1911 .45 for a first pistol

The problem with 1911's is that they've served so many, so well, for so long, that virtually every major manufacturer now makes one, and parts and accessories manufacturers pander to it shamelessly as do, arguably, shooting sports like IPSC. The darn thing has also undergone so much upgrading and improvement over the years and become so widely recommended that European manufacturers like SIG now actually make one; or like Glock, have tried to make ammo for one (that fits in a Glock mag, and is "just as good as" 45ACP :confused:). These manufacturers have thus been forced to flatter the 1911 with mimicry.

You can get 1911's in a variety of lengths, colors, mag types (double/single), safety configurations, grip styles,,etc,, calibers,,etc,, and if none of this suits you, every gunsmith with a #### will make a custom one for you. Its enough to make you sick.

God has one.

Get a Baretta. The ammo is cheaper :rolleyes:.
 
Personally, I have no time for Glocks as their ergonomics don't suit my hands. I like the 1911 for fit, caliber and massive availability of spare parts, plus my .45 Government model has a spare barrel in .400 CorBon and a .22 Conversion kit from Kimber. This is a very well rounded handgun, suitable for multiple shooting disciplines.
 
shoot as many different hand guns as you can and buy the one that fits you best, they are like shoes some fit better than others and those you wear more, the gun that fits you best you will shoot more and have more fun with, grip angle, muzzle flip, followup shoots, sight picture are all considerations. There aer over 100 1911 manufactureres and who knows how many overall gun makers and calibers, there is something for everyone, buy what you want, what you like, and what fits you and you will be happy, end of story. As a point of interest the guy who holds the worlds record for shooting the most 45 caliber rounds carries a 9mm for protection, interesting but true.
 
How soon do you plan on taking up reloading? Rolling your own is the way to go if you want to shoot .45. Lead bullets aren't that much more expensive than for 9mm.

If you want to go that route, I suggest that you start off by buying a large supply of remanufactured .45 ammo and saving your brass to tide you over until you are ready to buy a good progressive reloading press.
 
newshot said:
First, last, it doesn't matter. Buy it now or buy it later....everyone needs a 1911 in .45!
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This is a certainty. Anyone that shoots handguns and has red cells flowing in their veins MUST own a 1911 in .45acp at some time. I think there's a rule on some cosmic book somewhere about this.... :D It's no mystery why it is the most popular semi auto handgun of all time. They fit the vast majority of people's hands to a T and they just plain work. It may well be the most popular gun of ANY sort of all time given how many companies are making copies of them these days and have been for many years now.

Depending on your budget for buying guns and ammo it may not be wise to make it your FIRST gun. But somewhere along the way over the next few years you owe it to yourself to get one and tune it or have it tuned to a nice crisp, zero creep, 3'ish lb trigger. It'll make you smile a lot :cool:
 
newshot said:
First, last, it doesn't matter. Buy it now or buy it later....everyone needs a 1911 in .45!
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I agree, in fact I'd say a 1911 in 45 is a good choice, lets face it; it's where you're going to end up anyway if you're already interested. But I'd look at reloading, retail 45 acp is painfully expensive, and the guns are so much fun to shoot. :D One thing you will find though, once you get used to the gun and calibre, everything else seems like the gun equivalent of sugar substitute - just not quite real.
 
Matt K. said:
I am new to pistols. I'm shooting a .22 cal at the local club and am looking to buy my own pistol to shoot besides the clubs .22 cals. I liked the 9mm Glock another member let me shoot. How would a .45 1911 compare?

Should I stick with the .22 until I am shooting single handed with either hand? Any tips would be insightful.
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A 22LR is the preferred choice, especially for now.

Buy what you want, and buy a .22LR conversion kit along with it.

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I bought a 1911 Commander .45 as my first pistol....then a .22 as my 2nd. I shoot the .45 more accurately than my .22 ... so now I just use the .22 for less expensive shooting...but love shooting the .45 since I am better with it ...and it is more fun.
 
Hi, I just got my RPAL in September, and for me I wanted a gun I'd keep for a lifetime and never sell. To me that gun was a Kimber 1911 Stainless II. Yes, it's 75. cents a shot (factory) , but to me it's worth it. It fits my hand like I designed myself, and I'm a WW2 buff and shooting this design really appeals to me

My Kimber was 1100.00 at wholesale sports and I will never sell this gun. Match trigger, barrel and chamber, it's a great shooter

Next stop :rosewood grips

Ps. I questioned having a 45. as a first pistol until I saw that youtube video of a 13 yo girl shooting it quite well
 
can most 1911's (kimber,sti,colt,s&w etc) shoot lead reloads with out too much trouble, ie. not needing a new barrel, or jacketed projectiles?
 
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