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

[Engineer1911]

Counting

Four double stack 1911s, 12 single stack 1911s, 21 S&W revolvers. 9mm, 40 S&W, 45 ACP, 357 mag, and 44 mag -- there that ought to stop something. One of them should be reliable and there ain't no plastic parts.

S&W 1911 Target is stock out of the box and is as accurate as the $1,800 match parts custom gun. Para sells a $1,000 stainless steel auto that needs $300 in additional steel parts to work.

 

[ChuckS1]

The perfect gun... you can agree with me or be wrong, as my wife says....

 

[Grayfox]

On those days I choose to carry a semi-auto pistol, it will be one of my 1911s. Nothing else even comes close.

 

[shooboy]

$440, no plastic, 'nuff said.....okay, and money well spent, Shoo (maybe a tiny bit of plastic)

 

[Bullzaye]

The 1911 was what got me interested in guns in the first place. I had no particular interest in guns, then suddenly got a wild hair for a 1911. I read lots of gun magazines and talked to lots of gun shop folk. Long story short...27 years and 100+ guns later, and I've yet to purchase my first 1911.

I really have no strong urge to buy one at this point, either. I'm not suggesting that anything is wrong with them, and the genius of J.M.B. and the timeless design is without question. But, I feel I'm well served by my Glocks, and I see no real advantage to be gained by changing horses now. I'm sure that people that have spent years using and enjoying their 1911s feel much the same way.

Someday, I may still pick one up, if for no other reason that as a stablemate for my Garand.

Tim

 

[Kanewpadle]

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

Couldn't have said it better myself.

And with 1911's, you get what you paid for. Buy a cheap 1911 and you may have some problems. Buy a decent 1911 and expect hardly any problems at all.

Some will buy a less expensive 1911 and trick it out. It's enjoyable but doesn't make sense to me. Simply buy one that already has what you want.

Evidently you haven't spent much time with one.

 

[Kanewpadle]

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.

SW1911 are good guns. But You get more bang for your buck with Dan Wesson.

Oh, and it is a 45!

 

[Evil Dog]

Why a 1911? Because my Marvel 22LR Conversion unit won't fit on a Glock.

 

[goldenlight]

I only own one 1911. I still think it's the most 'fun to shoot' firearm I own, even though I can shoot some of my revolvers more accurately...well, ALL of them with a 4" or longer barrel.

I tend to shoot 9mm the most, because it's the cheapest to buy, and even to reload.

But, I do love to shoot my 1911, the most, by far.

To be fair, my 1911 is a Colt Gold Cup, and out of the box, it WAS pure crap.

Jammed every other round: stovepipes, rounds jammed against the barrel hood. You name it, my POS expensive Colt did it.

The 10 cent roll pin that held the rear sight in place didn't last 200 rounds. The Colt magazine that came with it was absolutely worthless, too. The $5 magazines I bought worked FAR better.

And this was in 1989, BEFORE Colt's quality control really hit the skids.

But, after a good 1911 smith worked it over, it became a real joy to shoot.

 

[oldman45]

SW1911 are good guns. But You get more bang for your buck with Dan Wesson.

Being fair, I have a Dan Wesson 1911 and a couple Wesson revolvers.

While they are really good guns and I would not hesitate to carry my DW 1911, it does not come close to comparing to the S&W 1911 guns I got this year. I own over 100 handguns and have some of the best customs money can buy but not a one reaches the level of either of my S&W 1911 from the PC or the factory S&W.

But as long as a person carries a 1911 in .45acp, they shall fear no evil, for they are protected, no matter what brand.

 

[40cal]

Remington Arms 1911 R1

But as long as a person carries a 1911 in .45acp, they shall fear no evil, for they are protected, no matter what brand.

Brand new 1911 .45 made in the USA, modest price. Cocked & Locked protection.

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[oldman45]

Brand new 1911 .45 made in the USA, modest price. Cocked & Locked protection.

And a mighty nice looking one.

 

[rimfired]

I still don't like'em. I'd rather have a claymore strapped to my chest with the "this side toward enemy" side pointing
away from me. Anybody believe that?

 

[Cyrano]

I have a Colt and Springfield 1911; a Colt, Rem-Rand and Ithaca 1911 and a slightly tricked out Series 70, which is my go-to gun. I've shot on an Army pistol team so have put a lot of 45 rounds down range. A wonderful design, unbelievably reliable. Heavy enough to take your pants off when worn on the belt. Has ergonomic problems that probably weren't considered in 1911: The grip angle is too close to 90º, the grip itself is too big for all except a large hand and the trigger reach, even with the short trigger, is a little long. The hammer pinches against the grip safety, unless you have an extremely thin hand (Most of the finish on the back of the grip of my target 45 is gone: blood being warm, salty and wet really takes off the blueing quickly). The recoil is pretty stiff for someone who isn't an experienced pistol shooter, and it takes too long to train someone to shoot it well when a war starts.

 

[Kanewpadle]

Being fair, I have a Dan Wesson 1911 and a couple Wesson revolvers.

While they are really good guns and I would not hesitate to carry my DW 1911, it does not come close to comparing to the S&W 1911 guns I got this year. I own over 100 handguns and have some of the best customs money can buy but not a one reaches the level of either of my S&W 1911 from the PC or the factory S&W.

But as long as a person carries a 1911 in .45acp, they shall fear no evil, for they are protected, no matter what brand.

Yes, as long as it's a quality 1911 that works like it should.

 

[ditrina]

Getting ready for a 1500 mile road trip in the AM.. Slipped the SIG 9mm outta the briefcase.. and in went the CDP Ultra Carry.. .45ACP, secure in an El Paso Saddlery Rig. ..

1911.. when it absolutely.. positively has to be stopped DEAD in it's tracks

 

[GatorFarmer]

Colts - which tend to hold their value well, and boutique makers are probably the way to go for anyone that wants one. Most decent pistols that work cost about a grand these days for anything upper tier, so they really aren't any more than any other design.

Kimber and S&W... eh. The series II Kimbers with their schwartz style safeties of MIM parts were complained about by those in to such things.

My Series left the factory when I was 4 years old. I probably ought wrap the grips with friction tape to improve the grip, otherwise... eh.

Polymer and doublestack, and I think even polymer double stack, 1911 type guns have been available on and off for years.

The Colt SAA circa 1873 and its cap and ball forerunners are all still in production and older than the 1911s. Mauser 1898 actions have also stood the test of time.

 

[OIF2]

I guess I like them. The one I'm shooting (Iraq, 2004) is a WWII Rem Rand I borrowed from a Blackhawk dude. The Gold Cup Trophy is stock (not accurized). The next one is a Colt 1911 WWI repro. Beautiful pistol. Last is my Hoag-accurized bullseye service pistol. You can never have too many .45s.
Bob

 

[Bat Guano]

Shot my first one as a teenager in 1959--a DCM Remington Rand. Still have it (and a few others). Since I was still in my formative years I think my hand adapted to the gun.

When I actually find something better than a 1911, mark it sold.

 

[Rule3]

"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

Just yanking your chain. Folks buy a 10/22 for $150 and end up putting $2000 in after markets parts into them.