( us. 77)Ī relatively new addition to the Sig Sauer 1911 line, the Traditional Ultra in 9mm promises the same great performance that the company’s. This compact 9mm pistol is backed by a lifetime warranty. Each magazine holds eight rounds, and the Parkerized finish helps to protect it against corrosion for many years of shooting. Both the trigger and the hammer are skeletonized. Chambered for the 9mm cartridge, this fighting handgun has low-profile combat sights, an extended beavertail and a full-length guide rod. Rock Island Armory proves that the 1911 platform doesn’t have to be expensive to be desirable.
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The T4 uses a stainless steel frame that helps absorb recoil, but an aluminum frame for lighter carry is an upgrade option for an additional $200.
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A Heinie Slant Pro Straight Eight rear sight and tritium dot front sight are used to aim the pistol, while the aggressively textured VZ Alien grip panels ensure absolute control during rapid fire. The gun is precisely crafted for concealed carry and is fitted with a number of top-end features. The T4 pistol from Nighthawk Custom is a compact 9mm 1911 that has a fit and finish to match the company’s sterling reputation.
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The shortened grip allows for easier concealment under a garment but still allows for a full 8+1 capacity of 9mm ammo. Other features include a 3-inch match barrel, a beveled magazine well for smoother reloads, a polished breech face and a match-grade trigger. The handgun uses a frame and slide that are matched early in the manufacturing process for a better fit. A perfect example of this craftsmanship is the 9mm Stainless Ultra Carry II. ( 60)Īttention to detail is one of the defining characteristics of Kimber pistols. The triggerguard is undercut, and the mainspring housing has 25-lpi checkering. G10 grips are standard and enhance the ability to control the pistol. Tritium sights are included, with the rear sight having a flat edge for one-handed slide cycling. This highly regarded 1911 pistol is designed with a number of reliability-enhancing features, including a flat recoil spring that is rated for 15,000 rounds. ( 80)Ĭompact and reliable are two of the traits that Dan Wesson purposefully built into the ECO pistol. On this pistol, Colt uses a three-hole aluminum trigger, an enhanced hammer and an upswept beavertail grip safety. The gun is fitted with Novak Low Mount Carry sights to provide an excellent sight picture, while the Hogue grip helps the shooter keep a firm grip on the gun. For even more, read below!Ī self-described workhorse pistol, the Colt Defender (O7002D) is a compact 9mm pistol with an aluminum frame and a stainless steel slide for lightweight carry and a lifetime of shooting. Scroll through the photo gallery above for a look at some of the best 1911 pistols currently available and their specifications. Similarly, prices run from less than $600 to nearly $4,000 - and that’s before customizations. RELATED STORY: 12 Last-Ditch Backup Handguns For Law EnforcementĬurrently, there are a number of compact 9mm 1911 pistols on the market that range in features from the plain to the exotic.RELATED STORY: The Future Is Now: 17 Cutting-Edge Handguns.Combining the cartridge and platform hasn’t always been a success, but modern guns have gone a long way to work out any of the problems in the mating of this pistol size and cartridge. Sights: Fiber-optic front, Battlesight rear Ĭompact 1911 pistols in 9mm have been a popular niche gun for decades.Wilson Combat Ultralight Carry Sentinel: Caliber: 9mm
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