Calling all of you who carry a 1911.

[sauer1911]

I really like my Sig 1911 .45acp's! Big BIG thumpin slug! 8+1 and 2 back up mags seems enough, god willing.

Gotta see if there are some smaller Sig 1911's that are California approved.

Either that or move. hehe

be safe

 

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My 1911 is my social gun. I only carry it when open carry is on the menu. This is not based on any factor involving the gun, but it is the only handgun that I have spent the cash on for a good looking leather holster. Its a middle of the road 1911 (Para), but its accurate and reliable enough. Everything else rides is a polymer/kydex holster. The weight of a 1911 is not an issue for me, since at work I carry a belt that has a handgun, two mags, pepper spray, batton, two sets of handcuffs, and a radio.

 

[fedlaw]

Years ago I was at our range to requalify with my SIG P226. My buddy, Chuck B was in the next lane with his 1911. He asked me if I wanted to try it before my turn. I had never shot one before. After 6 rds, I asked him if I could qualify with it. Lo and behold I ran a perfect requal: 50 rds. I ordered a Kimber Stainless Target that day and would have started carrying it soon after if it had been 100%, but the hook was set. Traded for a Springfield Loaded, not nearly as accurate, but 100% for 10 years and 1000's of rds. Not satisfied with the accuracy of the Springer, I added a Kimber Target Master. Again very accurate, but again not 100%. I still have my SA Loaded, but now carry a Les Baer. It is reliable and has far more accuracy than I can shoot. Why do I carry it? Because as Clint Smith says, a gun should be comforting, not comfortable, although in a Milt Sparks holster it is both.

 

[bamcis]

It's a bit like owning a Harley. If I have to explain you'll never understand. If you do understand then there's nothing to explain.

Besides, just look at them.

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[Ditchtiger]

Big and slow can be effective.
Think of what a windshield does to a bug.
And that's at 80 fps.

 

[Welding Rod]

There is no 45 that is easier to shoot fast and accurately.

That said, while I compete with a 1911 I carry a Sig P220. I am very active and am not comfortable with a holster that doesn't have a thumb break retention strap.... Haven't seen one that works well with a cocked 1911.

 

[RainDodger]

bamsis said it absolutely perfectly ..."It's a bit like owning a Harley. If I have to explain you'll never understand. If you do understand then there's nothing to explain."

There is just something about it that's "right"...