is 1911 a must have?

Yes to the 1911 (I assume 1911 A1). Ignore the Norinco bashing. I wish I could get another one - lucky Canadians. Guess I'll get a Springfield GI instead.
They were/are military grade weapons. And what do we do with military weapons? That's right! We clean them every chance we get. Go for it.
 
Gunslinger said:
You evil, miserable person!:p

Granted I've had mag problems (if that's what you were referring to), was due to the mags I got (there were Q.C. issues with the followers and they sent me new ones) and the subsequent "fixes" I tried to make. All better now! Rematch???

I must admit that the 1911 needs proper attention to function properly. With all the different manufacturers, gunsmiths, parts you're bound to have problems more often than not if things aren't done properly. Take mags for instance, how many manufacturers are there.

That being said the 1911 is still running with all the top dogs after 100 years, it just works. Every man needs a 1911, boys can play with the rest of the toys out there :D
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you where one of three 1911's that had issues the sad part is there was only four at the match...we did have one shooter that had Squid loads in his glock.....


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If you get one, get a decent one. Once you get to shoot a gun with a crisp 3.5 pound short-stroke single-action trigger, accurate (and .45ACP for my pick), you will realize why the 1911 remains so popular. It's a classic for very good reasons.
 
Is a 1911 a "must have"?

If you look up "No $hit Sherlock" you will find "The 1911 is a must have in any serious gun collection" in the sub-headings. :p
 
--Terry-- said:
1911 is a classic. I think both the 1911 and the S&W hand ejector revolver are must haves. You can see the history of small arms of the past 100 years in your hands when you hold them.
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No kidding on this one above... that is probably the most profound statement I've read on this board this year regarding handguns in general.
 
capp325 said:
That's because the guns you see at the matches have been f**ked with more than Jenna Jameson or what's her name. Start equipping your USP with all sorts of aftermarket extractors, ejectors, plunger tubes, toilet paper dispensers, extended this, ambidextrous that, beavertails, recoilmasters...maybe add a ridiculously heavy (or light) recoil spring and a homemade asshat mechanic triggerjob for good measure and I’d bet money your gun would start jamming like nobody’s business. Or you could just buy a basic 1911 made by Colt and get a gun that's about as reliable as your HK. It won’t have an extra gigantic beavertail or a frame to slide fit that as tight as a nun's c**t but it will run as reliably as the 1911s that were used in the two World Wars and Vietnam. In other words, you can’t blame an excellent design for what the aftermarket has done to it.
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Haha that was beautiful. I giggled pretty heartily.
 
pitdogboy said:
I was hoping for a NORC bashing session:D
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People on this board are too intelligent to buy that knockoff GARBAGE. (a little bashing just for you bud!)
I've got an OLD m1911a1 that's definitely seen its share of combat... still shoots well and goes bang everytime, though the sights are terrible and she rattles like no tomorrow.
Also have an Uber Modern one with so many factory 'upgrades' I ain't gonna list them. It doesn't function worth a @#% and I can't shoot it half as well as guns that cost a third as much.

But YES, I agree a 1911 of some sort is a requirement for any collection.
 
krausb said:
Yes, well said. There is a reason why the 1911 design has been a best seller for the better part of the last 100 years. If it was a crappy design it would have long ago gone the way of all crappy designs...
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The 1911 isn't as pined over in other parts of the world.....popular in the US because it's a US design.....like owning a Makarov in Russia, gotta have one.:)
 
Radagast said:
Yep, A 1911, A Beretta, a Glock, a S&W K-frame & a ruger single six.. The basic collection of 20th century handguns.
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Mine would go:

Colt 1911 [.45ACP]
Colt SAA [.45 Colt]
Browning Hi-Power [9mm]
S&W N frame [.44 Mag]
S&W K frame [.357 Mag]
Glock [.40 S&W]
Ruger Single Six [.22/.22 Mag]

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needed about as much as another hole in the head, but hey whatever floats your boat.
 
Hitzy said:
The 1911 isn't as pined over in other parts of the world.....popular in the US because it's a US design.....like owning a Makarov in Russia, gotta have one.:)
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I do beg to differ... Check out the forums over at m1911.org. A very good percentage of the members there are from places outside North America. And if that is any representation, the good ole' 1911 enjoys a very high level of popularity the world over. ;)
 
Slavex said:
needed about as much as another hole in the head, but hey whatever floats your boat.
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Whether or not you like the 1911, you do have to admit that it is indeed a classic in its own right. Much like a late 60's vintage Mustang is to a classic car collector... No collection is can be called complete without one. If your not in to cars, insert what ever collectable "floats your boat" into this analogy... ;)
 
capp325 said:
That's because the guns you see at the matches have been f**ked with more than Jenna Jameson or what's her name. Start equipping your USP with all sorts of aftermarket extractors, ejectors, plunger tubes, toilet paper dispensers, extended this, ambidextrous that, beavertails, recoilmasters...maybe add a ridiculously heavy (or light) recoil spring and a homemade asshat mechanic triggerjob for good measure and I’d bet money your gun would start jamming like nobody’s business. Or you could just buy a basic 1911 made by Colt and get a gun that's about as reliable as your HK. It won’t have an extra gigantic beavertail or a frame to slide fit that as tight as a nun's c**t but it will run as reliably as the 1911s that were used in the two World Wars and Vietnam. In other words, you can’t blame an excellent design for what the aftermarket has done to it.
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Bear in mind the fact that the original aftermarket for 1911's sprang up because the colt civilian guns where unreliable. The stuff that didn't make the cut for mil spec went to civilian models with the (sometimes)exception of the gold cup series. I had a combat elite that I traded to a friend because I preferred my Springfield loaded. Better trigger, just as accurate and it feed better to boot. Any of the high end 1911's can be reliable as long as self proclaimed experts keep their fingers out of the pie and leave well enough alone. Like 999 out of 1000 of us can do anything to improve a nighthawk or Les Bauer?;)
 
No gun is reallly a must but I would recommend the 1911 as a top choice. Also I would recommend a P38 and/or a Luger. You have to stay balanced .45 and 9mm.
 
krausb said:
I do beg to differ... Check out the forums over at m1911.org. A very good percentage of the members there are from places outside North America. And if that is any representation, the good ole' 1911 enjoys a very high level of popularity the world over. ;)
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No, I think he's right; 1911 is an American gun and mainly popular in the US (Canadias just went along :runaway: )

Sure there are 1911 owners and fans in other countries; just like there are Makarov fans in the US...



I don't expect any 1911 to be as reliable as my 92FS, I just want one beuase it looks nice :eek: :p :D
 
IM_Lugger said:
No, I think he's right; 1911 is an American gun and mainly popular in the US (Canadias just went along :runaway: )

Sure there are 1911 owners and fans in other countries; just like there are Makarov fans in the US...



I don't expect any 1911 to be as reliable as my 92FS, I just want one beuase it looks nice :eek: :p :D
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That and when you toss in the fact that the rules for IPSC are biased in favor of a 1911 style gun, and that IPSC is now world wide, places that never heard of it before now can't wait to get them:runaway: .

PS, not only do they look nice, they feel nice in the hand, especially with a flat mainspring housing;)
 
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