Polymer 1911
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HarcyPervin
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no, the mossberg is an abomination. I don't really have an interest in a poly-1911, but I could see the benefit if I wanted to carry a lighter 1911.
Ragnar Danneskjold
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No. I can see a lot of people who might want a 1911 style gun but would prefer it be lighter in weight. A bias against polymer just because it's not traditional is an emotional reaction, and is thus inherently irrational.
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whoa! lots of pics in google image search, can't wait to read a range report about one of these
Quack
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some of my photo's from SHOT
They are looking at $800 as the price point
you can think of it almost like a 2011 that has a metal frame, with a polymer grip. if you look at my photo's above, the polymer covers the metal frame, all the way up to the dust cover. This actually makes the frame a little wider than a standard steel 1911. This is still a single stack
They are looking at $800 as the price point
you can think of it almost like a 2011 that has a metal frame, with a polymer grip. if you look at my photo's above, the polymer covers the metal frame, all the way up to the dust cover. This actually makes the frame a little wider than a standard steel 1911. This is still a single stack
Quack
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and here's the Tactical Zombie lever action
JR24
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Insanity.... I want one.
Maybe one of them ther Mossbergs too. Imagine all the doohickies I could hang off of it while whitetail hunting.... scopes and more scopes, and lasers and lights, and a few more scopes...
Maybe one of them ther Mossbergs too. Imagine all the doohickies I could hang off of it while whitetail hunting.... scopes and more scopes, and lasers and lights, and a few more scopes...
JTQ
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Quack, thanks for the pictures.
Is the plunger tube integral to the frame or is it somehow staked on?
Is the plunger tube integral to the frame or is it somehow staked on?
Whenever people start complaining about getting scratches on their new guns or ask about ways to avoid holster wear on their blued guns a lot of comments about how "a gun is a tool" and "who cares what it looks like how does it function"
I for one am interested in this gun, hate scratches, and lose sleep over holster wear.
But, if you have ever uttered the phrase "a gun is a tool" then you should have no problem with a poly 1911 (as long as it works)
I for one am interested in this gun, hate scratches, and lose sleep over holster wear.
But, if you have ever uttered the phrase "a gun is a tool" then you should have no problem with a poly 1911 (as long as it works)
pikid89
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OT but as to those scoped lever guns...Cheek weld? ha what cheek weld..that looks worse than putting a scope on top of an AR carry handle
Mooseman
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I really like the feel of my all steel 1911,but I wouldn't hesitate to try the polymer frame. I wonder how much it changes the feel of the recoil having a proportionally heavier top? Anyone with an aluminum framed 1911 notice a difference?
The Mossbergs are one of the ugliest rifles I have ever seen, but to each his own.
The Mossbergs are one of the ugliest rifles I have ever seen, but to each his own.
1KPerDay
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The RRA looks good to me... *shrugs*
Wilson made a polymer framed double stack 1911 for a while... seemed to work fine. This one looks a lot better.
Wilson made a polymer framed double stack 1911 for a while... seemed to work fine. This one looks a lot better.
tdstout
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I would shoot one if somebody gave it to me, but I'm not going to buy one myself. 1911s aren't supposed to be plastic. Just my opinion.
Quack
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Quack
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Yep, its similar to a 2011, but with more plastic.
Quack
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Difference is that the Wilson is a double stack, while the RRA is a single stack.
Wilson still makes a polymer "1911", the Spec-Ops
hariph creek
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I admit that polymer probobaly is superior to steel/aluminum. It is most likely the product of this, the modern age.
I still like steel and aluminum, in that order. My 5" 1911 is steel. I like the weight. It's a 10mm, and I load it ''brisk.'' I've always liked steel revolvers, too. I guess I don't notice the weight. A good belt and holster make the difference.
I've had polymer guns before. I can't say anything bad about them.
I just like steel better.
That said, a compact, single stack, polymer 1911 could make a nice EDC?
I've been musing lately about a Commander sized 1911, chambered in 9x23 Winchester. If it had a polymer frame...? Could be pretty cool?
It would have to be a true polymer frame. Polymer with steel inserts, ala Glock. Rather than steel with a polymer covering.
Otherwise, what's the point? I'd want weight savings, durability and corrosion resistance.
I still like steel and aluminum, in that order. My 5" 1911 is steel. I like the weight. It's a 10mm, and I load it ''brisk.'' I've always liked steel revolvers, too. I guess I don't notice the weight. A good belt and holster make the difference.
I've had polymer guns before. I can't say anything bad about them.
I just like steel better.
That said, a compact, single stack, polymer 1911 could make a nice EDC?
I've been musing lately about a Commander sized 1911, chambered in 9x23 Winchester. If it had a polymer frame...? Could be pretty cool?
It would have to be a true polymer frame. Polymer with steel inserts, ala Glock. Rather than steel with a polymer covering.
Otherwise, what's the point? I'd want weight savings, durability and corrosion resistance.
hariph creek
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Of course, in theory, polymer can be manufactured and thus sold, for less money. That's not so bad.
It could open the world of 1911 to new people. That's not so bad, either.
It could open the world of 1911 to new people. That's not so bad, either.
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