Handgun Function - Page 2

glenncal1 · October 15, 2013, 02:37 PM

Is fun not a function? If not I guess I will have sell about 85% of my collection. I don't carry my Ruger 1911 often (sometimes while hiking, I have several guns I rotate that duty to) but it sure is a blast at the range.

BigJimP · October 15, 2013, 03:05 PM

I'm not going to carry a Sig X-Five L-1 model ....or a Freedom Arms single action 5 shot large frame revolver..../ but they're both very nice guns in my collection....

Range fun .....counts for me too !!

Tejicano · October 15, 2013, 09:55 PM

"barring EDC, what do you other 1911 owners use your 1911 for?"

The 1911A1 was my issue weapon in the Marines so it is the operation I am most familiar with. One of my main "Go-To" handguns is a full sized Para-Ord which I built about 20 years ago when the only thing Para-Ordnance was selling was frame kits.

That said, the other guns on my "Go-To" list are :

1) Para-Ordnance Para-Carry
2) H&K USP
3) FN FNP
4) EAA Witness

All of these have frame mounted thumb safeties. When I carry any of them they have a round chambered, hammer cocked, with the safety up. So every gun I use does have the same manual of arms.

That being said I also have SAA's, DA revolvers, an XD, a Glock, and a bunch of other handguns with different operating systems. Maybe it is because I have a deep. innate mechanical sense that I never feel confused between them. Maybe it is just that each firearm feels different to me - the same way I don't feel confused between a Remy 870, AR, AK, FAL, lever action or bolt action rifle.

bikerbill · October 16, 2013, 08:49 AM

I bought my Springer 1911 Loaded as a nightstand gun, with night sights ... it's an excellent gun for that purpose, way too heavy for me to consider carrying .. I do occasionally carry my Kimber UCII, light and small enough to easily conceal under a shirt or jacket ... 1911 is just a wonderful platform, lots of fun shooting ... if you get rid of yours, you'll regret it ...

larryh1108 · October 16, 2013, 05:53 PM

As many have said....

you have a carry gun(s)
you have a HD gun(s)
you have a car/truck gun(s)
you have a bug-out gun(s)
now you have a range gun.

It is fun at the range.
I like to finish all my range visits with 50 rounds from my 1911.
It puts a smile on my face no matter how the session went.

Tomac · October 17, 2013, 03:07 AM

All my handguns are of a "practical" nature. In my case I EDC either a SIG P290RS 8+1 or SIG P250 hybrid (subcompact slide on a bobbed compact grip module) 15+1. Both are true DAO (although the P250 has the superior trigger, long but very smooth & light) so identical controls/triggers.
Tomac

**Mike Irwin** · October 17, 2013, 08:37 AM

About 95% of the time I carry a revolver.

The original point and click interface tool.

No worrying about all of this cocked & locked, or cocked & unlocked with a restriction holster.

Bah!

temmi · October 17, 2013, 12:47 PM

Quote:

I guess my question is this: barring EDC, what do you other 1911 owners use your 1911 for?

Geez... everything...

Mostly for shooting

Snake

**Mike Irwin** · October 17, 2013, 01:14 PM

And, and what I use my 1911 for?

Right now, occupying a slot in my gun safe.

Andrew DG · October 21, 2013, 07:01 PM

One role it could fill is that of a "project gun." I don't personally feel confident enough in my abilities to tinker with my guns a whole lot, but if you were so inclined the 1911 is a great platform for playing with modifications and accessories.

80viking · October 27, 2013, 09:41 PM

Put a C-more red dot and a comp on it and go find a steel plate match.

RX-79G · October 28, 2013, 03:49 PM

If you're looking for a use for a 1911, you could always take up some sort of sport shooting. Bowling pins, IPSC, IDPA, etc.

Otherwise, sell it and buy ammo to practice with. Or a reloading set up.

October 15, 2013, 02:37 PM	#26
glenncal1 Senior Member Join Date: April 21, 2009 Location: Denver area Posts: 504	Is fun not a function? If not I guess I will have sell about 85% of my collection. I don't carry my Ruger 1911 often (sometimes while hiking, I have several guns I rotate that duty to) but it sure is a blast at the range. __________________ Jim Many K and N Frames

October 16, 2013, 08:49 AM	#29
bikerbill Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2007 Location: Lago Vista TX Posts: 2,425	I bought my Springer 1911 Loaded as a nightstand gun, with night sights ... it's an excellent gun for that purpose, way too heavy for me to consider carrying .. I do occasionally carry my Kimber UCII, light and small enough to easily conceal under a shirt or jacket ... 1911 is just a wonderful platform, lots of fun shooting ... if you get rid of yours, you'll regret it ... __________________ "The welfare of humanity is always the alibi of tyrants." Albert Camus

October 16, 2013, 05:53 PM	#30
larryh1108 Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2008 Location: NC Posts: 813	As many have said.... you have a carry gun(s) you have a HD gun(s) you have a car/truck gun(s) you have a bug-out gun(s) now you have a range gun. It is fun at the range. I like to finish all my range visits with 50 rounds from my 1911. It puts a smile on my face no matter how the session went. __________________ Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.

October 17, 2013, 03:07 AM	#31
Tomac Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Caldwell, Idaho Posts: 511	All my handguns are of a "practical" nature. In my case I EDC either a SIG P290RS 8+1 or SIG P250 hybrid (subcompact slide on a bobbed compact grip module) 15+1. Both are true DAO (although the P250 has the superior trigger, long but very smooth & light) so identical controls/triggers. Tomac __________________ "His Universe, His rules." - Tomac

October 17, 2013, 08:37 AM	#32
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	About 95% of the time I carry a revolver. The original point and click interface tool. No worrying about all of this cocked & locked, or cocked & unlocked with a restriction holster. Bah! __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 15, 2013, 03:05 PM	#27
BigJimP Senior Member Join Date: February 23, 2005 Posts: 13,195	I'm not going to carry a Sig X-Five L-1 model ....or a Freedom Arms single action 5 shot large frame revolver..../ but they're both very nice guns in my collection.... Range fun .....counts for me too !!

October 15, 2013, 09:55 PM	#28
Tejicano Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2013 Posts: 168	"barring EDC, what do you other 1911 owners use your 1911 for?" The 1911A1 was my issue weapon in the Marines so it is the operation I am most familiar with. One of my main "Go-To" handguns is a full sized Para-Ord which I built about 20 years ago when the only thing Para-Ordnance was selling was frame kits. That said, the other guns on my "Go-To" list are : 1) Para-Ordnance Para-Carry 2) H&K USP 3) FN FNP 4) EAA Witness All of these have frame mounted thumb safeties. When I carry any of them they have a round chambered, hammer cocked, with the safety up. So every gun I use does have the same manual of arms. That being said I also have SAA's, DA revolvers, an XD, a Glock, and a bunch of other handguns with different operating systems. Maybe it is because I have a deep. innate mechanical sense that I never feel confused between them. Maybe it is just that each firearm feels different to me - the same way I don't feel confused between a Remy 870, AR, AK, FAL, lever action or bolt action rifle.

October 17, 2013, 01:14 PM	#34
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,388	And, and what I use my 1911 for? Right now, occupying a slot in my gun safe. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

October 21, 2013, 07:01 PM	#35
Andrew DG Member Join Date: July 27, 2013 Location: Central Maryland Posts: 17	One role it could fill is that of a "project gun." I don't personally feel confident enough in my abilities to tinker with my guns a whole lot, but if you were so inclined the 1911 is a great platform for playing with modifications and accessories.

October 27, 2013, 09:41 PM	#36
80viking Senior Member Join Date: December 8, 2009 Location: The Peoples Republic of Massac Posts: 333	Put a C-more red dot and a comp on it and go find a steel plate match.

October 28, 2013, 03:49 PM	#37
RX-79G Junior member Join Date: October 27, 2013 Posts: 1,139	If you're looking for a use for a 1911, you could always take up some sort of sport shooting. Bowling pins, IPSC, IDPA, etc. Otherwise, sell it and buy ammo to practice with. Or a reloading set up.