You know what they say about 1911s?

[trekrok]

I typically carry Glocks. They do what they are supposed to do. Ugly? Sure. Reliable and cheap? Yep.

I also like 1911s and their variants and prolly prefer shooting them. They can be works of art, and I can't think I'd ever say that about a plastic gun. They just aren't that easy for me to carry for every day.

 

[okcBob]

No issues with this one. Runs fine.

 

[PanhandleGlocker]

 

[Foxfire5]

Gave up on 1911’s after watching my dads custom $3000 one wouldn’t run more than two or three rounds without issues lol

Should have chosen a better Gunsmith!

 

[Foxfire5]

Should have got a Kimber, everyone knows they are the best.

Should have bought a Ruger everyone knows Kimber's are hit or miss!

 

[Foxfire5]

1911 - the gun that won two world wars, then lost Korea and Vietnam.

Maybe they just got old and tired?

Poor comparison as it wasn't the guns it was people like you!

 

[JD8]

I keep a Glock in my car. I wouldn't risk a good gun being stolen. lol

There's some people in another thread that want to talk to you lol...

 

[JD8]

Owning quite a few of each, I'll share my worthless opinion:

"My $400, made in the Philippines 1911 clone is just as reliable..."

^ Yes, but that is because you live in the 'burbs and get mani/pedis with your daughter. I'll wait until you live in an austere environment for a year, and due to commitments you end up neglecting your pistol for a bit. All guns need preventative maintenance (I've seen Iraqis neglect a bunch if AKs to the point they wouldn't fire), but some guns need more. The 1911 needs more.

As I recall, the JSSAP testing showed the Mean Rounds Between Stoppage of the control 1911 at ~ 162, while the Beretta was ~1,750 and the SIG was over 2,800. * Although, the mud test may have actually been won by the 1911 too.

Tupperware pistols do nothing for me, whereas a nice 1911 is a pleasure to hold and shoot. However, I think we've come to the point where you can spend $500 on a craptastic plastic wonder, and get all of the reliability (bad conditions) that you'd expect from a $1,500+ 1911...and probably more. How long did that M45A1 make it before the Marines sought to replace it again?

Is the 1911 still relevant? Well, if you don't mind the reduced capacity, extra weight, and additional cost to train...yes, it absolutely is still relevant, and I wouldn't consider a guy carrying a 1911 unarmed in the least bit. But those are three big hurdles.

Does the 1911 have advantages? Better trigger, and naturally pointable for sure. I'd bet that more people can shoot a 1911 better than a Tupperware pistol.

I'll keep and love my 1911 collection for what they are to me: Nice examples that are fun to hold and shoot. However a S&W M&P is what's on my hip, in my truck, and in my nightstand daily.

The original 1911 tests saw 6,000 rounds without any failures....

 

[osu007]

As far as I'm concerned, the difference between a Glock and a Colt 1911 is the same as the difference between;

I disagree. Ever had a zippo leak. In your pocket

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

I disagree. Ever had a zippo leak. In your pocket

Better than having a Glock/1911 "leak" in your pocket!