How Many 1911s do you own?

[Ramone]

(weird! no grip safety?? mine will have one)

Believe it or not, in the late '70s/ early '80s, it wasn't uncommon for serious gunnies to pin the grip safety. My dad's old Remington Rand is that way.

 

[KenW.]

Down to oneright now; a Kimber. But I have four XDs, does that count?

 

[MTD]

More than one nine and six forty-five

 

[chez323]

Own three all Kimbers, on lookout for number 4.

 

[Stasher1]

...I find that there are other guns I'd much rather carry on a daily basis and/or use to defend my family/home...

The OP simply asked how many people have. This is like being asked "what kind of race car do you have" and answering, "they get poor mileage."

If you'll take a moment to reread my post you'll see that I answered the OP's question in the first sentence of my response:

I owned five at one point (two Colts, two Kimbers, and an early DW), but I'm currently down to one...and I'm fine with that. As much as I love the platform, I find that there are other guns I'd much rather carry on a daily basis and/or use to defend my family/home. My 1911 stays in the safe (unloaded) while an M&P goes on my hip every day.

Life is too short to waste time on guns that need "tinkering" to operate properly.

You may want to turn off the computer once in a while and spend some time working on your reading comprehension.

 

[Saakee]

None as of yet but eventual goal, at least three:

• One set up for home defense with rail and light/laser combo,
• One set up for race guns though I doubt I'll ever get in to it, and
• One set up for long distance bullseye shooting.

 

[EHL]

You may want to turn off the computer once in a while and spend some time working on your reading comprehension.

Stasher, how about you take some time to think about the relavence of you bashing the platform with your answer. The OP asked for how many one owned, not your opinion of them. Why don't you take your own advice?

 

[gmh1013]

One Remington 1911 right now.

 

[Stasher1]

Stasher, how about you take some time to think about the relavence of you bashing the platform with your answer. The OP asked for how many one owned, not your opinion of them. Why don't you take your own advice?

You may want to work on your reading comprehension as well.

I owned five at one point (two Colts, two Kimbers, and an early DW), but I'm currently down to one...and I'm fine with that. As much as I love the platform, I find that there are other guns I'd much rather carry on a daily basis and/or use to defend my family/home. My 1911 stays in the safe (unloaded) while an M&P goes on my hip every day.

Life is too short to waste time on guns that need "tinkering" to operate properly.

No bashing, just facts.

If you don't want to read others' views and experiences, perhaps you should create your own forum where you can start threads and be the only one to respond to them. That way you'd never have to deal with anyone else's opinions.

 

[Gunnerboy]

one mutt in 45... got a bag o parts with everything included for $350 yesterday

 

[rikman]

Springfield Professional,Wilson CQB,Les Baer Concept VIII,Sig GSG,Kimber Super Match, they're like potato chips, one is never enough ;-)

 

[AK103K]

got a bag o parts with everything included for $350 yesterday

Sounds like the first two Springfields I bought back in the early 80's for $250 each. They came in a plastic bag like you describe, and you had to assemble them. They were the best of all the Springfields I owned. Back then, they still made them pretty much to GI specs. To bad they strayed as time went on.

 

[texgunner]

I have four Colts stabled.

 

[shooter_from_show-me]

Zero, but I do have a STI on the wish list though.

 

[valnar]

Have a single Dan Wesson PM7-S. I will add a brother eventually.

 

[wlewisiii]

You left out 0. I was an Army tanker & armorer in the 80's. Soured me on the 1911 permanently. I'll take a Glock or a S&W Model 10 instead every time.

My wife wants one & I'll help her buy it. But she won't need to worry about me wanting it.

 

[Davidfl]

one for now

 

[MTD]

Thought about it again and realize that somehow I have always own one less 1911 than I would like to have! Hence, never enough!

 

[Luftgewehr]

I own more 1911 style pistols than any other type. To paraphrase a question once asked of J. Paul Getty "how many 1911's would it take to make you happy?" The answer being "more!". Have them in .45acp, 10mm, 40S&W, 9mm, 22 rimfire ..and just today I was looking at one of the Armscorp .22TCM/9mm combos ..wbich I just might add to my "1911 family"! Did I mention I like 1911s? -LG

 

[Shoot66]

I have just one right now (DW Valor). I would like to add a Les Bear P2 soon.

 

[MTD]

I have just one right now (DW Valor). I would like to add a Les Bear P2 soon.

Hmm, I'd trade my LB P2 for your DW Valor! Wait! You want one more; and so do I... Never mind Shoot66! BTW, The Valor is very good looking and very nice shooting! I do want one!

 

[WIKD]

(3) .45's and (1) .22.

 

[Mr.510]

None. I've never owned one and probably never will. The capacity is too low and the weight too high for this platform to be of any practical use to me. I do think they are pretty and they make great range toys but I don't buy guns as decorations or playthings.

 

[45_auto]

You think these guys carry their Springfields as decorations or playthings?

http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/capabilities/fbi-swat-graphic (click on pistol)

 

[k soze]

None. I've never owned one and probably never will. The capacity is too low and the weight too high for this platform to be of any practical use to me. I do think they are pretty and they make great range toys but I don't buy guns as decorations or playthings.

You should have read my OP, I was not looking for your insight if you do not own one. The goal of the pole was to see how many owned more than one and it appears the answer is about 70%

Interesting, in my opinion, capacity is an issue, are you having trouble hitting what you shoot at? Perhaps you should search for a platform with better ergonomics for you personally so your performance increases. One of the reasons I like the 1911 is that is a natural pointer for me, same with the BHP and my Walther PPS. Just a friendly suggestion Hope I was helpful.