Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “How to Choose a 1911 Pistol” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/how-to-choose-a-1911-pistol/.
How to Choose a 1911 Pistol
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Hammer67
Professional
That's literally the only 1911 you'd consider? There are a lot of very good 1911s being made these days - every bit the quality of a classic Colt, and more so. Just sayin.
Yes.. for purely sentimental reasons.. because the one I'd get could be one my grandfather worked on.
HansGruber
Ronin
I’ve owned 1911’s from Colt, Springfield, Kimber, RIA, Citadel, ParaOrdnance, Systema, Les Baer, Dan Wesson, Norinco…off the top of my head.
The only ones I’d get now—other than one from the Big 3 custom shops (Baer, Brown, Wilson…and probably Nighthawk, so make it Big 4) would be a Dan Wesson…or a Kongsberg M.1914.
The only ones I’d get now—other than one from the Big 3 custom shops (Baer, Brown, Wilson…and probably Nighthawk, so make it Big 4) would be a Dan Wesson…or a Kongsberg M.1914.
Hammer67
Professional
powerboatr
Professional
thats my take, i need one of each so depending on which personality i have that day for the range is met with correct corresponding 1911... my 1967 colt 1911 is my benchmark for all others, its 99% perfect
my goal is easy ...one of each model
.45 Cal guy
Alpha
Although not list in article. The V-10 is also a nice addition to SA's line up.
HayesGreener
Ronin
Two of my 1911's are old Colts. They have an aura. But I prefer shooting the newer ones
Snake45
Professional
Same here--a 1924 M1911A1 and a 1966 LW Commander. Most of the rest of mine are customs, built on either Essex (all-steel) or Fed Ord Ranger (alloy) frames. But most of them look a lot like SA Mil-Specs.
powerboatr
Professional
powerboatr
Professional
youngolddude
Professional
I have one, a 5" Ruger in .45. It doesn't have front serrations on the slide and is one color. Best of all it shoots everything I feed it.