nettlle
Contributing Member
I'm a 1911 guy and this gun has caught my eye. Single action with an aluminum frame. I have read that the trigger isn't the best in the world and was wondering if anyone had any experience with this gun.
Currently, it would just be another 9mm with no definitive mission it accomplishes better than what I now own. I've stated numerous times... this is S&W's opportunity to resurrect a modern version of it's 3rd gen pistols. Make it full size in multiple calibers and they get my attention.
Yet, 1911's remain a popular seller.The market unfortunately wants the smallest, lightweight, less shootable, more recoil, and lightest competition like hair trigger as possible for carry. They also perfer plastic over metal and striker over DA/SA or SA hammer fired. Your wish is a pipe dream.
I am fairly new to the pistol market. Before 2022 I had a Glock 43 as my pocket/ankle carry gun.Yet, 1911's remain a popular seller.
There's market room, if they'd do it.
...and a lot of shooters do.Considering a CSX because I much prefer metal frame pistols.
Yet, 1911's remain a popular seller.
1911s do not sell and are not anywhere near as popular as the double and polymer single stacks on the market. There's a reason why S&W stopped making them, and I only see a small handful of old timers who are still inquiring about them. 1911s are iconic American platform that will always have a following. They also have been used in American wars and issued to Special Forces which in itself made and keeps it popular simular no different than Berettas, M1 Garands, Glocks, Sig P320, Sig P229 etc. Old steel frame S&Ws do not and never had the same interest, sales, or pedigree that the 1911 enjoys. There is also the fact that the 1911, like the AR15, isn't patented. The lack of a patent is one of the main reasons AR15s and 1911s continue to boom and be popular. The 3rd gens aren't on the same level as 1911s.Yet, 1911's remain a popular seller.
There's market room, if they'd do it.
errrrrrrrrrrrr there a X times the number of manufactures selling 1911's than poly guns. period the end.1911s do not sell and are not anywhere near as popular as the double and polymer single stacks on the market.
[Edit]I misread what you stated at first...errrrrrrrrrrrr there a X times the number of manufactures selling 1911's than poly guns. period the end.
I don't care what your or my preference is.. facts are facts.
Tell me why all these separate companies would go through the trouble?
[Edit]I misread what you stated at and I disagree with your facts. I do not believe there are more manufacturers selling 1911s vs polymer framed guns. Even if I say that is true, polymer frame handguns overwhelming out sell 1911s . Period end of point.
You say you don't care, but you quoted and responded to me saying it lol. I state "polymer handguns outsell 1911s", you quote me by saying more manufacturers make 1911s.... What does that have to do with what I stated, and if you don’t care, why did you quote it?I do not care who outsells who. I stated a fact. I'll give you a hint though, its easier to count the ones that do not make a 1911/have not made a 1911.
NM.You say you don't care, but you quoted and responded to me saying it lol. First off, you quoted me saying "1911s do not sell and are not anywhere near as popular as the double and polymer single stacks on the market," then you give information that has nothing to do with and does not refute what you quoted me saying. Now you say don't care? I never stated or said anything about manufacturers making more 1911 or polymer handguns, and that has nothing to do with my original argument. You are using a strawman argument.
Again, you created a new narrative to debate about, but I am interested in whether I am wrong or not. Please list all the companies that currently manufacture 1911s, and I'll list the ones who manufacture polymer handguns. I may learn something new.