1911

[HoChiWaWa]

My factories work fine, but I use McCormicks most of the time.

 

[haoleboy]

I have a SA TRP. It chews thru any ammo I give to it, and it runs with the factory mags as well as the 8rd Wilson mags.

I've never shot a kimber, but have many other 1911's. If you are going to be at the shoot, you can run a few mags thru mine. It has a few more bells and whistles than the loaded. I wouldn't trade it in for anything.

Its the most accurate pistol I have shot and I'm not a good shot.

 

[h2u]

I agree with you that everyone should own a 1911.....BUT, not wanting to cause a S%&T-storm (OK, maybe I do..), there should be a LAW that states "no pistol can be considered a "1911" if it is chambered in anything other than .45acp..........

Flame suit on - with glee

SA Loaded 9mm x2
Caspian Custom 9mm
Wilson CQB
Para P13
Kimber Custom


All very good. A 1911 is something each of us should have. They can be a little finicky at times. All of mine run good, but have seen quite a few go belly up in IDPA matches.

 

[Drmsparks]

I there should be a LAW that states "no pistol can be considered a "1911" if it is chambered in anything other than .45acp..........

When you are right you are right.

JMB would be proud....sniff......

 

[Lennyjoe]

I picked up a Kimber Pro Carry II back in 02 and love it. It will never leave my arsenal. Very accurate, lightweight and a gem to carry. Only issue I've ever had with it was the factory Kimber mag (in the picture). Wouldn't feed well even with a new spring. Went to Wilson Combat 47D mags and havent used anything else since.

Additions I've added are an arched main spring housing and a front checkered strap. Other than that, its my #1 1911.

Picture shows the rubber wrap around grip but I've since gotten rid of that before I put the checkered front strap on.

 

[DorGunR]

 

[smores]

you guys are bastards.... I wanted my next pistol to be a Tactical 9mm for IDPA but after reading this thread I want another 1911.....

Maybe a compact 1911 in 9mm?

Para-Ordnance "PDA"?

 

[Boxcab]

OK, Sounds like a need for a group buy!!! Who has an FFL and willing to help out?

I'm in the market for a 1911. I think I might go with the RIA. If a tax refund comes through it might happen sooner!


-Boxcab

 

[canuck]

I agree with you that everyone should own a 1911.....BUT, not wanting to cause a S%&T-storm (OK, maybe I do..), there should be a LAW that states "no pistol can be considered a "1911" if it is chambered in anything other than .45acp..........

Flame suit on - with glee

I couldn't agrre more. That's why I have a wilson CQB, the kimber, the P13 and i forgot to mention the little para CCW .45 LDA that i carry.

As far as the 9 millies go - it's hard to argue with the 1911 9mm in IDPA. 1.5 second 2x body 1x head from a draw. The speed you can shoot one accurately is amazing. I'm getting there with my M&P slowly


Hope you are sweating in your flame suit...

 

[h2u]

I couldn't agrre more. That's why I have a wilson CQB, the kimber, the P13 and i forgot to mention the little para CCW .45 LDA that i carry.

As far as the 9 millies go - it's hard to argue with the 1911 9mm in IDPA. 1.5 second 2x body 1x head from a draw. The speed you can shoot one accurately is amazing. I'm getting there with my M&P slowly


Hope you are sweating in your flame suit...

Yeah- I was expecting a little more heat on the subject. I'm glad most agree.

 

[wlc]

I have the same one, nice pistol but the mag sucks.
I went out and got a bunch of wilson mags

Kimber is great. I have the Kimber Warrior

 

[HoChiWaWa]

putting a nazi round in a JMB design is somewhat sacrilegious... but then again, I like guns... all of them, from the historic to the bizarre.

 

[canuck]

putting a nazi round in a JMB design is somewhat sacrilegious... but then again, I like guns... all of them, from the historic to the bizarre.

Yeah, but it works. and works well. i've got about 10,000 rounds through mine.

BTW - did JMB fall and hit his head with his last design? The HP35 or the BROWNING Hi-Power. The man did it himself. Can't be all bad.

PS - the 9 millie predates National Socialism.

 

[HoChiWaWa]

I'm mostly just being ridiculous, although the 1911 is designed to fire compressed freedom rounds, and any 1911 I get will be chambered to do as such.

 

[canuck]

I'm mostly just being ridiculous

 

[trbon8r]

I had a Hi Power, and couldn't wait to get rid of it. Terrible muzzle flip, a lame safety and slide stop design, and mediocre accuracy. I think Browning did in fact take a blow to the head before developing the Hi Power.

I'll stick to my 1911s.

 

[canuck]

I had a Hi Power, and couldn't wait to get rid of it. Terrible muzzle flip, a lame safety and slide stop design. I think Browning did in fact take a blow to the head before developing the Hi Power.

I'll stick to my 1911s.

I think 22SAS, Novak, & Laughridge may disagree. I'm not in that august company, but mine runs very well. Remember I have 6+ 1911s and only 1 HP.

 

[trbon8r]

I never said a Hi Power couldn't be made to work quite well, only that I hated the thing.

 

[trbon8r]

Oh wait there was one good thing I can say. The Hi Power is easier to disassemble than the 1911. Maybe it's not all bad.

 

[canuck]

Oh wait there was one good thing I can say. The Hi Power is easier to disassemble than the 1911. Maybe it's not all bad.

See? I knew you were a smart guy