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[unicom]

No doubt 1911's are beautiful, but were I to start shooting .45 caliber (and don't because the cost to practice is very high and I practice a fair amount) I'd get a Glock .45. Ugly in comparison...no doubt, but a hell of a lot more reliable out of the box.

I've owned one 1911. A Colt Commander. Completely, utterly unreliable. I know how to shoot semi-autos, so I wasn't limp wristing or anything my fault.

Sorry, but 100 year old technology just isn't for me.

I get where you are coming from. And i appreciate your advice. I've researched 1911's and even with all of the negative reviews I found along with positive ones it is one of those guns I just had to have. I got it at a price i was happy with. And I've always liked the gun. I have a glock 30s as my ccw and I love it, but the 1911 was on my gun bucket list just like a barret 50 is. S OK me of my guns are for range fun some are for personal defense. Some are dual-purpose. I know there are die hard 1911 people as well as glock people out there. I'm a lover of all types of manufacturers of guns. I still have baretta, Springfield, sig, Walther, just to name a few on my list. I'm a gun nut what can I say,

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[TheMailMan]

No doubt 1911's are beautiful, but were I to start shooting .45 caliber (and don't because the cost to practice is very high and I practice a fair amount) I'd get a Glock .45. Ugly in comparison...no doubt, but a hell of a lot more reliable out of the box.

I've owned one 1911. A Colt Commander. Completely, utterly unreliable. I know how to shoot semi-autos, so I wasn't limp wristing or anything my fault.

Sorry, but 100 year old technology just isn't for me.

Does your car have an internal combustion engine? Would you turn down a Ma Deuce? Do you own any bolt action rifles? You're surrounded by 100 year old technology.

I've got 13 1911 pistols and they all run like a swiss watch.

My cost to shoot .45 ACP is $0.06 a round.

 

[unicom]

No doubt 1911's are beautiful, but were I to start shooting .45 caliber (and don't because the cost to practice is very high and I practice a fair amount) I'd get a Glock .45. Ugly in comparison...no doubt, but a hell of a lot more reliable out of the box.

I've owned one 1911. A Colt Commander. Completely, utterly unreliable. I know how to shoot semi-autos, so I wasn't limp wristing or anything my fault.

Sorry, but 100 year old technology just isn't for me.

I get where you are coming from. And i appreciate your advice. I've researched 1911's and even with all of the negative reviews I found along with positive ones it is one of those guns I just had to have. I got it at a price i was happy with. And I've always liked the gun. I have a glock 30s as my ccw and I love it, but the 1911 was on my gun bucket list just like a barret 50 is. S OK me of my guns are for range fun some are for personal defense. Some are dual-purpose. I know there are die hard 1911 people as well as glock people out there. I'm a lover of all types of manufacturers of guns. I still have baretta, Springfield, sig, Walther, just to name a few on my list. I'm a gun nut what can I say,

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[Moonpie]

No doubt 1911's are beautiful, but were I to start shooting .45 caliber (and don't because the cost to practice is very high and I practice a fair amount) I'd get a Glock .45. Ugly in comparison...no doubt, but a hell of a lot more reliable out of the box.

I've owned one 1911. A Colt Commander. Completely, utterly unreliable. I know how to shoot semi-autos, so I wasn't limp wristing or anything my fault.

This is Karma.
That 1911 knew your heart belonged to another.
She wanted your attention and you rejected her.
Shame on you.

They make 9mm 1911's nowadays.

 

[easy rider]

Maybe trying something a bit above mil spec might change his mind.

 

[Charlie]

I carry a 1911 Colt Defender (3" barrel) and it's always been reliable. If it wasn't, I'd find out why and fix whatever it took to make it reliable. The Defender is always getting ragged on as unreliable. Maybe I just got lucky? I have a Commander that also has been reliable. Good luck!

 

[Moonpie]

There are the occasional lemons. Sure.
Most all 1911 cycling issues are known and are easily corrected.
Sometimes its as simple as swapping out magazines.
I have several 1911 type guns. All run well.
From the little SIG 238 up to a Long Slide 10mm I'd trust any of them.

 

[easy rider]

Polishing the breech could help too.

 

[Charlie]

Polishing the breech could help too.

Absolutely! And it won't hurt it as long as you just "polish" it!

 

[OLDVET]

It takes about 500 rounds before a 1911 gets fully "seated". Keeping it lubricated during this time helps greatly also.
I use Wilson Combat mags in all of my 1911. This one change solves the majority of 1911 issues. I leave the factory mags in the factory boxes. When I sell a 1911 the factory mags go with the pistol. The Wilsons go into the new pistol. Some of my Wilson mags are many years old and have cycled hordes of rounds without the typical magazine ear problems associated to most factory mags.
As far as 100 year old technology, why change something that works. Same thing with the Glocks. I hate their 2x4 handles, but the damn thing will always shoot. You keep a 1911 cleaned and oiled they will operate.

 

[Charlie]

It's been my theory that if a shooter is "scared" of a pistol, they will have a very difficult time using it like it's an extension of their arm. Grip like you're lifting weights, point it, lean into it, and keep it pointed until you're through shooting.

 

[Moonpie]

It takes about 500 rounds before a 1911 gets fully "seated". Keeping it lubricated during this time helps greatly also.
I use Wilson Combat mags in all of my 1911. This one change solves the majority of 1911 issues. I leave the factory mags in the factory boxes. When I sell a 1911 the factory mags go with the pistol. The Wilsons go into the new pistol. Some of my Wilson mags are many years old and have cycled hordes of rounds without the typical magazine ear problems associated to most factory mags.
As far as 100 year old technology, why change something that works. Same thing with the Glocks. I hate their 2x4 handles, but the damn thing will always shoot. You keep a 1911 cleaned and oiled they will operate.

 

[jrbfishn]

They only malfunction for weak people.

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[easy rider]

Still no FTF/FTE issues with mine, I think it's a keeper.

 

[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

easy rider,

Great to hear!

What brand, model etc.

Thanks!

 

[easy rider]

easy rider,

Great to hear!

What brand, model etc.

Thanks!

S&W Performance center 1911 commander.

 

[Texasgordo]

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That's odd because that's never happened to my 1911s. It must be a fake picture.

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[Texasgordo]

To the OP, enjoy the Ruger. I bought one when they first came out. It was my first one and it never gave me any problems.

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[Mowingmaniac 24/7]

As I progressed at the almost end of basic training in the Army at Fort Ord, I was given the opportunity to shoot the 1911.

I found it easy to shoot. I experted. I'd never until then shot a pistol.

Out of my company of plus 200, I was one of three to quality as expert. Not because I'm some great shot because I'm not, but because the rest of the guys (my opinion) didn't try.

Then I went on (1967) to Advanced Infantry Training (and later to other stuff) and never saw the pistol again.

Did I fall in love with the 1911? Nope, just another tool...

 

[Charlie]

As I progressed at the almost end of basic training in the Army at Fort Ord, I was given the opportunity to shoot the 1911.

I found it easy to shoot. I experted. I'd never until then shot a pistol.

Out of my company of plus 200, I was one of three to quality as expert. Not because I'm some great shot because I'm not, but because the rest of the guys (my opinion) didn't try.

Then I went on (1967) to Advanced Infantry Training (and later to other stuff) and never saw the pistol again.

Did I fall in love with the 1911? Nope, just another tool...

I don't remember how accurate (or inaccurate) I was, but I also qualified with a 1911 in (1966)