Long Slide 1911?

I had one once that was a custom off an original Colt 1911.

Being a traditional 1911 guy I just couldn't get used to it, so off it went.

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I was lucky to buy a brand new STI Targetmaster 9mm at deeply discounted price one year and half ago. I don’t shoot it very often but I don’t think I will let it go. The slide is silk smooth and tight. It’s for target shooting but the long slide makes it inappropriate for competition.
 
I am a lifelong 1911 fan.

Longslide 1911s are awesome.

I have a Springfield Armory Longslide in 45acp and a Para Longslide in 10mm.
I also have a Para P1640sw that I mounted a Wichita alongside comp on...simulates the weight/balance of a alongside and is ported.

Obviously they are a lil slower from holster, and likely not eligible for most of the Gamey competitions.

They are a thing of beauty, fun to shoot.
Of course here in Canada we are strictly ventilating cardboard so the extra velocity is of no consequence or benefit.
 
hsatimmy said:
Alternate question, how long is too long? I was curious about 7.5 or 8"
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6” is mainly what you’ll find and I think the sweet spot. As mentioned the classic ‘Terminator’ longslide is the AMT with a 7” . They are out there but rarer and not the quality of newer builds.

LAR Grizzly made an 8” and a 10” but those are extremely rare and made in 45 win mag.
 
I was quite interested in the SAM Longslide but never noticed any first hand reviews. It looked cool, but I don't think Wolverine still lists them, and I've never seen one on the EE.
 
Talked to STI at SHOT, they will make Target Masters for you, just not a regular catalogue stocking item. You just need to order one.

Rich
 
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