Poll: 1911 rail or no-rail???

**Alaskapopo** · 04-14-09, 16:42

Originally Posted by Greg Bell

If it is strictly for home defense and going to war, get a rail. For carry I prefer the rail-less frame. My carry these days is a Colt's Officer's Model lightweight. The rail and light work against it as my jogging/every day carry gun.

When you need to carry it just take the light off and its just as concealable as a standard 1911.
Pat

ToddG · 04-14-09, 21:55

This is being so over-complicated.

If the gun is just for fun, get whatever the hell you want.

If the gun may be for carry, unless you honestly think you'll mount a light on it, get whatever the hell you want. If you do think you'll mount a light, then duh get the rail.

If the gun may be used for home defense, then duh get the rail.

Basically, if you've got any intelligent reason to get the rail, then get the rail. If you don't, then it doesn't matter.

**Shihan** · 04-15-09, 01:08

Originally Posted by Alaskapopo

I am curious as to why it feels better in your hand because the grip area is not affected by the rail. Do you mean the way it balances?
Pat

Exactly.

**Shihan** · 04-15-09, 01:10

Originally Posted by markm

For WWII reinactments, NO RAIL!!

For actual carry... GLOCK!!

Hey I have a 1940 for your reenactments USGI marked as well

**mtk** · 04-15-09, 08:17

Get one of each.

**VooDoo6Actual** · 04-15-09, 08:22

Originally Posted by VA_Dinger

Get rail.

It's better to have and not need.

+1 Spot on.

**R Moran** · 04-15-09, 10:14

Its not 1940 anymore, get a rail.

Bob

**SHIVAN** · 04-15-09, 10:18

Originally Posted by ToddG

This is being so over-complicated.

If the gun is just for fun, get whatever the hell you want.

If the gun may be for carry, unless you honestly think you'll mount a light on it, get whatever the hell you want. If you do think you'll mount a light, then duh get the rail.

If the gun may be used for home defense, then duh get the rail.

Basically, if you've got any intelligent reason to get the rail, then get the rail. If you don't, then it doesn't matter.

Knocked it clean out of the park!!!