So what's the big deal about 1911's?++ S&W Pic Added!

[Rule3]

They don't have much plastic, are heavy, only hold 7 or 8 rds. Cost a fortune to start with and then another fortune to fine tune and replace all the parts. Or just start out with a $1-2 K version. Then you need to find what specific flavor of ammo they will digest. No one gripes about MIM parts either.Do they have a lock? Lets replace the stock grips. This trigger has got to go. Better polish the feed ramp, Empties are not extracting.
These are crummy sights.

I'm gonna buy a stock Ruger 10/22

 

[Bullseye 2620]

1911s fit the hand better than anything else I can think of. They point naturally. The trigger reach works for even people with small hands. They were designed by a certified genius, not by lawyers and MBAs. The original gun shoots a round which is more effective than the 9mm even when shot placement is not perfect. They look like a real gun, especially to the person looking at the business end. They give the person using them confidence.

Just one man's opinion.


Bullseye

 

[H Richard]

I guess that since millions of people buy them, and shoot them, and they win more competitions than any other model of handgun ever built says something for them.

First they are one shot stoppers.
Second they are accurate.
Third they are comfortable to shoot.
Fourth they are easy to maintain.
Fifth they are more adaptable to all the various shooting "games" than any other handgun.

I own three 1911's, and they all eat any ammo I feed them. You don't have to have a $1000+ model to be competitive. Rock Island Armory and Taurus (and others) make introductory models that will do nearly anything a custom model will for in the $400 to $600 range.

 

[NFrameFred]

Methinks some legs are being pulled or there is an attempt to get some knees jerking . . . .

 

[Bullseye 2620]

Methinks some legs are being pulled or there is an attempt to get some knees jerking . . . .

Well, it sure worked then! LOL


Bullseye

 

[m1gunner]

1911 = The original point and click interface.

 

[JcMack]

One of the stipulations at the 1911 trials/contest to determine the replacement for the Army .38 was: The caliber and bullet weight combination had to be able to "founder a horse" since horse cavalry was still in use. The bullet today is still quite intimidating.
The tag 1911 seems to apply to anything of similar design. If you want a 1911 you buy a COLT 5" barrel.

 

[oldman45]

I own several 1911 handguns. They work. They are durable. They have a proven history of success.

I have several 11 round mags for my 1911 guns. Yet I am a good enough shot that I do not need 19 wimpy rounds. If there is going to be more thaqn five shots fired with me around, I am headed to the house.

If God needs a gun, he will reach for a 1911.

You might enjoy reading the article at the following site.

1911: The classic homeland security pistol by Massad Ayoob Issue #83

 

[Farmer17]

A Rock Island 1911 GI model is under 400 bucks shipped from several sources on Gunbroker and the upgrade model with target sights and other features is only about $45 more and they are typically very accurate and reliable.

You just have try a 1911 for a while to see why most everyone likes them so much. You may not like it....... but I'm betting you will!

 

[truckemup97]

only hold 7 or 8 rds.

That's just not true. I saw a movie the other day where a guy must have shot 15 or 20 times before reloading!!

 

[Rule3]

That's just not true. I saw a movie the other day where a guy must have shot 15 or 20 times before reloading!!

Probably a Para abomination double stack. Unless it was Jerry Miculek shooting a 1911(can he shoot one of those??

 

[gregintenn]

So what's the big deal about 1911's?

You mean there's a company out there who still makes them?

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

I paid $200 for my used Colt Mark IV in 1978, only modifications were have high fixed sights attached to the original slide. Shoots fine as is. I think people go overboard on the modifications, think if they have an expensive gun that will make them a better shooter.
Consider this-how many other firearms have been in production for 100 years with only minor changes?

 

[Andy Griffith]

Eh, they're ok when you can't find something better, like a shotgun, tank or a .44 HE or Webley.

I've had a 1911 or two over the years, and have one now. They just don't have the "curb appeal" of a revolver.

 

[gaucho1]

OCD1

Fess up.

How many do you have and which one is your favorite?

I am guessing you have a few Colts.

I feel the same way about double stack 1911s.

 

[Sprefix]

NICE ONE!!!! Wow.....,My blood-pressure spiked (I'm only 42) before I realized I almost got suckered. John Moses Browning was THE MAN.----'Nuff said.

 

[Rule3]

OCD1

Fess up.

How many do you have and which one is your favorite?

I am guessing you have a few Colts.

I feel the same way about double stack 1911s.

Only 2. Dan Wesson Pointman 7. Scary accurate even makes me a good shot and a Colt Commander XSE Stainless. Both are older models with real metal and parts. Colts are coming with plastic trigger shoes now. Amazing.
Actually looking to buy a Smith or a Sig if I can find one.

 

[deralte]

And to top it off, my 1911 goes real well with my 625 .45 ACP revolver.

 

[oldman45]

Only 2. Dan Wesson Pointman 7. Scary accurate even makes me a good shot and a Colt Commander XSE Stainless. Both are older models with real metal and parts. Colts are coming with plastic trigger shoes now. Amazing.
Actually looking to buy a Smith or a Sig if I can find one.

Buy a S&W 1911 in .45acp and you will not have to tune it. They come better out of the box than many custom rigs.

Not cheap but really worth the price.

 

[rewster]

"I'm gonna buy a stock Ruger 10/22"

Let's see now - ummmh - Ruger 10/22 or 1911 ? Ruger 10/22 or 1911 ?? Why am I bothering to reply