Hi everyone. New member, and I've been enjoying looking at everyone's fine 1911 pics.
My girlfriend already has two 1911's in .45 and I would like to add one in 9mm to the collection. I was looking at the SA EMP and Kimber Tactical Pro, both of which I like a lot, but to me they are a bit pricey for the chosen caliber (not that that excludes them). I've also been reading about the Colt Combat Commanders in 9mm, and some people have mentioned picking up a Colt .38 Super and converting it to shoot 9mm. After looking at some Colt pics, I really like how they look and the reviews they get.
Since I am unfamiliar with the price points for used Colts, my questions for you all are, 1) which would be the more economical choice: buy a Colt Commander already in 9mm, or convert a .38 super to 9mm?, 2) what would be a reasonable price target to look for, for either of these guns?, and 3) I plan on using this for plinking and adding it to the CCW rotation, so I'd like some night sights. Are the sights on either of these removable or are they fixed?
Thanks for any insight offered!
My girlfriend already has two 1911's in .45 and I would like to add one in 9mm to the collection. I was looking at the SA EMP and Kimber Tactical Pro, both of which I like a lot, but to me they are a bit pricey for the chosen caliber (not that that excludes them). I've also been reading about the Colt Combat Commanders in 9mm, and some people have mentioned picking up a Colt .38 Super and converting it to shoot 9mm. After looking at some Colt pics, I really like how they look and the reviews they get.
Since I am unfamiliar with the price points for used Colts, my questions for you all are, 1) which would be the more economical choice: buy a Colt Commander already in 9mm, or convert a .38 super to 9mm?, 2) what would be a reasonable price target to look for, for either of these guns?, and 3) I plan on using this for plinking and adding it to the CCW rotation, so I'd like some night sights. Are the sights on either of these removable or are they fixed?
Thanks for any insight offered!