What is the appeal of 1911's?
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runningbear
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I have two full sized Colts in .45 there fun to shoot at the range, but i never wanted one for EDC.
So many much better choices today.
So many much better choices today.
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Left Side of Brain: Self Defense; Glock, HK, SIG, Smith and Wesson. Zero emotion attached.
Right Side of Brain: Gun Enthusiast; Browning High Power, 1911, Old Smith and Wesson revolvers. Plenty of emotion attached.
Does this mean I won't occasionally carry a 1911 for self protection? No. I'd still do so from time to time and I still do. Do I think there are better options? Yes.
I do not have any emotional attachment to Glocks. But I carry a Glock 19 because it is the most reasonable weapon for self defense. I carry 15+1 + 15 + 15 and my backup Model 60. Whereas the 1911 would be 8+1 + 7 + 7. So mag changes a lot earlier on if need be instead of having double the capacity on tap.
So... My heart, 1911. My mind, Glock.
Interesting idea - a new four cylinder Malibu has performance specifications that rival or surpass multiple decade of Corvettes (from the mid seventies to the mid eighties and from their introduction to the mid sixties). That Malibu also seats more people, carries more luggage, has far more effective climate control, gets better mileage, and is more comfortable for everyone involved.
That Malibu is, to me, the modern Glock (or any number of whatever modern handguns you want). Those decades of the Corvette, meanwhile, are the
1911.
I don't think I would carry a 1911 anymore. I have shot several and like them and if I ever spend that much money on a handgun its likely to be a Wilson Custom 10MM. I still think I would end up carrying my G29 but that 1911 would be an awesome range gun.
That Malibu is, to me, the modern Glock (or any number of whatever modern handguns you want). Those decades of the Corvette, meanwhile, are the
1911.
I don't think I would carry a 1911 anymore. I have shot several and like them and if I ever spend that much money on a handgun its likely to be a Wilson Custom 10MM. I still think I would end up carrying my G29 but that 1911 would be an awesome range gun.
Ahh, what a great subject
What makes the 1911 special to me, is its place in time so to speak. It cannot and will not every fade from humans' stash of excellent handguns as long as we still use cartridge propellant forms of projectiles. It has been around since about 1909 for a reason, it works, and it works well, while being naturally ergonomic to the human hand in its own way.
I am only 22, and my favorite pistol as long I can remember has been the 1911. I remember when my dad first got one, as he couldn't really afford one up until I was about 14, he had a gen 1 or 2 glock 21 for years. And sold it just a couple months after acquiring his kimber custom 2. He was so proud of it. I think it cost him $600 at the time. Every since then, when I was able to handle his and shoot it and take it apart, I was hooked. I shot it well from the start and just was infatuated with the heft, feel in the hand, sights, trigger, accuracy, everything.
I myself started with a cz52 at about age 15 as that's all we could afford for me, loved it but ammo was hard to get. I then got a glock 20 and liked it plenty, but it just did not fit my hands well and I shot it poorly. Moved onto a S&W M&P40 and loved the ergonomics of it as well as the looks but the trigger was terrible it had to go. I was about 19 or 20 when I decided to quit playing around and get what I know deep down is my favorite, these modern striker fired "police" guns just don't do it for me. I got a Springfield loaded model .45 and will never, ever, ever sell it. I like it that much. I just got into some pretty big legal trouble (that will not effect my gun ownership status in any way) and am selling all but two guns, one being my 1911.
Sure their disassembly is a bit involved, but it isn't that complicated and with some patience and precision with a hone and file, parts can be fit and swapped fairly easily. At least to me. It is the king of automatic pistols and always will be. While plastic frames are degraded in 100 years, a greased up 1911 will be good as new, living on.
Capacity to me isn't that important, because the 1911 allows such ease of accuracy, from point blank to 75yds. I know I will make good hits with every single round from my 1911, I trust it as it has proven reliable even when neglected, or using funky ammo. It's all about the magazines.
That sums up my input on the greatest automatic pistol ever created
What makes the 1911 special to me, is its place in time so to speak. It cannot and will not every fade from humans' stash of excellent handguns as long as we still use cartridge propellant forms of projectiles. It has been around since about 1909 for a reason, it works, and it works well, while being naturally ergonomic to the human hand in its own way.
I am only 22, and my favorite pistol as long I can remember has been the 1911. I remember when my dad first got one, as he couldn't really afford one up until I was about 14, he had a gen 1 or 2 glock 21 for years. And sold it just a couple months after acquiring his kimber custom 2. He was so proud of it. I think it cost him $600 at the time. Every since then, when I was able to handle his and shoot it and take it apart, I was hooked. I shot it well from the start and just was infatuated with the heft, feel in the hand, sights, trigger, accuracy, everything.
I myself started with a cz52 at about age 15 as that's all we could afford for me, loved it but ammo was hard to get. I then got a glock 20 and liked it plenty, but it just did not fit my hands well and I shot it poorly. Moved onto a S&W M&P40 and loved the ergonomics of it as well as the looks but the trigger was terrible it had to go. I was about 19 or 20 when I decided to quit playing around and get what I know deep down is my favorite, these modern striker fired "police" guns just don't do it for me. I got a Springfield loaded model .45 and will never, ever, ever sell it. I like it that much. I just got into some pretty big legal trouble (that will not effect my gun ownership status in any way) and am selling all but two guns, one being my 1911.
Sure their disassembly is a bit involved, but it isn't that complicated and with some patience and precision with a hone and file, parts can be fit and swapped fairly easily. At least to me. It is the king of automatic pistols and always will be. While plastic frames are degraded in 100 years, a greased up 1911 will be good as new, living on.
Capacity to me isn't that important, because the 1911 allows such ease of accuracy, from point blank to 75yds. I know I will make good hits with every single round from my 1911, I trust it as it has proven reliable even when neglected, or using funky ammo. It's all about the magazines.
That sums up my input on the greatest automatic pistol ever created
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