What Makes a 1911 a 1911?

[Xbonz]

I have a few too many in my safe. Articles like this make me want to add a few more

Please quit posting these traps....

[Hodawg]

Originally Posted by Xbonz

I have a few too many in my safe. ...

Need me to help you out with that problem? Hmmmmmmmmmm?

[zukinut]

Edgehill I had mine out at the FCC get together. You should have hit me up.

I cherish mine and it will never be sold after all the work I did to make it mine.
























But I will say I do detest 1911's in 9mm or even 22lr. I know it was built for 38 super so thats ok.

[zukinut]

Mine will going under the gun again here in the next couple months. It will be blasted and Duracoated again so it looks good

[edgehill]

Originally Posted by zukinut

Edgehill I had mine out at the FCC get together. You should have hit me up.

I cherish mine and it will never be sold after all the work I did to make it mine.
























But I will say I do detest 1911's in 9mm or even 22lr. I know it was built for 38 super so thats ok.

Thanks. Matt let me handle his new at the time 1911. I also have a buddy that let me shoot his. I'll get one, it's just not in this year's budget.

[aqualungs]

Originally Posted by milkmanjoe

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.

I agree, I have the sickness, too. So far anything I have shot, cannot top how I shoot with a 1911. Natural pointer and feels so right!

Wedding gift for me and wifey next month!



New Dan Wesson VBob

[T.S.]

What Makes a 1911 a 1911?

The fact that it is steel and not Tupperware!?!?

[Sheepdog]

Originally Posted by edgehill

Great. Article. Being around all these 1911 guys have made me want one.

WARNING! 1911's can be addicting!

[Riverpigusmc]

I have carried one since 1979. When I slide it out of the sharkskin holster, the aura of John Moses Browning gathers around me, and Jesus himself beams his approval from above.

Ok, maybe not. Well, except the Jesus part

[NAMVET72]

Originally Posted by Riverpigusmc

I have carried one since 1979. When I slide it out of the sharkskin holster, the aura of John Moses Browning gathers around me, and Jesus himself beams his approval from above.

Ok, maybe not. Well, except the Jesus part

He meant 1179,