re: 9mm 1911's?

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Well my Kahr CM9 weighs a fraction of what a 9mm 1911 weighs and it is only down 1 or 2 rounds depending on what magazine you use. It is also dimensionally dwarfed by a 9mm 1911 as well, which is good if you plan on carrying it.

With a full size magazine, my SR9c can hold 17+1 at the ready and it still weighs less than a steel 9mm 1911. It may be slightly wider, but it makes up for being slightly wider by having a shorter barrel and frame and being better for carry.

I love 1911s, don't get me wrong. But the platform was built around 45 ACP. I'm sure the 9mm variants in this platform are fun for the range but there are better options for carry.

Then again, this is all my opinion. The end user obviously gets the final say.