I know many handgun fans are true believers in the 1911. I think they are beautiful guns, and the .45 is an outstanding round. That said, I guess my question is, why are they so hyped and priced at such a premium?
I have limited experience with them, but the one I have shot the most is a Kimber custom compact carry. It is beautiful, and it shoots smooth, but every time I shoot it, I find myself thinking "Is this really double the price nicer than my M&P"? I realize the M&P is a poly gun and DA only, but even with the CTC lasergrips, it was half the price of the Kimber. Additionally, my accuracy with both isn't that much different. Perhaps with more shooting the Kimber's worth would shine through, but right now I wouldn't even consider dropping $800+ on the platform without some kind of better reasoning behind it.
Is it customization? Is it reliability (which I understand is either 100% or terrible)? Is it looks? Is it ergonomics? What draws you to the 1911? I realize just "liking" them is perfectly legit as a reason to own one, I am just kind of wondering if I am missing something about the 1911 that would turn me into a fanatic about the gun as many others seem to be.
Why the 1911?
I have limited experience with them, but the one I have shot the most is a Kimber custom compact carry. It is beautiful, and it shoots smooth, but every time I shoot it, I find myself thinking "Is this really double the price nicer than my M&P"? I realize the M&P is a poly gun and DA only, but even with the CTC lasergrips, it was half the price of the Kimber. Additionally, my accuracy with both isn't that much different. Perhaps with more shooting the Kimber's worth would shine through, but right now I wouldn't even consider dropping $800+ on the platform without some kind of better reasoning behind it.
Is it customization? Is it reliability (which I understand is either 100% or terrible)? Is it looks? Is it ergonomics? What draws you to the 1911? I realize just "liking" them is perfectly legit as a reason to own one, I am just kind of wondering if I am missing something about the 1911 that would turn me into a fanatic about the gun as many others seem to be.
Why the 1911?