American Rifleman names 1911 no. 1 handgun of all time

[Fletch]

There are reports that Kimber's "II" series has reliability problems. I've never talked to anyone personally who's experienced them, but there it is.

 

[CSK22]

I am a fan of the 1911, but i saved this thread from way back its a good read https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handguns/41302-making_your_1911_pistol_more_reliable.html

maybe that can help?

 

[hodgej1843]

1911

WERE #1,WERE #1,WERE #1

EAT THAT GLOCK BOYS...

 

[Fletch]

WERE #1,WERE #1,WERE #1 EAT THAT GLOCK BOYS...

I'm a big fan of the 1911, but I'm also a fan of the Glock. The 1911 is like a lady that you take out for dinner and dancing. The Glock is a cheap whore who likes to be spanked. I say there's fun to be had either way.

 

[LPMan59]

I'm a big fan of the 1911, but I'm also a fan of the Glock. The 1911 is like a lady that you take out for dinner and dancing. The Glock is a cheap whore who likes to be spanked. I say there's fun to be had either way.

lmfao repped

 

[hodgej1843]

wow that awesom

+1 for FLETCH

 

[jclark]

There are reports that Kimber's "II" series has reliability problems. I've never talked to anyone personally who's experienced them, but there it is.

I have a custom II....can shoot wolf, brass,etc. with NO ftf or any other malfunction.

I'm a big fan of the 1911, but I'm also a fan of the Glock. The 1911 is like a lady that you take out for dinner and dancing. The Glock is a cheap whore who likes to be spanked. I say there's fun to be had either way.

I don't think anyone else could say it any better!! +1 and repped.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

A Glock over a Highpower what a joke

 

[hotfarmboy1]

I'm a big fan of the 1911, but I'm also a fan of the Glock. The 1911 is like a lady that you take out for dinner and dancing. The Glock is a cheap whore who likes to be spanked. I say there's fun to be had either way.

same here!! lmao!! Couldn't of said it any better myself. I use to own a G30 and I did really like it, but traded it for an even nicer springfield 1911 that I like even more. I plan on buying another glock sometime in the future though. In fact when I get the money I have my eye on a nice 21c at a local shop that is just calling out to me.

I do think they got the list pretty well right though.

 

[j706]

Rceived my new American Rifleman mag. the other day...
1911 named top handgun of all time.
S&W hand ejector revolver second.
Glock 17 third.
I'm not trying to start a Haterade drinking festival here.
Your thoughts?

I agree with number one, not so sure about three though.

 

[Big Ed]

Dad loves his

My dad (71yrs old) has an original 1911 and a replica. He loves these two guns.

 

[kingnereli]

OK, you got me, I hate all 1911s. I am the grassroots of a conspiracy.

Ah Ha!!!! I knew it.

I am a fan of the 1911, but i saved this thread from way back its a good read https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/handgu..._reliable.html

maybe that can help?

I remember that one. I was there. It was pretty sad. You know how the glock guys hate the myths about glocks being made of cheap plastic, and that they melt if you leave them in your car and that sort of thing? Well, for the 1911 guys it's the reliability myth that puts a burr in our saddle. That thread was rife with myths. You have to "tune" one to get it to run. They won't feed hollow points out of the box. Just general misinformation like that.

Anyway, about the american rifleman article. I don't agree with the entire list but they did nail number one. I enjoyed reading the little right ups about each gun. We could debate the ranking all day, but overall it was good article.

 

[theweakerbrother]

But it isn't like it is a real magazine. 95% of it is advertisements. How can we be sure the top ten wasn't an advertisement too?

 

[ChalupaCabras]

I saw this as well.

Mysteriously, the 1911 earned nearly TWICE the points of the #2 gun.

The list was:
1) 1911 - 92 points
2) S&W hand ejector revolvers - 53 points
3) Glock 17 - 41 points
4) S&W No 1 (.22 short tip-up) - 33 points
5) Volcanic repeating pistol - 31 points
6) Colt Single Action Army - 31 points
7) Walther PPK - 31 points
8) Mauser C96 - 27 points
9) Browning hi-Power - 25 points
10) S&W "Registered Magnum" - 18 points

I don't know what there crazy point scale was based on, but its crap.

The Sig 210 & Mle 1935A are two of the most accurate, elegant, and well balanced service pistols of all time, and they weren't even mentioned... The CZ-75 is the most widely copied design of all time, and it wasn't mentioned.

In short, the list is bunk.

 

[kingnereli]

I saw this as well.

Mysteriously, the 1911 earned nearly TWICE the points of the #2 gun.

The list was:
1) 1911 - 92 points
2) S&W hand ejector revolvers - 53 points
3) Glock 17 - 41 points
4) S&W No 1 (.22 short tip-up) - 33 points
5) Volcanic repeating pistol - 31 points
6) Colt Single Action Army - 31 points
7) Walther PPK - 31 points
8) Mauser C96 - 27 points
9) Browning hi-Power - 25 points
10) S&W "Registered Magun" - 18 points

I don't know what there crazy point scale was based on, but its crap.

The Sig 210 & Mle 1935A are two of the most accurate, elegant, and well balanced service pistols of all time, and they weren't even mentioned... The CZ-75 is the most widely copied design of all time, and it wasn't mentioned.

In short, the list is bunk.

They had several contributors make their own lists. A gun in first place received 10 points while a gun in 10th place received 1 point. The list was the result of the ten highest scoring guns. It was a good idea.

 

[husker]

But it isn't like it is a real magazine. 95% of it is advertisements. How can we be sure the top ten wasn't an advertisement too?

I doubt picking the 1911 as #1 was an advertisement, but they just happened to pick a Springfield for the cover...

 

[Jack Ryan]

I would have to agree with just about all of the choices.

I read it several days ago and agree with the 1911 as number one but I didn't agree with much more. Maybe 3 or 4 of the 10 picks.

 

[Jack Ryan]

The thing is an instructor and gun guy I am not comfortable advising anyone to buy a 1911. The next question is which one. Lots of reliability issues with certain ones and different types of ammo. I don't have those concerns when recommending a Glock or CZ-75. Guns for self-defense should be like lawnmowers. Keep em full an oiled and expect them to work all the time.

Reads like a company ad for 1911s to me.

 

[Joe Williams]

i dont even know what a 1911 is lol

These are two models of 1911 from Rock Island Armory.

I still like the birthday surprise pic

 

[55spartan]

I've got a repro Colt 1911 (Carbonia Blue) that I will celebrate with by looking at it still new in the box.