Retirement gun, maybe

[Lost Californian]

I am retiring soon, and just might use that as an excuse to make another purchase. I like 1911 firearms (and wheelguns, but that side is full). I have a full size, and officer size and a compact frame, so 5", 4", 3" barrel 1911s.

What about a long slide 1911, something in a six inch barrel? What are the real, if any, advantages to having a long barreled 1911? I do not have any gun in .45acp. .357SIG, .40S&W, 9mm and .22lr in semiautos, wheelguns are .22lr, .22wmr, and .327FedMag.\

What is the collective wisdom of INGO in regards to long slide 1911s?

Thanks, y'all!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

You have three 1911's and none of them are in 45 acp?

 

[KokomoDave]

I say 10mm in a 6" 1911. Mmmmm!

 

[MrSmitty]

I'm with KokomoDave, 10mm long slide, just in case you need to hog hunt, or stop zombies, or bears.....

 

[mmpsteve]

I say 10mm in a 6" 1911. Mmmmm!

Yep, I recently dug deep for a Dan Wesson Bruin. Very therapeutic, even with no bears in sight!

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[Leadeye]

Just get an old 1911. WW2 or before.

 

[Jaybird1980]

6" long slide in 460 Rowland? Takes care of the 45acp thing as well as 45 super.

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[ultra...good]

I always wanted one of these, .45 Winchester Magnum. Probably not easy to find now, parts the same way, and then God forbid the price for ammo. But it is a want, not a need.

 

[Biggredchev]

I vote a Coonan in .357 magnum

 

[sloughfoot]

Whatever you want. My opinion is not relevant.

 

[DadSmith]

I say 10mm in a 6" 1911. Mmmmm!

This right here

 

[rfyockey]

Go for an iconic Beretta 92. Seems like just yesterday Army adopted. I’m few years away from retirement and have promised myself the 92X Performance. Good luck in retirement!

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[armalitesheepdog]

I like the DW 10mm Bruin. I also like the idea of a classic Colt
Like a gold cup national match in the royal blue finish. In the box original paper work yadda yadda. Not a 6in but...

 

[Lost Californian]

You have three 1911's and none of them are in 45 acp?

Yeah, almost seems un-American, don't it? I prefer .45 Colt to .45acp. Waiting on my dad to pass down his Ruger Blackhawk.

Whatever you want. My opinion is not relevant.

So you have no opinion on a long slide 1911? Or did I miss your point?

 

[Lee11b]

I say 10mm in a 6" 1911. Mmmmm!

Totally agree!!!! 10mm with a 6" barrel, just adds to the power of the 10mm!!!

 

[Frontiersman]

I've spent some time behind a long slide 45 and felt it had less muzzle rise. The longer site radius helped me shoot smaller groups.

It's a bit much for carry, but a great range gun.

 

[churchmouse]

You have three 1911's and none of them are in 45 acp?

Yeah that caught my attention as well.......

 

[churchmouse]

I've spent some time behind a long slide 45 and felt it had less muzzle rise. The longer site radius helped me shoot smaller groups.

It's a bit much for carry, but a great range gun.

You are correct as to muzzle rise and sighting.
I have 1 long slide but in 10mm. Tack driver.

 

[BigRed]

Does an inch really make a difference?

 

[sheepdog697]

I say 10mm in a 6" 1911. Mmmmm!

+1 on this