I finally got a 1911!!

[HOUSTON RICK]

I would like one myself, congratulations.

 

[raykdman]

It's like Lay's potatoe chips, you can't have just one.

 

[c.w.]

just for your cleaning chores made easy, procure a GI guide rod (shorter)and solid end cap. the full length guide rod is an un-necessary hoo ha. original 1911's never had a need for the full length and still don't.

 

[WisconsinKen]

That is a beauty. I plan on adding one just like it or the railed version very soon. Everyone here is correct. We all started out with just one 1911. I guess now is the one to admit to my 1911 addiction......give it a few months and you will be just like me.

 

[BigCityChief]

A very fine choice! Enjoy your new pistol.

 

[timn8er]

just for your cleaning chores made easy, procure a GI guide rod (shorter)and solid end cap. the full length guide rod is an un-necessary hoo ha. original 1911's never had a need for the full length and still don't.

Where would you find these parts?

 

[arjay]

Brownells has a great selection of parts

 

[WisconsinKen]

just for your cleaning chores made easy, procure a GI guide rod (shorter)and solid end cap. the full length guide rod is an un-necessary hoo ha. original 1911's never had a need for the full length and still don't.

Ah. The great full length vs GI length guide rod debate. Only to be rivaled by the internal vs external extractor debate.

I do not find full length to be that much of a PITA so I have never swapped mine out. It is a matter of personal preference.

 

[JH1951]

Beautiful!
Enjoy the experience.
Somehow, for me at least, a 1911 brings joy that most others do not.
the 1911 format somewhat dominates in my safe.
you picked up a quality piece that should serve you well for a lifetime.

 

[c.w.]

Numrich Arms here in NY is a great source for 1911 parts

 

[mgriffin]

I love my 1911's!

 

[RONALD HENSLEY]

ooooh shiney

 

[6actual]

1911's Thank you JMB!



Nice! They do multiply like rabbits though

 

[BigCityChief]

Nice! They do multiply like rabbits though

Yes - I realized that when my 1 went to 40 in 2 years - crept up on me, I guess.[emoji2]

 

[AveragEd]

Ah. The great full length vs GI length guide rod debate. Only to be rivaled by the internal vs external extractor debate. I do not find full length to be that much of a PITA so I have never swapped mine out. It is a matter of personal preference.

I also fail to see the scorn over the full-length rod. Since most high-end 1911s have them, it can't be a detractor or lesser quality part. I have three S&W 1911s including two PC guns and all three have the full-length rod. The two Kimbers I used to own had them and usually, when a gun is built with one, the manufacturer mentions that feature in the gun's description, something they wouldn't do if the part was inferior to another design.

Ed

 

[harleygeorge]

1911

"Grats.

I have three, Colt Mark IV Officers Model caliber 45, Colt 1991 A1 caliber 45, which my wife gave me for Christmas many years ago, and a Springfield Armory 1911 Mil-Spec Parkerized Model caliber 45. It isn't a caliber 45, but it's a Rock Island Armory M1911-A1-FS Super 38 caliber Model. Love em all. They're not S&Ws, however I may not be done yet. Who knows?

 

[6actual]

Full length guide rod

 

[sirgarreth]

Very nice. Congrats!

 

[fiasconva]

Nice! Please let us know how the two matched up. It should be an interesting comparison.

 

[joeintexas]

tim, you now own a handgun that will outlast you and me both. Congratulations on the 1911, you done good!