crimeguy7
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Been shooting for a while but want to get serious about competing. Any suggestions about which 1911 to buy?
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Why a 1911, there's a ton of good firearms out there to compete with.
crimeguy7
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Im open to anything in .40 cal. Looking for good advice.. Thanks for the reply
Im open to anything in .40 cal. Looking for good advice.. Thanks for the reply
crimeguy7
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How about
I shoot and carry a glock .45 gap for work but the ammo is too expensive. I have plenty of SW .40 to shoot from a previous carry.
I shoot and carry a glock .45 gap for work but the ammo is too expensive. I have plenty of SW .40 to shoot from a previous carry.
Zerodefect
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For 1911's I'd look at .45acp's not .40. 1911 are best as .45's.
Anyways for 1911's I like are the Springfield Loaded, Kimber TLE, Kimber Custom II, Colt. Classic styled 1911's like the Sprinfield GI, Milspec, and some Colts are nice if you want that classic look.
I try to avoid the highend 1911's and prefere basic but good ones. Then I concentrate on making them reliable (if needed). Then have the best of 'em refinished with Melonite. Usually I have to replace recoil springs, grips, use Wilson 47D magazines, and find ammo they like. Once I do that I end up with a reliable gun. Some 1911's can be picky, not all, thats just the nature of the beast. I only use fullsize 5" 1911's. The smaller ones don't work well for me. Don't really know why. All my smaller guns are Glocks. (odd huh?)
The GI, Milspec guns, have a hammer that bites my hand because I ride up on the grip so I stick to my TLE and CDP as they have the extended tails. I wish I could get a GI with a tail. I might get one and install a drop in tail. I love the classic look of the basic GI.
You'll probally need target sights on your 1911 for competing though. I know the Kimber Custom and TLE can be had with target sights, not sure 'bout the Springfields.
I'd get a Springfield Loaded or Kimber TLE, unless you don't allready have a Glock 19...............
Anyways for 1911's I like are the Springfield Loaded, Kimber TLE, Kimber Custom II, Colt. Classic styled 1911's like the Sprinfield GI, Milspec, and some Colts are nice if you want that classic look.
I try to avoid the highend 1911's and prefere basic but good ones. Then I concentrate on making them reliable (if needed). Then have the best of 'em refinished with Melonite. Usually I have to replace recoil springs, grips, use Wilson 47D magazines, and find ammo they like. Once I do that I end up with a reliable gun. Some 1911's can be picky, not all, thats just the nature of the beast. I only use fullsize 5" 1911's. The smaller ones don't work well for me. Don't really know why. All my smaller guns are Glocks. (odd huh?)
The GI, Milspec guns, have a hammer that bites my hand because I ride up on the grip so I stick to my TLE and CDP as they have the extended tails. I wish I could get a GI with a tail. I might get one and install a drop in tail. I love the classic look of the basic GI.
You'll probally need target sights on your 1911 for competing though. I know the Kimber Custom and TLE can be had with target sights, not sure 'bout the Springfields.
I'd get a Springfield Loaded or Kimber TLE, unless you don't allready have a Glock 19...............
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My group of shooters around my area are sold on Glock and Para. I was looking at the P16. but the 1000 dollar price tag was a little much...
My group of shooters around my area are sold on Glock and Para. I was looking at the P16. but the 1000 dollar price tag was a little much...
Zerodefect
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I'm sold on Glocks as well. Reliable, quick shooting, great parts support, accurate enough for most people.
They get ragged on alot because they're so "utilitarian" but to me they still have a better appearance than XD's and M&P's. I actually fit the grip of a Glock well, despite the time I spend with 1911's. I was also surprized how solid they feel with less recoil than I'm used to.
I forget the # of the fullsize .45acp Glock. I usually only use Glocks for carry work.
I run from Paras screaming as loud as I can.......I've never had any luck with them. Reliability, accuracy etc......They can't compare to Kimber or Springfield IMO.
They get ragged on alot because they're so "utilitarian" but to me they still have a better appearance than XD's and M&P's. I actually fit the grip of a Glock well, despite the time I spend with 1911's. I was also surprized how solid they feel with less recoil than I'm used to.
I forget the # of the fullsize .45acp Glock. I usually only use Glocks for carry work.
I run from Paras screaming as loud as I can.......I've never had any luck with them. Reliability, accuracy etc......They can't compare to Kimber or Springfield IMO.
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crimeguy7
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Im a .40 man
I dont have any objections but im set up to relaod S&W .40. But an awsome looking firearm!
I dont have any objections but im set up to relaod S&W .40. But an awsome looking firearm!
weisse52
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The advice from Zerodefect was pretty solid. I have shot most of the 1911 platforms and have come back to Colt. But I think you can find a winner with SA or maybe Kimber (I hate the script on the slides they use)
I do use basic Colts, but that is just my preference.
Good luck in your search.
I do use basic Colts, but that is just my preference.
Good luck in your search.
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