1911 or G****????

[GLOCKMAN23C]

Glockman says get a 1911. You won't regret it.

 

[croy]

I've not been a firearm enthusiast overly long, but have owned 4 different 1911's and have never experienced any of that. They are a bit more difficult to assemble/disassemble and they're heavy due to being all metal, but otherwise they're fantastic and extremely accurate guns. For a well fit up version, you'll definitely want to keep it cleaner than another standard firearm, but it's not like that's difficult. I know you might have posted this in humor, but I personally love 1911's and find them to be fantastic and well worth the extra money.

I see you're stuck on #4

 

[wtburnette]

I see you're stuck on #4

Nope, just stuck on seeing the value of the platform...

 

[red_zr24x4]

the grip angle always seems to throw me off. When I bring it up, . .....

I have 2 1911's and this seems to be my issue with them. Every 1911 I've shot I'm consistently 6" low. S&W revolvers, Sigs, Glock, and my new FNS 9 I seem to shoot just fine

 

[BehindBlueI's]

For range toy purposes, 1911, but...

P220 is the correct answer, but outside your parameters.

 

[jeffsqartan]

On my third 1911 and not planning on slowing down anytime soon.
Rock Island Tac Ultra FS in 45 that I picked up DIRT cheap and carry it basically every day. It's the reason I had to buy a gun belt lol. Around 500 rounds and not a single failure that wasn't my fault (testing hand loaded 45 that didn't lock the slide back on last round).
Rock Island 3.5" in 9mm. It's a good gun to carry when I want to carry concealed and don't want to carry my XDs. Had some issues with it running TulAmmo (yeah, I'm that guy), so I picked up a Wilson Combat extractor, installed and tuned it myself and haven't had another FTE since. I'd say I'm nearing 900+ rounds with this gun.
Last one is a family "heirloom" if you will. Llama 1911 chambered in 45. I won't lie, this thing jams more than strawberries. I don't think it was taken care of early on in life. It spends its time at home and I won't EDC it because of its unreliability.

Honestly, I'm a believer in the Rock Island guns. They can be found at a good price most of the time and still seem to operate quite well.
I've got my sights set on a Sig Scorpion 1911 in the future. I picked one up a year or two ago at a shop and it just felt crisp.
I'm a 1911 guy and I don't think that will ever change.

 

[knot4reel]

1911 for sure. They just feel so good in your hand and so fun to shoot and really purdy. With that being said though I miss all the 1911's I've owned because I discovered FNX 45's and Sig P220's.

 

[PGRChaplain]

1911, No Brainer.

 

[Doublehelix]

Yeah, this is one of those questions that reads like: "Should I date a pretty sweet girl, or an ugly *****y one?"

No contest!!!

 

[fnpfan]

Yeah, this is one of those questions that reads like: "Should I date a pretty sweet girl, or an ugly *****y one?"

No contest!!!

very true, you can't go wrong with a classic beauty...

 

[churchmouse]

very true, you can't go wrong with a classic beauty...

It is hard to wrong with a G**** either but it aint nearly as purdy.

 

[bgcatty]

God did not put John Moses Browning on this earth for nothing! JMB designed the 1911about 100 years ago and .45 acp was THE caliber for which the pistol was designed for. All these "Johnny Come Lately" guns will not stand the test of time. Get a real 1911 in .45 acp and never look back. Period! Peace, out!

 

[bgcatty]

8 stages of 1911 ownership
1. Overpaying for outdated gun
2. Telling yourself you love it
3. Telling your friends how you love it
4. Getting defensive about owning it
5. Trying to remember a time it didn't jam
6. Realizing a stick is just as reliable
7. Selling it to some other sucker
8. Happiness

With all due respect, Bravo Sierra on this list. Nothing beats a 1911 for the sheer joy of shooting and knowing the 100 years of history behind it. You can't say that for any of the tupperware wonder guns out there. IMHO.

 

[Route 45]

With all due respect, Bravo Sierra on this list. Nothing beats a 1911 for the sheer joy of shooting and knowing the 100 years of history behind it. You can't say that for any of the tupperware wonder guns out there. IMHO.

Do you really have a 100 year old 1911? Or a modern replica?

 

[KJQ6945]

With all due respect, Bravo Sierra on this list. Nothing beats a 1911 for the sheer joy of shooting and knowing the 100 years of history behind it. You can't say that for any of the tupperware wonder guns out there. IMHO.

Somewhere between stage 2, and stage 4.

 

[indyjohn]

Get the 1911. I have a Springfield Range Officer and for out of the box accuracy I am real pleased. Yeah , I don't see the sights worth a hoot these days so I installed the Fastfire III. Good combo for 50 yard target shooting.
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At that range the Zombies can't even get close to splattering you.

To me, 1911s are like Garands, you have to own at least 1.

 

[churchmouse]

Do you really have a 100 year old 1911? Or a modern replica?

I have one that is 76 years old...

 

[KJQ6945]

At that range the Zombies can't even get close to splattering you.

To me, 1911s are like Garands, you have to own at least 1.

As a guy that carries Glocks, I agree. Everyone should have at least one 1911. Come for the history, stay for the amazing trigger.

 

[indyjohn]

As a guy that carries Glocks, I agree. Everyone should have at least one 1911. Come for the history, stay for the amazing trigger.

 

[churchmouse]

Man am I glad you got that pic rotated back up as I was getting a headache standing on my head to look at it.