1911 vs XD

[JB357Mag]

Churchmouse here's a pic:

 

[churchmouse]

Churchmouse here's a pic:

I have coonfingered one of these at the LGS. It is by all outward appearances a bit nicer than a RIA in fit/finish/trigger at least the one I handled.
How does it run??

 

[SERparacord]

I have coonfingered one of these at the LGS. It is by all outward appearances a bit nicer than a RIA in fit/finish/trigger at least the one I handled.
How does it run??

 

[churchmouse]

I know....I said RIA again....
I am curious because I purchased a Thompson Auto Ordinance in the early 90's. It was hands down the absolute worst gun I have ever owned. Dangerous as well.
The new ones seem to be a much nicer offering.

 

[SERparacord]

I know....I said RIA again....
I am curious because I purchased a Thompson Auto Ordinance in the early 90's. It was hands down the absolute worst gun I have ever owned. Dangerous as well.
The new ones seem to be a much nicer offering.

http://ezine.m1911.org/AO1911A1_frame.htm

 

[JB357Mag]

Ive only been able to put 30 rounds threw it
so far including 7 Golden Sabres, with 0 issues.

I need ammo but Im temporarily cash challenged.

Jimmy

 

[JB357Mag]

Also it has a nicely polished feed ramp and a throated barrel.

Jimmy

 

[churchmouse]

The M-1911 Pistols Organization E-zine

I had heard that Kahr now owned that line.
Good article. I would have liked to see some pics of the paper he punched.
Looks like RIA may have some competition.

 

[Savage99]

I have a Springfield XDM 5.5" .45 and a SA 1911-A1. I carry the XDM because it is virtually indestructible and has higher capacity. Plus it fits my hands better. But I love to shoot 1911's I like them both, just have different uses. The XDM sure shoots good out of the box for the money. Just my experience.

 

[Vanguard.45]

I am specifically wanting to know about easy of carry, reliability, price comparison, resale value, any real problems with either gun. Thanks.

Ease of carry? 1911 weighs more but carries well due to it's narrowness. XD is lighter but wider.

Reliability? XD wins against cheaper 1911s. More expensive 19th are just as reliable but demand more maintenance.

Price comparison? 1911s worth having are more expensive.

Resale value? 1911s will hold their value better.

Problems? 1911s costing the same as the XD will tend to have more problems. More tolerances to maintain and angles that need to be right on the 1911.

 

[danielson]

And now for the next post..... Blondes vs Brunettes

 

[JB357Mag]

I will say this, if I had to sell all my guns
butt 1, I would keep my XD9 sc as its my best all around
performer.

Daily carry, home defense (with 16 round mag) and a
nice shooter at the range, its hard to beat.

Jimmy

 

[VERT]

And now for the next post..... Blondes vs Brunettes

I married a Brunette. I have a buddy that is always pointing out the apple bottomed blondes. Can't say I disagree.

 

[Whip_McCord]

And now for the next post..... Blondes vs Brunettes

Neither. Redhead. end of debate.

Sorry, couldn't resist the paraphrase.

 

[SERparacord]

I had heard that Kahr now owned that line.
Good article. I would have liked to see some pics of the paper he punched.
Looks like RIA may have some competition.

It can't be that bad!!!!

 

[Fullmag]

Extended Grip Safety
Problem Solved?

Tried one of them yesterday in a XDs 45. Felt like a 1911. I have large hands so the XDs was kinda small for me but other than the Sig 3inch barrled 1911's those were the best feeling compact 45's around I've found.

Used to own a XD 45 and nicer 1911. Now still own 1911 and sold XD 45 hi-capacity because I could stand the trigger anymore. XD's are my favorite poly guns but to upgrade their, IMO, not worth it.

 

[danielson]

It can't be that bad!!!!

YES!!!! HORRIBLE...

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...land-armory-1911-owner-satisfaction-poll.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ia-rock-island-1911-user-survey-part-2-a.html


Thats why between both posts, 152 people have voted, and of them, 143 have had good experiences.

 

[churchmouse]

YES!!!! HORRIBLE...

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...land-armory-1911-owner-satisfaction-poll.html

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ia-rock-island-1911-user-survey-part-2-a.html


Thats why between both posts, 152 people have voted, and of them, 143 have had good experiences.

 

[SERparacord]

 

[SpaldingPM]

I had heard that Kahr now owned that line.
Good article. I would have liked to see some pics of the paper he punched.
Looks like RIA may have some competition.

I will say, owning a few Kahr products (cm9, cw9, and cw380), kahr makes a hell of a gun. A no frills, reliable, EXTREMELY tight tolorence handgun. I've owned an older auto ordinance GI that wasn't made by kahr at the time, and it turned out to be pretty "basic" in terms of fitment. I'm am however quite interested in checking out a new AO GI model.