For many years I've thought that the 1911 design was "less that good". I heard "unreliable", "finicky" and "costly". Who needed the headache? And they only carry 7+1 rounds! I saw all of the $500 guns that were extremely reliable right out of the box and I couldn't ever see myself getting a 1911. A Glock with 16 rounds and very reliable and durable! What was I supposed to think?
Well after getting my clock cleaned by a 1911 shooter at a recent defensive handgun course (and without any malfunctions in 400 rounds), I decided to go 1911 shopping to check them out. Maybe I was being too harsh. <BG>
Last week I bought a NIB SS Colt Government Model (1995 vintage) and I've got to say I am impressed. It didn't malfunction once in the 100 rounds I put through it. And talk about a well made gun. I put it next to my Glock and there was no comparison. It looks like there was more work put into the Colt slide than any five Glock pistols. Maybe I was wrong about the 1911? <VBG> Sorry guys, I've been going along with the 1911 bashing without any real experience with the gun. I think I'll just shut up for a while and shoot it some more...
Well after getting my clock cleaned by a 1911 shooter at a recent defensive handgun course (and without any malfunctions in 400 rounds), I decided to go 1911 shopping to check them out. Maybe I was being too harsh. <BG>
Last week I bought a NIB SS Colt Government Model (1995 vintage) and I've got to say I am impressed. It didn't malfunction once in the 100 rounds I put through it. And talk about a well made gun. I put it next to my Glock and there was no comparison. It looks like there was more work put into the Colt slide than any five Glock pistols. Maybe I was wrong about the 1911? <VBG> Sorry guys, I've been going along with the 1911 bashing without any real experience with the gun. I think I'll just shut up for a while and shoot it some more...