Edward429451
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The factors that went into me choosing a 5" 1911 to carry are twofold. One, when I bought it in 1984, there wasn't any argument about this gun/cartridge combo being the best for defense.
Second is that the pistol is so user friendly. It carries well, operates naturally, and is very easy to shoot well. I figure that while it may be a big pistol to carry, if I ever need it (again) that I will be very stressed, full of adrenaline, and perhaps not be shooting so well that day. A big pistol is easier to shoot well vs some teeny little thing with no sights and little grip. I liken the 1911 to being the tricycle of the pistol world. Wonderful wonderful pistol.
Recently I found out that JMB did not design the 1911! Aliens gave it to him. Saw it on Ancient Aliens.
Second is that the pistol is so user friendly. It carries well, operates naturally, and is very easy to shoot well. I figure that while it may be a big pistol to carry, if I ever need it (again) that I will be very stressed, full of adrenaline, and perhaps not be shooting so well that day. A big pistol is easier to shoot well vs some teeny little thing with no sights and little grip. I liken the 1911 to being the tricycle of the pistol world. Wonderful wonderful pistol.
Recently I found out that JMB did not design the 1911! Aliens gave it to him. Saw it on Ancient Aliens.