rra polymer frame 1911?

[k_dawg]

But the 1911 guys have already chosen their "low capacity" pistol, mostly because they like the grip, the trigger, and the way the pistol points. The guys that choose the 1911 know their capacity limitation, but they still choose the pistol because the other features outweigh the lower capacity, to them. Those other pistols don't give the 1911 shooter what they want, no matter the capacity, but a polymer 1911 would give them everything they like with lighter weight. I think it is a good plan.

Yes. I and most of the others I know who choose to carry a 1911 pick the ability to shoot it well over capacity. I also prefer to CC and not OC.

If I could wear a thigh holster everywhere, THEN I might choose the H&K USP Elite .45 with a Docter sight.

 

[ugaarguy]

So far, the other companies with polymer framed 1911s do not seem to have done particularly well.

The STI / SVI pattern double stacks have done quite well because they became the de facto standard for double stack 1911s, and STI is based in TX, so parts availability is of minimal concern.

The Kimber BP Ten / Charles Daly / BUL pistols didn't have the build quality of the STI / SVI guns, and parts weren't 100% compatible with the STI / SVI pattern. That last bit, combined with the sporadic nature of spare parts importation from Israel, pretty much doomed those pistols here in the US.

The Wilson Combat KZ 45 is a proprietary frame size with a proprietary $40 magazine that can only be had from Wilson. It has its followers, but it's not intended to be a mainstream pistol.

On the other hand, if this RRA takes all standard 1911 parts - especially standard mags (so one could use $12 Metalforms or $20 McCormick Classics to name a couple of my favorites) - I think it could do quite well as a mass market pistol.

 

[smalls]

Not to mention that those are all double stacks. While some people do carry a double stack 1911, I think most people use them for competition. It gives up one of the advantages of the 1911 for carry, the slimness.

Expensive proprietary parts certainly don't help. STI/SVI set the standard for them, and each following company needs to either follow their platform, or make even easier to replace and cheaper parts for their guns to become popular.

 

[EddieNFL]

If I want a poly gun, I'll get one. If I want a 1911, I'll get a real one.

Ditto

 

[Spats McGee]

I like the idea. If I had the funds, I'd consider buying one. I like the 1911, but I wouldn't mind having a lighter one.

 

[jon_in_wv]

I thinks its going to come down to price. If they can undercut the more expensive options while not being too much more expensive than the RIA types I think it will di well.

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