It finally happened to me...

[Jordan]

I got the 1911 bug.

I own two 45s already but neither is a 1911. One being my FNP-45 which I absolutely adore. I have shot 1911s previously. I liked it but I was young and polymer guns with rails were all that could hold my interest. Now I am older and have come to respect cold hard steel and classic firearms designs.

For reasons unknown I am finding myself seduced by this idea of a nice leather belt with a slide holster, or a leather shoulder holster rig, occupied by a nice and clean 1911.

I don't want tons of "custom shop" doodads on my 1911. I want it to be comfortable but as close to a classic A1 as I can get. Right now I find myself drooling over the Springfield Mil Spec, the Remington R1, a basic 1991 Colt, and the SR1911.

 

[dansgotguns]

Fnh

 

[mac45]

Be careful...
They're like them 'tater chips.
Can't have just one.

 

[seedubs1]

I'd seriously suggest holding a completely mil spec one and one with a nice beavertail. Personally, I REALLY prefer the feel of a beavertail as the milspec safety digs into my hand when I'm trying to get a nice high grip. And for the price, it's hard to beat a loaded springer.

 

[JetGirl]

Thread: approved.

 

[aaron580]

Yea same thing is happening to me. Just walked out with a new Sig 1911 today and wow.... I am in love with this thing. I need another!!!! I can notice a huge difference between it and my old R1.

 

[Aaron1776]

Dude, I must have caught that same disease. I always had been around 1911s because my grandfather and my uncle had always owned them, yet I had always owned polymer guns (with the exception of my 92fs). Then, some point after my training level hit its previous peak, I suddenly started noticing 1911s more. Then my buddy Blueboxer bought a Sig railed 1911 and let me shoot it. After punching two holes touching side by side on my first two shots, it was over. I had to have one.
Decided to buy a Springfield loaded, and walked out with a Springfield Operator instead!

 

[JetGirl]

Springfield Operator instead!

Nice choice!!
I've looked at those, myself!

 

[Caleb]

Love my old kimber...shoots like a dream.

 

[bluzfan66]

I know what you mean. I was originally looking to get a Taurus 24/7. I saw this 1911 and as soon as I felt it in my hands I knew it was the piece for me. The only thing I've done is add custom wood grips. I'm so glad I chose to pick it up off the table.

 

[CQB]

Shameless self promotion. My Para P12 is in the classifieds. A classic design with 12+1 capacity.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ordnance_p12_limited_double_stack_1911_a.html

 

[JetGirl]

Shameless self promotion. My Para P12 is in the classifieds. A classic design with 12+1 capacity.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ordnance_p12_limited_double_stack_1911_a.html

I thought we were talking about 1911s. ^Who let that kid in?

 

[Fullmag]

I thought we were talking about 1911s. ^Who let that kid in?

Ha-ha, 1911 envy. It's easy to join the club, just make a onetime purchase.

 

[Boost Lee]

I admit that I love my Springfield as much as my Kimber!!!!!

(Both were nearly or around $1k new... but no complaints from either).

 

[nra4ever]

I told myself no more 1911s then today there was a brand new just came in today Springfield TRP. Felt real nice and tight so I ended up getting it and passing on a sw 629 44 mag hunter. Those damn 1911s r addictive.

Enjoy and post a pic

 

[netlander10]

Can't own just one of them. Browning hit it out of the park with that design. Wonder what he would say today?