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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:rolleyes:




















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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
 
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.
 
Methinks some legs are being pulled or there is an attempt to get some knees jerking . . . . ;)
 
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.
 
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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
 
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!
 
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?
 
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.
 
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OCD1

Fess up.:rolleyes:

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.
 
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.
 

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OCD1

Fess up.:rolleyes:

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.
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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.:eek:
Actually looking to buy a Smith or a Sig if I can find one.
 
OCD1 said:
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.:eek:
Actually looking to buy a Smith or a Sig if I can find one.
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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.
 
"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 :D:D:D
 
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. :eek: :eek: :eek:
 
On those days I choose to carry a semi-auto pistol, it will be one of my 1911s. Nothing else even comes close.
 
$440, no plastic, 'nuff said.....okay, and money well spent, Shoo (maybe a tiny bit of plastic)
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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
 
Bullseye 2620 said:
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
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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. :p
 
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.:D

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

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.:eek:

But, after a good 1911 smith worked it over, it became a real joy to shoot.:D
 
Kanewpadle said:
SW1911 are good guns. But You get more bang for your buck with Dan Wesson. :D
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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.
 
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