Why a 1911?

[CoffeeNut]

It's nearly 3 pounds of fun. Like that scene in Saving Private Ryan, if you run out of ammo just use it as a throwing weapon and you'll do a lot of damage

I wanted one for the history, look and the way they shoot.

[Soccerdad1995]

I have both types, and am actually considering paring down to one primary weapon platform. Most of my polymer's are Glocks. For me, the evaluation is as follows:

Reliability = small nod to my Glocks simply because they are the AK equivalent of a handgun. Pull trigger and gun goes bang. Simple. Easy. Reliable. My 1911's are also very reliable, but I have to give a small nod to the Glocks.

Accuracy = 1911, but this depends in large part on the specific polymer gun we are comparing it to. The G21 is as accurate as any of my 1911's. My G26 is much less accurate than any 1911. I am leaving out my BUG's from this compare since there is no real 1911 comparison (in size) to a Kel Tec P3AT or a J frame revolver.

Round capacity = Glocks. Although if you confine yourself to just 45 caliber models, the 1911's are not that far behind similarly sized Glocks.

Concealability = 1911. This one is odd to me. If you look at the specs, a Glock is basically the same width as a 1911, but it just seems much, much thinner when it is sitting in a holster on your hip.

Comfort of carry = 1911. I just cannot find a Glock holster that is nearly as comfortable as a 1911.

Appearance = 1911. There is really no contest here. Glocks are ugly. Although I will say that my S&W 686 revolver is probably the prettiest gun I own. That said, appearance is pretty much a non-factor for me.

So where does that leave me? Still deciding. But I hope to make a decision soon. When I do, I will be posting some weapons and holsters for sale here (either Glocks or 1911's)......

[Syntyr]

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

... Or at least a Democrat.

Well now I have to go buy 4 or 5 of them...

[Pawpaw]

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

... Or at least a Democrat.

Well now I have to go buy 4 or 5 of them...

[camjr]

I carried either a polymer pistol (XD) or a J Frame for years, but switched to a Commander length 1911 about a year ago. I got one because I wanted one. Once I started carrying it, I had an epiphany. Yes it was a bit heavier, but it seemed to carry MUCH better than my XD40 IWB, and it concealed better as well IWB. Plus, I shoot it better. Further, it's cooler looking. It has a big hole in the end of it which means it spits out big bullets. It's made in 'MURICA. Finally, it makes me happy.

Cheers!

[catfish37]

I have a springfield 1911 that is my edc. As for me,why? Nothing feels better in my hands than a 1911

[Lupine]

Mine turns 100 year old this year!

[VMI77]

Appearance = 1911. There is really no contest here. Glocks are ugly. Although I will say that my S&W 686 revolver is probably the prettiest gun I own. That said, appearance is pretty much a non-factor for me.

I would have said that even 10 years ago but as I've gotten older I find myself enjoying some guns more for their aesthetics. I recently dug out my Browning Auto 5 12ga and voila, it has become my favorite shotgun....while I used to prefer the Remington 1100. It doesn't mean I'd substitute form over function where it really matters....but where it isn't really a sacrifice......

That said, I carry a 1911 from time to time, but since concealability has become less of an issue for me lately I've been carrying a big ugly Glock 17 most of the time. It's ugly but it's still a great shooting gun.