Originally Posted by
SteveS
I love the 1911s I wonder about the safety as well and I would in a situation rely on the grip safety only.. Lots of training is needed. The muscle memory thing doesn't work for me.
I kinda grew up on 1911's, which means when I started really shooting I bought a TRP, and I pop that safety without even knowing it. Its very natural but I guess if you found yourself holstering without safety on, mucho training is in order. I do appreciate muscle memory because in a competition I have done a reload before my mag runs out and yes, I still ripped the slide.
That being said, if you want to rock a 1911, go for it. I like the Springfield armory variety or maybe the MC operator as the cheapest I would consider. Not familiar with STI, but hear they make nice guns. If you can step into the NH or WC or SA Pro gun then go for it. Best of luck.
One last consideration, Sig makes a Legion SOA 9mm in 226 and 229 sizes. It is as close as you can get to a double stack 9mm 1911, with supreme reliability and requires no upgrades. And its relatively cheap at around $1,200. But if you want a true 1911, it is not and I can appreciate that desire.
PB
Last edited by Pappabear; 03-05-19 at 09:00.
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