What are the Top 5 Problem for a 1911

From some experience, and assuming a quality manufacturer,

#'s 1-3: People messing with them

#4: Magazines

#5: Ammunition

Not to say there aren't other problems, there can be other problems and they show up occasionally, not more so than any other well built pistol.

gbw said:

From some experience, and assuming a quality manufacturer,

#'s 1-3: People messing with them

#4: Magazines

#5: Ammunition

Not to say there aren't other problems, there can be other problems and they show up occasionally, not more so than any other well built pistol.

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Reply of the century...

I was not aware of any problems with the 1911 with the exception of the current prices.

Biggest problem I see, is that now that folks in Chicago can buy them, the price will prolly go up!

1. Not enough ammo
2. Not enough time to shoot
3. People want to borrow it
4. Sense of superiority
5. Makes you want to buy more 1911s.

None if you do not Bubba the gun my modifying it without the proper skill and knowledge.

Mags sometimes can be an issue but for the most part if you are sticking to brands like Wilson, Chip McCormick, Metalform, Colt, Mecgar etc.... you will be fine.

I'll try.

1. Small parts prone to breaking: Lots of small parts in the 1911, and some of them will break (slide release lever, etc.).
2. FTF last round, sometimes caused by mag problem (hence the dimpled follower or paying $35.00 for a super dooper mag).
3. Lack of ammo capacity. You're limited to 8 (or 7 if you don't trust 8 round mags) rounds.
4. Pinching the hell out of your hand when you slap that mag into place. Padded base plates on the mag will help, but won't look as good.
5. The sights aren't so good on the GI models.

That's the best I can come up with. But every type of pistol can, and will, have its own problems.

Edited to add: and full-length guide rods make re-assembly a pain without a special tool.

1. Manufacturers who veer too far from established specs
2. Newbies 'improving' the gun
3. Poor quality reloads
4. Lack of basic maintenance, mags included (springs are a consumable item)
5. Cheap mags

I disagree re too many small parts - the model is one of the absolute simplest to strip and reassemble; quality parts, not always the cheapest, are not prone to breakage.
/Bryan

If there were 5 problems with the 1911's, no one would buy them

My experience:

1. Bubbaized guns -- people who don't know what they're doing messing with them.

2. Quality control -- the patents are all long expired and the gun is popular. Everyone and his dog produces M1911s, and the dog has poor quality control.

3. Magazines -- the dog makes magazines, too.

4. Ammunition. A lot of bullets, including many cast bullets, were not properly designed for the M1911, or were designed by people who didn't understand the M1911. A lot of lousy handloads have been shot in M1911s, too.

5. Poor or sloppy aftermarket (and sometimes OEM) parts -- extractors that "clock," rough or inadequate ramping and throating, sloppy firing pin stops, and so on.

1911'S are a sickness....only problem i have..

I'll try.

1. Small parts prone to breaking: Lots of small parts in the 1911, and some of them will break (slide release lever, etc.).
2. FTF last round, sometimes caused by mag problem (hence the dimpled follower or paying $35.00 for a super dooper mag).
3. Lack of ammo capacity. You're limited to 8 (or 7 if you don't trust 8 round mags) rounds.
4. Pinching the hell out of your hand when you slap that mag into place. Padded base plates on the mag will help, but won't look as good.
5. The sights aren't so good on the GI models.

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Good try but.....:
1. A slide release is not a small part, and if you get a good one they will never break.
2. Any gun can FTF last round.
3. Dude, if you need more than 8 rounds, plus a reload, your first bet is to get a bigger gun, or some shooting lessons.
4. I've done that once, it's all it took.
5. But worked fine for the GIs that used them.

I'll play

1. Not enough of them in my possession
2. Unfair sex appeal advantage over other platforms
3. Just their mere presence/mention evokes jealous rants from others
4. Ammo is spendy
5. Not enough of them in my possession.

Brad5192 said:

So would one be crazy to trade his Glock 21sf for a 1911???

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Had this dislexia problem long?

#'s 1-3: People messing with them

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I will agree with you, if by "people" you are including all the employees at Kimber.

So would one be crazy to trade his Glock 21sf for a 1911???

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have you traded yet?

Brad5192 said:

So would one be crazy to trade his Glock 21sf for a 1911???

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Depends on which 1911.

Keep the Glock! It's lighter and holds more rounds

i wouldn't trade a run over by a semi 25 times for llama 1911 for a Glock!!!!

where is that funny 1911 picture when you need it? the one about keeping gunsmiths employed and job security?

1. issues with magazines - my Springfield mag were doo-doo, and replaced those. On the other hand, I'm still using the Colt mags my Colt 1991A1 came with a decade ago.
2. feed ramp (depending on vendor - I had to have mine polished on a NIB Springfield, but my Colt has worked flawlessly right out of the box.)
3. occasional extractor problems (not that that doesn't happen to other pistols as well - and it's never happened to me personally).
4. not as easy to re-assemble for some folks after field strip (OK, yeah, I'll admit to be being clumsy and leaving idiot marks...)
5. not much else worth noting - the 1911 is a truly solid design. Just go with a good manufacturer, and that should minimize most potential issues with any firearm.

Pretty minor issues all in all for a reliable time- and combat-tested platform. I have three 1911s (Colt, Springfield and Argentine Sistema Colt), and will soon be in the market for a fourth (either a 1911 or a Sig p245, if I can find one). Maybe the biggest problem is too many options/variants to choose from, but on the other hand, if you want a 1911, you can be sure to find something that tickles your fancy.

I had a Glock once. Not my cup of tea. For me, the best .45 platforms by far have been the 1911A1 and the Sig p220. Plus, for a "full size" pistol, I've found the 1911 to be more concealable and carry-friendly than smaller handguns. As in all things, YMMV.