Does everybody NEED a 1911?

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I was thinking about this today. I have a Sig 9mm and I figured something like a Springfield Armory 1911 would compliment it for a birthday present to myself in early October.
Does everybody need one? i've only shot one once.
GI or Mil-Spec? :D
This would be for informal plinking.

Oh yeah, and are 1911s as reliable as "euro guns" ? Say I was rich enough to be able to afford to feed it 400 rounds in one range trip; would it likely survive like my Sig without a hiccup or would it need cleaning by then?

What's with their apparent fussiness with HP ammo?
 
Does Everybody NEED a 1911?

I was thinking along those same lines the other day when I took this 1944 vintage Reminton-Rand mfg USGI 1911A1-1 .45 to the range. All stock including the WWII vintage HS [High Standard] mfg barrel.... Digests 230 grain hard ball just like it came off the line yesterday. Will put 7 rounds into a fist size group at 7 yards, rapid fire, despite the nubby little GI sites.

Yeah, everyone NEEDS a 1911........... :cool:

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Every gun owner should have a 1911.
The 1911 is a very simple design and thus is fairly reliable.
The .45 is however a very dirty caliber to shoot. It is NOT the pistol but rather the caliber as it is low pressure and leaves a lot of residue.
I regularly shoot a couple of hundred "CAST" reloads. Never had a failure to feed, fire nor eject. I think the 1911 is an awesome pistol. Sure it is damn dirty at the end of the day, but it field strips in under a minute and is super easy to clean.

It is also my CCW pistol when in the U.S.
 
mr00jimbo said:
Oh yeah, and are 1911s as reliable as "euro guns" ?
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This is a bit of a vague question. By design, the 1911 is an extremely reliable and durable pistol. That gun went through WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam and had the longest service history of any military sidearm. I'd say that's a pretty good track record. However, in today's world, there are dozens of companies making 1911-type pistols and the quality of those weapons varies greatly. Some of them are as reliable as the "euro guns" and other are not. Springfields generally fall into the second category.
 
Need? Strongly recommended. I resisted for five years. Now, I'm glad I own one. And I want another one.

The trigger system is the standard by which all other pistols should be judged.

The .45 ACP cartridge is a pleasure to shoot.

The camaraderie--forums, knowledgeable people, the tradition is unmatched.

I am more accurate with my Para SSP than with any other non-1911 handgun.

And Para is a Canadian company. Their pistols are very competitive with other brands.

The Brownell's 1911 catalog is like a novel.

The 1911 pistol is a great tool and a work of art.
 
capp325 said:
had the longest service history of any military sidearm.
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Our Inglis H.P.'s are quickly catching up though:D Not that it bothers me, I'm still happy with them provided they are properly maintained.

+1 with the need at least one 1911 in the collection.
 
Everyone need one, for sure, .45acp is the best in this pistol, dirty, yes, but I put all my new handguns to a 1000 rounds without cleaning when new, that's my habit, and none of the 1911 I test got problem.

1911 is a basic design from witch all other are judged.
 
The bone stock as issued 1911A1 like WWII issue is a difficult pistol for most people to pick up and shoot accurately, it takes some practice. The modern versions with target sights, wide beavertail grip safeties, light triggers, tighter fitting parts, are much easier to pick up and shoot well.
 
Yes, 1911 is a must-have.

However, do not buy the G.I. model. You will feel the pain in the web of your palm if you shoot a lot. Get those with beaver tail grip safety, and decent sights (Novak or similar). Tiny little sights on G.I. guns are almost invisible.
 
I'm here.... And YES, Don't buy ONE.... buy TWO of them.

I have an Imbel (read: Springfield Armory) 9mm 1911 single stack that my wife loves very much. My 1911 is a Mil-Spec in .45, of course. Yup, it's a Sproingfield Armory product, but I've had nothing but GREAT luck with Springfield pistols.

Shameless plug for Springfield: This is my price point... well it is now that I sliced my hand clearing a (first ever) jam on my Norinco 1911 .45. Then I had to deburr the entire frame and reparkerize the whole pistol. So I sprung for a Springfield and I've been super happy with their Mil-Spec and Loaded series of boomsticks.

Buy what works for you !!
 
Hitzy said:
The bone stock as issued 1911A1 like WWII issue is a difficult pistol for most people to pick up and shoot accurately, it takes some practice. The modern versions with target sights, wide beavertail grip safeties, light triggers, tighter fitting parts, are much easier to pick up and shoot well.
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Whatever it takes to maintain the interest in 1911's, I'm all for it... :rockOn:
 
Of course everyone needs a 1911, if only to get them to appreciate what the better of the modern designs bring to the table... j/k
 
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