HayesGreener
Ronin
When we grow up we learn to appreciate the wisdom of Jeff Cooper and the 1911 and 45ACP
Glocks and 9mm are a passing fad
Sincerely,
A Dinosaur
Glocks and 9mm are a passing fad
Sincerely,
A Dinosaur
Ayoob: Why I Don’t Want a Custom 1911
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Winchester67
Custom
Time is the big thing. Everyone is enamored with higher and higher capacity handguns, but honestly in most gunfights a fella runs out of time before he runs out of bullets. Like of often repeated "Better a 5 shot J Frame in the pocket than a $2000 custom 1911 in the safe". Always have a gun, the bigger/more controllable the better. But if a J frame is all you are willing to commit to, that is way better than a stick.
I served as a field medic in the Army National Guard in Texas from 1977 to 1984 and was fortunate to be assigned a Springfield 1911 45 ACP. Made it easier for me than to carry an M16 rifle for sure. The Springfield 1911 45 ACP was so easy to strip and clean down to the firing pin, no problem. Whenever we had time we used to compete on speed in disassembly and assembly of this pistol. I never came first but I sure learned on how to take care of it. I own one today as a reminder of my time in service.
Oh, also, I’d like to note that I like 1911s as target/plinking pistols, but for carry, the oldest carry gun worth its salt is the Hi-Power in my opinion. In Browning’s own words, it corrected the deficiencies of the 1911. 7 rounds vs 13 (or 15 with newer magazines) and not an appreciable difference in size compared to the 1911. My carry is a G48 MOS though.
TarnishedCopper
Alpha
I have to agree with the "plain old pistol" concept. In my 30 yrs. in law enforcement, I saw young kids who had to have every special whiz-bang accessory, trigger, sight, light, laser, red dot etc. Msny had to have the newest and best Glock, Sig etc. The original semi-auto we were authorized was a Beretta 92 FS. In a training course, we had to start by shooting 2 rounds at a steel plate at 50 yards. None of those still "wet-between-the-ears" kids could hit it. I came up to the line and nailed it dead center twice. You should have seen the look on their faces. They all asked me what the secret was with my Beretta. "Custom Trigger work, gunsmith special?" they asked. I replied "Nope- just goot old shooting technique and practice." They might learn if they stick around long enough... I own 4 1911's, one I built from parts, one in .22, ando ne original one built in 1914. They are all tack drivers. I carry a Springfield XDS in .45 most of the time.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “Ayoob: Why I Don’t Want a Custom 1911” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/ayoob-why-i-dont-want-a-custom-1911/.
SimonRL
Ronin
I have Tisas in 9mm/38 Super and I love it, BUT, it is hard chromed and it gets transported to the range in a gun rug so it doesn’t get scratched. It will never see the inside of a holster. And although it is a Mil Spec it was fairly pricey for a Tisas. Now, if a bad guy shows up to the BBQ I’m in good shape!
Lab4Us
Custom
So it goes to BBQs in a gun rug?
SimonRL
Ronin
Is that weird?So it goes to BBQs in a gun rug?
Scandium frame, correct?
I have had a few 1911s. The only things I feel are good to have are low profile sights, ambi safety and an extended slide release. I don't know why, but I can never seem to get the factory slide releases to work well. My current Remington R1 was an early build Ilion gun. I added an Ed Brown slide release and ambidextrous safety, along with MePro tritium sights. Oh, and rubber grips. That's it. Works well for me and carries well in a Safariland drop-leg holster. IMHO, nothing fancy, just practical.
Lo-Profile
Master Class
My Sig Sauer C3 1911 was in a evidence locker for almost 6 months before I got it back. It sucked, had to carry Tupperware for those 6 months
Agree with you fully. That said, what advice would you offer women and smaller-framed men? I'm asking because we have some at our range, and carry-weapon types often come up in conversations.
MistaKwick
Alpha
Back in the late 70's I bought a used series 70 Colt Combat Commander. It was a good gun, but by my nature (as with my motorcycles) I knew it could be better. I widened and polished the feed ramp, flared the mag well, added a Chip McCormick mated hammer and sear, Wolf Spring set, High visibility 3dot sites and a Shock buffer kit. It now has a 3 pound trigger pull, no creep and feeds anything I put into it. I carry it daily, train often and used to compete regularly and never had a jam or misfire in the literally thousands of rounds I have put through it. At this point it has become an appendage to me.
For night time use, I have a Springfield XD Tactical, with a Surefire laser/light combo on my nightstand. Same point of aim as my Commander, but more capacity and the light/laser to help compensate for my groggy awoken from a bad dream state and slower reaction time. It is a beast to carry, but fun to shoot and every bit as dependable as my Commander. Shoot what works for you and what you trust, just train and practice, practice, practice.
For night time use, I have a Springfield XD Tactical, with a Surefire laser/light combo on my nightstand. Same point of aim as my Commander, but more capacity and the light/laser to help compensate for my groggy awoken from a bad dream state and slower reaction time. It is a beast to carry, but fun to shoot and every bit as dependable as my Commander. Shoot what works for you and what you trust, just train and practice, practice, practice.
Reminds me of the time when I was with my brother-in-law (Army pistol team and then police dept pistol team) at a shoot and I guy showed up with a high dollar race gun and when he got to the line shot like crap, started swearing and threw the gun down (range officer immediately disqualified him). My brother-in-law asked the guy if he could try his gun and at 25 yards offhand put 3 in the size of a quarter. Turned to the guy and said "Nothing wrong with the gun". Never saw that guy at a shoot again.
Those types pop up time to time. Had a guy that likes to throw temper tantrums and throw magazines and such. Supposedly he threw a gun one time.Reminds me of the time when I was with my brother-in-law (Army pistol team and then police dept pistol team) at a shoot and I guy showed up with a high dollar race gun and when he got to the line shot like crap, started swearing and threw the gun down (range officer immediately disqualified him). My brother-in-law asked the guy if he could try his gun and at 25 yards offhand put 3 in the size of a quarter. Turned to the guy and said "Nothing wrong with the gun". Never saw that guy at a shoot again.
Made it on so many peoples radar was banned from one IDPA club them as match director at anither club was notified by e mail through the state coordinator that Headquarters IDPA banned him for 2 years and if any sanctioned club allowed him to shoot the club itself would be suspended.
So yup they are out there
I had a Colt Series 70 5-inch I bought back in the late 70s. I added sights and an extended slide release. I was always happy with the trigger. Your 3 lb trigger sounds light. I shot a friend's "tuned" Gold Cup a number of years ago and it scared me. You have a 3 lb trigger; he claimed his was 2 lbs. I breathed on the trigger at one point and it went off! I would never, ever carry a gun like that. IMHO, it's dangerous. For all I've ever experienced with carry guns, ~ 5 lbs is about as light as I'd care to go for safety's sake. Just my opinion., but the smooth operation of the action means more than the weight of the trigger pull.