"...the 1911 an old design that is more trouble than it is worth...."

[O'Dell]

I agree Bawanna. I know I go against the grain, but I like manual safeties. My first pistol was a Browning HP and I shot 1911's on a Navy pistol team. I'm used to them! I even swipe off the non-existent safety on my Kahrs and Sig's. The safety is the principle reason I prefer my HK's to my Sig's. The HK's can be carried 'cocked and locked" just like a 1911, and then you have that nice single action trigger for the first shot. Also my Sig C3, a 4.25 inch 1911, is my most accurate [and the prettiest]hand gun, at least for me. I have five 1911's, ranging from a small Detonics Combat Master to a FS Springfield lightweight. None has given me any reliability problems except the Detonics, and that was fixed with some new mags, replacing the 35 year old originals.

[Barth]

With the V-Bob being a 4.25" gun.
I assumed it was a compact and would run the
Smaller Officers mags. Ops
Canceled the 6 Officer Wilson's.
And ordered 3 top end tactical HD +P Lol mags (cheaperthandirt).
Contacted Tripp and they will swap the mags for free.
If I'll spring for $8.50 shipping - LOL.
Tripp customer service is amazing!
Should have the 6 high end mags.
Plus the two 8 round Checkmates.
All in hand shortly.

Much to learn with these 1911s...

[340pd]

A bit of a pain to clean and maintain, heavy to carry, but if I am FORCED to shoot two handed, strong hand, then weak hand, during relatively rapid fire, I go to....

[Barth]

V-Bob

A bit of a pain to clean and maintain, heavy to carry, but if I am FORCED to shoot two handed, strong hand, then weak hand, during relatively rapid fire, I go to....

Hickok45 describes the V-Bob as a poor man's EB Kobra Carry.
I've held a Kobra Carry and it seems crazy close in size to a V-Bob.
Actually like the 25 LPI, and two color Heinie Straight Eights on the V-Bob better
Folks can argue quality. But if my V-Bob is a shooter?

[Bawanna]

The Kobra and your Vbob are exactly the same size. Both bobtailed commanders.

Everything will interchange, grips, mags, everything.

I'd agree with Hickok 5 years or so ago when you could get the Dan Wesson for 7 or 800. Now at 1500 not so poor man anymore.

I don't know what a Kobra runs now days, they don't give them away I do know that.

[gb6491]

I think the 47OXC is an officers size mag and will be too short for your Vbob. If you can't return those there are a few officers size owners around here. I have one, Greg I'm pretty sure still has one. A few others. Should be able to send them back.
The Wilson 7 and 8 round mags are the same length and both should fit.

I use nothing but 47D 8 round Wilson mags. I don't know that I've ever even shot the DW mags, probably but not regularly.

I've never tried the Tacticals Heavy Duty Wilson mags since what I use works without fail.
PLus I turn away at anything that says Tactical. Like looking at cars that are described as "Rare".

Whoa, I missed that. My Officer's has morphed into a CCO, but of course you knew those mags would've have worked in it. Thanks for keeping me in mind sir.

Regards,
Greg

[340pd]

I sold printing paper for 46 years. A few years ago I went to my office mailbox and there was a check from a supplier for $2500 for selling a line of products they sold. I never even knew about the "contest" and I must have been lucky enough to get a large qualifying order. I grabbed that check and hot footed it ten miles down the road to Cabela's. In their gun library sat a almost new Kobra Carry complete with six mags and a $1950 price tag. Done deal.

The truth is, given a reasonable set of sights and a good trigger, most any 1911 will shoot with any of the higher grades. In fact I have a 3" Kimber Ultra CDP that I may in fact at 30' shoot better groups than my Ed Brown.

If you anyone desires a 1911 there are plenty to choose from. Most any gun will shoot better than the trigger puller is capable of so my recommendation would be get trigger and sight work done by someone that knows what they are doing and save yourself the extra $2000-$3000 for a top end model. Unless of course someone puts a unexpected large check in your mailbox.
My 2¢

[Bawanna]

I sold printing paper for 46 years. A few years ago I went to my office mailbox and there was a check from a supplier for $2500 for selling a line of products they sold. I never even knew about the "contest" and I must have been lucky enough to get a large qualifying order. I grabbed that check and hot footed it ten miles down the road to Cabela's. In their gun library sat a almost new Kobra Carry complete with six mags and a $1950 price tag. Done deal.

The truth is, given a reasonable set of sights and a good trigger, most any 1911 will shoot with any of the higher grades. In fact I have a 3" Kimber Ultra CDP that I may in fact at 30' shoot better groups than my Ed Brown.

If you anyone desires a 1911 there are plenty to choose from. Most any gun will shoot better than the trigger puller is capable of so my recommendation would be get trigger and sight work done by someone that knows what they are doing and save yourself the extra $2000-$3000 for a top end model. Unless of course someone puts a unexpected large check in your mailbox.
My 2¢

Spot on 100%. I don't own a Wilson or an Ed Brown, best I got or perhaps it could be described as the highest end in my inventory is the Cbob. My MRI 1911G will run with or better it, the 1911 C is usually close.
Ruger and Remington, not at all far behind.
Put in the right hands they'd probably do better.

That was Jeff Coopers mind set, get something with good sights and a manageable trigger and your good to go.

[downtownv]

I watched that video a dozen times. Made my britches stick out in front. Awesome.

Colonel, are you sure that wasn't your Joystick?

[Barth]

Quality Gun with great trigger and sights = Winner

Haven't gotten to shoot the V-Bob yet due to the mag debacle I created for myself
Have rented Wilson, Nighthawk and Kimber.
The fit, finish and build of the DW is outstanding.
Totally love the factory sights and the trigger feels as good as any I've pulled.
Really excited about this gun.
Was afraid of entering the 1911 Universe do to lack of knowledge.
Seems like I accidentally stumbled into a keeper

[Bawanna]

Haven't gotten to shoot the V-Bob yet due to the mag debacle I created for myself
Have rented Wilson, Nighthawk and Kimber.
The fit, finish and build of the DW is outstanding.
Totally love the factory sights and the trigger feels as good as any I've pulled.
Really excited about this gun.
Was afraid of entering the 1911 Universe do to lack of knowledge.
Seems like I accidentally stumbled into a keeper

The factory mags should work just fine and dandy if you need to take a little taste of quality.
I know all the tactical cool guys insist on Wilson, McCormick etc but wear dark glasses or a paper sack over your head and nobody will know. I used to do that driving my Ford van, worked for quite a while too before I came out.

Don't use the plastic bags, if you wear it for awhile you get kind of sleepy and disoriented. Can't put my finger on that one.

[Barth]

The factory mags should work just fine and dandy if you need to take a little taste of quality.
I know all the tactical cool guys insist on Wilson, McCormick etc but wear dark glasses or a paper sack over your head and nobody will know. I used to do that driving my Ford van, worked for quite a while too before I came out.

Don't use the plastic bags, if you wear it for awhile you get kind of sleepy and disoriented. Can't put my finger on that one.

Damn, I was waiting on 6 extra mags to start shooting with.
I'm actually pretty confident the two Checkmates are fine.
Just wanted to function check all the mags (Tripp, Wilson & Checkmate).
With the 500 to 700 round break in planned.
But you're making me antsy friend.
Not sure how long I can last...

[Bawanna]

I can't believe you've lasted this long. I've already put 4000 rounds through it in my dreams. Hope you don't mind. Dream rounds don't generally effect wear in any way. The gun may be warm if you pick it up early in the day but don't let that give you pause at all. All perfectly good.

Believe me you'll be back plenty of times to try out them new mags when they get there.

Still no word on the nice grips either I suppose.......................

[Barth]

I can't believe you've lasted this long. I've already put 4000 rounds through it in my dreams. Hope you don't mind. Dream rounds don't generally effect wear in any way. The gun may be warm if you pick it up early in the day but don't let that give you pause at all. All perfectly good.

Believe me you'll be back plenty of times to try out them new mags when they get there.

Still no word on the nice grips either I suppose.......................

The super grips are a no show?
The guy will not respond to emails?
Bizarre
As for not shooting the gun?
I normally shoot everything within 24 hours of getting it in my hands.
This is totally killing me.
I may have to go shooting with the shipped two Checkmates this weekend.
Thanks for pushing me over the edge

I'm sure this thing is a bullseye punching machine.
Your dreams are totally true

Update:
Tripp is incredible
U.S.A. family business that takes business seriously
Tripp received my returned mags this morning and shipped the replacements in the afternoon - OMG!
I'll wait for the Tripp's - they will arrive in a few days.
Cheaper than Dirt hasn't even shipped yet - LOL!

[nmkahrshooter]

Just goes to show you most experts do not know what they are taking about. New guns are coming out constantly following the 1911 design. Just ask Springfield or Kimber if they are losing money on a 100 year old design. I think not! Thats why if they say they are experts, I ignore them!