I'll preface all of this, I'm a shooter and not a collector. I've been a gun guy all my life, and if I had millions of dollars I'd have a collection that rivaled Reed Knight's... But I don't. I do however, like nice, functional things.
I currently own only two handguns, an Italian 92FS and a Gen 4 G19. The 92 was the first gun I ever bought so I've decided to keep it for feel good reasons, however, the only gun I ever shoot/carry is my G19 and it is shot often and carried daily.
I've always wanted a 1911. I shoot them well, and with as childish as it is, it has that nostalgic draw to it. To me it represents a largely bygone era from long before my time when men didn't wear skinny jeans, we broke the sound barrier; killed commies, went to the moon, and built things with an attention to detail.
With all of this being said... How dirty is it that I want a full size aluminum frame 9mm 1911 for a daily carry gun? I've long thought about treating my self to a Wilson, and unlike some, if I'm dropping 3 large on a pistol and waiting a year, I'm going to carry that thing every day.
Why a 9mm and not a .45? Well the practical side of me is saying it's the way to go. I own two 9mm's as it is, I would think the aluminum frame would be more appropriate for a carry gun and hold up fine when chambered in 9mm, the added capacity and the lack of recoil. I was largely inspired by the TLG SACS gun.
My big question is...
Does Wilson make a full size 9mm that runs well enough for an EDC? Is the aluminum frame ok in a 9mm or would you still go steel frame?
I understand the intricacies of a 1911, I realize it's not a G19, it may only feed one type of duty ammo etc... Those are things I'm fine with. I'm fine with investing in specialized tools and becoming my own armorer etc...
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