I'm looking for good reasons to own a 1911, what are they?

Boldkharma · Oct 19, 2019

Yep!

Boldkharma · Oct 19, 2019

oldag said:
More care? Don't think so.

Maybe not but a Glock is pretty damn easy to maintain. Then again, I don't really care if my plastic pistol has an issue lol

Boldkharma · Oct 19, 2019

If you dont like 1911's you are unamerican! There I said it. Ban me.

Moonpie · Oct 19, 2019

Why has OP not posted pics of his new 1911?

Boldkharma · Oct 19, 2019

Don't listen to me. I actually sold more plastic guns to by more 1911's.

Byrd666 · Oct 19, 2019

Moonpie said:
Why has OP not posted pics of his new 1911?

Please see post#151 of this thread. And well, I'm broke and ain't gots no mo' money, man.

avvidclif · Oct 19, 2019

rmantoo said:
One of my personal loves about the 1911 is that for a very small amount of effort (an hour if you're quick, 3-5 if you are a noob and take your time) you can have one of the best trigger pulls of ANY platform. Likewise, regardless of the initial price of the 1911, you can still have an absolutely AMAZING trigger pull.

Rock Island Armory, Metro Arms, or Ruger...or ANY brand, if the trigger isn't superlative to begin with, for the price of a cheap Harbor Freight file and a few hours, it easily can be.

Pretty easy to make the cheapest 1911s trigger feel and work almost as well as $6k custom jobs.

You get a file anywhere near any of my 45's and the others will explain the error of your ways in loud barking sounds. Stones only in varied grades.

BMF500 · Oct 19, 2019

My first was a 1943 Remington Rand I inherited from my grandfather. In self-taught/experimental stripping I learned a lot. I think I've seen Major Payne 100 times and I thought about him hanging upside down, stripping, cleaning and reassembling his 1911, blindfolded (real quick before his nose starts to bleed). So, once I got the hang of doing it on table I started doing it over and over while watching TV (occasionally glancing down when I needed to). Once I mastered that and go start to finish without looking down I broke out the blindfold. There where several rounds of hide and go seek with the spring, but after doing it over and over...no big deal. It's all repetition and memory. Now I would not suggest anyone do this with a nice BBQ piece, but if you have old work horse at your disposal...

Lonesome Dove · Oct 20, 2019

Research will tell you what you should know about the 1911 and why no other pistol
Will ever equal it.

ed308 · Oct 20, 2019

Everybody needs at least one pony in their gun collection.

Moonpie · Oct 20, 2019

Sgt. Alvin York is looking quite disappointed at you.
Turn in your man card immediately!

TheMailMan · Oct 20, 2019

oldag said:
Nice find, MM.

You're welcome. I thought most people knew of that wrench. I've been using mine for several years. IMHO it's the best bushing wrench on the market.

Set it on the table put the push the 1911 into the wrench and rotate. Lots more torque, easy on the hands, and shit doesn't go flying.

Army 1911 · Oct 21, 2019

There is no good reason not to own a 1911.

avvidclif · Oct 21, 2019

TheMailMan said:
You're welcome. I thought most people knew of that wrench. I've been using mine for several years. IMHO it's the best bushing wrench on the market.

Set it on the table put the push the 1911 into the wrench and rotate. Lots more torque, easy on the hands, and shit doesn't go flying.

It doesn't work on my Kimber????

Andyd · Oct 21, 2019

I have 1911s for shooting and I have one that is pretty. Eyecandy!

Charlie · Oct 21, 2019

Very nice!

FireInTheWire · Oct 21, 2019

Andyd said:
I have 1911s for shooting and I have one that is pretty. Eyecandy!

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m5215 · Oct 21, 2019

Byrd666 said:
Title pretty much sums it up. I'd just like to hear y'all's reasoning or justification for owning one.

What a nice long thread about the 1911.

Having had one myself, I can play devils advocate for you and give you a few reasons why not to get a 1911.

easy rider · Oct 21, 2019

Get a rope!

Moonpie · Oct 21, 2019

m5215 said:
What a nice long thread about the 1911.

Having had one myself, I can play devils advocate for you and give you a few reasons why not to get a 1911.

I'm looking for good reasons to own a 1911, what are they?

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