1911 Show-N-Tell

[cmamath13]

The longer I'm in the game, them more I appreciate simple.

How would you rate your TRP with others?

 

[aaron580]

The longer I'm in the game, them more I appreciate simple.

How would you rate your TRP with others?

TRP>any other 1911 I have shot so far. That gun could shoot the family jewels off a fly at 50 yards and not wink once! Ill admit, colt 38 super and the springer loaded (ESPECIALLY) are fitted SLIGHTLY better, but everything else can't compare. I also LOVE the cheese grater front strap! In other words…basically my perfect 1911 other than a Springer Pro

 

[cmamath13]

TRP>any other 1911 I have shot so far. That gun could shoot the family jewels off a fly at 50 yards and not wink once! Ill admit, colt 38 super and the springer loaded (ESPECIALLY) are fitted SLIGHTLY better, but everything else can't compare. I also LOVE the cheese grater front strap! In other words…basically my perfect 1911 other than a Springer Pro

Outstanding! I have been considering 3 or 4 for my next purchase. The TRP is on that list. Thank you for your input.

 

[2A_Dad]

Here is my baby... My dad gave me this Colt Combat Elite when I graduated from college. Not only a sweet shooter, it's very special to me.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Here is my baby... My dad gave me this Colt Combat Elite when I graduated from college. Not only a sweet shooter, it's very special to me.
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My brother has one of those...very nice graduation present!

 

[abuckle]

For your carry, do you keep one chambered? I have heard mixed reviews on the safety of the 1911 carry> Interested in your thoughts.

 

[rockhopper46038]

I think that a properly maintained 1911 carried in Condition 1 is just about as safe as a handgun can be, without being unloaded/unchambered. The thumb safety must be flicked off, the grip safety must be fully depressed and the trigger must be pulled for a shot to be fired. I would not consider carrying unchambered or unloaded, nor would I carry with the hammer down on a loaded chamber, so condition 1 is my method. I may someday even go to condition 0, but condition 1 is right for me, right now.

 

[VERT]

Yep cocked and locked is the safe way to carry a quality 1911. IMO safer then the "safe action" pistols.

 

[churchmouse]

If I carried any other way both my uncles would "Tune" me up for being just stupid.

 

[nb1980]

My compact 1911 with my new grips.

 

[jblomenberg16]

For your carry, do you keep one chambered? I have heard mixed reviews on the safety of the 1911 carry> Interested in your thoughts.

While not the true origin of the saying "cocked and locked" (goes back to flint lock days), it definitely applies to the 1911, and was the way it was designed to be carried. There is no manual decocking mechanism, and the thumb and grip safety work together to make sure that the hammer won't drop and the firing pin won't go forward unless the pistol is properly gripped.


For that matter, just about every moder pistol is designed to be carried with a round in the chamber. If you ever need to pull it, by golly it better be ready to use. Racking the slide can waste precious time that may make the difference between life and death.

 

[woodshed]

Dan Wesson PM-9 with Ahrends Custom Ebony double diamond grips and a gold bead front sight.

Scott

 

[2A_Dad]

My brother has one of those...very nice graduation present!

Thanks!

 

[JetGirl]

Finally got the custom cut VZ grips I ordered at the NRA convention.
SB's CEO wanted to personally install them for me... so I let him. Cuz I'm special. lol
K!llJoy came to the shop and got his miniony fingerprints all over, but he's a good kid, so I only had to smack him a couple times. Not like some of the others. (You know who y'all are).
Anyhow...
Here are my new slammin' grips. BOOYAHH!

 

[aaron580]

Finally got the custom cut VZ grips I ordered at the NRA convention.
SB's CEO wanted to personally install them for me... so I let him. Cuz I'm special. lol
K!llJoy came to the shop and got his miniony fingerprints all over, but he's a good kid, so I only had to smack him a couple times. Not like some of the others. (You know who y'all are).
Anyhow...
Here are my new slammin' grips. BOOYAHH!

Those are sweet guns, but they seem a BIT high...

 

[JetGirl]

Those are sweet guns, but they seem a BIT high...

Keep watchin'.

 

[223 Gunner]

The perfectionist in me wishes the bottom grip screw was centered in one of the "circle" designs, like the top grip screw is. Otherwise cool grips. Maybe the designer is reading. I wish people that created products would think of the details like I do.
Because I'm so perfect myself.

 

[JetGirl]

The perfectionist in me wishes the bottom grip screw was centered in one of the "circle" designs, like the top grip screw is. Otherwise cool grips. Maybe the designer is reading. I wish people that created products would think of the details like I do.
Because I'm so perfect myself.

You're the second person to say that.

 

[cmamath13]

The perfectionist in me wishes the bottom grip screw was centered in one of the "circle" designs, like the top grip screw is. Otherwise cool grips. Maybe the designer is reading. I wish people that created products would think of the details like I do.
Because I'm so perfect myself.

That's a good point.

 

[223 Gunner]

You're the second person to say that.

Did I miss a post where someone else said it?