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Aside from that, there are two popular gun forums dedicated to the 1911. Those issues (and others),I have mentioned are just some of the more frequent maladies inherent to the 1911 that they talk about in their respective gun-smithing areas. If you have not heard of those problems, you likely are not lurking in the right forums. Keep in mind that I like the 1911's, the Combat Commanders specifically. |
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IMHO the 1911 is the personification of that dumb bunny-batteries commercial and their slogan that says "Keeps going, and going..." or the (really) old Timex about "Takes a licking and keeps on ticking."
And the 1911 predates even the TV that shows those commercial. The Model-A Ford, gone... Edsels, gone... The 1911 ??? FOREVER!!!
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As to the tab shearing off on the Officers ACP, I think we've pretty much concluded (at least I have) that it most likely happens if a replacement recoil spring is too long and "stacks" before the slide can fully retract. |
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As others have pointed out (especially Sevens):
1. Ergonomic grip angle and size -- can be customized by grip thickness, changing trigger length, etc. With a beavertail grip safety and a high hold, the pistol is very controllable under recoil. 2. A trigger that can be made absolutely great. 3. When made right, a very accurate pistol. 4. Very customizable. 5. A bit of mystique. |
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In all those years I've only see two plunger tubes jump their crimp, but I understand that most good 1911 mechanics keep a staking tool. I'm not doubting what you're telling me, simply saying that I've been shooting them for a long time, and I've never seen that particular problem. |
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Nevertheless, I am sure that you are aware that a single person's experience with the 1911 is too small of a sample to be statistically significant. |
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I could give you the same good reasons other posters have, but I would add, they are just so darn fun to shoot. They just "dance in your hand".
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Which is why I dismiss your alleged defect as both hearsay (in other words, you have never experienced it or seen it or know anyone who has experienced it) and Internet myth (the infamous "some guy" said it, so it must be true). |
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They look good, they feel good, they shoot good!
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All BS aside...wrap your hands around one and you will know the truth.
If you don't like it...it's because you've been carrying a purse in that hand for too long... and the vanilla bean lotion....and Crocs...capri pants....FDS...lip balm...skinny jeans... |
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I like my p226, but I love my 1911. The p226 is easier to clean, fires every freakin time, but if I had to sell the 1911 or p226, I'd be the p226 that went away. My 1911 fires every time as well, just hate cleaning it
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I don't love inanimate objects, but now that I think about, I'm more fond of the 1911 than some people I know.
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That picture posted by golfnutrlv is simply beautiful and I want it framed.
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When I get it home, I'll take off the rubber Pachmayrs it currently wears and put some nice double-diamond grips on it. It will become my barbeque gun, for flashy formal occasions. A nice, tooled pancake holster should highlight it beautifully. |
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You should by the gun instead Constantine. Thats a Colt WW1 Reproduction in the pic. They are super nice.
Of course I'd trade mine for an original military 1911, for the monetary gain, but I wouldn't gain actual quality, accuracy or functionality. I had a US stamped 1911 that was made in 1917, but it was a parkerized and reworked by Augusta Arsenal for WW2. I gave it to a good friend on his Birthday, his Grandpa was in the 90th Infantry during WWII and he did not have any WW2 weapons. That functioned great, but it was a wore out old war horse compared to my WW1 Repo. My Kahr/Auto-Ordnance 1911a1 also pictured has been great and well worth its modest price, for any of those interested in a budget 1911. It is not as exacting a in original details as the Colt is, but its well worth the money.
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You can get a lighter or a Zippo.
You can drive a motorcycle or a Harley. You can have a pistol or a 1911. Other pistols can be better, but never be a myth like 1911. |
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There are several words you can substitute (for the incorrect, "myth"): Icon, archetype, legend. |
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OK. I´m sorry. I´m not good in English.
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Others have already told you ...but its the trigger....
Any handgun - that has a hinged trigger - where the trigger rides on a pin, and travels thru an arc ....is way different than a 1911 trigger. No matter how well made this hinged trigger is ...there is inevitably some wobble and a lot of travel ... The 1911 triggers floats in the frame ...and moves straight back and forth to fire and reset.../ there is no comparison between the 2 systems...and the 1911 stands out to many of us, if its well made and well tuned, as a far superior system. Expense is certainly a factor ...and poorly made or really inexpensive 1911's can be a pain in the butt in my view...but the 1911 is a piece of craftmanship when its done right ...with a trigger that breaks like glass with no creep and no slack ...and resets equally as smoothly. |
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What's not to love?? 1911s are the best!!!!!!!!!
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