M1911 for a self defense pistol?
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Gouranga
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man...that is a good looking gun. I absolutely love those, next on my purchase list.
Inline with the OP, I would say any weapon you feel comfortable carrying, can use competently, and can carry according to your need (i.e. level of concealment, activity level, etc), if good for concealed carry.
Inline with the OP, I would say any weapon you feel comfortable carrying, can use competently, and can carry according to your need (i.e. level of concealment, activity level, etc), if good for concealed carry.
1911 till today, not much confidence Aye?
In the good old days, a while back, two young boys, 18 YOA?
Where leaned against cars, top floor of a parking lot, Rochester New York State, each side of the entrance, stairs leading into Hotel.
Tensed up when I approached with metal Camera Case, I stopped 7 yds away, slid case on the ground, using right hand.
Stood up with .45 Colt Commander, pointing down at around 45 degrees, real rigid Weaver ready (It was a while ago, still use that stance) "You are in my way Lads!"
They left at hi speed heading down the drive up.
Do not carry one now, but that was a good deterrent. Not sure how much of the big hole at the front they saw, enough?
In the good old days, a while back, two young boys, 18 YOA?
Where leaned against cars, top floor of a parking lot, Rochester New York State, each side of the entrance, stairs leading into Hotel.
Tensed up when I approached with metal Camera Case, I stopped 7 yds away, slid case on the ground, using right hand.
Stood up with .45 Colt Commander, pointing down at around 45 degrees, real rigid Weaver ready (It was a while ago, still use that stance) "You are in my way Lads!"
They left at hi speed heading down the drive up.
Do not carry one now, but that was a good deterrent. Not sure how much of the big hole at the front they saw, enough?
I carry a Para Slim Hawg locked and loaded. Only way to carry a 1911 IMO. With three safety's essentially (including pulling the trigger), I have no qualms about carrying in this manner. it is an excellent CC weapon, and while I have read many threads about reliability problems with Para, mine has had no FTF's.
Diamondback6
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Personally, I like 'em (well, M1911A1's), but that's just me--and how they fit my hand, my wardrobe to conceal 'em, and my chosen defensive doctrines and tactics. Like all guns, it works for some people but not others--there's no "One Size Fits All", so your best bet is to test several irons and see what fits you the best.
Zerodefect
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THR probally isn't the best place for advice on the 1911 platform judging by all the silly " don't carry cocked and locked" and "loaded chambers kill kittens" threads.
but yes its a fine defensive pistol if:
-yours actually works
-fits your hand and works for you with the new "combat grip" used in modern IDPA shoots
- has an extended beavertail safety that allows the gun to shoot with a looser grip on the back strap which sometimes can be a side affect of a hurried combat grip.
- you don't mind rust
My Kimber CDP is a bit slower to draw than my Glock 23. And the glock is more reliable and faster to move between targets. Not to mention completely impervious to rust. I usually carry my glock 23 IWB for CCW, and the Kimber OWB for rifle training.
but yes its a fine defensive pistol if:
-yours actually works
-fits your hand and works for you with the new "combat grip" used in modern IDPA shoots
- has an extended beavertail safety that allows the gun to shoot with a looser grip on the back strap which sometimes can be a side affect of a hurried combat grip.
- you don't mind rust
My Kimber CDP is a bit slower to draw than my Glock 23. And the glock is more reliable and faster to move between targets. Not to mention completely impervious to rust. I usually carry my glock 23 IWB for CCW, and the Kimber OWB for rifle training.
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