Only 1 1911

[jdg30]

I have loved guns since I was a kid. I bought my first handgun a few days after I turned 21 back in 1998. I have many different guns of all sorts. I have only had one 1911, which was a DanWesson CBOB. It was a very nice gun, I shot over 1000 rounds through it. It shot flawless for the most part, then started to have live bullet jams with the round facing up out of the chamber. I bought aftermarket mags and the problem seemed to go away.

The malfunctions made me lose trust in the gun. Even though the Chip McCormick and Wilson mags worked good, I still had doubt and sold the gun. It was also so nice that I didn't want to mess anything up on it.

I like 1911's but only really want one, one to shoot the crap out of and have it be 100% reliable. Does that exist? Should I get another Dan Wesson CBOB and give it another try? Or is there another better model of 1911 I am missing?

I really liked the cut grip on the CBOB without the sharp edge. That was one of the main things that drew me to the gun. That, along with the simplicities on the slide markings. I wish the CBOB had less aggressive checkering on the grip though. (Like the Ed Brown 1911)

Any suggestions?

[MosinVirus]

You can buy something that doesn't have offensive features (like too rough of checkering) and then have a professional 1911 smith build it up into YOUR 1911.
Reliability will be part of that build up.

[CifaldiPrecision]

[armatt2016]

Reliability wise I have had the best experience with Springfield 1911's even with the supplied mags even though I also use Wilson Combat ETM's. I would say a TRP but the 20 lpi checkering is very aggressive which I enjoy but you get a lot of pistol for the money. The only other one I would say is the MC Operator but it's a smooth front strap. You had a very nice 1911 so maybe give a new one of the same model another shot?

[Intel0116]

I’m really surprised to hear you had a bad experience with a dan wesson, I personally have never experienced an issue with a 1911 that was American made. I have a Springfield mill spec that I have owned for almost 10 years, it has never failed in those 10 years and countless rounds through it. It’s so trusting to me that it serves as my nightstand gun. The only downside to the 1911 is that it needs to be clean, I do not let mine go more than 800 rounds between cleanings. Change the springs at the manufacturer recommended intervals, keep it clean, oiled, use a quality mag like Wilson combats, you will never have an issue with one.
Now to answer your question, if I could only have one I would get something from Les Baer. It’s the starting point in the high end 1911s, and I personally believe it’s the best bang for the buck. If that’s a little out of your price range, get a TRP and be done with it.

[jdg30]

Reliability wise I have had the best experience with Springfield 1911's even with the supplied mags even though I also use Wilson Combat ETM's. I would say a TRP but the 20 lpi checkering is very aggressive which I enjoy but you get a lot of pistol for the money. The only other one I would say is the MC Operator but it's a smooth front strap. You had a very nice 1911 so maybe give a new one of the same model another shot?

I really liked the CBOB. It was almost perfect, until malfunctions started to happen. I am a huge Glock fan. Reliability is number 1 for me. When the CBOB started having live jams with the bullet facing up, I lost confidence.

[jdg30]

I’m really surprised to hear you had a bad experience with a dan wesson, I personally have never experienced an issue with a 1911 that was American made. I have a Springfield mill spec that I have owned for almost 10 years, it has never failed in those 10 years and countless rounds through it. It’s so trusting to me that it serves as my nightstand gun. The only downside to the 1911 is that it needs to be clean, I do not let mine go more than 800 rounds between cleanings. Change the springs at the manufacturer recommended intervals, keep it clean, oiled, use a quality mag like Wilson combats, you will never have an issue with one.
Now to answer your question, if I could only have one I would get something from Les Baer. It’s the starting point in the high end 1911s, and I personally believe it’s the best bang for the buck. If that’s a little out of your price range, get a TRP and be done with it.

My price range is flexible. I only want one 1911 to take care of every purpose I don't want multiples of a 1911. Just one reliable pistol. I really liked the Dan Wesson, the main issues were the aggressive checkering and jams. Once a gun jams on me,I lose faith in it.

[jdg30]

I guess I'm looking for a 1911 that is reliable when new and doesn't need extra work. I like doing things to guns myself. I don't want to have to send a new gun off to someone else to make it reliable.

[heidad01]

I really liked the CBOB. It was almost perfect, until malfunctions started to happen. I am a huge Glock fan. Reliability is number 1 for me. When the CBOB started having live jams with the bullet facing up, I lost confidence.

Sounds like you are better off just sticking with Glocks. They are easier to maintain. Do you sell your car every time it needs a tune up?

By the way Cbob's checkering is not considered aggressive at all. Try a TRP for aggressive checkering.

[tomrkba]

Production: Dan Wesson Valor or Specialist.
Custom: Guncrafter Industries. Maybe a No Name?

[krb]

I have loved guns since I was a kid. I bought my first handgun a few days after I turned 21 back in 1998. I have many different guns of all sorts. I have only had one 1911, which was a DanWesson CBOB. It was a very nice gun, I shot over 1000 rounds through it. It shot flawless for the most part, then started to have live bullet jams with the round facing up out of the chamber. I bought aftermarket mags and the problem seemed to go away.

The malfunctions made me lose trust in the gun. Even though the Chip McCormick and Wilson mags worked good, I still had doubt and sold the gun. It was also so nice that I didn't want to mess anything up on it.

I like 1911's but only really want one, one to shoot the crap out of and have it be 100% reliable. Does that exist? Should I get another Dan Wesson CBOB and give it another try? Or is there another better model of 1911 I am missing?

I really liked the cut grip on the CBOB without the sharp edge. That was one of the main things that drew me to the gun. That, along with the simplicities on the slide markings. I wish the CBOB had less aggressive checkering on the grip though. (Like the Ed Brown 1911)

Any suggestions?

No such thing as a gun with moving parts that is 100 percent reliable. The fewer moving parts the less chance of a problem. Ergo if you are looking for the highest reliability you are looking at a revolver. Not impossible to jam up but nearly impossible. My two cents.

[CifaldiPrecision]

I guess I'm looking for a 1911 that is reliable when new and doesn't need extra work. I like doing things to guns myself. I don't want to have to send a new gun off to someone else to make it reliable.

Better look into a custom 1911 then.


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[jdg30]

Sounds like you are better off just sticking with Glocks. They are easier to maintain. Do you sell your car every time it needs a tune up?

By the way Cbob's checkering is not considered aggressive at all. Try a TRP for aggressive checkering.

I am all about simplicity. I have 2 vehicles I purchased new (2005 and 2007) that I plan to never replace. I will drive
them until they die, and I also do regular maintenance on them.

I am talking about 1 1911. I don't mind maintenance, but don't want an unreliable handgun. That is worthless to me.

[Mojaveman]

I have a Springfield mill spec that I have owned for almost 10 years, it has never failed in those 10 years and countless rounds through it. It’s so trusting to me that it serves as my nightstand gun.

Yes sir.

Have a Springfield Armory M1911A1 that is parkerized and has brown checkered plastic grips. It's just like the one that Uncle Sam issued me when I was 18 years old. I shoot it well too.

Going to keep it until they put me under.

[jdg30]

Yes sir.

Have a Springfield Armory M1911A1 that is parkerized and has brown checkered plastic grips. It's just like the one that Uncle Sam gave me nearly 40 years ago. I shoot it well too.

Going to keep it until they put me under.

That's what I'm asking about, recommendations for a gun that works perfect. Thanks for the useful reply. I appreciate it.