Talk me out of a 1911...

5cary · Jan 16, 2015

Seriously.

I'm an M&P guy. Was a SIG fan before that. Never a fanboi, always saw handguns as tools...Once they suck...they suck (like SIGs do now). When my M&Ps fail me, they'll suck too.

I've never understood the draw of 1911s. Old design. Too much maintenance. Low capacity...

But...

Now I want one. A Springfiled MC Operator. A Colt M45(variant). A Nighthawk/WC/Les Baer Custom. I just want one and I don't know why.

Cure me.

iH8DemLibz · Jan 16, 2015

NO!

Walk towards the light.....

august1410 · Jan 16, 2015

5cary said:
Seriously.

I'm an M&P guy. Was a SIG fan before that. Never a fanboi, always saw handguns as tools...Once they suck...they suck (like SIGs do now). When my M&Ps fail me, they'll suck too.

I've never understood the draw of 1911s. Old design. Too much maintenance. Low capacity...

But...

Now I want one. A Springfiled MC Operator. A Colt M45(variant). A Nighthawk/WC/Les Baer Custom. I just want one and I don't know why.

Cure me.

I don't do much to mine other than keep it reasonably clean. Works like a charm every time.

-Z/28- · Jan 16, 2015

Yeah, not happening. Just go buy one already. Then start saving incase you decide to buy a second.

Oh and to the maintenance, it doesn't require any more than any modern service pistol.

kenpo333 · Jan 16, 2015

Go ahead it's o.k. It won't hurt a bit.

Bafflingbs · Jan 16, 2015

I agree, they are outdated. But,.... Nothing is cooler!
Good luck getting talked out of it. Not happening here.

Neot · Jan 16, 2015

Buy two so you don't regret not buying the other later

Mr H · Jan 16, 2015

Why???

BossmanPJ · Jan 16, 2015

I don't think there are many people here that will try to talk you OUT of buying one. I think you should make the plunge. Join the dark side.... We have cookies!

Alea Jacta Est · Jan 16, 2015

You are getting nearer to understanding the way, the truth and the light.

Don't fight karma. This is your destiny.

Take the plunge. Pull the trigger.

jr88 · Jan 16, 2015

If you believe a firearm is a tool, then a 1911 is a great choice. I think the Springfield Range Officer is an excellent choice for a 1911 and it shoots great as well.

dreadpirate · Jan 16, 2015

Hell - I'll buy one too. How's that for support?

Long1MD · Jan 16, 2015

Go for the STI

Long1MD · Jan 16, 2015

dreadpirate said:
Hell - I'll buy one too. How's that for support?

jimbobborg · Jan 16, 2015

Once you pull the trigger on a 1911, it's tough going back to plastic. Do you really want to go down that rabbit hole?

5cary · Jan 16, 2015

You guys suck.

Not helpful at all.

I want one even more now. (I gotta admit, the promise of cookies is tempting...)

But why? WHY do I want one? I'm a rational, modern, educated shooter. Why a 1911? DAMMIT!

Seriously, though. I've never understood the draw until recently handling one. I carry everyday (M&P), and now I'm wondering how I could carry a custom 1911. Weird.

Alea Jacta Est · Jan 16, 2015

5cary said:
You guys suck.

Not helpful at all.

I want one even more now. (I gotta admit, the promise of cookies is tempting...)

But why? WHY do I want one? I'm a rational, modern, educated shooter. Why a 1911? DAMMIT!

Seriously, though. I've never understood the draw until recently handling one. I carry everyday (M&P), and now I'm wondering how I could carry a custom 1911. Weird.

OWB or IWB...

Mt Airy · Jan 16, 2015

Les bear gets my vote

-Z/28- · Jan 16, 2015

5cary said:
You guys suck.

Not helpful at all.

I want one even more now. (I gotta admit, the promise of cookies is tempting...)

But why? WHY do I want one? I'm a rational, modern, educated shooter. Why a 1911? DAMMIT!

Seriously, though. I've never understood the draw until recently handling one. I carry everyday (M&P), and now I'm wondering how I could carry a custom 1911. Weird.

Have you fired one?

montoya32 · Jan 16, 2015

There is room to be a fan of a modern, polymer semi and the trusted and classic 1911. Not all 1911s are unreliable. I love them and their design still has a place. I routinely carry a 3" 9mm 1911 when I can.

Talk me out of a 1911...

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