Any diehard 1911 fans made the switch to....

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Nope do not like plastic..............................
 
I don't think you are going to get a real "die hard 1911 fan" to admit trading off for the plastic fantastic no matter the brand. If they did I don't know that I could respect them as true die hard 1911 fans. Not that anyone needs my respect, it's just that the 1911 is so packable, was made flat, is full of lifelong lasting steel, and comes in .45 ACP like all guns should...
 
Yes. I still love my 1911's dearly, but that M&P .40 is a hard piece to beat.

Ergonomics are excellent, reliable, 16rds of .40 S&W at your call.

Do the math:

M&P, 2 spare mags = 46rds
1911, 2 spare mags = 25rds (utilizing 8rder's, carrying cocked and locked)

I did a scientific comparison shortly after I bought my first M&P:

M&P .40, full mag = 2.2lbs
LW Commander, full mag = 2.0lbs
Stainless Gov't Model, full mag = 2.8lbs
Series 70 Gov't Model, full mag = 3.0lbs

Yeah, I hated to relegate my 1911's to part-time service, but the math doesn't lie. In fact, I liked the .40 so much I have since picked up an M&P .45 full size (10rds) and M&P 9 (18rds). You know what? They all feel the same, handle the same, shoot the same, AND offer S&W reliability and quality.
 
I have both, but don't know that I qualify as a die-hard 1911 fan. Sure love'em though! And a 1911 is certainly my favorite combat pistol, generally speaking.

My current situation is such that capacity and conceal-ability are both very important, and I really don't think the M&P can be beat. I've had a few, and found the .40 compact to be the most versatile, and that's all I have now. I have a Storm Lake barrel for shooting cheap 9mm's, and I can carry full size mags with x-grips any time I want. My spares are all full size. The gun can be concealed anywhere on my person that is normally considered, and that can't be sad of my Commanders.

I "love" going back to my 1911 any time I choose to carry it, but the M&P is a real work horse, and though the plastic may not be aesthetically pleasing, it is comfortable, reliable, and certainly gets the lead out!

I put the Apex sear and plunger in mine, and switched the sights to Bowie Tactical's Ameri-glo "Operators," and don't feel handicapped switching back and forth between platforms.
 
I feel the need to add to this. It find it funny that each time I buy a new handgun it sets in the highlight for a while, but after a while the 1911 comes right back out. I bought a Glock years ago. Then I bought another 1911. I was in a situation where I had to carry the M9. Finally came home and bought another 1911. Got all into revolvers. Bought another 1911. Went out to buy a new CCW type weapon and after shopping around... Bought another 1911. So I can't fully say that I'm completely die hard but I must be close. I still want to find one of the M&P's in. 357Sig, but I guess I better start setting the money aside because I seem to always buy another 1911 just after that type of purchase...
 
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I have actually arrived from the other direction: m&p --> 1911. :)

I started with M&P9, M&P45 and then SW1911PC. I will be using my 1911 for IDPA competitions and have not carried it CCW yet, although I have carried my M&P45, which is about the same size but lighter. Don't see much difference in terms of physical inconveniences except for the weight: they are both 5" bbl.

In the range and on the bench, at longer distances, I noticed a difference in accuracy (the 1911 being more accurate) but it is certainly no more than 20%.

At closer distances, 7 yds or closer, I cannot pick out the differences in terms of accuracy. I would think almost all CCW encounters will be under 21 ft, more likely under 10 ft.

Not that I have seen an FTE/FTF on my 1911, I have never experienced any issues with both of my M&P in terms of the flow of cartridges during a discharge. The only time the M&P9 had FTE was when my son was shooting it in its early days (brand new) and he has a limp wrist problem. Have I said, they eat any ammo I feed them, including reman ammo from the factory?
 
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Same here, going from M&p9c straight to 1911. Not using either for CCW though (hard to get a permit in California).

The 1911 may be heavier and bigger overall, but man is it slim. It is the supermodel of semi-autos.
 
1911 Vs. M&P

Got some of these M&P's and like them just fine for what they are. Got some 1911's, and like them just fine for what they are,

For CCW the M&P's rule for a bunch of reasons. But for making a head shot at 60 yards, I want a 1911. If I wanted to make a shot at 200 yards, it would be a 6 inch 686. Everything has it's place.
 
I own ALOT of 1911's and love them all. I also own a M&P 40C and a other M&P's. I put the Trijicon HD sights with the yellow front sight on them all.I posted a pic of them on the SIGHTS page. I love them and put them on all of my M&P pistols. Very easy to get on target fast with those sights. even left them on for my IDPA and IPSC pistols. if you would like any other information or pictures of them again feel free to message me.
 
I used to exclusively and religiously carry a 5” Wilson Combat 1911 in the winter and a Glock 27 in the summer.

I now mostly carry a Glock 19 in the winter and a G26 in the summer.
I’ll still pack the 1911 when I feel like it, and the same goes for a 4” 629.

I like the lighter weight and lack of sharp edges of the Glocks.

I T&E'd some M&P's while still working and would rather have M&P's with frame mounted safety's than my Glocks, but I'm not switching now.

And I ditched all my 40 Cals just to simplify things and went 9mm/45 acp for primary carry guns.

Works for me.

Emory
 
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dogsoldier said:
....an M&P for CCW use? If so, how is the change working out? Any insights/experiences will be appreciated.
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Sir, FWIW, I'm very much a 1911 guy, but have to admit that I've been eyeballing Glock 9 mm compacts--not to replace my 1911, but to replace my Model 49 snubbie.

Hope this helps, and Semper Fi.

Ron H.
 
No. Now I've got to think of something to say to get enough characters to post.:o
 
I experimented with the M&P for about a year. I determined I was more comfortable with the 1911, and returned to it for several reasons. First, I prefer a pistol with a visible hammer. Can't seem to get away from that, except in the case of Centennial revolvers. Second, I do not really need a huge number of rounds to feel adequately prepared. My daily life is what most would consider very low-risk. Third, possibly most important, I am more confident of my ability with the 1911 and its better trigger.

I have done this a couple times with different handguns, but the 1911 always wins. The only close second has been the SIG P226, but I have fatal trouble with it because of the placement of its slide-stop, which I cannot reliably manipulate from my shooting grip. I know there are other ways to handle that problem, but it is just more sensible for me to stay with the 1911.

When I have a desire to have more firepower along than the 1911 provides, I usually take a M-1 carbine in a soft-case. It is always unloaded, but can be loaded fairly quickly. I know it is no powerhouse, but I have a lot of confidence in my ability to hit with it at any range out to 100-yards or so.
 
Plastic not A bad thing. Just don't like. (yes I do have a Glock 21). It took me A long time to warm up to the Silver wonders aka stainless steel. Just old fashion Blue Steel is more to my liking. 1911 is king.
 

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I've been a 1911 fan, along with revolvers, for quite a while. When I tried the M&P, in 40 and 45, a couple of months ago I had to have one. Got an M&P 45 with the thumb safety to keep similar operation with the 1911s. Just qualified on the M&P and a new Sig 1911 and both performed flawlessly. The 1911 was slightly more accurate, but the M&P was close on the 50 round qual course. When it comes to carrying them, the M&P is more comfortable due to lighter weight. Also the M&P holds 2 more rounds in the gun and a total of 6 more with the spare mags. So far the M&P gets carried more. I doubt I'll switch over completely, but the M&P has a lot going for it.
 
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