1911 Question

[Wipeout]

Having never shot a 1911, what is the craze about? Thanks!

 

[Jksig229]

Shoot one and find out!

 

[Model70Man]

Mainly nostalgia IMO. There are a lot of aftermarket parts to modify them as well. I'd much rather have my XD45 and have a higher magazine capacity than to carry a 3 to 4 pound hunk of metal on my hip.

I would however, love to have a scandium framed 1911.

 

[pcrc]

Shooting a 1911 is like shooting a rifle. AIM precisely and it will hit your target. Shooting a polymer (Glock) is like a shotgun. POINT it at your target and it will hit.

 

[rdl65]

Having never shot a 1911, what is the craze about? Thanks!

Have you ever tried to "Pistol Whip" somebody with a polymer framed gun. A 1911 Government Model will do it the way it's supposed to be done.

 

[Kimberman]

Most are very accurate, they feel great in your hands, are reliable, and has definitely stood the test of time.

 

[Deer Assassin]

never cared for a single action only in 45

but i love my sig p220 in 45

 

[stik]

never cared for a single action only in 45

cocked and locked and ready to rock!!!

 

[DCA-DEER]

Awesome is all I can say one of the most accurate pistols I have shot.

 

[Deer Assassin]

never cared for a single action only in 45

Who says it hasta be a single action? Give a Para LDA a pull.

But be prepared to fall HARD in love!!!
HL

i have shot a custom para with trigger work


i loved it

 

[Deer Assassin]

never cared for a single action only in 45

cocked and locked and ready to rock!!!

pull squeeze and aim to please

 

[TNReb]

Shooting a 1911 is like shooting a rifle. AIM precisely and it will hit your target. Shooting a polymer (Glock) is like a shotgun. POINT it at your target and it will hit.

I have to strongly disagree. Perhaps it's a little easier to be accurate with a single action trigger.. but I can shoot my Glocks nearly as good as my 1911's. I certainly wouldn't equate them to a shotgun. Just because you can't shoot it well is no reason to put down a quality firearm.

 

[pcrc]

I am in no way putting down Glock. In fact they are my favorite pistols and I shoot them in the GSSF tournaments. Saying they shoot like a shotgun is not an insult. In fact it is a compliment to the fact that they shoot exactly where you are looking without having to aim down the sights, justy like shooting a properly fitted shotgun.

 

[Kimberman]

I am in no way putting down Glock. In fact they are my favorite pistols and I shoot them in the GSSF tournaments. Saying they shoot like a shotgun is not an insult. In fact it is a compliment to the fact that they shoot exactly where you are looking without having to aim down the sights, justy like shooting a properly fitted shotgun.

I'm glad they point well for you, they shoot high when I point shoot them. It's the only pistol that I have ever shot that I have that problem with, and that is why I have no use for a Glock. Plus the fact they are ugly as a mud fence.

 

[Jksig229]

I am in no way putting down Glock. In fact they are my favorite pistols and I shoot them in the GSSF tournaments. Saying they shoot like a shotgun is not an insult. In fact it is a compliment to the fact that they shoot exactly where you are looking without having to aim down the sights, justy like shooting a properly fitted shotgun.

shoot the G19 it changed my whole perspective on the Glock.




I'm glad they point well for you, they shoot high when I point shoot them. It's the only pistol that I have ever shot that I have that problem with, and that is why I have no use for a Glock. Plus the fact they are ugly as a mud fence.

 

[Unicam]

1911's can be modified easily to double action, no machining just a drop in kit. They are not all heavy either, the Kimber 3" barreled series weighs in at around 24oz. I prefer my 1911 over any of my other pistols but do like my little LCP when I want to completely hide the fact I have my weapon on me. I have fired some pretty NOT accurate 1911's over the last 30 years but the ones I carry now are some of the most accurate pistols I have shot. My 5" Kimber can ding metals at 50 yards all day! Any weapon is accurate with enough practice to get aquainted!