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Thread: Most reliable 1911 caliber?

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    ^second the p226, second favorite behind the 5" 1911 .45 which is how a 1911 should be IMO

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    45 ACP all the way.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ron3 View Post
    Or are they similar? I would guess build quality and tuning are the most important factors.

    But generally which is more reliable, 9x19, .38 super, .40 auto, 10mm auto or .45 acp?

    I left out other calibers because parts are probably much more rare for the smaller 7.65 and 9x17 models.
    JMB - made it for 45 ACP caliber

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    IMHO, it's all about how each, gun is made. I know lots of 9mm, 38 Supers that run flawlessly, and I've known of one Wilson, and two STI (all $2000 Plus) 1911s that had to go back to the manufacturer to be fixed.

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    45. what the gun is made for. now, if the gun is made right, they can all be just as "reliable".

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    The old faithfully and proven .45 acp

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    The two most reliable calibers are 38 super and 45acp. The other calibers can be made to run well, but they will never get to the level of reliability you can expect from a well made 45 or 38.


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    I've had a 1911 in .45, 9mm and .38 super auto. I still have the .38 super. All were reliable but the most thoroughly tested of all of them is the .38 super. Two 2000 round tests, no cleaning or extra lube. The first one with mostly factory ammo. The second with mostly handloads. No breakage or jams, a few failures to go into battery all due to two Checkmate 10 round mags. I don't torture it but I don't shield it from dust or dirt either.

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    If I ever get another 1911 it will be a .45 or .38 super. Thanks!

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