1911 help

[coop44]

I have long felt, from the time I first shot a 1911 that it had no more perceived recoil than a 38. If she can shoot a 38, a 45 shouldn't be an issue.

 

[No_Regerts]

Something else you may consider is looking at a new Colt. The Series 70 Competition Model has a street price of around $850 and is available in 9mm. Colt now uses a double recoil spring to reduce felt recoil. Not sure what it does to the manipulation of the slide.

As much as I like Springfield, I'd stay away since they use a much heavier mainspring.

 

[best defense]

If you shoot lighter bullets you can get away with a lighter recoil spring, but you would also want to add a buffer pad behind the guide rod to keep the slide from hammering the frame.
Neither part is expensive and you can return the original recoil spring any time you want to.

 

[Rem700..300]

Thanks for all the ideas. We will try cocking the hammer first on my Ruger to see what that does. Conflicting work schedules so hopefully tonight. Also will try some of the grip methods listed above and report back later tonight.
Our son has a 9mm M&P 2.0 FDE 5 inch and she likes it. Never really thought about trying the .45.

 

[Rem700..300]

I have 2 different 1911's she could try. One is my Sig Sauer I am selling and the others Is a Kimber. Both are .45. I am over in sweet home if you want.

We will take you up on this. It will be next week if you still have them. Going to Sisters for the clean up this weekend. Could ping you Friday afternoon as we go through if we get going early enough.
Thank you

 

[No_Regerts]

Thanks for all the ideas. We will try cocking the hammer first on my Ruger to see what that does. Conflicting work schedules so hopefully tonight. Also will try some of the grip methods listed above and report back later tonight.
Our son has a 9mm M&P 2.0 FDE 5 inch and she likes it. Never really thought about trying the .45.

The M&P45 is one of the softest shooting 45s I've ever shot.

 

[best defense]

My Sig P220 seems to be slightly easier to cock than a standard 1911.

From reading tha other posts it seems like a 9mm might be the way to go. You might try the 38super if you want a little more umph the the mix. Not as much as a 45, but more than the stock 9mm

 

[BillM]

Try a 14 lb variable wolff recoil spring. Another thought--and a lot more money---take a look at the
STI recoil master system. I'm usually not a fan of double spring whiz-bang recoil systems, but I do have
one in an old Norinco 1911 and my wife can rack it. PM me if you want to try it--I'm about 35 miles north of Albany.

 

[Teacher Todd]

We will take you up on this. It will be next week if you still have them. Going to Sisters for the clean up this weekend. Could ping you Friday afternoon as we go through if we get going early enough.
Thank you

I will message you my cell phone. Feel free to text me.

Todd

 

[Ronald Lloyd]

Sometimes a lady can rack a slide by using a method of opposite reaction. I don't know what the technical name is for it, but by holding the pistol with her dominant had and using the other hand to rack the slide in a motion similar to hugging yourself. Have her try that. Many women don't have the muscle strength to rack a slide, but practice will make it easier.

 

[Rem700..300]

Try a 14 lb variable wolff recoil spring. Another thought--and a lot more money---take a look at the
STI recoil master system. I'm usually not a fan of double spring whiz-bang recoil systems, but I do have
one in an old Norinco 1911 and my wife can rack it. PM me if you want to try it--I'm about 35 miles north of Albany.

Hi BillM
Going try TeacherTodd's 1911's out first. Depending on the the result, I will let you know.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Has she tried holding the slide and pushing the frame forward instead of trying to pull the slide back?

I had a very thin (ex) that couldnt lift a water jug, she was able to use the frame push technique over the slide rack. Perhaps give that a try?

 

[Rem700..300]

Has she tried holding the slide and pushing the frame forward instead of trying to pull the slide back?

I had a very thin (ex) that couldnt lift a water jug, she was able to use the frame push technique over the slide rack. Perhaps go e that a try?

Going to try that method this evening. Work schedules keep getting in the way.

 

[turq]

That is the technique to use. Also learn to rack the slide off a hard edge like a table top, cover with a piece of leather to protect the metal.
My 1911s are a RIA 10MM; and the sweetest; a Colt Lightweight Commander in 38 Super.

 

[Flymph]

Sig P220

 

[EPS]

Long story short, looking for a 1911 for my wife to shoot and feel comfortable carrying around while we are hunting. I have a Ruger SR1911 full size in .45. She shoots it great, just cant rack the slide unless she holds it super close to her body. This in turn makes her and I uncomfortable. We tried about 15 different models this weekend and didnt find one in .45 that she can do with it pointed away from her. There were plenty of 9mm 1911s that she had no problem with. For comparison she can rack a Glock 41 with no issues. But it isvway too big for her hands. Wants to stay full size to better manage the recoil.
Haven't tried the Remington yet. Is there an easy to rack .45 full size 1911 without custom work?
Other thought is to sell/trade my Ruger .45 and ammo and get 2 9mm 1911s. Are the 9mm reliable as the .45? Dont want to argue ballistics. We are talking shooting targets. This would also keep our caliber stocks down.
Sorry so wordy! Thanks in advance.

Try cocking the hammer back first .
My mom has to do this when she shoots my P89

 

[2A2Dend]

Something of mention that you might consider.

I first got into the 1911's, the grip width (standard) itself was too wide to get a good grab on the gun. I swapped out the standard grips and bushings to thin.
The fitment in the grasp itself, was MUCH better, and helped me all the way around.

 

[cigars]

There are "unconventional" ways to rack a slide with grabbing it. Takes practice though.

 

[EPS]

Racking the slides takes practice on all guns .
At least the right way and the safe way.
I didn't see how old she was but some people don't have the hand strength to grip and rack it.
My mom is 72 she can do it a few times shoot a few mags then her hands are sore and then she's done with the big guns .
Back to the 22

 

[orygun]

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