THis photo, that I found last week, was my inspiration. Now, this is just a standard TRP - and mine is coming from the custom shop. And, I hate the grips. But, this gives me an idea what it will look like (mine will have fixed sights):

I would like to congratulate you, but since your new gun is worth more than my car, my jealous nature won't let me.

Good luck with it and post some pics when you get it.

Yes, it ain't cheap for sure. I almost went with a Nighthawk - as their guns are nice, and their customer service is awesome (1 reason I eliminated several other brands). But, my local shop has several Nighthawks. Looking at them in pics and in the catelog was nice. But when I finally had them in my hand... I just wasn't feeling it.

I've owned 4 Springers over the years - and they just have a certain "beefy" feel. Once I saw that hard chromed full rail Operator - I knew what I wanted. And, I've held them before, and liked them a lot. And, I'm getting 25 LPI front strap checkering, so it won't be like a cheese grater (like their usual 20 LPI is)

And, as this is coming from the Springer Custom Shop - it's the equal of the other brands. Plus, I need to ask them... In all the years I have been online, I've never seen a 9mm full rail operator, let alone a custom one. I may have the only one, or at least just 1 of a few.

10 months is a long time - only negative...

Some of the ending details got carried over from last week due to the Labor Day holiday. All is worked out, and I sent off 30% today (required for a custom gun).

Congrats! You can always use it as a club or a cheese grater, too!

J/K, of course. I'd like to shoot one of those someday, but I'd never be able to convince myself that it was worth the money to buy one; unless, of course, I hit the lottery, BIG-TIME.

Great choice Ship... I know you've been shopping for months.

What's the mag capacity on a 9mm 1911-A1?

Jeff

IT i smy understanding that they make 9 and 10 round mags. I've never had a 9mm 1911 before - but I looked at mags, and that's the rdound count I've seen. The gun comes with 2 mags. I'm going to pick up a few over the next few months - so I'll have a few different brands of mags to see which works best.

It looks and sounds like you have yourself one nice gun there, congrats!!!

Please don't take my question the wrong way, I'm just curious...

Why a 1911 in 9mm and not .45ACP? I have a Springfield 1911 PX9151LP loaded in .45ACP and a Ruger SR9 in 9mm. Grant you, I enjoy shooting the 1911 more, but he SR9 is a good shooter too and cheaper ammo wise. Did the cost of ammo figure into your choice of calibers?

I have a 45 caliber 1911, and every other 1911 I have owned thru the years has been 45.

I have always wanted a 9mm 1911 - yes, ammo prices have gotten ridiculous lately. Also, with the heavy steel frame and full rail - recoil should be non existant.

You'll love shooting a 9mm 1911. It's just....different.

I bought and rebuilt a 9mm Springfield. I wasn't sure about one chambered in 9mm until I shot a friends Kimber. Not being a bug Kimber fan I got this


I'm sure you'll have a blast with yours. From what you chose t put in it it sounds great. And that heavy frame with a 9mm coming out there's no recoil..heh. I can't wait to hear a range report and some pick when you get it in

Nice looking Springer ya got.

Yea, I haven't wait to get it. ALMOSt 9 months to go now

Lady down at the range has a 1911 9mm that shoots 100's almost every week. Yep she's that good. Sure wish I could shoot that good.

I have some pretty good guns and they will do their part. It's my part that is the problem most days

Ah, those months will go by before you know it. You'll love that 9mm. I'd like to get one in 38 Super now too. Hell. I keep looking at that rail on the model your getting Ship and it's making me want to trade in a gun or two and look into one like that..heh