Are Colt 1911s really all that?

[VinnieBoomBah]

Personally I don't see the appeal of 1911s

It's the EDC for guys that are more than happy to tell you all about how tomatoes and beer both used to taste better

 

[lowtrace]

It's the EDC for guys that are more than happy to tell you all about how tomatoes and beer both used to taste better

Or worse… dudes who drink tomato beer. Look it up. It's real. 1911's with strange engravings like 2 tigers kissing on the grip with a slide that says "Warrior"

 

[Bobbygun]

Personally I don't see the appeal of 1911s as it stands currently. Besides WA and other states, the capacity is pretty restrictive, and I feel like the "really good triggers" people gush about on these still doesn't justify that. I also think they've drifted away from being marketed as EDC's; every time I see a 1911, it's got crazy 1000 year old oak tree grips, etching, finished in every color besides black, etc.

Not to say you couldn't carry something like that, I just personally don't see the appeal, and it seems to me that the EDC has now shifted to the 2011s, which are almost all manufactured to be aggressive and "duty" looking, while having the increased mag capacity, higher quality control standards across the board.

But, but, but... TWO WORLD WARS?

 

[lowtrace]

But, but, but... TWO WORLD WARS?

Wait a minute… you're onto something…

 

[VinnieBoomBah]

 

[roseburger]

My EDC doesn't like y'all.

 

[Bobbygun]

My EDC doesn't like y'all.
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Where are the tigers? I was told there would be tigers.

 

[lowtrace]

Where are the tigers? I was told there would be tigers.

No "Warrior" or "Patriot" engraving on the slide either? Come on man.

 

[1775usmc]

It's the EDC for guys that are more than happy to tell you all about how tomatoes and beer both used to taste better

 

[1775usmc]

But, but, but... TWO WORLD WARS?

I had to.

 

[Bobbygun]

I had to.

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The answer is simple: Vietnam wasn't a World War.

 

[1775usmc]

The answer is simple: Vietnam wasn't a World War.

Sure…….. lol.

 

[roseburger]

Sure…….. lol.

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Dremel go brrrrrrrr.

 

[1775usmc]

Dremel go brrrrrrrr.

Yaaaaaaaassssss! Now your talking my language!

 

[1775usmc]

 

[monks]

Maybe so. But I was favorably impressed with the S&W Governor that I won at a Friends of NRA banquet. What impressed me most was, I got top dollar for it when I sold it. What could be better than that? (I did have a little fun shooting .45 LC and .45 ACP through it. But never tried .410's.) It actually was a solid built revolver - just not my cup of tea as they say. I've got a Circuit Judge rifle I won at a different banquet. Now there's a gimmick. It's kind of fun but rarely makes it out of the safe.

I'm not saying you can't make good money on a gimmick, just that it is! My BIL bought one when they first came out expecting to use it for the perfect grouse getter. He tried it out and realized with the rifled barrel it was like pointing a claymore and he couldn't hit a grouse with it because of the wild pattern at any range. He unloaded it at the next gun show for more than he had in it because they were the new thing.

 

[Bobbygun]

I'm not saying you can't make good money on a gimmick, just that it is! My BIL bought one when they first came out expecting to use it for the perfect grouse getter. He tried it out and realized with the rifled barrel it was like pointing a claymore and he couldn't hit a grouse with it because of the wild pattern at any range. He unloaded it at the next gun show for more than he had in it because they were the new thing.

For some reason, I don't think they are even legal for grouse in Oregon. I buddy of mine told me not to bother trying to shoot grouse with my Contender .410 because it was too weak. I know I have a devil of a time trying to shoot clay pigeons with it. I shot a racoon with a .410 bolt action shotgun. Did some damage, but I had to finish it off with a pellet gun to the head.

 

[roseburger]

I shot a racoon with a .410 bolt action shotgun. Did some damage, but I had to finish it off with a pellet gun to the head.

It probably would have been easier to shoot it instead of beating it with a pellet gun.

 

[1775usmc]

It probably would have been easier to shoot it instead of beating it with a pellet gun.

Was it within 15 feet? Head shot? Don't you know you're supposed to do a warning shot, rack, and then press it into the coons chin or chest and ask it if it wants some more?!?! All in 3 seconds.

Bayonet and karate chop!

.410 is king!

 

[roseburger]

Was it within 15 feet? Head shot? Don't you know you're supposed to do a warning shot, rack, and then press it into the coons chin or chest and ask it if it wants some more?!?! All in 3 seconds.

Bayonet and karate chop!

.410 is king!

Do you know gunfu too?