The 1911 is the best handgun

[BDE2025]

Beautiful, hits hard for a pistol, proven...only limitation is capacity. As much as I appreciate Glock's simplicity at half the price, every man should have a 1911.

 

[Malibu]

Beautiful, hits hard for a pistol, proven...only limitation is capacity. As much as I appreciate Glock's simplicity at half the price, every man should have a 1911.

Yes indeed.
The 1911 platform is also one of my daughter’s favorites. She also taught her husband how to use them.

 

[BDE2025]

Yes indeed.
The 1911 platform is also one of my daughter’s favorites. She also taught her husband how to use them.

Points naturally, the weight helps with recoil, make sense. I cringe when new shooters at shops get introduced to a .40 Glock or a JFrame.

 

[Jimi Jah]

I have four here. Had the mini 9mm EMP out yesterday, shoots accurate but low.

 

[Fatcat]

I like ‘um!

 

[tomrkba]

Armscor makes great .45's imo and they are affordable.

I disagree. The examples I have examined or shot left much to be desired. But, if the one you have works, then I am happy for you.

Horrible ergonomics ... difficult manual of arms.

Those are new arguments to me. How are the ergos horrible and how is it difficult?

 

[Gryff]

I disagree. The examples I have examined or shot left much to be desired. But, if the one you have works, then I am happy for you.

Those are new arguments to me. How are the ergos horrible and how is it difficult?

Having to ride the thumb safety so you don't activate it under recoil is a goofy concept. Not only do some people risk the possibility of that action pulling the palm off of the grip safety and making the gun impossible to fire, but you are sacrificing a contact point of control by not having the thumb on the frame itself.

 

[FNfan]

The P226 and Glock 19/17 clear 1911s pretty widely, but the 1911 is a timeless classic.

 

[Shellbackitup]

I just picked up my first 1911 yesterday, and went all out with an unfired Ed Brown from a local auction house. Now I'm not sure I want to shoot the beauty, and maybe should get another 1911 that I won't mind shooting the hell out of at the range...

Decisions, decisions.

God Bless America, and God Bless John Moses Browning

 

[bonesurf]

some of my more modern 1911 and 1911esque guns
also got a stac C2 and a DW CBOB and some 1970's era Colts and a WWII Remington rand
love me a 1911 style gun

but if you ask me to choose one and only one. USP 45

 

[Malibu]

I just picked up my first 1911 yesterday, and went all out with an unfired Ed Brown from a local auction house. Now I'm not sure I want to shoot the beauty, and maybe should get another 1911 that I won't mind shooting the hell out of at the range...

Decisions, decisions.

God Bless America, and God Bless John Moses Browning

Shoot it. Be the first. If you elect not to, that only means somebody else will, and hopefully it will be your kids.
Your Ed Brown was made to be used. A lot.
When you start to own a fair number to high-end 1911’s, having shot all of them allows you the experience of noticing very small details and nuances of each one. Then start collecting from the lower price points, and you will be educated. You may be surprised at what you learn.

 

[Bacon]

If your 1911 isn’t in .455 eley go sit in corner

 

[spacecataz]

THIS!!!

Those Glock guys…SMH
I actually own 3 but… there’s nothing like a 1911

I started my personal pistol journey with a Ruger MkII and then a 1911. Initially I didn't like Glocks because I though they were too light and too snappy on the recoil. It wasn't until about 2015 or so when a co-worker of mine, a former USAF SF guy, showed me how to properly shoot a Glock - it was mostly my grip that was the issue. That and how to replace the trigger connector for a lighter pull that agreed with me. The problem was me.

My G19.3 is my SHTF/do-it-all gun and I'm glad to have it. It's not perfect, but it's accurate and easy to maintain. I think every pistol owner should own a 1911 and a G19 at some point. They are two archetypes.

 

[NorCALSpeed]

I'll buy a Springfield M1911A1 one day...

 

[Jimi Jah]

My first 1911 was a Springfield mil spec. Saw it on sale at Turners years ago, got a great deal just over 600 bucks.

Always wanted one as my dad had his Colt he used in WW2. Wish I knew what happend to that Colt. Maybe someday I'll find it here.

 

[9mmContagion]

Having to ride the thumb safety so you don't activate it under recoil is a goofy concept. Not only do some people risk the possibility of that action pulling the palm off of the grip safety and making the gun impossible to fire, but you are sacrificing a contact point of control by not having the thumb on the frame itself.

Who on earth rides the safety for the reason of not engaging it?! that’s just some fud stuff if I’ve ever heard it!

 

[Shellbackitup]

Shoot it. Be the first. If you elect not to, that only means somebody else will, and hopefully it will be your kids.
Your Ed Brown was made to be used. A lot.
When you start to own a fair number to high-end 1911’s, having shot all of them allows you the experience of noticing very small details and nuances of each one. Then start collecting from the lower price points, and you will be educated. You may be surprised at what you learn.

Great advice, I think that's exactly what I'll do

 

[revkev]

The first time I ever shot a 1911 was when I met a fellow gunner at the range as we were doing a trade. Didn't know what to expect but had a very decent grouping at 15 yds as we both test fired each others gun. Loved it. Love the form and accuracy. Took me a minute to get the proper grip as I had a few dry fires that wouldnt fire : ). Want to try the SA EMP 9mm and possibly use that for my ccw.

 

[Markbsae]

They shoot really nice and the single stage trigger is great. Do I want 230 grains with a cocked hammer pointed at the wedding tackle? Nope.

 

[lamduhh]

Lol....