Double-Action 1911

[Lead Belly]

The Louis Seecamp double-action conversion.

Seecamp was a noted designer, retiring from O.F. Mossberg after years of service, and while he did many custom 1911s and was a respected gunsmith, the double-action conversion of the 1911 is what he is best remembered for. Full article

 

[V-Tach]

So wildly successful DA 1911's have been...........manufacturers can't keep up with demand...........

interesting story, though....

 

[Lead Belly]

I appreciate those that think outside the box. Is it an improvement to Browning's version? Doubtful.

We could always turn this into another Super .30 thread.

 

[kbaxter60]

We could always turn this into another Super .30 thread.

Please, no.

 

[V-Tach]

I appreciate those that think outside the box. Is it an improvement to Browning's version? Doubtful.

We could always turn this into another Super .30 thread.

Shhhhhh..........

@zackmars might hear you.............

 

[V-Tach]

A DA 1911 in 30 SC might just be the next big thing, ya never know...........

 

[General Zod]

I guess I don't see the benefit...especially since having the hammer down on one in the chamber is a bad idea with an 1911...and you'd have to manually de-cock it, which risks an accidental discharge if there's a chambered round also.

 

[CharlieWH2O]

Colt built and marketed it as the Double Eagle. For a minute...

 

[Texasgordo]

Didn't S&W do something similar with certain Performance Center models?

 

[Txhighlander]

Didn't S&W do something similar with certain Performance Center models?

They had a line of da/sa pistols, 4506 etc

 

[V-Tach]

Para Ordnance.......there have been a few........

 

[seeker_two]

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Colt built and marketed it as the Double Eagle. For a minute...

A Waco gun store had a stainless steel version in .45ACP that I lusted for, but remained too expensive for me.....


Decades later, Ian from Forgotten Weapons educated me on the failings of that gun. Glad I saved my money....

 

[Texasgordo]

A Waco gun store had a stainless steel version in .45ACP that I lusted for, but remained too expensive for me.....


Decades later, Ian from Forgotten Weapons educated me on the failings of that gun. Glad I saved my money....

Also avoid the Colt 2000 All American. Biggest turd ever made by Colt

 

[Tnhawk]

Making a change doesn't always make an improvement.

 

[V-Tach]

Also avoid the Colt 2000 All American. Biggest turd ever made by Colt

Trigger is a turd, yes.......gun not bad.....I actually like mine...

not butthurt....lol....

 

[Texasgordo]

Trigger is a turd, yes.......gun not bad.....I actually like mine...

not butthurt....lol....

My brother bought one super cheap and the trigger just ruins the whole thing for me. Pistol itself and overall design is kinda cool but trigger is horrible.

 

[Lead Belly]

Trigger obviously is a kludge. Looks like I made it with an angle grinder while riding a unicycle in those photos.

I'd imagine the original motivating force would have been to secure Police contracts/ meet a spec requirement.