1911 intrigue...why?

[Rorge Retson]

I was always completely baffled by the intrigue of the 1911. I carried an A1 while in the service, and while I shot it well, I never liked it. It felt like I was holding a pinewood derby car in my hand. "Honestly," I thought, "could there be a pistol any less ergonomic?"

However, after hanging around CG for a while and seeing all the 1911-love making the rounds, I figured that perhaps I had missed something somewhere along the way. So, I made a trip to a LGS known for their selection of 1911s, with the full intention of walking out of there at least liking them a little more than I used to, if not owning one.

So what happened? I am more clueless now than ever, as to what anyone sees in a square piece of metal that shoots seven rounds of ammo. I have a feeling that I could make something nicer with a piece of billet, a drill press, and a sander (it seems that most 1911 mfrs forget the sander part).

Am I the only one who feels this way?

[Euphoria526]

No. Besides the historical appreciation I have for
The firearm, I'm not the biggest fan. I agree with most pros and cons about them. There fun but not for me.

[Echidin]

Am I the only one who feels this way?

In short...yes, yes you are.

[WWDHD?]

I just recently got into 1911's. I like that they are all metal. They are an interesting machines. I shoot well with them. That being said a 1911 would not be my first choice in a self defense situation but if thats all I had available It would do the job. I guess I just like tinkering with them and shooting them at the range. To each their own.

[Horton Fenty]

Am I the only one who feels this way?

Yep.

[The Virus]

to get better at reloads and clearing malfunctions and gun maintenance

[phdo]

You have to really appreciate 1911s for their imperfections. Compared to modern handguns, they're quite lacking.

[CalNRA]

Yep.

Yep^2

[Old4eyes]

Of the few deficiencies of a 1911, ergonomics is not one them.

[skosh69]

Yeah, 1911's really suck..that's why they've only been around for what...a hundred years???

Who needs 15 rds of 9mm when all you really need are 7-8 rds of .45???

No, not everone loves the 1911. Then again not everyone loves the Glock either. Wouldn't the world just suck if we all liked the same gun??? And God forbid it was a Glock...hahahah....Just kidding Glock men!

Find a pistol you like and buy.

[Merc1138]

Why do some people like 5 or 6 shot single action revolvers? Why do some people like 1-4 shot small caliber derringer type pistols?

The gun has a lot of history, comes in models from $500 budget guns to $4,000+ show pieces. There's a lot of accessories, a lot of gunsmiths have experience working with them. It's not as if there aren't a multitude of reasons someone might like the thing.

Then there is a matter of practicality to consider. It's great that some modern guns have a 13+ round capacity but... most people in CA are stuck with 10 anyway so downsizing that to 8 rounds in a 1911 mag isn't as much of a trade-off since you'd only be getting 10 rounds out of a full size glock, xd, sig, cz, m&p, etc. anyway.

Other people like the ergonomics and that's entirely a matter of personal preference, but some companies have seen enough of a demand for a .45acp with a slimmer grip that they're also making guns(xds, g36, g30sf, come to mind) either because of the width alone, or they want something to carry.

Regardless, it's not like you have to buy one yourself just because they're popular.

Hell, if you think the demand for a 1911 is odd, I can't find a s&w 686 just to even look at in a shop(been pondering one out of curiosity, and unfortunately in the marketplace either no one ships or they include fleshlights in the ad... wtf) within a 20 mile radius(and anything on gallery of guns disappears within minutes).

[Shapes And Colors]

(been pondering one out of curiosity, and unfortunately in the marketplace either no one ships or they include fleshlights in the ad... wtf)

LOL. I saw that ad! Glad to know I wasn't the only one that noticed.

[elSquid]

1911 intrigue...why?

The trigger.

-- Michael

[Euphoria526]

The trigger.

-- Michael

Good answer.
What about answers from people who don't pray to the 1911 every night and day.

[Shapes And Colors]

Good answer.
What about answers from people who don't pray to the 1911 every night and day.

Yep, anyone who likes 1911's must be a part of a cult religion and totally devoid of logic and reason.