bohica793
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I started with a Glock 30SF and, while nice, I found it to be too fat. I went to a RIA 1911 Tactical. I have put over 500 rounds through it in the last two months alone. It is on my hip daily. 'Nuff said.
Too many people want cheaper lighter and greater capacity! I love my 1911's one of my primary carry's is a colt officer's model. 100 years old and still going strong how many handguns can say that!
For $700 to $800, the Ruger SR1911 is fantastic. Very reliable. I prefer mine over either of my two Kimbers. No, the Kimbers aren't for sale.
I am curious how many people would still use them if they had an average trigger? I doubt I would.
You would think some company would make a modern, high capacity, relatively light single action gun with a trigger as nice as the 1911.
If there is one out there, please let me know. :faint2:
I am curious how many people would still use them if they had an average trigger? I doubt I would.
You would think some company would make a modern, high capacity, relatively light single action gun with a trigger as nice as the 1911.
If there is one out there, please let me know. :faint2:
I'm a Vickers fan, but I have to disagree, you don't have to be your own armorer, just buy a good gun, treat it right and if you don't know how to use a screwdriver, find a good Smith. It's the one platform that both novices and the more experienced can both shoot well. The design lends itself to better marksmanship and good accuracy. HOWEVER, one must be properly trained, as trigger control is very important as the triggers are generally lighter than others.
Felt the Ruger last week and I was disappointed. I expected it to feel over engineered, heavy, tank-like, like most Rugers feel to me. Maybe this one was a bad example, but it rattled and the spring made noise, I'm sure it functions well enough, but those are two pet peeves of mine. Not to hate on anybody's pistol, but I was really looking forward to it and found myself disappointed.
Even Yaeger, as much of a self promoting clown as he is, admits that when properly built, 1911s are pretty awesome.
1911s were designed to be fitted, not assembled. Fitted guns are expensive, but guns can be refinished. Get a good gun, carry it, shoot it, love it and refinish it as needed. You can get an excellent gun for about the cost of 2 ARs, in that perspective, it's not so bad. TGD has one sitting in his shelf right now.
Disclaimer: I don't like polymer guns of any kind.