Front Serrations

[spec4]

Why do some 1911's have these? Seems it would be awkward to rack a round from the front.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Useful for chamber checks. Some like the style, too.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Seems it would be awkward to rack a round from the front

For press checking when your hands are all sweaty or bloody or whatever.

Instead of pinching, one comes under the pistol with your palm up, your hand as a "C" and then retract the slide 1/4"ish. Look and touch with your other index finger.

About 1:25:

[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntpSu0c-tLo[/ame]

 

[rhino]

Why do some 1911's have these? Seems it would be awkward to rack a round from the front.

You use them differently from the rear serrations. The two most common ways are 1) reaching underneath with your support hand and pinching there with you thumb and first two fingers, and 2) reaching over the top and pinching the serrations between top of your thumb and palm, with the web of your hand on the top of the slide.

 

[bwframe]

Once you get familiar with using them a gun without them always seems lacking.

 

[spec4]

Once you get familiar with using them a gun without them always seems lacking.

This is interesting because I'm thinking of getting a 1911 for target shooting. Always love the knowledge folks on this forum share.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Even rhino?

 

[midget]

Once you gouge your palm several times on a sharp cornered rear sight, you will love the front serrations... It is also easier to hold open the slide when in "Show Clear" with sweaty hands...

 

[pokersamurai]

Some guns have front serrations because people like ugly, unnecessary features on their guns.

 

[9mmfan]

Front serrations are the only thing I think Glocks are missing. I've though about getting that done, but would hate to be without my 19c for the time it would take

 

[davedolli]

I like them, thats how I always rack the slide. I have had some pistols with sharp edge target sights.

Dave

 

[cartmanfan15]

Not sure I would use them either. Seems like your hand could slip during a press check and shoot yourself in the hand...? Not sure I want my hand that close to the front of my gun. I would rather use the back parts. I agree them seem unnecessary.

 

[Classic]

I suppose they are somewhat utilitarian but to me they ugly up the front end of an otherwise graceful weapon design. I love 1911s but I sure don't like the front serrations on some.

 

[Kirk Freeman]

Seems like your hand could slip during a press check and shoot yourself in the hand

Did you watch the video? You come up under the pistol.

If your hand slips, your hand falls forward not toward the muzzle.

would rather use the back parts. I agree them seem unnecessary.

It is harder (more cumbersome) to feel if you Robin Hood the weapon or use the back of the slide.

 

[Fordtough25]

For press checking when your hands are all sweaty or bloody or whatever.

Instead of pinching, one comes under the pistol with your palm up, your hand as a "C" and then retract the slide 1/4"ish. Look and touch with your other index finger.

About 1:25:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntpSu0c-tLo

That's how I use the front serrations on my M&P 45.

 

[Captain Bligh]

Some guns have front serrations because people like ugly, unnecessary features on their guns.

Roger that.

If God wanted front serrations on a 1911, John Moses Browning would have designed them there in the first place.

 

[loudpedal]

Sorry to ask this but Robin Hood huh?

 

[cartmanfan15]

Did you watch the video? You come up under the pistol.

It is harder (more cumbersome) to feel if you Robin Hood the weapon or use the back of the slide.

Gotcha. Did not notice that until I watched the video. I guess I just would not use them as much. I have smaller hands a carry a larger handgun, so it seems like this may be harder for me to do. That or I may just be resistant to change

 

[bwframe]

Roger that.

If God wanted front serrations on a 1911, John Moses Browning would have designed them there in the first place.

Same goes for Novak sights, beavertail grip safeties, 8 round mags and hollow points, eh?

 

[Captain Bligh]

Same goes for Novak sights, beavertail grip safeties, 8 round mags and hollow points, eh?

Exactly! Now you are catching on!