Jayb
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The front strap checkering (30 lpi) will not irritate you at all. All you'll notice is better control, and no slippage at all. The checkering on the back strap is 20 lpi, and you would notice that on the front strap.
Which 1911 under $800?
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Dollar An Hour
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I guess a smooth front strap could get slippery, most the upgraded 1911s have 30 lpi on the front strap right?
Anyway, picking a 1911 is tough - and asking a gun forum's opinion only clouds the matter. Bottom line is some people LOVE Colts, some don't, ditto for S&W, Springfield, Dan Wesson, Para, etcetera...
I wanted to like S&W, but alot of guys say the FP block found on Smith & Kimber is a bad thing. Then I handled one and it felt okay but the bump on the grip safety felt odd.
I can't find a Colt to handle, period.
Not sure I'm any closer that I was when I started this thread.
fastbolt
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Well, I've had some fair amount of experience with a number of new Colt and S&W SW1911 pistols in the last couple of years.
I've also personally bought one of each, a stainless Government XSE and a 5" SW1911SC.
Both are excellent pistols. Both use forged frames & slides.
The only problem I experienced was when a non-Colt (vendor produced) ambidextrous safety lock snapped and fell off my Colt.
When I was first cleaning and inspecting my Colt, I removed the hammer & sear and scoped them. They had been perfectly fitted. Very nice. I didn't scope the SW1911 parts, but during shooting the trigger feels even better than my Colt.
The SW1911 is actually more accurate than my Colt, and the Colt is accurate. Both pistols easily passed my informal accuracy test of permitting me to make called hits on wooden clothespins at 10-11 yards while shooting 2-handed, unsupported. I'm guessing that in the hands of a better shooter, using better ammunition, they might be considered accurate indeed. Certainly enough so for my anticipated needs, anyway.
I own 4 Colt pistols. I'm even a Colt trained L/E armorer for Colt Model O Pistols.
As it stands right now, my next anticipated 1911 purchase will be another SW1911.
FWIW, I wouldn't own a Para. Roll of the dice when it comes to QC.
The early Kimbers were nice. Haven't really been all that impressed with ones produced in recent years, and some of the guys who have bought various models for off-duty weapons haven't been entirely pleased with the functioning they've experienced.
Haven’t had the opportunity to handle and fire many Springfield's, and the ones I have handled and fired have inspired ambivalence.
Wilson metal-framed .45 pistols are nice ... but over priced.
I think the SW1911's are the best deal around when it comes to an affordable out-of-the-box 1911 style pistol ... and they're backed by one of the best customer service philosophies in the business. Not a bad deal.
Magazines can make or break a 1911's reliability, though. I can't think of a single manufacturer of 1911 magazines who hasn't had some issues arise, either. If you read enough forum threads, you may find that some 1911 afficionados sometimes display the same sort of loyalty to their favorite magazine manufacturer as they do sports teams ... Meaning they remain loyal even when they lose and demonstrate less than wonderful performance.
I've also personally bought one of each, a stainless Government XSE and a 5" SW1911SC.
Both are excellent pistols. Both use forged frames & slides.
The only problem I experienced was when a non-Colt (vendor produced) ambidextrous safety lock snapped and fell off my Colt.
When I was first cleaning and inspecting my Colt, I removed the hammer & sear and scoped them. They had been perfectly fitted. Very nice. I didn't scope the SW1911 parts, but during shooting the trigger feels even better than my Colt.
The SW1911 is actually more accurate than my Colt, and the Colt is accurate. Both pistols easily passed my informal accuracy test of permitting me to make called hits on wooden clothespins at 10-11 yards while shooting 2-handed, unsupported. I'm guessing that in the hands of a better shooter, using better ammunition, they might be considered accurate indeed. Certainly enough so for my anticipated needs, anyway.
I own 4 Colt pistols. I'm even a Colt trained L/E armorer for Colt Model O Pistols.
As it stands right now, my next anticipated 1911 purchase will be another SW1911.
FWIW, I wouldn't own a Para. Roll of the dice when it comes to QC.
The early Kimbers were nice. Haven't really been all that impressed with ones produced in recent years, and some of the guys who have bought various models for off-duty weapons haven't been entirely pleased with the functioning they've experienced.
Haven’t had the opportunity to handle and fire many Springfield's, and the ones I have handled and fired have inspired ambivalence.
Wilson metal-framed .45 pistols are nice ... but over priced.
I think the SW1911's are the best deal around when it comes to an affordable out-of-the-box 1911 style pistol ... and they're backed by one of the best customer service philosophies in the business. Not a bad deal.
Magazines can make or break a 1911's reliability, though. I can't think of a single manufacturer of 1911 magazines who hasn't had some issues arise, either. If you read enough forum threads, you may find that some 1911 afficionados sometimes display the same sort of loyalty to their favorite magazine manufacturer as they do sports teams ... Meaning they remain loyal even when they lose and demonstrate less than wonderful performance.
bestseller92
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In answer to the question, Springfield MilSpecs are Brazilian made.
Crusader_1911
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So only Mil Spec model Springfields are Brazilian made? GI and Full Size Loaded models are made in USA?
sgb
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Colt without a doubt.
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