Why 1911s?

[223 Gunner]

I've been wanting to get my hands on the Vicker's Master Class.
See link: https://www.springfield-armory.com/1911-series-handguns/1911-vickers-tactical-handguns/

 

[snowwalker]

Double sack 45s are too beefy for my hands.
To me, and I own polymer handguns....1911s are the benchmark for all semis.

At one time I would have agreed , but the king now is Glock which is copied by so many companies now. I am not a hater of any pistol but aside from 1911's trigger they have no advantage when it comes to costs, weight, and capacity. Carry what you want.

 

[88E30M50]

At one time I would have agreed , but the king now is Glock which is copied by so many companies now. I am not a hater of any pistol but aside from 1911's trigger they have no advantage when it comes to costs, weight, and capacity. Carry what you want.

Who copies Glock? From what I’ve seen, nobody copies Glock. Glock is famous for simplicity and every other poly framed gun I’ve seen has been nowhere near as simple as a Glock. Saying that others copy Glock is like saying Glock copied the 1911 by using a finger operated trigger and box magazine.

But, this thread is not about simple molded plastic pistols that are filled with stamped steel parts, no matter how reliable those are. This thread is about an American icon. It’s about American craftsmen honoring that icon by building some of the best pistols that can be had today.

 

[snowwalker]

Who copies Glock? From what I’ve seen, nobody copies Glock. Glock is famous for simplicity and every other poly framed gun I’ve seen has been nowhere near as simple as a Glock. Saying that others copy Glock is like saying Glock copied the 1911 by using a finger operated trigger and box magazine.

But, this thread is not about simple molded plastic pistols that are filled with stamped steel parts, no matter how reliable those are. This thread is about an American icon. It’s about American craftsmen honoring that icon by building some of the best pistols that can be had today.

Glock is a polymer gun, the first mass produced, now how many make a polymer gun? Just about everyone. How many have copied Glock's trigger? A lot. Simplicity Glock wins hands down over everyone. The king stands tall my friend.

This thread is not about 1911's. Look at the title of the thread for your answer.

Why? when there are lighter, more capacity, cheaper, multiple platforms out there.

 

[mcapo]

Great video.

Mechanical Purity.

I have often tried to explain that concept but never found such concise words.

 

[mcapo]

Both tell time. If you don't see, feel and appreciate the difference - that is fine with me. You will still be able to know what time it is.

 

[churchmouse]

Who copies Glock? From what I’ve seen, nobody copies Glock. Glock is famous for simplicity and every other poly framed gun I’ve seen has been nowhere near as simple as a Glock. Saying that others copy Glock is like saying Glock copied the 1911 by using a finger operated trigger and box magazine.

But, this thread is not about simple molded plastic pistols that are filled with stamped steel parts, no matter how reliable those are. This thread is about an American icon. It’s about American craftsmen honoring that icon by building some of the best pistols that can be had today.

This point is so glossed over by the very people mentioned in the video that do not see it. This is in no way a comparison as there is none to be made from the content of the Video peoples.

 

[churchmouse]

Both tell time. If you don't see, feel and appreciate the difference - that is fine with me. You will still be able to know what time it is.



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Winner.

 

[snowwalker]

This point is so glossed over by the very people mentioned in the video that do not see it. This is in no way a comparison as there is none to be made from the content of the Video peoples.

Agreed. I'm not knocking 1911s, but the question is why? I've owned 1911s but I just can't warm up to them no matter how hard I try.

All guns are a compromise in some form or another. Use the one or ones that work for you. There are pros and cons to them all.

 

[churchmouse]

Agreed. I'm not knocking 1911s, but the question is why? I've owned 1911s but I just can't warm up to them no matter how hard I try.

All guns are a compromise in some form or another. Use the one or ones that work for you. There are pros and cons to them all.

OK but did you watch the video...???

 

[printcraft]

My ultra CDP carries much better than my glock30. 3 rds difference. Looks 100% better too.

 

[MindfulMan]

My ultra CDP carries much better than my glock30. 3 rds difference. Looks 100% better too.

 

[MindfulMan]

It's not really worthless, but I like pics !

 

[snowwalker]

OK but did you watch the video...???

I'm ashamed to say no. More of a reader than a video guy. ADHD

 

[Bosshoss]

Glock is a polymer gun, the first mass produced, now how many make a polymer gun? Just about everyone. How many have copied Glock's trigger? A lot. Simplicity Glock wins hands down over everyone. The king stands tall my friend.

This thread is not about 1911's. Look at the title of the thread for your answer.

Why? when there are lighter, more capacity, cheaper, multiple platforms out there.

Not the first Polymer gun or the first striker fired gun.

Heckler & Koch VP70 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[snowwalker]

Not the first Polymer gun or the first striker fired gun.

Heckler & Koch VP70 - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I know about H&K but it was not "mass produced".

 

[KG1]

Is that a 1791 BH1 holster?

I've been really impressed with the quality of my 1791 holster. Very good quality at a reasonable price if you're thinking about getting one. Here's mine with my Ruger Sr1911.

 

[BigRed]

45acp. Proven stuff, just like the gun.

A 9mm might expand, but a 45 will never shrink.

 

[DadSmith]

I've been really impressed with the quality of my 1791 holster. Very good quality at a reasonable price if you're thinking about getting one. Here's mine with my Ruger Sr1911.

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I've got one in signature brown. It broke in nicely and it is high quality leather.

 

[whiskey6gun]

I've got one in signature brown. It broke in nicely and it is high quality leather.
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That’s pretty


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