fostereast
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If your considering trying bowling pins and having some versatility with your new-to-be pistol, I would suggest you look at what the competitors typically use in any of the events you might try. Look at brands also, and what the average competitors use, not just the elite competitors with highly modified firearms.
The 45acp caliber used in a 5" barreled 1911 is possibly the most versatile firearm ever made. But from my limited experience (maybe 1000 rounds in a 1911 over the last 18 months and still pretty limited....) The model and manufacturers have a lot to do with the experience. I shot a number of different 1911's at various ranges while traveling and owned a Remington R1 for a year or so. The overall 1911 experience varied quite a bit
The component standardization of the firearm might also be important in your purchase. As an example, the R1 had a proprietary dovetail cut for either the front or rear sight, so updating the sights was a no-go without machine work by a gunsmith (this might be different with newer models).
The 45acp caliber used in a 5" barreled 1911 is possibly the most versatile firearm ever made. But from my limited experience (maybe 1000 rounds in a 1911 over the last 18 months and still pretty limited....) The model and manufacturers have a lot to do with the experience. I shot a number of different 1911's at various ranges while traveling and owned a Remington R1 for a year or so. The overall 1911 experience varied quite a bit
The component standardization of the firearm might also be important in your purchase. As an example, the R1 had a proprietary dovetail cut for either the front or rear sight, so updating the sights was a no-go without machine work by a gunsmith (this might be different with newer models).