Why does everyone love 1911s so much?

[Liberty1911]

It's .45 caliber poetry.

Besides, the last time at the range shooting my Springfield, the guy in the next lane came over and wanted to know what I was shooting because he felt the concussion in his sinuses.

 

[kawtech87]

1911 necroposting! Ah but a good thread never dies.

1911s rule!

 

[churchmouse]

Party on Garth.................

 

[Fullmag]

1911 necroposting! Ah but a good thread never dies.

1911s rule!

Yep....

 

[ashlynsdaddy]

has all been said. keep one by my bed. keep one on my right side. and my wife keeps one in her purse. all around great tool.

 

[I Love Bourbon]

"Why does everyone love 1911s so much?"

If you have to ask, you wouldn't understand.

 

[Elmoh01]

"Why does everyone love 1911s so much?"

Because it is truly American.

 

[SERparacord]

It's .45 caliber poetry.

Besides, the last time at the range shooting my Springfield, the guy in the next lane came over and wanted to know what I was shooting because he felt the concussion in his sinuses.

See, they also clear your sinuses.

 

[JB357Mag]

I have a very intellegent and detailed answer that will settle this
for everyone,
THEIR AWESOME!!!!!

Jimmy

When I posted this my Colt was still on layaway. I have it now and
couldnt be happier.

Its everything good thats been said about these great pistols.

Jimmy

 

[D-Ric902]

Fastest gun to an accurate first shot
Plus the whole 45acp thing

 

[Liberty1911]

See, they also clear your sinuses.

I'm new to the 1911 show. Is there anything 1911's can't do?

We need some of those 1911 motivational posters like the Chuck Norris posters.

 

[IndyDave1776]

I'm new to the 1911 show. Is there anything 1911's can't do?

We need some of those 1911 motivational posters like the Chuck Norris posters.

I haven't managed to get mine to wash dishes or do laundry yet!

 

[ghitch75]

Party on Garth.................

party on Wayne!!!.....

 

[jchuff87]

Alright, the 1911 is a tried and true design that has a mass quantity of parts, OEM and aftermarket. With some basic knowledge you can upgrade your firearm with some better bushings for the barrel etc to improve the accuracy, magazines are cheap and plentiful and they have some actual good looks to them IMHO. To the thread starter, I've never shot a 9mm variant but the .38 super 9x23, basically a longer 9mm which is a 9x19, are very accurate though usually high dollar. The 1911 is the classic .45 ACP.

 

[ftbstrd]

We need some of those 1911 motivational posters like the Chuck Norris posters. [/QUOTE]

Like this?

 

[Liberty1911]

I haven't managed to get mine to wash dishes or do laundry yet!

What? I got mine to do the dishes.

 

[Diesel Dan]

If you have to ask, you will never understand.

 

[BehindBlueI's]

It fits my hand and has the perfect grip angle to be a natural pointer.

The slim profile makes it easy to conceal despite it being full sized.

The trigger is amazing, and the safety is easy and intuitive to deactivate to gain access to that sweet, sweet trigger.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Fastest way to 9 shots on a very small target for me, out of a pistol. And those shots are all .45ACP. Conceals easily and well. Can get to 17 shots on a very small target with one reload, and if I need more than that I'm going to wish I brought a rifle.

 

[downzero]

If I could find a gun as ergonomic as the 1911 that was more modern, I'd consider selling ALL of my 1911s.

Until then, I'll continue to be astounded that there have been few meaningful innovations in handgun designs in 100 years.