Have you thought about giving up your 1911 due to current events?

[Joe Link]

My primary carry gun is (or was) a Dan Wesson CCO, a gun I love dearly. For the past six months I've been carrying my XDm .45 with a spare mag, and the only reason is because of the 10 or 14 round capacity (depending on what I'm wearing). It seems across the country more and more crimes are being committed by people in groups.

What are your thoughts?

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[RedneckRampage]

That is why I carry Glock 23 and a spare mag. 27rds of .40. Sometimes I even carry two extra mags for 40rds total.

 

[Redcap]

Nope...though I do trade off for a CZ82 from time to time.

 

[Trailboss]

Still carrying my 1911, but I suspect the day is coming when I will feel compelled to switch to my FNP-45. I see change taking place but not good change.

 

[SteelyDan]

Nope. I carry a Para P13-45 so I feel pretty well covered.

 

[Unka-Boo]

I would lay odds that if the situation were ever to happen that you were actively shooting, the mob would break and scatter quickly. Just look at the vid from the Florida internet cafe...two armed assailants beat feet ljke no tomorrow as soon as someone took action. That said, I have more than 10 rounds at my disposal.....

 

[Aero Denezol]

No, I've got a handful of extra mags for that pistol.. It's so familiar to me reloading is barely an afterthought.

I have *thought* about buying something w/ add'l mag capacity though.. In case I have to lay down a little suppressive fire for my getaway.

 

[Burt Gummer]

FN 5.7; 30 round ext mag haha - no not really.

 

[JGRuby]

I have used a 1911 since i was eighteen - it works and I trust it. I will stick with a 1911.

James Ruby

 

[Doubletap]

Excellent question..Joe.. Along with my EDC..my "Get Home Bag" goes wherever I go.. In that..among other things..I keep a FNP45 USG and 5 loaded mags.. But..to answer the specific question..yes..I've gone to a higher capacity EDC...

 

[slimmer13]

 

[orygun]

I carried a P12-45 for years and gave it up when I got a CBOB. the P12 would carry 11+1 or 12+1 depending on the mag. (I'd cay "clip", but don't want to ruffle too many feathers!) I agree with others here when they say they have confidence in the 1911, and I agree with Unka-Boo that someone fighting back against the attacker(s) would change the dynamics of the situation.

 

[volcomdork182]

I sold my glock 23 for a 357 lcr. Its not a 1911, but I wouldn't trade back (my next purchase will be a 1911). With the cylinder loaded and 2 speed strips in my pocked i feel safe. If you hit what your aiming at there is no need for so many bullets. Also I wouldn't want to kill 27 people cause they are attacking me like a mob. I would want to asses the threat until the group stops being a threat. I believe once people start dropping everyone is going to see that you pose as much of a threat as them and people will start fleeing. Especially if its not expected. No one wants to die or be wounded no matter how "hard" they think they are. But you never know, some people are crazy.

 

[aslinged]

I had already thought about current events so I never bought a 1911.

 

[drew]

Won't give up any of my 1911s. I carry a polymer pistol now. I have for a couple years.

 

[drew]

Won't give up any of my 1911s. I carry a polymer pistol now. I have for a couple years though.

 

[sigsam]

The best gun to have is one you have faith in. If I was in a do or die I would want my Colt 1911 in .38 super feels like my hand pointing a finger. thats my 2 sense.

 

[Cougfan2]

I have used a 1911 since i was eighteen - it works and I trust it. I will stick with a 1911.

James Ruby

This. ^

I am sure any number of handguns would suit me well, but I stick with my 1911 which is what I am comfortable with, and that I know that I can shoot well.

 

[techieguy]

I shoot a single stack pistol better than a double stack pistol, so 17 rounds that don't hit the mark are not any better than 9 good hits.

 

[Captin Reload]

That is why I carry Glock 23 and a spare mag. 27rds of .40. Sometimes I even carry two extra mags for 40rds total.

G19 for same reason.