I'm shopping for a 1911. Any help?

[Barth]

I'm on the "love" side of that equation when it comes tom my TLE II:


I've just never warmed up to my USP45. It's a decent pistol, but the ergonomics of it don't work that well for me.

I recently sold one of my 1911's to fund something else, so I'm looking for it's replacement. Candidates are:
Ed Brown Classic

Colt/Talo/Wiley Clapp Government Model (local shop has one, about $1770 out the door).

Still, I'm in no hurry and of late, I've only been shooting my Remington R1S (i'munobtainium really fond of that one).

That's just the mock up kind sir. As it's specs call for hand forged unobtainium, production might be problematic.

Regards,
Greg


We need to put those handles on hold until the unobtainium issue gets sorted out.

My USP Tactical feels like a 2X4 - but it seems to fire smart bullets.
I've never read a bad review of an Ed Brown.
You'll have to let me know what you get.

Now for full disclosure;
There's a Colt Delta Elite 10mm at the LGS that's calling my name.

[Bawanna]

I think we're twins separated at birth. I'm the same way with HK's.
When they first came out I saw a picture and read the reviews and knew I had to have one. Almost ordered sight unseen but held off. Took months but I finally was able to hold one at a gun show. The minute it hit my hand I knew we weren't compatible. They are awesome guns, they run no matter what, just not for me.
Sadly I had similar experience with Sig, wanted a 220 so bad, the 220 SAS with Dak trigger I thought was a must have and I still want one, just don't fit me for beans.

The wood on that Ed Brown Classic makes me cry. Sweet.

I think the Remington is my next pistol. I should have bought the last one I held at the range we visit. Had just came back, guy only had it a week. They had all the variations but the used one was just what I wanted, had the best trigger and it was priced very good. That's what fear of a wife beat down does to a man. No guts. Should have just manned up and bought it, hated myself ever since. Man can heal from beatings ya know.

[Barth]

I think the Remington is my next pistol. I should have bought the last one I held at the range we visit. Had just came back, guy only had it a week. They had all the variations but the used one was just what I wanted, had the best trigger and it was priced very good. That's what fear of a wife beat down does to a man. No guts. Should have just manned up and bought it, hated myself ever since. Man can heal from beatings ya know.

Beating happen.
But guns last for ever!

[downtownv]

Is there such a thing as an ugly 1911?
or Factory Harley?

[kwh]

Can't quote the source but remember hearing full size 1911's don't run as well with the smaller 9mm cartridge.

[Barth]

Can't quote the source but remember hearing full size 1911's don't run as well with the smaller 9mm cartridge.

I've got a friend with one and he reports no problems.
If the gun in sprung properly you should be fine.
There's such a range in power between 115 gr range fodder.
And 124/127 gr NATO/+P/+P+.
That even guns designed for 9mm can have issues.

[Bawanna]

Why anyone would want a 1911 in 9mm is beyond my limited comprehension.

I know people have them and love them but just don't make a lick of sense at all to me.

Why I find the Hi Power so delightful and appealing eludes me as well though. It's like nature meant it to be that way or something.

[downtownv]

Why anyone would want a 1911 in 9mm is beyond my limited comprehension.

I know people have them and love them but just don't make a lick of sense at all to me.

Why I find the Hi Power so delightful and appealing eludes me as well though. It's like nature meant it to be that way or something.

+1 some think it's to save some ammo $ I guess...

[Barth]

Why anyone would want a 1911 in 9mm is beyond my limited comprehension.

I know people have them and love them but just don't make a lick of sense at all to me.

Why I find the Hi Power so delightful and appealing eludes me as well though. It's like nature meant it to be that way or something.

A 1911 not chambered in .45 ACP does seem unamerican somehow.
Although I'm not opposed to owning one in 10mm.
And I'm also partial to them in a full size 5" gun.
But I wouldn't turn down a long slide either.

[gb6491]

Why anyone would want a 1911 in 9mm is beyond my limited comprehension.

I know people have them and love them but just don't make a lick of sense at all to me.

Why I find the Hi Power so delightful and appealing eludes me as well though. It's like nature meant it to be that way or something.

It's the trigger. I'm fond of my Hi Power, but even with the mag disconnect unplumbed, it's trigger is nowhere as nice as the RIA in 9mm.
Beyond that there is:
as mentioned, the price of ammo thing
9x19 is very soft shooting in platform
9's can be converted to 9x21, 9x23, .356TSW, .38 super, .38 supercomp, and 38TJ.
Back to Hi Powers, I hate the sights on mine (three white vertical bars). One of these days it's going to go out for sights, stippling and a refinish. I keep putting that day off becuase I shoot the RIA and my CZ75 way more than the HP.
Regards,
Greg

[swampman]

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I thought the first 1911 was .38 super which is basicly a 9mm

[Bawanna]

My Hi Power continues to be a jamomatic. I put new springs in it thinking we're good but still not. I need to systematically try the mags, I have about 10, one reason I bought the thing but none seem to work which makes me wonder if mag springs really could be an issue. I'm doubtful.

Don't shoot it much anyhow so it's on a back burner.

I gotta get a CZ myself still, wanted one for a long time and they seem much loved by folks that have them.

[Barth]

My Hi Power continues to be a jamomatic. I put new springs in it thinking we're good but still not. I need to systematically try the mags, I have about 10, one reason I bought the thing but none seem to work which makes me wonder if mag springs really could be an issue. I'm doubtful.

Don't shoot it much anyhow so it's on a back burner.

I gotta get a CZ myself still, wanted one for a long time and they seem much loved by folks that have them.

I've wanted a CZ too.
But it seems like I read that some CZ guns don't feed HPs.
That's a deal breaker for me.

[gb6491]

A 1911 not chambered in .45 ACP does seem unamerican somehow.
Although I'm not opposed to owning one in 10mm.
I'm also partial to 1911's in a full size 5" gun.
But I wouldn't turn down a long slide either.

The Super 38 Colt 1911 is as American as it gets and is only slightly younger than the .45 version:
http://38super.net/Pages/History.html
Regards,
Greg

[Barth]

The Super 38 Colt 1911 is as American as it gets and is only slightly younger than the .45 version:
http://38super.net/Pages/History.html
Regards,
Greg

I don't reload though.
And view 38 Super, much like and 10mm, as not the most readily available ammunition.

Where I can often pick up value packs of .45 ACP at Walmart.
Now that's what I call American!