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

[Boldkharma]

They just rock!

 

[Byrd666]

OP, a simple quick clamp fixture might be very useful. Something that supports the butt and the dust cover, t...

I've got something in mind for that and am in the process of putting things together

 

[Vaquero]

#1 reason to own a 1911.
Because your life might depend on one someday. Wether it's yours or not.

I resisted the black rifle wave for a long time.
One day, I decided I'd best know how to operate one. How to clean one. How to troubleshoot and repair one.

Same goes for most any modern arms.

 

[easy rider]

#1 reason to own a 1911.
Because your life might depend on one someday. Wether it's yours or not.

I resisted the black rifle wave for a long time.
One day, I decided I'd best know how to operate one. How to clean one. How to troubleshoot and repair one.

Same goes for most any modern arms.

So do you now own one, two or twelve (black rifles)?

 

[TheMailMan]

TxStetson - I Thank You for attempting that. The next time I'm at a shop that carries various 1911s, I'll see what I can't do about testing that out. A side by side with to a G.I. model and see which leaves me with the most parts, and the lowest blood pressure.

https://smile.amazon.com/Real-Avid-...71521889&sprefix=1911+bushing+,aps,199&sr=8-7

This might help ya.

 

[easy rider]

https://smile.amazon.com/Real-Avid-1911-Smart-Wrench/dp/B00TFXIKW8/ref=sr_1_7?crid=ST52472HKU8D&dchild=1&keywords=1911+bushing+wrench+45acp&psc=1&qid=1571521889&sprefix=1911+bushing+,aps,199&sr=8-7

This might help ya.

Hell, I might get that.

ETA: In fact I did order it.

 

[Byrd666]

Interesting, thanks.

Just put in cart for later purchase.

 

[Byrd666]

Hell, I might get that.

ETA: In fact I did order it.

Keep us updated please.

 

[Boldkharma]

I recommend Dan Wesson!

 

[easy rider]

Keep us updated please.

Guaranteed delivery Tuesday, it says. I'm almost always having that spring fly out, I expect it and prepare for it, but it's still a pain.

 

[easy rider]

I recommend Dan Wesson!

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WHAT!?! Two timing Colt?

 

[Boldkharma]

WHAT!?! Two timing Colt?

I love my Colts too : ) I just have more Dan Wesson's for some reason.

 

[easy rider]

They do look nice!

 

[t-astragal]

As for the spring thing, I’ve learned to hold back the slide against spring pressure, push out the slides stop pin then remove it all at once. Then extend the barrel twist the bushing while barrel is way out of battery. A really well fit bushing will get sloppy by twisting it in the locked up position. An average factory fit won’t matter, it’s too loose already. This method keeps springs from flying and preserves the fit.


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[Boldkharma]

Bottom line is...1911's rock!

 

[Byrd666]

Guaranteed delivery Tuesday, it says. I'm almost always having that spring fly out, I expect it and prepare for it, but it's still a pain.

Years ago, I was at a little leather shop in Midland bs'ng with the owner and another guy, and we got to talking about carry pieces and 1911s. For some reason I don't remember, the other guy ended up field stripping his 1911. While doing so, he ended up losing the spring, the plunger, and the bushing. We were there for well over an hour looking everywhere in that shop for those parts. The final part missing was the spring, it ended up in the purse of the owner, half in-half out of an open pack of smokes.

First thought that comes to mind is always, "You'll put your eye with that, kid."

 

[Boldkharma]

Years ago, I was at a little leather shop in Midland bs'ng with the owner and another guy, and we got to talking about carry pieces and 1911s. For some reason I don't remember, the other guy ended up field stripping his 1911. While doing so, he ended up losing the spring, the plunger, and the bushing. We were there for well over an hour looking everywhere in that shop for those parts. The final part missing was the spring, it ended up in the purse of the owner, half in-half out of an open pack of smokes.

First thought that comes to mind is always, "You'll put your eye with that, kid."

Amateur hour

 

[Boldkharma]

Glock guys mostly, never get it. Yes a 1911 takes more maintenance and care. But I think they are worth the trade off in ergonomics, accuracy and history : ) And I don't think a 1911 is all that hard to maintain. It is a combat pistol after all. It has been for over 100 years : )

 

[oldag]

https://smile.amazon.com/Real-Avid-1911-Smart-Wrench/dp/B00TFXIKW8/ref=sr_1_7?crid=ST52472HKU8D&dchild=1&keywords=1911+bushing+wrench+45acp&psc=1&qid=1571521889&sprefix=1911+bushing+,aps,199&sr=8-7

This might help ya.

Nice find, MM.

 

[oldag]

Glock guys mostly, never get it. Yes a 1911 takes more maintenance and care. But I think they are worth the trade off in ergonomics, accuracy and history : ) And I don't think a 1911 is all that hard to maintain. It is a combat pistol after all. It has been for over 100 years : )

More care? Don't think so.