I fired my first 1911 tonight....

[defygravity]

After reading the many, many posts on here about the merits of the 1911, their cult-like following, and the selection of them to rent at Continental Arms, I shot my first 1911 A1 this evening.

I now can understand everyone's comment about that gun. It's nearly perfect...not much more recoil than my 9mm, a helluva lot more lead downrange, accurate as all hell, and downright comfortable to hold. Also, surprisingly thin!

I was sold and a convert with only 7 rounds through it.

Speaking of which...the gun's minor issues. I know some come in double stack, but the Springfield I shot was single, and I only got 7 rounds per mag. Also....wtf is up with the slide release? Maybe my thumbs are short, but I couldn't reach it with my strong hand before firing!

Speaking of which, the flames that come out of that barrel are really cool!

Anyway, still stoked, and looking for one at a decent price! Any recommended manufacturers? Anyone selling a used one?


Totally converted, didn't think I would be

 

[terryhimself]

Welcome to the dark side!!!!

 

[Diogenes]

I still remember the first time I fired a 1911. It was my dad's series 70 colt gold cup. He had it all tricked out with a pachmayer buffer system. Sweet shooting gun. That trigger broke like glass. He still has it. I guess it'll be mine one day.

I've never owned one personally. Might have to rectify that, but it's way down on my list atm.

 

[phenamunan]

"cult-like following" ?!?!? It's only the longest serving weapon system in the US military.

And as far as the slide release, there's actually two, one small one forward of the trigger guard and a big one that sticks out past the grip when the slide locks back. As one of my instructors said, one is a fine motor skill, one is a gross motor skill. Which one do you want to train for and use in a firefight?

 

[defygravity]

"cult-like following" ?!?!? It's only the longest serving weapon system in the US military.

And as far as the slide release, there's actually two, one small one forward of the trigger guard and a big one that sticks out past the grip when the slide locks back. As one of my instructors said, one is a fine motor skill, one is a gross motor skill. Which one do you want to train for and use in a firefight?

Very true!

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[jimbobborg]

I always slingshot my semi-autos. I only own three 1911s, including one double-stack. If you want a basic 1911, RIA makes a milspec version. My RIA cost me $440ish OTD.

 

[swinokur]

Thousands of dead German and Japanese soldiers would agree with you. I shoot my 1911's better than any other handguns I own.

 

[Lou45]

1911 doublestack??? Kinda' like holding another man's junk.

 

[erwos]

1911 doublestack??? Kinda' like holding another man's junk.

I love my 9mm double-stack 1911!

 

[Lou45]

.............and everyone thought JMB was a saint. You've slipped down into the dark light of this CULT.

Welcome to the club.

 

[BradMacc82]

1911 doublestack??? Kinda' like holding another man's junk.

To each their own.

For me though, single-stack is how 1911's were intended to be.

 

[swinokur]

From a purist's perspective a double stack 1911 isn't a 1911.

 

[Deep Creek Rock]

Whatever 1911 you buy - just make sure its a 45ACP, and not a godamn 1911 chambered in 9mm or 40S&W!

Buy another gun if you want those calibers.

 

[BradMacc82]

Whatever 1911 you buy - just make sure its a 45ACP, and not a godamn 1911 chambered in 9mm or 40S&W!

Buy another gun if you want those calibers.

AGREED!!

If you want a JMB design in 9mm, get a Hi-Power.

If you want a JMB design in .40S&W, seek mental help.

 

[Inigoes]

AGREED!!

If you want a JMB design in 9mm, get a Hi-Power.

If you want a JMB design in .40S&W, seek mental help.

If you want a 1911 in 357 Magnum, get a Coonan.

 

[BradMacc82]

If you want a 1911 in 357 Magnum, get a Coonan.

Yes.

I like to think JMB would've approved a .357 Mag or 10mm chambering had they been around before he passed.

For those that have yet to shoot a Coonan, you owe it to yourself to try one out - they are fun shooters.

 

[Heist]

From a purist's perspective a double stack 1911 isn't a 1911.

But they're still sexy.

For the OP, as someone mentioned, Rock Island makes a respected entry level 1911 GI model for sub $500 MSRP, and then they work their way up to a tricked out Tactical model w/fiber optic sights and VZ grips in single or STI look alike as pictured above for list prices under $800.
That's a nice value arm considering that most 1911s similarly equipped come with price tags that will make the average handgun owner wince a bit.

Recent discussion on the RIA can be found here:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=81663

 

[defygravity]

Thousands of dead German and Japanese soldiers would agree with you. I shoot my 1911's better than any other handguns I own.

I actually shot very similar groups with my 9 last night. I was surprised given the caliber difference

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[defygravity]

But they're still sexy.

For the OP, as someone mentioned, Rock Island makes a respected entry level 1911 GI model for sub $500 MSRP, and then they work their way up to a tricked out Tactical model w/fiber optic sights and VZ grips in single or STI look alike as pictured above for list prices under $800.
That's a nice value arm considering that most 1911s similarly equipped come with price tags that will make the average handgun owner wince a bit.

Recent discussion on the RIA can be found here:
http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=81663

Thanks ill check them out!

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[Lou45]

To each their own.

For me though, single-stack is how 1911's were intended to be.

Thanks, you had me concerned about you for a moment; holding your own junk is perfectly fine.

From a purist's perspective a double stack 1911 isn't a 1911.

This ^^^

Whatever 1911 you buy - just make sure its a 45ACP, and not a godamn 1911 chambered in 9mm or 40S&W!

Buy another gun if you want those calibers.

I shot a 9mm 1911 about 4 years ago and I could almost swear it ejaculated in my hand. Won't do that again. I'm so greatful it wasn't a fowtay as it might have tried to do the same thing in my butthole.

1911 + 45acp + single stack = pancakes + maple syrup + butter. I'm starting to want me some pancakes now, yummy.