Page 1 of 6 123 ... LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 56

Thread: 1911 Bug….

  1. #1
    Join Date
    Oct 2010
    Location
    Northern Colorado
    Posts
    4,492
    Feedback Score
    53 (100%)

    1911 Bug….

    I want to preface by saying this: Yesterday I shot a 1911 for my first time ever. I put 8 rounds through a SA MC Operator, and they all made a neat little ragged hole.

    I carry a VP9 on duty. As a detentions deputy, unless I am doing transports my VP9 spends most of it's life in a gun-locker. I am an okay shot with it, and I think it is the greatest polymer wonder-nine ever made (thats why I have two!) With that said, I have never shot like I did with those 8 rounds on that Springfield. Ive seriously mulling over the idea of buying a 1911, possibly for duty use now.

    My agency is a little antiquated when it comes to allowed on duty 1911's. Colt, Ruger, SW, Sig, Para, and Kimber. The only real option I see there is Colt, even though I would have no qualms about going out and buying a Nighthawk or WC today.

    I have not handled a Colt Rail Gun, but that seems to be about the best option I have as far as duty pistols are concerned. I don;t want to buy something that is going to need work from a gunsmith in the future, and I hear grumblings that Colt's sometimes need a once over. Is this true?

    Also, is the 1911 antiquated as far as a duty pistol these days? Am I crazy to go from 15 rounds of 9mm with a lightning fast mag release to 8 rounds of .45 in a hundred year old platform? With my only real option being Colt, should I just forego carrying one on duty and buy something else for range time?

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    North Georgia
    Posts
    1,691
    Feedback Score
    0
    Yes IMO you would be crazy to make that switch. You should own a 1911. That is true. But that switch of duty gun? Nah.
    "Whatever it's for; it wasn't possible until now!!!" - KrampusArms

  3. #3
    Join Date
    May 2012
    Posts
    22
    Feedback Score
    0
    I love 1911s, and if you had a mag capacity restriction I would say go for it, but you don't. When it comes to ammo, more is more.

    I sent just over 300 rounds down range last night. I was working on double taps and failure drills with my 1911s, you (someone used to std cap 9mm guns) would be absolutely amazed at how fast that slide is locked back and demanding a fresh reload.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Sep 2007
    Location
    AZ
    Posts
    27,217
    Feedback Score
    14 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by JHC View Post
    Yes IMO you would be crazy to make that switch. You should own a 1911. That is true. But that switch of duty gun? Nah.
    Yep. 1911 is like having a classic car. Enjoyable to shoot for sure... but it's not your daily driver.
    "You people have too much time on your hands." - scottryan

  5. #5
    Join Date
    Oct 2008
    Location
    Montana
    Posts
    772
    Feedback Score
    0
    There are pros and cons to every choice. I just retired from law enforcement, and carried a NHC 1911 for my last 6 years..great pistol, been 100% reliable even though it cost an arm and a leg. However, when it comes to capacity in a fight, the 1911 is lacking. If you truly shoot the 1911 better than anything else, I'd say go for it. But a proper built 1911 usually isnt an out of the box gun. And with modern ammo, to be honest a bad guy isnt going to tell the difference between a 9 and a 45.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    87
    Feedback Score
    0
    The 1911 bug attacked me also a few weeks ago. A few months ago I sold my MC Operator (regrettably) after 10 years of duty use to go with the M&P9. My father-in-law and I went to the local gun range and he brought his Springfield RO chambered in .45. I was surprised at the accuracy of what Springfield calls an entry level pistol. But the bug bit the hell out of me and now I'm back to the same situation as LowSpeed. I don't believe the 1911 is antiquated. I've read quite a bit on the 1911 for duty use and can agree with most of what the experts (Yam, Hack, LAV, and the like) say about the 1911 for duty use. I know a lot is said about a department issuing 1911, the maintenance/care it takes and the dedication one must have to maintain the 1911. I do believe the 1911 still has a place for duty use. I once heard, "The M&P, Glock, etc., are good to go for duty use, but if you're ever in the situation where a critical/accurate shot is needed then the 1911 is what I want in my hands."

    The HKs, M&Ps, Glocks, Sigs, and so on are the most popular duty pistols. They don't take a whole lot to care and maintenance for the department or individual officer. The 1911, if that officer is committed to the care and maintenance of it and trains with it, is no doubt still suitable for duty use. There's a reason why it's been around 100+ years and not going away anytime soon. I've shot a Colt Rail Gun and it was very accurate. The quality of the pistol was very good. If you're choosing from what your department says you can carry, then I would go with Colt. But if it is going to be in the gun locker for most of the time, why spend the money?

    Have you thought about a 1911 chambered in 9mm?

    The 1911 bug bit me so bad that I ended up getting an infection...

    TRP1.jpg
    Last edited by kt1589; 02-12-15 at 15:13.
    “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.”

    George Orwell

  7. #7
    Join Date
    Feb 2010
    Posts
    940
    Feedback Score
    1 (100%)
    Quote Originally Posted by kt1589 View Post
    "The M&P, Glock, etc., are good to go for duty use, but if you're ever in the situation where a critical/accurate shot is needed then the 1911 is what I want in my hands."
    This is rather silly.

    Also, what good is a "duty" pistol that can't be relied upon to make a critical/accurate shot?
    "I have your number. Consider yourself warned."

  8. #8
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Location
    West Michigan
    Posts
    514
    Feedback Score
    32 (100%)
    I don't think its a problem having a 1911 for a duty gun. However what I put on a duty belt is a Nighthawk. I say get a high quality of a 1911 as you can afford and see how it goes. Besides its not like your limited to owning one at a time. If it don't work out change.
    USMC MSGT Ret. 1371

    SEMPER PARATUS Certified AR-15 Armorer


    "The best we can hope for concerning the people at large is that they be properly armed." -Alexander Hamilton

  9. #9
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Location
    Central NC
    Posts
    222
    Feedback Score
    0
    I sold my 1911s a while back; however, the bug has hit again. My problem is there are too many good choices. Even ranking them into price ranges only helps a bit. If only there was one, true, clear cut, best in the under $1,000.00, under $2,000 and under $3,000.00 categories, life would be much simpler!
    In Hoc Signo Vinces

    "The nine most terrifying words in the english language are 'I'm from the Government and I'm here to help'." Ronald Reagan

  10. #10
    Join Date
    Jan 2012
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    87
    Feedback Score
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by opmike View Post
    This is rather silly.

    Also, what good is a "duty" pistol that can't be relied upon to make a critical/accurate shot?
    It may sound silly, but I think the point was that the 1911 is very accurate. I'm not saying that other pistols can't be accuarte, but how many threads have you seen about poor accuracy with M&P or Glock and having to buy an aftermarket barrel. It is rare to see a thread about a 1911 with poor accuracy. Most quality 1911's are gtg out of the box.
    “We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.”

    George Orwell

Page 1 of 6 123 ... LastLast

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •