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How expensive will it be to convert a 1911 chambered for 9mm into a race gun? |
It has been mentioned that a Browning high power might be my best option. I just want other more experienced shooters opinions. and does the 9mm round produce enough velocity for a muzzle compensator to make a difference? I am less than a hundred pounds and want to have a race pistol that i can eventually compete with. Right now all configurations have too much muzzle climb for me to get very good follow up shots. "Race Guns" are like race cars, it all depends on exactly what you want from it. With all the specialist gunsmiths in the program, one can easily sink over $2500 in a full-bore 'race' pistol, and some of the most successful International competitors easily have TWICE that in their competition weapons. As you mentioned in previous ?'s, you like the .45ACP, so why not stick with it? With the compensators and other modifications available for the 1911 type pistol, I believe you could have one built that would be controllable by someone of your stature. There are several female IPSC competitors on the circuit that are your size, that are using 1911 clone 'race guns' with excellent results. Best bet, check around to see if you can try out one of these 'hot rods' before plunking down your hard-earned cash, especially for a marginally effective 9mm version. Source(s): Personal knowledge, armed citizen, firearms owner, marksman(Expert-USMC) and reloader. JOIN N.R.A. & G.O.A. AND DEFEND YOUR SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS, WHILE YOU STILL HAVE THEM! ! ! ! ! You may want to consider 9mm Largo, but only if you reload your own ammo, reason being is it's an inherently accurate round and a lot of comeptitive shooters seem to like its performance.It delivers more velocity and a compensater will make it more controllable without ruining its effective range and accuracy.As far as pricing goes, your best bet would be to contact a local, trusted gunsmith and set up an appointment to discuss your exact needs. Personally I'm a Hi power shooter. I've always thought of it as the Impproved 1911( without it's silly grip safety & bushings). Yes, you can build a 9mm 1911 into a race gun. Most IPSC type shooters prefer the 38 super version however. Due to the weight of the typical steel framed full size 1911, doubt a comp would be needed for a 9mm Para version. If it is a problem, try a different load that kicks less. Depends on what you want... A comp, red dot or halo sight, mag well, mag extensions can run pretty steep. If you are buying your ammo a comp will not work, the race guns in 9mm are souped up reloads specific to the gun they are made for, pushing 90 and 100 grain bullets at 1650 fps or faster, this is NOT something for someone starting out to do as you can easily exceed chamber pressures and have BIG problems. The barrels and are made for this perpous and have reinforce chambers and are usually longer than standard barrels. Most of the shooters I know that shoot Open class use 9x23 or 38 super to do this safely. One guy I know used a 9mm converted to 9x21 to get to a safe pressure level, and had blown up a gun to learn that fact. If I were to make a 1911 for open class Id start with a para ordnance frame or STI frame and rebarrel it to 38 super. To buy a gun made for this will run you 1200 at the least, making one will cost about the same if you count gunsmithing fees. IPSC/USPSA shooter |
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