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Old 07-30-2014, 10:49 AM
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I shoot 1911's almost exclusively now, these are are few good reasons why...

"Ergonomics. I really like the 11-degree grip angle. If I raise a 1911 towards a target downrange with my eyes closed, then open them, I’ll be pretty much on-target. A 1911 points naturally for me. I also like the circumference and grip size. It just works.

Single-action trigger. I like the combination of single-action operation and a non-hinged trigger. When I shoot, it’s easy for me to execute a smooth trigger pull."


The Glock 17's will never be thrown away, but I have really fallen back in love with the 1911 feel and follow up shots this last year or so.

Thanks for sharing the article, Brownie.
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Great. Article. Being around all these 1911 guys have made me want one.
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Great. Article. Being around all these 1911 guys have made me want one.
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Great. Article. Being around all these 1911 guys have made me want one.
What??? You don't have one yet???

Come on Cotep, let's start a fund for our brother and get him a 1911 stat!!!
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Great. Article. Being around all these 1911 guys have made me want one.
I agree, very informative article. Mine is a "junior"... actually I have the one pictured in the article. I love it. Have never considered a full size, or any .45, although if someone can distract Joe for a few minutes, maybe I can steal his SA black stainless. I shot it once, just a few rounds, but I shot better than I ever have with any of my own guns !!
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It took me 40 years to come around to the righteous path. I piddled with all sorts of different pistols but I never even suspected that old "slab sides" was what I was looking for all along.

The only reason I finally gave in and tried it was that I had amassed a number of JMB designs and needed a 1911 for completeness.

Wish I had seen the light sooner!
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Great. Article. Being around all these 1911 guys have made me want one.
If you have not fired a 1911, you are more than welcome to try mine sometime.
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If you have not fired a 1911, you are more than welcome to try mine sometime.
That sounds cool. I was going to take my "new" M1917 rifle to the range this past weekend, but lightening kept me away. We can trade shooting classics.
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