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I've been issued a couple.
I've owned a few.
They fit my hand well and I shoot them well.
I've, thankfully, had no problems with any I've owned.
My last issue gun kept shedding its front sight because the unit armorer didn't know how to stake a new one in. I don't know either, but it's not my job.
I like how they are slim.
I dislike that they are heavy.
I think that I shoot them well enough that their lower capacity compared to the soulless plastic that has supplanted it doesn't matter. But I prefer more chances to hit the target afforded by the newer designs.
I must have the correct sized meat hooks that the grip safety never gave me a bit of trouble.
1911's have soul. As does an HP-35.
There's even soul in a metal framed Smith auto, like the 59.
I like the storied history of the thing and how it remains in production despite the advances in technology and the naysayers.
I like how you can make it completely yours from a list of parts that's at least as big as what you can do with an AR, even if it lacks the Lego-like simplicity and ease of installation.
i was assigned to the arms room for a bit back in the day and remember going to the armorer class for 45's...been so long ago i don't remember to how break one all the way down...panzer guy
ReplyDeleteI have wanted to build a 1911 from a blank... But it requires a bit more investment in tooling than I've been up for. I also have been thinking about taking one of the 1911 armorer's classes that I've seen offered in San Antonio. Again, expense and time has kept me from it.
DeleteIt is a lot more work than Polymer 80s... but would definitely be more interesting.
with google and youtube you can save on the class i would bet...find a good video that will help you and use vlc to download it and have it forever...panzer guy...
DeleteYou can also take a 1911 completely apart without any tools.
ReplyDeletealso, the pistol is *slim* which makes carrying the weight IWB very easy.
-JKing
One caveat on the "no tools". Save a shell casing.
DeleteThere is a new 1911 pistol out, called the Tisas Stingray, that I think has an aluminum frame. It is worth looking into if you want to have a very nice 1911 for a low cost. Less than 600$, it is a series 70 with a bobtail cut frame, what they call Novak-like sights, and it comes in 9mm.
ReplyDeleteIt has a bunch of other nice features, it is a Commander length, I believe. It comes with Cerakote finish and a flared and lowered ejection port. There are a couple of other things that are enhanced, like an ambidextrous safety, and I think the trigger guard is undercut.
For a carry 1911, is seems like a good deal. I am one of those people who shoot the 1911 better than any other gun, but like many, I find it too heavy to carry consistently. The new Tisas I think weighs 27 oz., and I might look at one when they come to my local area. I would have to sell a different gun, to help pay for it, so I won't order it online like I have done with most of my handgun purchases. I would want to handle one before I sell another of my carry guns.
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