1911 suggestions

[lovemachine]

I agree 100%. In my opinion, the cost of ammunition adequate to verify reliability is an integral part of the cost of owning a 1911 (or any other gun). Too many people only consider the purchase price of the gun and not all of the other required parts like good magazines, ammo, holsters, belt, etc. It's like a kid who buys a car, but doesn't include the cost of insurance in his calculations.

I'm in the process of deciding to go back to 1911s full time and the specter of ammo costs is looming in my mind. My guns used to be very reliable under tough conditions over tens of thousands of rounds, but they haven't been shot in a while. I'll need to vet all of them with both FMJ and carry ammo before returning them to self-defense role and it's going to be a more intensive evaluation that is required for a Glock or a Sig!





We had a classic example of that in one of our early rifle classes. Two guys brought 9mm ARs that would not function properly. They both claimed that they have never had a problem with them before, but during our class one of them was unable to fire more than 2-3 rounds without a malfunction and the other did not complete a full magazine without a malfunction over the course of the day.

What's your reasoning to go back to 1911? I thought you said before you moved to Glock for the capacity?

 

[Expat]

I wish I was close enough for cheeseburgers.

 

[Beemer]

After all the pages, you should've just stopped reading after the first two posts by churchmouse. I have a couple of Colts and a couple of SA 1911 type pistols. The SA are the best bang for the buck. The only upgrades that I think the SA pistols need is hammer, sear, etc. made of tooled steel, rather than the MIM parts that come with the Springfield Armory pistols. I have a Cylinder & Slide kit in one of my SA pistols and it is pretty much a drop in deal and produces a light, crisp trigger pull that will last many, many years. The original SA parts give a mushy feeling trigger, in comparison, even after a trigger job. I fitted a Wilson barrel bushing to the SA with the C&S kit pistol and the gun needs nothing else.

Oh, I am very happy with the Springfield. Just saying down the road I may want to try something different.

 

[Beemer]

Yes I knew you were not looking for another Hot Rod.

I would suggest you fondle what ever you decide you want before you buy it. You are more aware now of what you will expect from a 1911.
Also consider the classifieds. On occasion you will find a good gun with a fair price.

Yep. Glad to have the one I have now! However you know, sort of like potato chips.

 

[BE Mike]

I still have some heartburn when Colt decided to completely disregard the civilian market for military contracts. At the last NRA show, I looked over the new Colt Competition Pistol. I might have yawned, since the SA Loaded (similar) has been out how many years now?

 

[rhino]

What's your reasoning to go back to 1911? I thought you said before you moved to Glock for the capacity?

It takes too much effort for me to shoot Glocks well. I shoot 1911s much better with less effort.

 

[lovemachine]

It takes too much effort for me to shoot Glocks well. I shoot 1911s much better with less effort.

Gotcha. I need to sell something I don't need to get a Springfield TRP.

 

[rhino]

Gotcha. I need to sell something I don't need to get a Springfield TRP.

How about your . . . no, your wife already has those!

 

[lovemachine]

How about your . . . no, your wife already has those!

I don't like you. At. All.

 

[Expat]

Where is Nelson from the Simpsons when we need him...

 

[rhino]

I don't like you. At. All.

Where is Nelson from the Simpsons when we need him...

 

[youngmanjr1970]

I love my Sig Nightmare

 

[churchmouse]

Gotcha. I need to sell something I don't need to get a Springfield TRP.

Yes. Actually you do.

 

[churchmouse]

I love my Sig Nightmare

1911-ish.......

 

[rhino]

Yes. Actually you do.

He's a little stubborn, but I have faith in him to eventually get there.

How does Wednesday after work sound for a cheeseburger meeting?

 

[lovemachine]

Price of the 1911. Plus the price of mags, ammo (I don't have ANY .45), and holster, it's going to be a good while before I can get anything.

The money I got from the AR15 I sold the other week is for the baby. I'm now down to just one AR15. And I'm not sure if I should sell it. And don't really want to sell any of my Glocks....

 

[churchmouse]

He's a little stubborn, but I have faith in him to eventually get there.

How does Wednesday after work sound for a cheeseburger meeting?

PM inbound

 

[churchmouse]

Price of the 1911. Plus the price of mags, ammo (I don't have ANY .45), and holster, it's going to be a good while before I can get anything.

The money I got from the AR15 I sold the other week is for the baby. I'm now down to just one AR15. And I'm not sure if I should sell it. And don't really want to sell any of my Glocks....

Glocks are expendable.......

 

[VERT]

Glocks are expendable.......

They are in my house anyway. LM keep your AR. Keep your Glocks. At least a G17 or 19 and a smaller G43 or G26. Whichever fits you best and you shoot best. But hard to beat a service sized and compact Glock for so everything reliability. Save up and buy yourself a 1911 in 9mm. Something like a Springfield RO. Have the mouse love on it a bit. Enjoy a hour cool range toy.

 

[churchmouse]

They are in my house anyway. LM keep your AR. Keep your Glocks. At least a G17 or 19 and a smaller G43 or G26. Whichever fits you best and you shoot best. But hard to beat a service sized and compact Glock for so everything reliability. Save up and buy yourself a 1911 in 9mm. Something like a Springfield RO. Have the mouse love on it a bit. Enjoy a hour cool range toy.

I read a great review on the new RO Operator 9mm today. Interesting.