Post by: elkaholic123 on January 10, 2020, 07:07:08 PM
have heard these are nice ones!
Post by: Bango skank on January 10, 2020, 07:33:01 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 10, 2020, 07:59:32 PM
Post by: b23 on January 10, 2020, 08:10:43 PM
I know personal tastes vary, and function isn't the only consideration. hell, I shoot lever guns, so who am I to talk? But I just don't see why people want 1911s. a 7+1 semi auto .45acp? you can get a s&w 627pc, an 8 round .357mag with a 5" barrel, for the same or likely less money than a decent 1911. same ammo capacity, higher powered cartridge, and the reliability and ease of maintenance that comes with a revolver. seems like a no brainer to me. :dunno:
All are excellent points and most are even pretty much spot on, but it still won't be a 1911. There's just something about a 1911 that feels like your favorite pair of shoes and makes you feel are warm and fuzzy. ;)
Post by: Mulie87 on January 10, 2020, 08:15:10 PM
Yes, 1911’s are 7 or 8+1. Hits count, not shots. carry more mags, master your weapon and you will be fine.
My2¢
Post by: wadu1 on January 10, 2020, 08:20:58 PM
Heres why.....lever guns are boring and ugly. Of course they are not either but you can be a lever gun, revolver, muzzy guy and it just works for you. I very much like the 1911....to me it's a work of art....I'm not a huge revolver guy. We like what we like. :tup::yeah:
I don't own a Les Baer, I wish I did. I do have two Kimbers and one Springfield in .45 ACP. Like h20hunter I'm not a wheel guy but 1911's art in motion. I trained on a 1911 so I'm biased on them, don't like the Beretta 92 but now shooting it's replacement SIG P320. No double tap with a 45 so you don't nee the large round count.
Post by: Bango skank on January 10, 2020, 08:36:37 PM
Hits count, not shots.
which is why I was comparing a .357 mag that has the same capacity as a 1911 .45acp.
a hit from a .357 counts quite a bit more than a hit from a .45acp ;)
I know we all have our own personal tastes that may trump the black and white function of a firearm. just making discussion.
"hits count, not shots" sounds like the argument a guy would make when preaching the virtues of a more powerful cartridge, which a .45acp is not. like a guy talking about the superiority of a 10mm 1911 over a .45 1911
or a guy comparing a .357 and a .45 that have the same ammo capacity.
Post by: Bill W on January 10, 2020, 08:38:22 PM
Post by: h20hunter on January 10, 2020, 08:39:38 PM
Post by: Bango skank on January 10, 2020, 08:41:56 PM
I've heard it said that Les Baer, Kimber and Dan Wesson are among the more accurate 1911's.
ive heard a lot of people trash talk kimbers 1911s. never shot one myself, but ive got a Kimber solo that I think is a really nice little gun. not a 1911, just kinda looks like one. little striker fired cc pistol.
Post by: jjhunter on January 10, 2020, 09:17:34 PM
Post by: Bango skank on January 10, 2020, 09:20:58 PM
I had a Les Baer AR in 204. It was insanely accurate.
That sounds like a kickass coyote gun
Post by: HUNTINCOUPLE on January 10, 2020, 09:39:31 PM
Post by: Bango skank on January 10, 2020, 09:42:05 PM
Post by: supagoose on January 10, 2020, 09:50:00 PM
Post by: jrebel on January 10, 2020, 09:51:43 PM
Another reason people like the 1911 platform is due to the amount of felt recoil. they are heavier pistols and the recoil in significantly less than most polymer pistols in the same caliber / barrel length. I have seen small female handle a full size 1911 that didn't like compact 9mm's.
I will also add I don't carry my kimber as much as I should....mostly due to weight. :'(
Post by: h20hunter on January 10, 2020, 09:59:20 PM
Post by: jeffro on January 11, 2020, 12:02:23 PM
For $2000-$7000 I can think of a safe full of guns I’d rather own.
For 1911s, I chose PARA P-14/45s,
mainly because I have huge hands and 15 rounds is better than 8
Got a matching pair for under $1000
Post by: Dukalr on January 11, 2020, 01:57:32 PM
Post by: SGTDuffman on January 11, 2020, 03:55:55 PM
1911s appeal to people over 8 shot .357s because they’re a “classic” and less than 1” thick. If you’re gonna gonna carry it IWB, there is absolutely no comparison between a 1911 and any revolver. Those 8 shot cylinders are about twice the width of a 1911.
Post by: actionshooter on January 11, 2020, 05:37:14 PM
Who has one and how do you like it? Pros and cons. Looking at getting a new pistol and
have heard these are nice ones!
Instead of trying to talk you out of a 1911, I'll answer your question...
I have a couple and they are about the best semi-custom 1911 you can get IMO... They are extremely well made with top of the line parts and are without a doubt the most accurate handguns I own. I think the only way you can get better is to order a complete custom.
Again in my opinion, they beat Wilson, Nighthawk and Ed Brown...
Post by: BLR 243 on January 11, 2020, 06:17:35 PM
Post by: Mulie87 on January 11, 2020, 07:02:50 PM
Post by: Bofire on January 11, 2020, 07:07:32 PM
Carl
Post by: h20hunter on January 11, 2020, 07:11:35 PM
Post by: GoldenOscar on January 11, 2020, 09:01:27 PM
Post by: huntandjeep on January 12, 2020, 05:46:16 PM
How bout 10mm? Is there a 1911 in 10mm or just go Glock?@HUNTINCOUPLE
Heres a couple 1911s in 10mm 8). Now they are both sporting Trijicon RMRs
Personally I will never own a Baer .1st hand knowledge that he is an ass and his QC is no better.
Jeffro any Custom 1911 will out shoot a mass produced . Granted they cost substantially more . The 2 pictured are shots touching all day at 25yrds with any decent shooter . Both are 3" guns @100yrds with the RMRs off shooting sticks . My Nighthawk and Wilson are just as good . The fit and finish on these compared to my Kimber and Springfield are a night and day differece
Post by: Lumpy Taters on January 13, 2020, 08:53:15 PM
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 14, 2020, 06:26:23 AM
Because everyone has their own taste and likings. 1911’s are classic, works of art and full of history. Same can be said of bolt guns, lever guns Ar’s...etc. I’m a LEO and carry a Springfield TRP operator. I’ve carried a 1911 for 15yrs of my 20yr career.
Yes, 1911’s are 7 or 8+1. Hits count, not shots. carry more mags, master your weapon and you will be fine.
My2¢
:yeah: One of the icons of historic firearms. Right up there with the M1.
Post by: bustedoldman on January 14, 2020, 08:34:57 AM
Post by: Cougartail on January 14, 2020, 10:54:59 AM
There are several 10mm 1911 options, but i dont think any are cheap. If i was in the market for a 10mm, id be taking a good look st the xdm.
I did look at them and bought one. Nice pistol for the money and pretty accurate. It's my new bear and cougar defense gun for Washington. :)