Carrying a $2,000+ 1911?

**mortre** · 06-11-12, 16:04

Hi guys, first post.

But yes, I carry my WC CQB, the wife carries my CQB Compact for now. We are saving for her to order her own.

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**ccrn_csc** · 06-11-12, 16:35

Originally Posted by Athirst5IoN

My mouth drools over the idea of getting an Ed Brown Special Forces Carry.

This is exactly what I carry. Not daily, as I am in and out of a hospital for work, but it is my go to pistol. I own and carry other 1911's, a glock 19, and an HK USP, but my Ed Brown is the pistol I feel most comfortable with. It has scratches and imperfections, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Once an Ed Brown is handled, your hands don't want to shoot much else. This has been my experience.

Good luck in your journey.

ps… I found mine on gunbroker for <1700. I sold a G30 and Springfield milspec to fund it. Deals are out there.

**WillBrink** · 06-11-12, 16:37

Originally Posted by Athirst5IoN

This leads me to my question... Does anyone here actually carry their highly expensive semi-custom 1911's daily? I get the feeling that if I ever did fork out the cash for one, I'm not sure that I could bring myself to carry around something that valuable every day (shooting the heck out of it is a different story).

No, I carried a true custom for a decade pretty much 24/7. Ti framed commander built to my spec. Since changing to the M&P platform as my focus, I don't carry the 1911 now.

**ed2brute** · 06-11-12, 19:25

Carried this Ed Brown for years.

**DAT85** · 06-11-12, 19:59

Originally Posted by Athirst5IoN

DAT85, how do you like the snakeskin treatment on the Kobra Carry?

Personally,I prefer checkering.

For a grip purchase,I prefer something course.

Snakeskin pattern texture is grippy,but not course.I like 20 lpi checkering better.

DAT85

**Talon167** · 06-11-12, 21:36

Yes. If you ever have to use it, the $2,000 you spent on the gun will probably be the least of your worries.

**loupav** · 06-11-12, 22:54

Originally Posted by Athirst5IoN

I wouldn't buy a Rolex, I think that would be a waste of money.

It was just the best analogy I could come up with at the moment, mainly because I think I want to buy a Rolex for myself before the year is over.

[/QUOTE]Maybe it's just because I've never dropped high amounts of cash on anything except a house and a car.[/QUOTE]

House or car, hu? Well then I guess a "high dollar" 1911 would be relatively inexpensive.

**arbninftry** · 06-11-12, 23:19

Yes. A MARS Axiom.
If you choose to go with the 1911, a good set of sights is a must, it has to be reliable, and accurate. Get a good rig too, and shoot the hell out of it.

I think Mr. Vickers says it best though "If you treat your guns like your lawn mower, the 1911 is not for you." ( I think I got his quote close)

**MistWolf** · 06-12-12, 03:13

You don't need to spend $2k to get a 1911 you can trust your life to. If you want one, then yes, cary it everyday. If I had a $2k handgun bought to carry daily, you best betcha Hong Kong believe it I'd be carrying it everyday.

I paid good money for a Jeep Grand Cherokee and the guys at work couldn't believe I personally applied Mojave Pinstriping to the paint the first weekend and covered it in mud the next. But that's what I bought it for, to get out go wheeling and explore with my sons. It was worth it