Brother, it's patently absurd to think that a Wilson isn't better built than a GI 1911 or most other mid or low end 1911s. And Slamming the slide and dry firing really isn't good for any of them.That came directly from Wilson’s mouth, not an opinion of mine.
Again, not my opinion but you are free to continue this quest to prove your point, whatever that might be. I stand by my earlier statement though. "better" is subjective. If your goal in life is to baby a 2lb trigger then I am sure you'll be happy with a custom Wilson. If your goal is a robust action that can handle the abuse then maybe a mid range is a "better" option.Brother, it's patently absurd to think that a Wilson isn't better built than a GI 1911 or most other mid or low end 1911s. And Slamming the slide and dry firing really isn't good for any of them.
no on the penny drills.....i'm still new after 2.5 years now"Can" and "should" are two very different things. Can you? Yeah absolutely, if the gun is functioning properly it will dry fire.
Should you? No is the consensus (as was mentioned).
The rounds act as a buffer to help slow the massive slide when chambering.
On a different note, does anyone remember penny drills?
Again, not my opinion but you are free to continue this quest to prove your point, whatever that might be. I stand by my earlier statement though. "better" is subjective. If your goal in life is to baby a 2lb trigger then I am sure you'll be happy with a custom Wilson. If your goal is a robust action that can handle the abuse then maybe a mid range is a "better" option.
Explain this. Please explain how I "debate the experts". I debated nothing. I posted the video for you to see what they said from the "Expert's" mouths. I guess, there will always be "some people" who will continue read what they want to read instead of what's posted.no on the penny drills.....i'm still new after 2.5 years now
yes, here we have a person @Wannabewoodsman, who is studying to be a gunsmith, and has a job lined up at Les Baer, informing us that dropping a slide is NOIT a good idea...
but "some people", as in the below quote, will always know better, and debate the "experts"
He used the word “fragile”?That came directly from Wilson’s mouth, not an opinion of mine.
I used the word fragile to sum it up. If your firearm can't make it through a gun show without suffering from hammer follow, its fragile, end of story. Again, I didn't say that, they did. Its not my opinion, it was their own testimony in the video.He used the word “fragile”?
So you are putting words in Bill Wilson’s mouth…got it.I used the word fragile to sum it up. If your firearm can't make it through a gun show without suffering from hammer follow, its fragile, end of story. Again, I didn't say that, they did. Its not my opinion, it was their own testimony in the video.
With that I am going to bow out of this conversation because its done nothing but get people defensive. I have dropped the slide on every firearm I have ever owned and it has never broken anything. Its never caused them to malfunction.
Yep, that's it, you got me. Internet brownie points for you.So you are putting words in Bill Wilson’s mouth…got it.
Thanks for letting us know exactly what your opinion is worth, based on your knowledge expressed in this thread.
Great video. However a couple things I noticed and not necessarily agree or disagree with.
If I remember correctly, he was referring to dropping a partially loaded mag, at least that's what I got by his description.Great video. However a couple things I noticed and not necessarily agree or disagree with.
My 1911 Emissary needs a sharp push to seat the magazine, I’m not saying I slam it in.
In an emergency situation,
“in a gun fight” I’m not giving a rats butt about that dropped empty mag, if it’s damaged I’ll replace it.
Your correct which I don’t do during my training sessions. And I’ll repeat myself in a gun fight who cares???If I remember correctly, he was referring to dropping a partially loaded mag, at least that's what I got by his description.
See what you started. Actually a great thread, lots of great information and opinions.Looks like the title of my post is holding true, lol.
I don't think most people who spend $3000+ on a gun are going to treat it the same as they would a field gun. I am sure there are exceptions.Ok. Wilson 1911’s are not fragile, if you get one with a match trigger of one that has been tuned, dropping the slide on an empty chamber may mess up the hammer/sear engagement resulting in a possible hammer drop when this is done, I should have just kept my big mouth shut and not posted this on this thread, your going to get yes it’s ok or no it’s not ok, check in your owners manual or contact the manufacturer
I treat all my weapons as prized possessions and don’t do anything to them to jeopardize their ability to function properly when I need them whether they cost $600 or thousands.I don't think most people who spend $3000+ on a gun are going to treat it the same as they would a field gun. I am sure there are exceptions.