RIATAC45
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The XD with 13 rounds weighs what a 1911 does unloaded. I figured why not have the extra rounds. The XD is a sweet shooter just like a 1911. If you can afford it get both.
1911 VS Non-1911
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Skylerbone
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My apologies and good catch. I use my thumbnail but that's not the best option to be sure. In that case a GI rod and plug would be as cheap as a good wrench from Brownells.
Magnumite
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wbwanzer, where in Maryland are you located? I am in Harford county.
tipoc
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Something here may be able to help you...
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=assembly+of+a+1911&aq=f
or at least waste your time and confuse you further.
I find this bit interesting...
Sounds like you may be holding the gun quite loose. When is the trigger "slapping" your finger?
tipoc
http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=assembly+of+a+1911&aq=f
or at least waste your time and confuse you further.
I find this bit interesting...
Sounds like you may be holding the gun quite loose. When is the trigger "slapping" your finger?
tipoc
Tipoc - Thanks for the Youtube referals.
I don't think I'm holding the gun too loosely. I'm holding it the same way I hold all of my pistols and don't have this problem with the others. The trigger is slapping my finger right after firing on it's return. I guess I could consciously hold the trigger back after firing, but that's a whole different way of doing it for me. If that's is what's needed then I would rather move on to a non-1911 that runs like my other pistols.
I don't think I'm holding the gun too loosely. I'm holding it the same way I hold all of my pistols and don't have this problem with the others. The trigger is slapping my finger right after firing on it's return. I guess I could consciously hold the trigger back after firing, but that's a whole different way of doing it for me. If that's is what's needed then I would rather move on to a non-1911 that runs like my other pistols.
JustinJ
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What are you using the gun for? Personally i see no real life role today for which there are not better .45 choices than the 1911. There are numerous guns out there with superior reliability and capacity. The 1911 does have a slimmer profile for concealability but the length and height negate that IMO. While other models may not have the accuracy potential of a 1911 they are way beyond sufficient for combat. You can't go wrong with any of the HK .45s. I'm a big fan of the FN tactical .45 as well as the Glock 21sf.
I bought the 1911, well, just to have a 1911. They seem to be the most well respected pistol around. But mine is giving me probelms and it takes way too long to put it back together. I don't really need a 1911. I don't need a .45 at all really. Just thought it would be nice to have some caliber other than .22 and 9mm.
It would be used for target shooting and the extremly remote possibility of carry.
It would be used for target shooting and the extremly remote possibility of carry.
1911Tuner
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wbwanzer...if you can hold out until you visit North Carolina...I'll have ya wonderin' what all the fuss was about. Field-stripped in less than 15 seconds, and back together in 20...or less.
Magnumite
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wb, we are about 20 - 25 minutes apart. We coukd arrange a range day. Where do you normally shoot?
1911Tuner - I really do appreciate the offer, and if I still have this gun when we next visit NC, I'll look you up for sure. The problem is that there are no trips planned for the near future. My wife just started a new job and consequetly has little time off for a while. If I make the move to a non-1911 .45 then this Springer will probably have to go.
Aside from teaching me how to get it back together quickly, you would probably be able to at least tell me what's wrong with the gun (judging by your screen name) We'll just have to play it by ear concerning a trip down south. But again, I really do appreciate your most kind offer.
Aside from teaching me how to get it back together quickly, you would probably be able to at least tell me what's wrong with the gun (judging by your screen name) We'll just have to play it by ear concerning a trip down south. But again, I really do appreciate your most kind offer.
Skylerbone
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Surely one among us has a web cam and is YouTube savvy. I smell opportunity a knockin for a custom video with a link posted.
Hey wb,
I semi-live in the CH area and can refer you to someone in CH that may be able to help you with 1911s.
Just something to think of if you still have the pistol when visiting.
I would volunteer but I doubt I know even half the stuff that he or 1911Tuner knows.
I semi-live in the CH area and can refer you to someone in CH that may be able to help you with 1911s.
Just something to think of if you still have the pistol when visiting.
I would volunteer but I doubt I know even half the stuff that he or 1911Tuner knows.
I'm sure I'll get flamed for saying it, but I think the 1911 is a little outdated. Sure it's a good gun, but I think there are better designs available. The overly complicated field strip is just one symptom of this. Sure some peope can do it fast, but they'd strip another gun faster if they practiced as much on that. Take the SIG P series pistols, for example. It takes about 3 seconds to field strip those--without even practicing, just knowing the procedure. 1911s are popular in competition because they can have a really nice trigger pull with SAO. However, those competition guns are generally extremely expensive, not what the average joe would be buying. Accuracy and reliability are matched by newer designs.
Magnumite
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No flame here. Just an FYI to knock down some myths.
I competed with an old war horse for a couple years. Along the way I acquired a parts gun and retired the war horse. I then acquired a couple non custom modern 1911's. They had good actions and were accurate. I competed with those guns during ensuing years and did so successfully - against some using with more expensive guns. I own one custom, a Les Baer PII and I acquired it used. I have yet to use it in competition.
I find the 1911 no more difficult to field strip than any other auto...just differently. But I will say this after having a few modern autos. The 1911 detail strips more easily than many but not all modern autos. See I had to stave off the Glock guys, I hear they strip well.
Depending on the game, a good 1911 doesn't have to be expensive...just properly built, and most are.
I competed with an old war horse for a couple years. Along the way I acquired a parts gun and retired the war horse. I then acquired a couple non custom modern 1911's. They had good actions and were accurate. I competed with those guns during ensuing years and did so successfully - against some using with more expensive guns. I own one custom, a Les Baer PII and I acquired it used. I have yet to use it in competition.
I find the 1911 no more difficult to field strip than any other auto...just differently. But I will say this after having a few modern autos. The 1911 detail strips more easily than many but not all modern autos. See I had to stave off the Glock guys, I hear they strip well.
Depending on the game, a good 1911 doesn't have to be expensive...just properly built, and most are.
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