Anyone who doesn't care for 1911's

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I have little interest in 1911s, other than the respect that comes from their place in history. Should I be wealthy enough some day to buy a complete WWII collection, a 1911 would be part--but that is likely the only way.

I have never shot one. But the grip is downright offensive to me. I am not sure why I would want to shoot a gun that feels so "foreign" to my hands, when others such as CZs feel as though they were made for my hands.

I guess it is kind of like the Harley Davidson phenomenon. Amazing brand loyalty by those who appreciate them. Annoyance by those who don't. Either way, it is hard to change the person's opinion.
 
I'm not a big fan of 1911s either. To be honest, I think they are somewhat ugly, though not on the level that the Glock and HK P7 inhabit. I also prefer polymer frames over steel.

I think a lot of it has to do with them being seen as "America's gun". The whole "they beat the Huns back in dubbya dubbya two" image they have. They are great guns to be sure, but so are many other. I just don't get caught up in hype or emotional appeal with my guns. The same reason I just don't care about Garands or any other ultra popular platform, other than the AR. I go for what I like and what works for me. If other people like it a lot, that is irrelevant and coincidental.
 
Never cared to own one.

I never cared for them. I've shot all sorts of firearms for the last forty or so years including some high end 1911s and never cared to own one.
Last year I was offered one @ a price coundn't pass up. I figured I'd turn it over for another wheel gun, my personal favorite firearm type.
Bought a box of ammo, just cause. Now I own two. A commander is my carry gun & I'm looking for a third to customize a little.
 
I think this should sum it up pretty good. It really comes down to ether driving a Corvette, Toyota Camry or a Ford Pinto!

The :cool:Corvette is nice looken and drives like a dream $65,000. = Colt 1911 Special Combat Government $1,676.00

The :pToyota Camry not a bad looking car lots of style and sporty $30,000 = Springfield XD tactical $625.00

And the :eek:Ford Pinto.... well it'll get you there as long as you don't get rear ended or :fire:(BOOM):fire: $1,000 if your lucky. = Hi point 45ACP $145.00


All options will get you to the same place.
 
taurusowner, I think you are onto something, re: the America's gun image. I like to think that I don't get caught up in an emotional appeal with regard to wanting specific guns over others. The 1911 brings me ZERO emotional appeal or desire. But other guns do. Some are love at first sight, first grip, or first fire. But the 1911 is none of the above. To each his own though.
 
Above all, its the trigger. I can't explain, you have to shoot one to know. After that it fits very well in the hand and points naturally for alot of people. To be honest, if all other pistols were above the 1911 then why do many elite police and military teams use the 1911 platform? Most likely the trigger and the shot for shot consitency.

IMO, 1911 are great handguns and I trust them for HD/SD in 45 acp. Are they perfect? No, they are not for everyone. Some people don't like the cocked and locked carry method. Is this method dangerous? You bet it is!:D

The 1911 has also been copied in one way or another in many pistols. Its a classic design that many people like. Keep them stock or modify them to your wants or needs. Granted they are not Glocks. If you don't like to clean or take care of your pistols then stick to Glocks or XDs. (BTW, this is not a bash on Glocks or XDs. I own 2 XDs.)

1911s don't need constant care though. I own a SA 1911 for 6 years without 1 single failure with ball or HP ammo. I own a Kimber Ultra Carry 2 without 1 single failure with ball or HP ammo. I just clean them and lube them well when I get home from a range trip, however I do this with every single firearm I own, even my XDs and if I owned Glocks I would treat them the same.

The 1911 is very popular as there alot of variations to choose from with many aftermarket parts. Some people find out they shoot better with them and realize the 1911 handles recoil very well even in .45.
 
The craze might end when it hits the century mark, in about three years.

Compare a Hi-point to a 1911?

Ugly? You have to be kidding.

Aside from the 1860 Army Colt, the 1911 may be the most aesthetically pleasing handgun every made.

Ugly, um, High Point.

I have two 1911s that people won't even touch after I give them permission. I shoot both regularly and they are target .22-grade accurate.

When I'm shopping the best sales pitches you can give me are: it won't feed (or cycle) properly, it jams, it isn't accurate. When I'm done it is a $2,000 gun. And I just do it because it is fun.

I wouldn't TOUCH a High Point, let alone own one.

BTW, I prefer CZs.

I kind of wonder why someone would knock 1911s and admit owning a High Point. ...shudder...
 
There was a time when I hated the 1911 - an outgrowth of my time in the Army when the 1911 was still the issue sidearm and I couldn't hit jack with those old, rickety, rattly WWII relics with the lousy sights.

Then, as I got older and memory faded I picked up a Springfield 1911 Loaded and said to myself, "Self, this feels like a pretty good gun." So I bought it, shot it and fell in love with it. It remains my only 1911. I love the 1911 and think it's a great platform, but there are plenty of other equally good designs out there.
 
Um, I hate to mention it to you GunLvr, but your original post did refer to HPs. You went back and edited the post to remove the reference. And, now you deny referring to it.

However Ugaarguy quoted your original post. It includes the reference to you owning a High Point. But, you went back and edited the post to remove the reference.

I honestly do not understand what your point is.

You brag on your High Point then deny you ever said anything about it.

How about you just tell us about your guns, High Point included. You edited the original post about 15 minutes ago. That's when your original post bragging about High Point disappeared.

There are four references to your original HP post. But now you never posted it, just edited.

Please, do not PM me, again. I really do not know what your motivation is, but you are either 14 or a troller just looking for something to use against legitimate handgun users.
 
Reported you to the mods.

We'll see where it goes.

I'll probably be banned.

I'll call it as it is. You're a liar. You changed your posts then act like you're innocent. How about you send me a PM now?
 
I'm not overly impressed with 1911's. That being said, I still want one. :evil:

However mainly because it's a classic design, and it's a .45 cal in a single stack (slim) package.

My first .45 will probably be an XD or something though, I prefer lower maintenance (reliable) guns


(not that 1911's arent reliable, they're just not to MY idea of reliable)
 
Lets see... a design that has been around since the early 1900's and is STILL winning shooting competitions across this country every single weekend. That couldn't possibly have anything to do with why its popular.

If you dislike 1911's it is because you have A. Never shot one or B. Never shot a properly built one.
 
I have a Springer but in general I don't care for them. The don't fit my hand well at all and I have to pay careful attention to hold to shoot them well. It's just a range gun that I shoot 2 or 3 times a year. If it disappeared tomorrow, I wouldn't miss it for a second.
 
I love the BHP, so of course, I like the 1911s. However I am not much in the mood to pay $1200 for one, Just wished that.

a) that there was more $400-600 1911s.

b) that the High Power had as many high quality clones as the 1911 has.

I also appreate the fact that there are dozens opon 100s of products for the 1911 model, and one can make a custom 1911 without too much searching on the internet. I guess I am the type that would get a Mil-spec 1911 and slowly custom it out till I had my gun. However I plan to get other guns before that.
 
Gunlvrnlearner

Not sure that you really bragged on your Hi-point. But why go back and edit the reference out?

If you really want to be a gun learner then sit back and read a few posts and you will learn a lot.
 
I'm one of the few that doesn't understand the whole 1911 thing. It seems obsolete to me.:uhoh:

I will probably buy one someday just to see what it's all about, but it will be a while. I've got to buy black rifles and larger capacity stuff before it's too late!
 
They are definitely nice looking, but the 1911 isn't for me. The main thing I don't like is the placement of the safety. It's right at a spot that if I maintain my grip, my thumb is under the safety and gets beat up on while shooting. If I put it on top, my grip is messed up and it's just not comfortable. The 45acp just isn't comfortable to fire in that platform for me. Add to all that the extra cost and I'll stick with mostly Glocks.
 
Weisse THANKS for stating i never bragged on my Hi Point

I edited because it seemed some thought i was comparing the two which i wasnt, I used it as a reference to explain i was not critical of 1911's just simply curious why ppl love them so much
 
GunLvrNLearner said:
I edited because it seemed some thought i was comparing the two which i wasnt, I used it as a reference to explain i was not critical of 1911's just simply curious why ppl love them so much
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I can see the train of thought that most took based on your Hi Point reference, especially when you have harped repeatedly on what 1911's cost. It did seem that you were comparing the two.

People love them because they are (arguably) the finest fighting sidearm ever developed. My advice to you is get out and shoot. I can appreciate your willingness to research and learn, but get out and actually shoot, and do it a lot. 50 or 100 rounds is not going to cut it, go shoot 1000 rounds through your Hi Point, then 1000 through a quality weapon, it doesn't even have to be a 1911, then report back on why you think there is a difference in price.

While you at it, go to a match. Any match, IDPA, USSPA, whatever. Count the number of 1911's in the hands of the top shooters, and compare it to the total of all the other weapons. As a fun side game, see if you see a Hi Points, Accu Teks, or any of that other crap anywhere in the area. Give some honest thought to why you think that is. Those guys take the competition seriously, and they are only going to compete with the best equipment.

If you would take that little homework assignment seriously, and try to forget about cost for a minute, I think you would find some answers you have previously overlooked.
 
They've never grown on me. Probably due to the "kool-aid drinker" mentality of the most vocal of their owners. I feel the same way about Glocks.
 
I recently shot a Kimber Custom II, and I didn't really care much about them before that. I knew that they were well respected and highly regarded, but they never really did catch my attention.

I want to get one now (probably the Springfield TRP).
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I have shot them since in 1959 when I started qualifing with them. Many out there that are real good shooters. If you want a heavy gun, that fits the bill, it holds very little ammo in the Magazine and is almost 100 years old in design.

The thing I have noticed is the gunshows have more of them being sold than anything else.:uhoh:

Regards,
 
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