1911's & S&W Revolvers

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As time goes by and the older I get it seems the only interest in handguns I have anymore is 1911's and Smith revolvers. I tried the tactical game and the polymer plastic fantastics but as time went on I found all that a bit wanting and the pride of ownership just wasn't there. Is there anymore out there that feels the same?
 
Yeah. Glocks are perfectly good tools.
When I started as a cop in 1984 we didn't have an issue gun. Some of the old heads were still carrying revolvers. Mostly Smiths and a few Colts thrown in. From .38 Special to .45 LC.

Some cops carried Smith autos.

Some had Browning High Powers.

The cool kids carried 1911's. Tactical (SWAT) in particular. I wanted to be a cool kid so I carried a 1911. Colt was the only game in town really. Within a couple years I got on Tactical and rode that for 12 years.

Slowly a few folks carried Berettas. Then some Sig P226, P220 and P229's started showing up.

People had a personality that matched their gun choice. There was a little pride. Separating yourself from others.

Then, we got issued Glocks. Mandatory carry. The department looked like a cheap subdivision. All cookie cutter guns in cookie cutter holsters.

So, I have a weak spot for guns that have a personality and that matches ones personality.

If you prefer an injection molded pistol that is exactly like 10 million or so identical injection molded pistols, that's fine too.

I retired from that department and hired on at a new agency. I can carry whatever I want. I'm back to carrying an almost 30 year old Wilson Master Grade .45. I can, simply, shoot it better than any other gun.

And sometimes, I would just rather have a little style.
 
bluetopper, I agree with you. My safe is equipped the same way yours is, many S&W's, a few 1911's and not much of anything else.

Stu
 
Roger that Sgt127.

Did the same thing when I went on the job in 72.

The went madatory 357 in 75. My bug was a 1911 officers model.
 
Same here. I don't own a Glock. Nothing personal; the one and only I tried just "didn't suit", and I saw no need to actually work to make it "suit."

I simply like all-steel guns, especially revolvers, and have been carrying them more frequently as of late instead of my polymer-framed subcompact 9mm handgun. I didn't own a 1911 until maybe a month ago, though, and have not yet fired it, but I'm already looking at a reasonably-priced Ruger Commander-type in stainless.

I left LE before my department switched to Glocks (they had been issuing the Ruger P-85.)
 
I like my strikers, shoot them often and carry them more than anything else, but I have to agree, they are mostly just great tools. 1911's, BHP's, good revolvers, and steel guns in general have character and style that polymer can't match.
 
bluetopper said:
As time goes by and the older I get it seems the only interest in handguns I have anymore is 1911's and Smith revolvers. I tried the tactical game and the polymer plastic fantastics but as time went on I found all that a bit wanting and the pride of ownership just wasn't there. Is there anymore out there that feels the same?
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I agree, I'm a revolver guy but I do have a 1911 because every man should have at least one. I have several semi autos but many more revolvers.
 
bluetopper said:
As time goes by and the older I get it seems the only interest in handguns I have anymore is 1911's and Smith revolvers. I tried the tactical game and the polymer plastic fantastics but as time went on I found all that a bit wanting and the pride of ownership just wasn't there. Is there anymore out there that feels the same?
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Me too up until recently.

But I'm starting to develop a "thing" for single action revolvers.

I'll keep a few DA guns for defense, but may start collecting more nice single actions.

And then there are lever action rifles...
 
Pre-Lock S&W always.:)

1911's not really. I have three but rarely shoot them anymore.

One of them is a example of how to put a lot of money into a 1911 for custom features that may or may not actually benefit the shooter. :notworthy: If I was to sell it I would not come close to recouping the money I have spent on it.

Another one is a stock Series 70 Colt Gold Cup. Great gun. Probably capable of 1" groups at 25 yards. Sadly the shooter isn't. :( It is probably the last 1911 I will part with.

My most practical one is a stainless steel S.A. that I followed Jeff Coopers advice. Action job with new trigger, hammer and sear, polished feedramp, better sights. I did add a beavertail grip safety for comfort. The only thing I can think of adding to make it a perfect packing pistol is to have it Hard Chromed by Accurate Weapon and Plating or by Fords.

I have heavily invested in the 9mm in the last year. Old age makes the lighter recoil of the 9mm much more enjoyable to shoot which also means better groups and quicker shots. Domestic Terrorism has peaked my interest in the advantages of carrying a higher capacity gun.

I am considering getting a S&W Shield or Beretta PX4 to get back into shooting 45 ACP.
 
I have 1911s and Smiths that I like a lot and the odd Kimber, Dan Wesson and Rugers.
Maybe every "collection" needs a Lorcin or Glock or something, for contrast.
 
There is pride of ownership and then there is utility. I love my 1911s. I shoot them well. I carry polymers because I just can't argue with a pound of weight savings and indisputable reliability.
 
I only own two polymer framed pistols. One is a 22LR for fun shooting. The other is a 40 S&W that I haul around in my vehicle and also do a little fun shooting with. My first love is single actions, followed by 1911s, and then revolvers, .
 
I love shooting revolvers simply because I love shooting revolvers. I can appreciate classic revolvers and 1911s, but for serious shooting, I'm not hung up on (or interested in) ideology, "pride of ownership", "blued this", "walnut that", "The Lock", MIM, etc. And I often rely on a striker-fired gun when I carry. ;)
 
bluetopper said:
As time goes by and the older I get it seems the only interest in handguns I have anymore is 1911's and Smith revolvers. I tried the tactical game and the polymer plastic fantastics but as time went on I found all that a bit wanting and the pride of ownership just wasn't there. Is there anymore out there that feels the same?
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I never went with fads and plastic guns. And apologies to you S&W guys, but I'm a Colt fan.

So my carry gun is an M1911, although occasionally I drop a Colt Detective Special in my jacket pocket on the way out the door. My outdoor gun is either a Colt Woodsman (made in 1938) or a .45 Colt New Service, made in 1906.
 
I wouldn't say that only 1911s and S&W revolvers interest me. But I would say that metal framed guns always seem to have more personality and charisma to them than poly guns. Just something about them. 1911s, Beretta 92s, CZ 75s, all pretty much classics at this point. I guess as your taste gets more refined you hone in on what really interests you.

That being said, I own plenty of poly guns, and there are a few more on my life's "to-get" list. But I still like the old metal frames.

What really has me bummed is how many bolt guns come with cheap plastic stocks. I am not one for the classic walnut-and-blue look, but the cheesy stocks that come on so many rifles are just cringe worthy.
 
I too like 1911's and Smith revolvers. I however do not think that plastic injection molded guns are good tools. Quite frankly they do not have the mass. Whether you are talking about having to use one as a club or want to discuss "limp wristing", metal frame guns just do better for me. However, I recently did get a little more modern and added a CZ85 to the stable. That is just as much fun as a 1911 or a Smith revolver, at least right now. I may get a whim and sell it someday, but the 1911's and Smith revolvers do not move out of my collection very often. They mostly move in.
 
My main interest is pretty limited to S&W revolvers with a 2 digit or no model number. I have an assortment of other makes and types, but S&W revolvers probably make up 75% of my accumulation.
I do have three 1911s; Kimber 45 ACP; Taurus 38 Super, and a Llama 380.
 
Have always been a Colt, S&W, and Ruger fan. Like their products and continue to buy them. Also have a number of polymer, striker fired guns as well, mainly for their innovative designs and use of new technology. I take pride in ownership of all of my guns.
 
My first handgun was a Glock 23. My second was a USP 45. Oddly enough, those are the only 2 handguns I've ever gotten rid of. The Glock was simply an appliance and I never shot it well either. The USP came close to having a soul, but I sold it and used the proceeds for a 1911 which I love SO much more. I've decided I'm much more interested in metal framed handguns and revolvers (both Colt and S&W) than polymer framed handguns. I'm kind of on a military handgun kick right now. I've got a 1911 and a CZ75. Next on the list is a Hi-Power and then a Beretta 92. A Luger would be awesome as well, but I'm not sure I'd ever find one at a price I'd be happy with.

I do have 2 poly-guns. My LCP, just because it's so nice to drop in a pocket for those trips to the corner store. And a Hi-Point 9mm, because I wanted to see how reliable a gun I purchased for $140 could be. It surprised me enough that it's my garage gun.
 
bluetopper said:
As time goes by and the older I get it seems the only interest in handguns I have anymore is 1911's and Smith revolvers. I tried the tactical game and the polymer plastic fantastics but as time went on I found all that a bit wanting and the pride of ownership just wasn't there. Is there anymore out there that feels the same?
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A little scary there. Let's see at 67 I am not growing any younger. When it comes to handguns I lean pretty heavily towards the Colt Series 70 1911 guns and also the S&W older revolvers with a few Colt revolvers tossed in. Among the Colt 1911 guns I am currently looking for a nice 9mm exhibit to compliment my 38 Super. All in all I likely have about a dozen 1911 Colt Series 70 Government guns, I just seem to gravitate to the things. :) Also a real weakness for the Gold Cup guns.

Ron
 
I have striker fired pistols produced by Glock and S&W. The previously mentioned are weapons not works of art. Functionality foremost first and always as opposed to esthetically pleasing. Yes I have double action revolvers and 1911 series pistols but they seldom see the light of day residing in secured storage (AKA-Gun Safe).
 
Hangingrock said:
I have striker fired pistols produced by Glock and S&W. The previously mentioned are weapons not works of art. Functionality foremost first and always as opposed to esthetically pleasing. Yes I have double action revolvers and 1911 series pistols but they seldom see the light of day residing in secured storage (AKA-Gun Safe).
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Interesting as at least one 1911 generally makes it to the range with me. Then too, I really don't spare any of my guns an occasional range trip with the exception of a few rifle that are just a little too punishing for me to really enjoy shooting. Sort of just a matter of what some of us prefer verse what someone else prefers. Thinking about it further while I still very much enjoy shooting handgun, certain rifles seem to see much more of the outside world (leaving the safe).

Ron
 
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