Why a 1911?

[Oldgringo]

Because it shoots big bullets...

[flechero]

One of you Houston guys need to meet him at the range and introduce him to his next obsession!

[Skiprr]

Because John Browning was a genius.

Because if you instinctively point your finger at a distant object, odds are your wrist will be in the same position as a grip on a 1911...not a Glock.

Because even the cheapest 1911 has a better trigger than any but a customized striker-fired pistol.

Because the 1911 shoots a big round; even if it doesn't expand, it's still effective.

Because with improving technology, that near half-inch bullet is even more efficient.

Because a 1911 is slim, it's easier handle to and maneuver.

Did I mention my EDC was a 1911?

[Syntyr]

I don't see the 1911 as the epitome of all handgun design, rather I see it as a prerequisite for a Man Card. Every guy should own at least one. The true test of mature willpower comes from owning only one (sorry, but I flunked this part).

I don't get a man card?

I just have wittle tupperwear guns...

Oh ignore the Taurus .380 on the left. Thats not mine. I was teaching a new shooter. Even I have standards...

[Syntyr]

One of you Houston guys need to meet him at the range and introduce him to his next obsession!

YEAH THATS THE TICKET!!!

[Syntyr]

Because John Browning was a genius.


Because the 1911 shoots a big round; even if it doesn't expand, it's still effective.


Did I mention my EDC was a 1911?

Don't get me wrong... I carry a .45 but...

[Syntyr]

Thanks all! Great replies!

[Skiprr]

Thanks all! Great replies!

So you asked us to spend our time replying...because?

[SecurityGeek]

Aside from the great trigger, flat profile, that it fits my hand perfectly, and that I can hit what I aim at with a 1911 better than I can with most anything else, this pretty much sums it up for me:

[Syntyr]

Thanks all! Great replies!

So you asked us to spend our time replying...because?

I really am interested. I carry Springfield XDM .45 3.8. So I get the .45 aspect. I love my XDM .45. I was wondering what is the mystical draw to a 1911. I wasnt sure if it operated in some different way or something.

I think the take away is Slim, Reliable, Fast, Trigger is Great, History etc. However, I am balancing that with my experiences with H&K and Springfield. I would like to get one just wasnt sure how big of a priority it was for me. My intended acquisition list is long and I wasnt sure where a 1911 belongs. I almost purchased the USS Texas commemorative 1911 but had other issues take funds away. No offense intended I really do appreciate the information and it was informative in my decision process. I probably have a 1911 around 2 or 3 on my list instead of where it was around number 6.

[KinnyLee]

This is why.

[Pawpaw]

And most importantly, because anyone who doesn't like the 1911 is a Communist

... Or at least a Democrat.

[flechero]

I was wondering what is the mystical draw to a 1911. I wasnt sure if it operated in some different way or something...... I would like to get one just wasnt sure how big of a priority it was for me. My intended acquisition list is long and I wasnt sure where a 1911 belongs.

If you really haven't ever shot a 1911, you owe it to yourself to take a test drive... I've yet to see anyone fire a 1911 for the first time and not start grinning ear to ear. On the other hand, I've had a number of people shoot other handguns and find them objectionable from the first shot.

You've got nothing to lose by trying one... you may not like it, but you may find your new favorite.


I need to stay out of these 1911 threads... I found myself looking at another new one this morning!

[jb2012]

Because John Browning was a genius.


Because the 1911 shoots a big round; even if it doesn't expand, it's still effective.


Did I mention my EDC was a 1911?

Don't get me wrong... I carry a .45 but...

Haha that's one of my favorites