What the hell...1911

[RP1911]

It's not the gun. It's the one who is doing the assembly.

[Butter]

Maybe there's something infectious in the 1911 waters. Didn't really want to own one, or several, but ended up with four of 'em over the last few years...and they went up in cost each time as I have had a smith work on two and then figured out what I started to like about them and bought higher end guns that had those features I liked. Do they work better than other, reliable pistols? No...not really, but they fit nicely into my mitts so that they shoot well for me.

The thing is, the platform is proven, the weight of an all steel 1911 tames recoil, and the grip fits my smallish hands. These guns just shoot better for me than most others I have tried. Since as a non-LEO I am relegated to having 10 or less rounds, I don't feel incovenienced at having 8 rounds of fat, slow lead making big holes in what I aim at.

Sure, there might be something else going on that piques peoples interest in the 1911, but the when you consider these guns work well when they are made properly and they have classic good looks and handling features to boot, it' hard not to like them even if all the new bells and whistles aren't there.

[KegCommando]

I get mine from bellshire. Go to gunbroker, search for rock island 1911. Great guy, nothing but glowing reviews over on the m1911 forums.

Thank you. Information much appreciated.

[Dirtbiker]

I have a full size Kimber but I love the symmetry of the Commander sized pistols. I'd like a Pro CDP Kimber next.

[Arteel]

It's because they have that sex appeal.

[Too Slow]

Newly in love

I took my sa 1911 to the range yesterday for the first time. I really enjoyed shooting it, nice balance and less recoil than I thought. I'm glad I purchased it and now have to put a couple thousand rounds through it.
On another note, does anyone have a ten round mag for theirs? SA offers and they stick out the botton, just interested if there are any feed issues or other thoughts.

Oh yeah, I just bought a WWII remington rand to keep the SA company and maybe teach it a thing or two.

[ELEVENTH HOUR]

You cant have a complete handgun collection without 1911s

We have a winner!

[truthseeker]

I owned an SA 1911 GI for a brief period of time.

Shot it three times. Didn't really care for it. It wasn't as accurate as my USP, and a bit small for my hands.

But now, while looking in the For Sale forum, I want another one.

What gives? Is the 1911 built with crack in the grip that's absorbed via the skin?

I am still enjoying your HK 45 USP I just went this weekend and shot that and my LAR Grizzly in 45 win mag! The USP feels like a toy (recoil wise) compared to the Grizzly.

I was also looking for a 1911, but they cost too much right now.

[DavidGO]

[RolinThundr]

...On another note, does anyone have a ten round mag for theirs? SA offers and they stick out the botton, just interested if there are any feed issues or other thoughts...

I have two SA 10 round mags, only put maybe a couple hundred rounds through each, no problems so far.

[mr.elite]

98 year old design and still going strong. Amazing!

[JTROKS]

I have a consecutive pair one of each on Les Baer frames that I bought from Ed Brown FTF. They are the two tone models.

I'm thinking you haven't stopped yet?

[Rob360]

98 year old design and still going strong. Amazing!

Indeed.

[Palindari]

When I first joined the Army, in '82, the 1911 was the sidearm of the armored crewmembers - so I cut my teeth on pistols that probably saw action in Korea and certainly Veitnam. Fired that thing every year until they dropped it for the M9 Beretta

Was never a fan of either pistol (though I still own a Beretta 9000s). But I've never understood the fascination for the design personally, but that's just my opinion...

Buddy of mine owns two Kimbers and is planning on getting the Desert version next... maybe there's something in the gun oil they pack them in...? lol

[scr83jp]

I took my sa 1911 to the range yesterday for the first time. I really enjoyed shooting it, nice balance and less recoil than I thought. I'm glad I purchased it and now have to put a couple thousand rounds through it.
On another note, does anyone have a ten round mag for theirs? SA offers and they stick out the botton, just interested if there are any feed issues or other thoughts.

Oh yeah, I just bought a WWII remington rand to keep the SA company and maybe teach it a thing or two.

I have some everything feeds ok!Get this booklet by Wilson Combat 1911 Auto Maintenance Manual it's loaded with information,I bought it after acquiring a Colt 1991A1 and took it to the cop shop where I worked to share with other officers armed with 1911's.www.midwayusa.com has them for $10.99.While I was a student at the univ of az I sent about $15 to the NRA and rec'd a WW2 Remington 1911A1 came in the original box with cleaning rod & mags but it was loose and far from accurate,I took it to NYS & traded it in for a 3" S&W Chiefs Special I thought my deal was great being allowed $25 for the 45.