PPC 1911 vs 52

[DaTerminat'r]

Hi. What is the trigger reach like on the model 52 38spl compared to a 1911?

I'm trying to decide if I want to buy a 52 and have it modified for PPC or buy a PPC 1911 9mm like Les Baer's. They both cost about the same. The 52 will need a lot of work like Aristocrat 3 way sight and 6 round magazine mod. And extra 52 magazines are very expensive. I think I need 5 magazines. I assume a Baer 1911 PPC will be ready to win right off the shelf.

 

[Aguila9]

If you are an LEO you may want to consider a S&W Performance Center PPC9. If the still make them they had the option of a 5" or 6" barrel.

I myself have always been partial to the 1911. In the end it comes down to what trigger system you like best. I had a S&W PPC9 5" and she was an unforgiving b#$%h. I ended up sticking with my old Springfield 1911 5" with the aristocrat full sight rip in .45acp.

Whatever you decide enjoy and good shooting

 

[Steve K]

PPC1911 vs 52

You may want to consider a Performance Center 952. It is cross between the model 39 and model 52. The 952 comes in 5 inch and 6 inch and is 9MM. I have the 5 and 6 inch models and they are excellent pistols for accuracy and reliability.

 

[mstuhr]

Maybe it is just me

Howdy,
I have had several 52's over the years and love them. There is a problem for me though.
Back in the early to mid eighties I got the bright idea that a 52 would be an edge at Bianchi cup. I learned that nine times out of ten a 52 wont cut your thumb off when drawn from a holster.
I still think it was a good idea, but if I didn't make a perfect draw it would hammer bite me like an alligator. It would stop the gun and make a person dance! Twice in about five draws regulated the 52 back to bullseye.
I have both 1911 and 52 and still shoot a little PPC. When I do, and I shoot auto class, I shoot the 1911.
Good luck what ever you choose
Mike