Why does everyone love 1911s so much?

[churchmouse]

Ain't no big deal, i've shot most of them from Colt to Wilson. And most everything in between. They are litterally a pain in the side to carry (long barrell) not nearly so as accurate as a Springfield XD unless you load at about 3.9 to 4.3 grains to control recoil.
I suppose if they were the be all end all, The Seals wouldn't be carrying
Sig 40's. It's all in your perspective, you either love them or you just don't like them. Your choice, and you really haven't experienced pure humiliation until you shoot a Colt Diamond Back Special Forces 10mm.

Wow, I have none of those issues with any of mine. No knock on your skill sets but hang on man, hang on....
It is not unlike drag racing a fast Harley (no smart comments on the fast Harley s please. I had a couple of mid 10 pieces, see avatar) It wont turn well, doesn't stop for crap but if you hang on for the whole ride it is worth the effort. Just my ever so humble opinion.

If the seals carry the .40 it's for the ballistics.

 

[hooky]

Everyone knows the SEALs carry Sig's in 10mm.

 

[kawtech87]

Everyone knows the SEALs carry Sig's in 10mm.

No no no they carry .357 SEAL.

Sig invented the .357 SEAL by taking a 9mm case and necking it down to .380





I hope to god I didnt need to put that in purple. But just in case. EDT for purple.

 

[repeter1977]

No no no they carry .357 SEAL.

Sig invented the .357 SEAL by taking a 9mm case and necking it down to .380




I hope to god I didnt need to put that in purple. But just in case. EDT for purple.

SEALs, like Delta, carry a variety of pistols and calibers. They carry what they need for the mission. Most of the SEALs tend to use the 9mm (or used to), cause it was easier to get in channels. Delta used to carry .45s, cause they were able to get those in bulk. Both used other rounds as needed though, and have changed pistols around.

 

[ghuns]

Your choice, and you really haven't experienced pure humiliation until you shoot a Colt Diamond Back Special Forces 10mm.

Got a picture handy of a Colt Diamond Back Special Forces 10mm? I'm not familiar with that model.

 

[iChokePeople]

Got a picture handy of a Colt Diamond Back Special Forces 10mm? I'm not familiar with that model.

 

[ghitch75]

Got a picture handy of a Colt Diamond Back Special Forces 10mm? I'm not familiar with that model.

that's a new one on me too

 

[JetGirl]

Maybe he meant "Colt Delta Elite"?
I don't think the special forces use .38 special...but what do I know.

 

[iChokePeople]

Maybe he meant "Colt Delta Elite"?
I don't think the special forces use .38 special...but what do I know.

Hey, it's also made in .22!

 

[ghitch75]

Maybe he meant "Colt Delta Elite"?
I don't think the special forces use .38 special...but what do I know.

special forces 38's a 357mag isn't it??

 

[JetGirl]

Hey, it's also made in .22!

True enough.

 

[JetGirl]

special forces 38's a 357mag isn't it??

Now, he didn't say "Python", did he?!!

 

[ghuns]

Hey, it's also made in .22!

Had my grubby little paws on one in .22 recently. Never fired, in original box with 4 inch barrel. Purdiest .22 revolver I ever seen.

 

[JimmyR]

OK, I must admit, I only have one 1911, but its a collection item only (read: not to be fired), since I inherited it from my dad with no idea what it was. Turns out its an old Steyr 1911- made in 1916. It looks weird, but every time I pick it up, it fits my hand better than any of my other guns (except my CZ-75).

 

[JetGirl]

OK, I must admit, I only have one 1911, but its a collection item only (read: not to be fired),

I think it's physically impossible for me to own a gun I didn't fire. At least ONCE.
Even if I ever bought a fancy schmancy under-glass-with-papers type.
At least...just...ONCE. (Then I'd display my spent casing with it)

 

[churchmouse]

It is like having a fully restored 1970 LS-6 Chevell 4 speed and not driving it. I shoot everything I own when ever possible. Just me.

 

[hps]

I've had several, and they all functioned perfectly. However they all seem to sit in the safe and do nothing. I like my Glocks!! and CZ's

 

[Blackhawk2001]

General Patton carried one with some nickel bling and white grips!

Seriously though, I can't get enough of the style of recoil a .45 provides. Nice easy push and accurate to boot. The 1911 to me is stylish and fits my hand like a glove. Many customization options available and if you take the time to research, you'll find how easy they really are to perform a total strip down and cleaning all the way down to the bare frame.

You can also start on the low end and customize to your hearts content or go large and get a big dog already sweetened by the smith. So far I'm middle of the road and one day I'll get the ultimate prize of a Wilson or Les Baer.

Interesting. At the Patton Museum at Ft. Knox, he has two .357s on display, but no 1911 and no pictures of him with a 1911.

 

[bobzilla]

Fits my hand better than anything I have found to date. Makes big holes. Carries well. Whatmore could I want?

 

[rockhopper46038]

The only pistol that seriously tempts me away from my 1911s is my fluffed and buffed SIG X-Five, and I STILL think I like my 1911s better.