raven Edilon for my G19 but I don't have an appendix holster for the 5" 1911 yet.

#1: 5 Shot Leather SME. Order now, receive a long time from now.
#2: Tenicor Certum 3
#3: Phlster Floodlight with Streamlight TLR-1 (other option is the X300)

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