Do I need a 1911?

[kidrice]

I've been thinking about getting a 1911. I was kinda scared about take down and cleaning. The other scary thing is the price ranges.

Would you trade a USP45 for a 1911?

[civilsnake]

I've been thinking about getting a 1911. I was kinda scared about take down and cleaning. The other scary thing is the price ranges.

Would you trade a USP45 for a 1911?

Not unless you dislike your USP. No point in trading away something you like.

Stripping a 1911 is not at all difficult. You'll figure it out in a couple minutes and it will be easy from then on. As for price ranges, you'll find you typically get what you pay for. An RIA GI will totally shoot. It just won't have night sights, a beavertail, match trigger, etc. I will in all likelihood get one myself in the next year.

[nrvnqsrxk]

I've been thinking about getting a 1911. I was kinda scared about take down and cleaning. The other scary thing is the price ranges.

Would you trade a USP45 for a 1911?

I would keep the USP and just save up for a 1911. Do you have big hands? Does the gun work for you? The USP has the ergonomics of the 1911 with improved magazine capacity (unless you carry the 1911 with 10 round mags.). It is, however, a DA/SA gun. Some advocate that having one consistent trigger pull all the time is best, while others debate that with enough practice, the deficiencies can be overcome.

If finances are tough for you and you're limited to one gun, think about it this way. The 1911 is famous for it's light trigger, single-action simplicity, cock'n'locked carry for fast deployment, slim profile (makes it easy to CCW for larger individuals), low bore height, and ability to be customized to the user. The downsides are being vigilant when it comes to maintenance and oiling, and smaller magazine capacity (moot point in california). USP is a little more reliable, but is double action, has a higher bore height, and is harder to grip for those with smaller hands.

[Sam]

Why have 1 when you can have 45 45's

holy crap...

Do you have the make and model of all of those?

[Tim0s002]

ive owned a G19 (which i still love and will always keep) for a long time and that was my only gun, but my bro introduced me to 1911 and now i have 4. i should stop buying them but theyre so sweet. gotta have at least 1 1911 in your arsenal.

[1 SIG fan]

I do now. Thx

[wamphyri13]

holy crap...

Do you have the make and model of all of those?

Yeah, I do.
1911 by....everyone.
Ryan