Why does everyone love 1911s so much?

[GIJEW]

I'll jump in and repeat with the other 1911 fans. In addition to it's history etc.:

1) It works--so well that most other handgun designs borrow a lot from it.
2) 45ACP is also a reliable caliber
3) Excellent ergonomics
4) It's one of the thinnest guns relative to it's caliber. I'm skinny so that's important for ccw.
5) When I tooled up, the Glock didn't yet exist, and I don't feel a need to fix what isn't broken. I DO like the XD and S&W M&P though, and have bought a Kahr CM9 for deep concealment.
6) It's crisp, short, single action trigger makes it easy to shoot well

It's probably not the best choice in a carry gun for a new gun owner because of it's trigger and manual safety, so again it's not what I would recommend as a 1st pistol. but put on your "bucket list" of pistols to own!

 

[old shoe]

i love the feel and the look

 

[gglass]

Now this IS perfection!

 

[Sniper 79]

The feel, the look, the reliability, and the history behind it. I was like you once and finally after many years I slapped down the coin for a good one. I wouldnt trade it for anything. My wife even started shooting it so now I have to share. We both shoot local action matches with it and now has lead into reloading. I haver also bought a Kahr CW45 for summer time concealment otherwise my 1911 is with me all the time.

 

[SERparacord]

Now this IS perfection!

Actually it isn't, hollow points in a weapon designed for FMJRN.

 

[churchmouse]

Actually it isn't, hollow points in a weapon designed for FMJRN.

All mine run them just fine. My GI has issue with the big mouth Speer offerings but they run OK in the others.

 

[kawtech87]

Actually it isn't, hollow points in a weapon designed for FMJRN.

All my 1911s eat up and spit out HP ammo just fine.

 

[ghitch75]

all my 1911's will feed and shoot anything......if they won't i make them do it

 

[SERparacord]

all my 1911's will feed and shoot anything......if they won't i make them do it

1911 ABUSE!!!!

 

[ghitch75]

1911 ABUSE!!!!

no abuse i just make them mind!!!

 

[Hookeye]

A good 1911 is a supermodel with perfect C cups.

 

[echoagain]

Not everyone loves 1911's. I like them, and they are relatively easy to shoot well. They have an undeniable appeal as a classic American design. But for me, there are better choices on the market today for 'working guns'. Your mileage may vary.

 

[kawtech87]

Not everyone loves 1911's.

Blasphemy! I will hear no more of this insolence!

 

[brew45]

Dude, i'm not trying to argue, but i LOVE my 1911...

 

[digitalphoenix]

I believe it is personal preference. To me, it looks very intimidating and beautiful. You don't want a plastic gun that looks like a toy. OK, I'm joking. But if you pull a 1911 on said bad guy he'll will **** himself silly. Plus, if you do run out of ammo (and you probably will), you can use the weight of it as a blunt object.

Did I mention they look beautiful?

 

[O'Shark]

To me, the shootability and engineering of the 1911 have made me a fan for life. They can make a good shooter out of almost anyone. Besides that, when you function test a 1911 after a good cleaning, you can feel things happening in there...lugs unlock and lock, the barrel link lets the barrel swing down and so on. They're priced right too. You can have an acceptable 1911 on an M&P budget.

 

[n9scg]

RE: Why does everyone love the 1911?

In my opinion the 1911 is a tried and true platform for the .45 ACP cartridge. I have found that I can shoot my 1911 better than any of my other handguns. If you look around you can get into a 1911 for less than 500 dollars, even one chambered in 9MM. Rock Island armory 1911 are to some an entry level 1911, but believe me they are well worth the money. I work part time at an indoor range we have an RIA1911 in the rental case and it runs and runs. But as with any machine it will only take so much use and abuse. The biggest issue I have seen with it has been magazine reliability. So if you decide to purchase a 1911, go for the good mags.

 

[Lupin3rd]

"1911's are good because they're old. Old things are inherently good." -Every 1911 Owner Ever.

 

[kawtech87]

"1911's are good because they're old. Old things are inherently good." -Every 1911 Owner Ever.

All of mine are less than 2 years old. Id say they are fairly new.

102 years and counting of continued service. Must be somthing to it huh?

 

[Lupin3rd]

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102 years and counting of continued service. Must be somthing to it huh?

Rockstar! I couldn't of planned that better!