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    Regret "getting into" 1911's or no?

    Just curious how many regret making 1911's part of their hobby vs how many still have the love for them.

    They've been on my mind lately. Don't have one currently. Always treated them like range toys and never really tried to get good with them.

    Thought about getting my feet wet with something like Rock Island .38 super GI.

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    I look at 1911s like classic cars. Cool and fun to own. But monumentally impractical for day to day use.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I look at 1911s like classic cars. Cool and fun to own. But monumentally impractical for day to day use.
    Yep, exactly. I will always keep at least 1 or 2 well tuned 1911's around, because they're classics and fun to shoot. But for carry, modern pistols are cheaper, lighter, easier to maintain, and higher capacity.

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    No regrets at all.
    Been doing 1911’s for over 40 years.
    Achieved Master/Grandmaster classifications with them in a couple disciplines, work on them, load for them and carry them- when weather dictates cover garments, or open carry is necessary.

    That said, I have a P365 in an IWB on right this minute. ( :
    I think to be truly passionate about the 1911 requires two assloads of dedication in mastering and maintaining them.

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    A 1911 is not a gun; it's a lifestyle.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Safari View Post
    A 1911 is not a gun; it's a lifestyle.
    Just spit my coffee out because of this. Kinda sad when contemplated.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gaijin View Post
    I think to be truly passionate about the 1911 requires two assloads of dedication in mastering and maintaining them.
    This.
    - and a fat wallet
    - and a healthy lower back, if you're going to carry.

    My unloaded C&S 9mm steel commander weighs 40oz and has 10+1 capacity. My M&P M2.0 Compact 4", with a mounted CT sight, is 24.5oz and has 15+1 or 17+1 capacity. That's a full pound lighter, with higher capacity thrown in too. Since I have lower back problems, the M&P Compact and Shield were helpful for weight savings, regardless of the capacity issue.

    But unlike some of these threads, I don't see any need to play off 1911's against modern plastic pistols or dump on the 1911. They both have had their places in history and on your hip or in your range bag. They are tools, use what works and what you like. I like and shoot both. Though I'm kinda' conflicted as I like my 1911's better as far as shooting goes, but for carrying and defending yourself, I found the modern plastic pistols more practical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I look at 1911s like classic cars. Cool and fun to own. But monumentally impractical for day to day use.
    I got beat to this.

    Try as I have to basically do the equivalent of turning an old muscle care into a resto-mod pro touring setup (modernize, update, enhance performance, but keep the look), it's still basically just that.

    If you're going to go for it, decide early if you're in it for amazing BBQ guns, for the history and collector aspect, or just to experience it.

    The other thing is not to hesitate to go straight to high end. Used semi-custom is where I found my sweet spot to be, I still absolutely adore mine. Quality is imperative on a design that remains the kind of the feedway stoppage (use good mags, properly built guns), so once you're spending over $1000 go straight to high end.

    With everyday considerations, I still mostly carry my stupid Shield 9mm... but no regrets for having baller 1911's
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    I look at 1911s like classic cars. Cool and fun to own. But monumentally impractical for day to day use.
    Exactly, like a 68 gto.
    https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...o/2299650.html

    Back in the 80's, the winners were always shooting 1911s (usually .38 super) as were the losers becuse their guns jammed.
    Even a few years back an instructor had his 1911 jamb while he was demonstrating a course in front of the class. We tried not to laugh.
    Last edited by Pi3; 07-31-19 at 10:54.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pi3 View Post
    Exactly, like a 68 gto.
    https://www.hemmings.com/classifieds...o/2299650.html

    Back in the 80's, the winners were always shooting 1911s (usually .38 super) as were the losers becuse their guns jammed.
    Even a few years back an instructor had his 1911 jamb while he was demonstrating a course in front of the class. We tried not to laugh.
    Why? Had y'all never seen an instructor's gun malfunction before?
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