New to 1911

[Elcardo]

Got my first 1911 from a good friend and neighbor
New to the platform so any "must have" accessories or upgrades?
Go to own holsters?

 

[Raven312]

Shoot it and get used to it. Get a feel for what you like before making any changes, would be my suggestion. I'm not familiar with this brand but it looks to be the same size as a Sig Ultra. You might want to find one and place them side by side. That'll give you some options for a holster (unless you have a kydex molded for it.)
Enjoy it; it's a nice looking pistol.

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[Elcardo]

Shoot it and get used to it. Get a feel for what you like before making any changes, would be my suggestion. I'm not familiar with this brand but it looks to be the same size as a Sig Ultra. You might want to find one and place them side by side. That'll give you some options for a holster (unless you have a kydex molded for it.)
Enjoy it; it's a nice looking pistol.

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Thank you , it's a safari arms made by Olympic from what I was told its commander size , definitely looking forward to shooting it

 

[drillsgt]

Those were unique guns, let us know how it shoots.

 

[Raven312]

Thank you , it's a safari arms made by Olympic from what I was told its commander size , definitely looking forward to shooting it

It looks like you have The Enforcer. It's said to be the size of a Colt Commander (for holster reference). There's a good amount of info out there about them.

Let us know your impressions.

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[88E30M50]

Congrats on your first 1911. As others have said, shoot it a bunch and it will tell you if it needs anything changed. I don't know what your price point is but there are lots of good 1911 holster options out there.

 

[Flytj]

For that 1911? I would say nothing, but yea, like others have said - shoot it and see how you like it. Some folks like to get fancy grips - but yours are cool and I would keep em. Depending on your grip, you may decide to get a different grip safety.
... and then, yeah - a holster. Tough to suggest on that since everyone has their own preferences...

 

[dtownmj]

Break it in w a few hundred rounds and see what ammo it prefers. Congrats - beautiful gun. I prefernwood grips!


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[Elcardo]

Thanks all, big change from my steady glock diet haha ....I can definitely feel what everyone is always talking about with the 1911 trigger just doing my dry fire, can't wait to get a feel for it live fire
I load so guess I get to play around with my 45 recipe and see what she likes best
I really dig the grips too , that spider isn't normally my kinda jam but for some reason I love it on this gun
Wish it had a rail so I could use my tlr1 and omnivore holster at the range, kinda nice just having the one holster work on all my guns at the range but oh well, don't want to permanently alter the gun for that

 

[dtownmj]

Thanks all, big change from my steady glock diet haha ....I can definitely feel what everyone is always talking about with the 1911 trigger just doing my dry fire, can't wait to get a feel for it live fire
I load so guess I get to play around with my 45 recipe and see what she likes best
I really dig the grips too , that spider isn't normally my kinda jam but for some reason I love it on this gun
Wish it had a rail so I could use my tlr1 and omnivore holster at the range, kinda nice just having the one holster work on all my guns at the range but oh well, don't want to permanently alter the gun for that

If you’re looking for a model w a rail i believe kimber sti and sig are your best bets for 1911s


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[76Too]

A cigar and a tall glass of bourbon ought to do it!

 

[Amishman44]

Thanks all, big change from my steady glock diet haha ....I can definitely feel what everyone is always talking about with the 1911 trigger just doing my dry fire, can't wait to get a feel for it live fire
I load so guess I get to play around with my 45 recipe and see what she likes best
I really dig the grips too , that spider isn't normally my kinda jam but for some reason I love it on this gun
Wish it had a rail so I could use my tlr1 and omnivore holster at the range, kinda nice just having the one holster work on all my guns at the range but oh well, don't want to permanently alter the gun for that

Congrats on the acquisition of a quality firearm / platform!
I have a Ruger 1911 Commander and it really prefers 200 grain .45 acp bullets...185 works great too!
Take it slow...watch a few videos...handle it carefully the first few times out (SAO trigger) and get a feel for the 'locked-n-loaded' capability that it has...it's different, but yet an excellent platform!
It's not necessarily made to be a 'speed' shooter like a Glock pistol can...take the attitude that it's just more slow and precise!
As Tom Skerrit's Old Knight said in Indiana Jones - Last Crusade "You have chosen...wisely!"

 

[88E30M50]

A cigar and a tall glass of bourbon ought to do it!

That's the perfect way to end a 1911 range trip

 

[Flytj]

I'll second the comment about not going wrong with Kimber 1911's - I'm kinda partial.

 

[churchmouse]

Those were unique guns, let us know how it shoots.

^^^^^^^^^^^DITTO^^^^^^^^^^

 

[kjdoski]

I had several of those pistols back when Safari was still making guns - never had any issues with them. If you're going to reload for it, 200 gr LSWC are "the way" loaded to moderate velocity for soft recoil and fantastic accuracy. Won't match up to POA/POI with 230gr JHP defensive loads, but much mo' bettah to shoot...

 

[bgcatty]

Ammunition and a nice day at the range ought to do it.
Then a good pistol cleaning and then after you lock it away in your safe.
A relaxing bourbon and a cigar on the lower deck is in order.

 

[BigRed]

Enjoy it!

I still prefer leather holsters (shocking, I am sure).