In this thread we like and carry 1911s

Kleanbore said:

Since the horse cavalry is no longer calling the shots for Browning, I'm sure you are right.

His .38 ACP cartridge came before the .45.

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My favourite 1911, in 380 and 22.

My small 1911 family photo. Black is a commemorative safe queen. The other is a kit build. Both are 45 with about the same round count so far through them.

Nighthawk T4 in a PHLster Floodlight. It's a gigantic holster made to accommodate a 1911 Government with Streamlight TLR-1. The muzzle ends about at that second hole just above the "E" of the label. A 1911 Government goes to the end of the holster.

I have a Tenicor Certum 3 that I will use without the light mounted.

Dan Wesson Valor in a Milt Sparks Criterion

Iwsbull said:

My 20 year old son much prefers the 1911 to any of the other pistols. Like I told him everything is right where the prophet JMB designed it to be. Little does he know I have him an SR 1911 for Christmas.
On a side note. Does anyone have any experience with the Crimson Trace grips? My son has some vision problems and iron sights are a booger for him. The 1911 fits his hand so well that he is still good to go at minute of bad guy from out to about 25yards

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You might want to look into an RMR setup. Way better than irons.

tomrkba said:

Dan Wesson Valor in a Milt Sparks Criterion

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What’s that on the base pad?

buba68 said:

How do you like your Citadel so far? I picked up a compact Citadel in 45acp a couple months ago and so far am impressed with it. I have put a little over 200 rounds through it so far, 230gr RN fmj, 230gr hollow points and 185gr lead semi wadcutters and all have fed fired and ejected 100%. Fit and finish are very good for a lower cost 45.

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My Citadel has been very good. I got it used at my LGS a year or so ago. The trigger and sights are good. It hasn't malfunctioned that I can recall. The fit is nice and the finish is decent. Mine is 9mm, so the recoil is very mild.

I like this one, and I do carry it in cooler weather (like now). I have IWB, OWB, and shoulder holster, and thus life doesn't become boring.



Dan Wesson Valor V-Bob, in "Commander" size. This is the most expensive handgun I have, and now that I'm retired, it's likely to hold that record permanently. Having had a dozen 1911's of various makes and types over the years, I'm really impressed with how well-made this thing is.

7 yards 7 rounds Lee 190gr SWC. Springfield Armory Mil Spec. I have done a little work to it and carry it from time to time.

Mine with a 1791 open-top pancake for owb carry.

1KPerDay said:

You might want to look into an RMR setup. Way better than irons.

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Not for me, not until they design an RMR bright enough for my colorblind eyes to see in bright sunlight.

Do almost 1911s count?



Hmm, have a pic of my VBob on here somewhere.



And 9mm CCO



Don't have any pictures of he others, but the Kimber and Remington haven't been out of the safe (other than yearly maintainence) in quite some time.

Funny (or sad) that I'm down to 3 actual 1911s these days, wasn't too long ago I had over a dozen.

1KPerDay said:

What’s that on the base pad?

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Sorry for interrupting. I’ve seen that rail before, and i think there is a laser-based training aid that fits on that.

1KPerDay said:

You might want to look into an RMR setup. Way better than irons.

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I thought of that but it is easier to find a holster for the CT grips and if ever needed in a bad situation grab handle look at dot on target.

Iwsbull said:

I thought of that but it is easier to find a holster for the CT grips and if ever needed in a bad situation grab handle look at dot on target.

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Have you ever tried shooting with a laser in anything but a static position in light that works with it?

Except for a couple of very narrow possible uses, I found them to be very distracting and hard to use if youre shooting the least bit realistically and in any kind of bright light.

Unlike a red dot mounted on the gun, you have to try and find that laser dot, and youre wasting time looking for it, when you should be shooting.

At the distances youd likely be using one, youre just as well, and actually better off shooting without sights and focusing on getting rounds on target, instead of trying to find a dot you wont likely see, when you need to see it most.

tomrkba said:

Nighthawk T4 in a PHLster Floodlight. It's a gigantic holster made to accommodate a 1911 Government with Streamlight TLR-1. The muzzle ends about at that second hole just above the "E" of the label. A 1911 Government goes to the end of the holster.

I have a Tenicor Certum 3 that I will use without the light mounted.

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Does it even fit tightly? T4 is pretty small

My T3 in Milt Sparks.



My 5" comped STI w/x300 fits snuggly, but my M45A1 doesn't.

Iwsbull;
I have had CT lasers on 5 of my EDC pistols. Not all at the same time, Currently there is one on my Springfield Armory compact 9mm 1911, and on my S&W 640 snubby. I also have a Streamlight light / laser on my bedside Sig 226. The CT grip mounted lasers are FAR easier to use and FAR more convenient. The light does help though at night in the home.
Several of my friends have used the CT mounted pistols in my clubs shooting ally. Dark, noisy, smokey and the lasers make center X hits EASY. Far better than Irons.
I also have EDC pistols fitted with Tritium nite sights (except 640)
Its been abouot 15 years since I began with CT lasers and many many thousaands or rounds with them. I have NEVER had a failure of any kind.
Something to understand. In daylight, lasers are essentially invisible. Red or Green, I've had both. The green is visible in a little bit more light than the red outdoors. Indoor lighting, no problem with any laser. Green lasers use up their batteries much faster and (the CT) ones use 4 batteries instead of the 2 in red lasers. IMHO, the green are not worth to premium price and battery use.
Speaking of batteries, CT offered free batteries for life, just register with them and annually ask for your free batteries.

AZAndy said:

I like this one, and I do carry it in cooler weather (like now). I have IWB, OWB, and shoulder holster, and thus life doesn't become boring.

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Dan Wesson Valor V-Bob, in "Commander" size. This is the most expensive handgun I have, and now that I'm retired, it's likely to hold that record permanently. Having had a dozen 1911's of various makes and types over the years, I'm really impressed with how well-made this thing is.

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I have and have had several high-end. I’ve sold off Wilson’s, Colt Customs, Baers, and other DWs, but I’ll never part with my VBOB. I just absolutely love shooting and carrying that gun.

guyfromohio said:

I have and have had several high-end. I’ve sold off Wilson’s, Colt Customs, Baers, and other DWs, but I’ll never part with my VBOB. I just absolutely love shooting and carrying that gun.

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In the 1911 realm, I sold off three Sigs, two Colts, a Kimber, and a Ruger earlier this year, leaving me with just this one. (Though I later discovered I had enough spare parts to build a Frankenstein, which I did so that I could have something to fiddle with when I got that urge.) This is the only 1911 I've ever had that didn't need any alterations or upgrades to suit my tastes, so this is the one that stayed with me. There are things about it that would make it imperfect for someone with different preferences, of course, like having the thumb safety on only one side, or its weight, or the slim grips, but I find all those features preferable. Whenever I strip it for cleaning, I'm impressed anew with the attention to detail that a non-custom gun has received. I've spent some time shooting a friend's Wilson, but it didn't make me want to upgrade from the V-Bob. If I ever have to get rid of everything, this (and a 6" Model 19) will be the last to go.

Ya know I feel right at home in this thread!

Dedicated 1911 guy here since 1966!
2 Rock Islands, 1 ATI, A few CZ 9's, and 1 380.

1KPerDay said:

What’s that on the base pad?

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It's a Mantis X10 rail to hold the unit. It is an excellent dry fire system.

Recently scored this piece of history:

tarosean said:

Does it even fit tightly? T4 is pretty small

My 5" comped STI w/x300 fits snuggly, but my M45A1 doesn't.
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Yes, it fits after adjusting tension via screw and the cord. My Glocks 17, 19, 21, and 30, various S&W M&P, SIG P220R, SIG M17 Bravo, Nighthawk Enforcer, and Nighthawk T4 all fit just fine so long as they have the TLR-1 mounted.

I'm a 1911 guy. I have a few Wilson Combats (Protector Elite, CQB Elite, and CQB Compact), and a Springfield Armory Professional Model from their custom shop. In the past I've had numerous Springfields, Colts, and Kimbers. The Springfields and Colts were consistently reliable. The Kimbers were hit and miss. Presently I'm carrying the Wilson Protector Elite in a Milt Sparks Summer Special II. I've got a VM 2 on order and will switch to that when it comes in.

Mainsail said:

Recently scored this piece of history:
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I ought to know, but is that the AMY Backup or the Dectonics?