The Ubiquitous 1911- Got Any? - Page 2

Wishoot · December 14, 2018, 09:25 AM

Just one.

A very plain Para GI Expert. Functions well even with my marginal handloads. Accurate enough.

Not my favorite gun by any means, but it's fun enough.

**Mike Irwin** · December 15, 2018, 11:23 AM

I have 1 1911, a Springfield Milspec 1911 A1. Fun gun, but its primary purpose is for shooting bowling pins.

I have two other .45s, an S&W 4506-1 and an S&W Model of 1917.

I used to have one other M1911, but that was a Schmidt Rubin straight pull rifle.

41 Magnum · December 15, 2018, 05:00 PM

I have a Springfield "Compact 1911" and like the old commercial for American Express, (I never leave home without it !!) I am convinced that despite all the controversy over what to carry, my 1911 serves me best. I do a lot of practice @ 10 Yds. and am able to consistently place all 8 rounds in a paper dessert saucer from the hip, just as fast as I can possibly pull the trigger. I use all Chip Mccormick compact 1911 mag's. (1 in & 2 spares) and have NEVER had any kind of malfunction ever. I have a lot of pistols, but none come up in the hand quite as smoothly feel so good, or point so naturally as a 1911 !

1911's You gotta Lov'em !!

Metalboy · December 15, 2018, 11:59 PM

Pack Rats.
But I'm catching up.

hemiram · December 16, 2018, 08:00 AM

I've had three. They were disappointing to put it nicely. There will be no more.

lockedcj7 · December 16, 2018, 09:04 AM

My first one was a 1943 Remington Rand and it is still probably my favorite handgun. I also have a Delta Elite that was one of my grail guns. Also a favorite and one that I will probably have forever. I recently picked up a Kimber Pro Carry II as I mentioned in another thread and it is growing on me.

pete2 · December 16, 2018, 11:47 AM

1911 guns are kinda like S&W revolvers, I just want more. I have other handguns besides 1911s and S&Ws but they are pretty much second rate. I do have a couple Colt revolvers that rate pretty high. Glock, Ruger revolvers, Beretta, don't shoot as well, just aren't as nice. A Ruger CMD is one of my favorites.

lamarw · December 16, 2018, 12:45 PM

Remington R1 of recent vintage

Colt M1911 from October 1918

Remington Rand from July 1945

View Poll Results: How many 1911 type pistols do you have?
I don't own a 1911.	12	9.16%
I have only one.	48	36.64%
I have two; having a spare just in case...	18	13.74%
Three to Five	28	21.37%
Five to Ten	20	15.27%
Building a collection; why stop now?	5	3.82%
Voters: 131. You may not vote on this poll

December 15, 2018, 11:23 AM	#27
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	I have 1 1911, a Springfield Milspec 1911 A1. Fun gun, but its primary purpose is for shooting bowling pins. I have two other .45s, an S&W 4506-1 and an S&W Model of 1917. I used to have one other M1911, but that was a Schmidt Rubin straight pull rifle. __________________ "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.

December 15, 2018, 05:00 PM	#28
41 Magnum Member Join Date: August 31, 2010 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 66	I have a Springfield "Compact 1911" and like the old commercial for American Express, (I never leave home without it !!) I am convinced that despite all the controversy over what to carry, my 1911 serves me best. I do a lot of practice @ 10 Yds. and am able to consistently place all 8 rounds in a paper dessert saucer from the hip, just as fast as I can possibly pull the trigger. I use all Chip Mccormick compact 1911 mag's. (1 in & 2 spares) and have NEVER had any kind of malfunction ever. I have a lot of pistols, but none come up in the hand quite as smoothly feel so good, or point so naturally as a 1911 ! 1911's You gotta Lov'em !! __________________ I have gotten smarter as I've aged, . . . . . . . . No, Really !!!

December 15, 2018, 11:59 PM	#29
Metalboy Senior Member Join Date: November 30, 2014 Location: SE. Wisconsin. Posts: 327	Pack Rats. But I'm catching up. __________________ Hungarian by birth, American by choice. I don't collect guns.They just accumulate themselves.

December 16, 2018, 09:04 AM	#31
lockedcj7 Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2007 Posts: 1,215	My first one was a 1943 Remington Rand and it is still probably my favorite handgun. I also have a Delta Elite that was one of my grail guns. Also a favorite and one that I will probably have forever. I recently picked up a Kimber Pro Carry II as I mentioned in another thread and it is growing on me. __________________ To a much greater extent than most mechanical devices, firearms are terribly unforgiving of any overconfidence, complacency or negligence.

December 14, 2018, 09:25 AM	#26
Wishoot Senior Member Join Date: June 5, 2009 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 1,093	Just one. A very plain Para GI Expert. Functions well even with my marginal handloads. Accurate enough. Not my favorite gun by any means, but it's fun enough.

December 16, 2018, 08:00 AM	#30
hemiram Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2005 Location: Toledo, ohio Posts: 762	I've had three. They were disappointing to put it nicely. There will be no more.

December 16, 2018, 11:47 AM	#32
pete2 Senior Member Join Date: May 15, 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,566	1911 guns are kinda like S&W revolvers, I just want more. I have other handguns besides 1911s and S&Ws but they are pretty much second rate. I do have a couple Colt revolvers that rate pretty high. Glock, Ruger revolvers, Beretta, don't shoot as well, just aren't as nice. A Ruger CMD is one of my favorites.

December 16, 2018, 12:45 PM	#33
lamarw Senior Member Join Date: April 12, 2010 Location: Lake Martin, AL Posts: 3,311	Remington R1 of recent vintage Colt M1911 from October 1918 Remington Rand from July 1945