Dorrin79
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Chris - I agree completely regarding fixed barrels being more inherently accurate and by default, less prone to failure due to their simplicity.
Problem is, fixed-barrel handguns (e.g. blowback) are only available in 9x18 and smaller calibers, and usually only in smaller- framed 'mouseguns'
While many of thes are fine weapons in their own right, I prefer a .45 (or at least a 9x19) and I am not aware of any "service" pistols in those calibers that aren't locked-breech recoil-operated pistols - like the 1911.
(ok, there is the H&K P7, but it has its own set of weird quirks - not to mention a very high price tag)
Just my thoughts on the matter.
My only real complaint about the 1911 is the unneccessary grip safety - although it doesn't cause me problems, it also doesn't serve (in my opinion) a real purpose.
Problem is, fixed-barrel handguns (e.g. blowback) are only available in 9x18 and smaller calibers, and usually only in smaller- framed 'mouseguns'
While many of thes are fine weapons in their own right, I prefer a .45 (or at least a 9x19) and I am not aware of any "service" pistols in those calibers that aren't locked-breech recoil-operated pistols - like the 1911.
(ok, there is the H&K P7, but it has its own set of weird quirks - not to mention a very high price tag)
Just my thoughts on the matter.
My only real complaint about the 1911 is the unneccessary grip safety - although it doesn't cause me problems, it also doesn't serve (in my opinion) a real purpose.
