Bought myself a 1911

[Ackmed]

I thought you meant a 911 and got all happy.

Stupid guns that sound like cars.

News flash, the 1911 has been around a lot longer than the 911.

So, its a stupid car sounding like a gun.

 

[Arkaign]

1. Very short single action trigger typically enables greater accuracy, Accurized 1911s are arguably the most accurate handguns in existence.

2. Traditionally made of steel and operating on a relatively low-pressure cartridge like the .45 ACP, many 1911s have outlived their owners.

3. The ergonomics are among the best, with a wide variety of grips and mainspring housings being available to compensate for hand size.

4. The dual safeties (triple on some modern designs) make it one of the safest handguns ever made.

5. The weight dampens recoil considerably, enabling fast followup shots and comfortable shooting.

6. It served as the US Military sidearm from 1911 through the 1980s. Has a very rich and storied heritage.

7. It's lines/aesthetics are extremely smooth. A well made 1911 is a work of art.

I would agree with most of this, but #1 has to be qualified a bit. It's very accurate for a semi-auto, but against a quality revolver it's not that accurate. Even the common Ruger Speed 6 .357 is quite a bit more accurate in the hands of the same experienced shooter.

 

[irishScott]

I would agree with most of this, but #1 has to be qualified a bit. It's very accurate for a semi-auto, but against a quality revolver it's not that accurate. Even the common Ruger Speed 6 .357 is quite a bit more accurate in the hands of the same experienced shooter.

That's why I mentioned accurized and "arguably". A several thousand dollar custom accurized 1911 could go head-to-head with a revolver IMO, at least from a ransom rest.

 

[JeffreyLebowski]

For reference I still think Kimber makes the best production models.
Not sure about custom.

Blah. Kimber has gone down hill quite a bit. For a good, off the shelf 1911 Springfield makes some of the best. Colt is IMO over rated for the ammount of money you pay.

I really like the S&W 1911's.

 

[x-alki]

Even a basic trigger is better than most factory DA/SA. While 9mm and .40SW tend to flip when fired, the .45, especially in a 1911 tends to push back into your hand making for an easier return on target.
For those that carry them, they are slimmer and thus a bit easier to conceal.
And most importantly, they're not Glocks.

Some what true. My SR40 has very little flip and comes back on target pretty good, a lot better than my XD9sc.

To add to the "Can someone explain the allure/popularity of the 1911?" question, the 1911 is a 100 year old proven design.

 

[Raduque]

To add to the "Can someone explain the allure/popularity of the 1911?" question, the 1911 is a 100 year old proven design.

It's basically America's Gun.

I want a 1911. =(

 

[Texashiker]

Can someone explain the allure/popularity of the 1911?

The 1911 is an American tradition. The pistol has served in 2 world wars, and various other conflicts all over the world.

1911 forum I am a member of - http://forums.1911forum.com/

Even though the Beretta 9mm replaced the 45, I still think the 45 is a better round.

I have never owned a 1911 style pistol, but I have fired a few. I have nothing but respect for the 1911 and its heritage.

For reference I still think Kimber makes the best production models.

From what I have seen, kimbers are overrated.

I did not save the website, but I came across a kimber review where the metal was bare and started to rust within days of buying the firearm.

If you do a google search for kimber review rust, there are 493,000 results. The rust seems to be a common issue.

 

[BabaBooey]

Beautiful piece,minus that stupid classic crap on the slide,what is the big deal with having wring on the gun ?

Had a glock 17 with some 9/11 screen print on it,hated it but got it a such a deal...then had a tarus raging bull 454 casull w/ 8 3/4 barrel,beautiful piece except for the bullshit cluttering it up...

/rant off,steps off soap box....:awe:


Nice choice though,am jealous of your new addition,one of the best of all time..

 

[gorcorps]

From what I've seen and dismantled in my 1911, they aren't terribly complex. I want to build my own now... that's 100% mine.

 

[irishScott]

From what I've seen and dismantled in my 1911, they aren't terribly complex. I want to build my own now... that's 100% mine.

From what I understand the complexity is in the fitting of the components. Can require some advanced, very fine metal-work to get it right. There's a reason the custom dealers charge so much.

Unfortunately building a gun != building a computer.

 

[Fritzo]

Fixed that for you - the gun has been around far longer.

I have a Colt Series 80 Government model

Yeah, but a 911 is a LOT cooler, and could kill a lot more people, so it's better all the way around.

 

[DaTT]

I thought you bought a terrorist attack.

 

[gorcorps]

Noice! :thumbsup:

I have a series 80 Colt Officer's Model and a ParaOrdnance LDA-7.45.

Get some Wilson's magazines for it. I have a pair for both of my 1911 pistols. I leave them loaded all the time and never had a problem with spring fatigue or any feed issues.

Even if I can't find them cheap, I'd still like to know where you got your mags and if you have any experience with other mags that made you side with Wilsons.

 

[MedicBob]

I have a Kimber Tactical Pro and a SA Loaded Champion LW. Both are great guns.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Even if I can't find them cheap, I'd still like to know where you got your mags and if you have any experience with other mags that made you side with Wilsons.

I have experience with many other mags. And I haven't found one that is better for the money. Cheap magazines=more failures to feed. Don't waste your money on them.

I bought mine at Turner's Outdoorsman. I have 2 for my Officer's Model and 2 for my Para Ordnance. The 2 for the Officer's Model I've owned for almost as long as I've owned the gun which is going on almost 20 years and I keep them loaded nearly all the time and have had no spring failures. Plus, the Wilson magazines typically hold +1 round over the OEM magazines. I know my Officer's mags hold 7 +1 in the chamber vs the 6 +1 Colt magazines for that gun. The Para Ordnance can hold 8 rounds plus 1 with the Wilson Mags.

Totally worth the money IMO.

Wilson Combat also makes some top notch 1911 competition and tactical guns, they are expensive though. I'd love to own one someday.

 

[Cutterhead]

I own a Para GI Expert Stainless.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj251/jzac103/1911.jpg

Great gun.