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zincwarrior · June 12, 2013, 12:20 PM

For the sake of argument why would you want a 7 shot 1911 in a combat zone vs. something of the same size, lighter, with more capacity? I'm not a Glock fan, but why?

I like 1911s. I have one. I can see them in a police, HD, or competition function. But a single column 1911 for what $2,500?
Chances are substantially higher that you're facing multiple opponents.
Chances are substantially higher that this is not your primary arm so the added weight could better be applied to higher capacity in the same firearm.

I don't see this as a shooter driven request.

June 12, 2013, 12:20 PM	#68
zincwarrior Senior Member Join Date: July 1, 2011 Location: Texas, land of Tex-Mex Posts: 2,261	For the sake of argument why would you want a 7 shot 1911 in a combat zone vs. something of the same size, lighter, with more capacity? I'm not a Glock fan, but why? I like 1911s. I have one. I can see them in a police, HD, or competition function. But a single column 1911 for what $2,500? Chances are substantially higher that you're facing multiple opponents. Chances are substantially higher that this is not your primary arm so the added weight could better be applied to higher capacity in the same firearm. I don't see this as a shooter driven request. Last edited by zincwarrior; June 12, 2013 at 12:25 PM.