I've owned both the 1911 and the Hi-Power but the trigger on the Hi-Power can't even come close to comparing to the trigger on the 1911. I really liked the Hi-Power too but I don't own it anymore, I do own two 1911's right now and I'll own more at some point and time. The 1911 is what I carry everyday. If you want a 9mm get a Glock 19. But that's only my opinion.