Ya see, if there was a bandwagon to jump, most would think it'd be the 1911 bandwagon. But people don't buy 1911s just to buy them, there's a certain aura about them
Firstly, the way that steel has a presence. Its got soul. Its a tool, yes, but each 1911 you buy is different. Each polymer pistol you buy is... well... just another polymer pistol. But these 1911's are individualistic.
The 1911 platform is a proven design. Except most companies try to tinker with them and end up buggering them up. There are soo many things you can do to a 1911. They have style. There are different styles. Its like dressing up a super model. They're beautiful to look at naked, but dressing them up in their own way is nice and different too.
Ya want a milspec 1911? Sure... bam! here you go! You want a super custom 1911? sure $5000 later and bam! Super custom 1911. You want a race gun? Sure, bam! Heres your race gun. In the end, the 1911 world fills so many niches its amazing.
You want them blued? Sure. Hardchromed? Sure. Two tones? absolutely! REVERSE two toned? OK! Lets see you try and reverse two tone a Glock!
How about all those movies with 1911s in them, you gotta admit theres a feeling of want from watching all those movies. I knew about 1911s early in my life.
You don't stop at one 1911 either. Do you need more than 1 1911? Of course not. But remember, each one of my 1911s are different. Each has a different calling. Each serve their own purpose.
Take a stroll to the recent "Post your .45 ACP pictures" thread in the Handgun general discussion forum. I'm almost gonna bet most of those pictures are of 1911s.
1911s are not a bandwagon, they're not a cult to follow, they're not a fanclub, they're a calling.... a strong force to be reckoned with.
Ya know how they say "I've joined the darkside" when they buy a Glock. When someone buys a 1911 they just post a picture without any text and you'll get 400 replies of oogle and drool smilies. The 1911's aren't a darkside, heck we ain't even on a brightside. We're on our own side.
You either understand 1911s or you dont
