Need 1911 Advice
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That would be a nice open carry piece , haha! The Intimidator!
Op, no matter what anyone recommends, you are going to get the pistol YOU like and what's more comfortable for YOU. Instead of giving advice on what to get, I'm going to offer a little on what to do with it once you do....
TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN.
Take it to the range and practice with different shooting scenarios, i.e. Quick firing, multiple targets, etc.. anyone can stand 10 feet from a piece of paper and use a slow steady aim and hit. But be honest with yourself; If you ever had to use it in the situation you're carrying it for, it will never ever be that controlled or slow.
Dry fire at home(triple check the weapon is clear). Practice drawing from your waist and pointing at a target as quickly as you can. Try with a shirt over it and jacket. The more you train with it the more apparent if it will work for your needs it will become. You can spend twenty minutes at home each day building muscle memory and equal the benifits of your best range day.
When it comes to carry guns a lot of people want a gun that "looks cool". This should be an afterthought. Pick the one you can hastily draw, have a good handle on, that doesn't snag on your clothes, and you can efficiently use.
There are an infinite number of scenarios that you may need it for. Whether it be a longer distance shot, quick draw and fire from the hip, car jacking, whatever... prepare yourself the best you can and pick the tool you do it best with.
I will end with a phrase I coined, "People who want to carry guns, carry 1911's. People who have to carry guns, carry Glocks" : )~
TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN.
Take it to the range and practice with different shooting scenarios, i.e. Quick firing, multiple targets, etc.. anyone can stand 10 feet from a piece of paper and use a slow steady aim and hit. But be honest with yourself; If you ever had to use it in the situation you're carrying it for, it will never ever be that controlled or slow.
Dry fire at home(triple check the weapon is clear). Practice drawing from your waist and pointing at a target as quickly as you can. Try with a shirt over it and jacket. The more you train with it the more apparent if it will work for your needs it will become. You can spend twenty minutes at home each day building muscle memory and equal the benifits of your best range day.
When it comes to carry guns a lot of people want a gun that "looks cool". This should be an afterthought. Pick the one you can hastily draw, have a good handle on, that doesn't snag on your clothes, and you can efficiently use.
There are an infinite number of scenarios that you may need it for. Whether it be a longer distance shot, quick draw and fire from the hip, car jacking, whatever... prepare yourself the best you can and pick the tool you do it best with.
I will end with a phrase I coined, "People who want to carry guns, carry 1911's. People who have to carry guns, carry Glocks" : )~
I just ordered myself a full size sig 1911 nickel and it cost me 900 bucks but it's a $12xx.xx gun at msrp. I feel like spending 800 on a 1911 means you have to go used or you're sacrificing quality. Spending 800 on a 357 sounds more realistic than on a 1911. Also try gunbroker.com it's basically eBay for guns. Depending on your state it's an awesome place to find great guns for even better prices. Just picked up a sig p250 for $299.99 as well.
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Love my Sig 1911
(Nightmare carry .45acp)
Has a shorter barrel 4.2" and the bobtail grip which makes a huge difference in carrying/imprinting a full size 1911 . They are bigger guns but they are also thinner than most of the double stacked handguns I've used, so you can carry differently.
It's a joy to fire...
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(Nightmare carry .45acp)
Has a shorter barrel 4.2" and the bobtail grip which makes a huge difference in carrying/imprinting a full size 1911 . They are bigger guns but they are also thinner than most of the double stacked handguns I've used, so you can carry differently.
It's a joy to fire...
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Springfield Range Officer 1911. Best bang for the buck.
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That is the fact jack, and fits the OP's budget. magwell and walnut grips are added. Pardon the paw prints. I had just installed those.
Springfield Range Officer 1911. Best bang for the buck.
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STI builds great stuff. They were just a few minutes north from where I used to live. Do you shoot 3 gun or any competition stuff with that 2011?
Beautiful pistol sir! I love them, and I don’t even own one. Lol. I have several friends that do and shot them several times. They should cost more than what they do for the accuracy and finish you get.
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And came with a 4lb trigger right out of the box. You can get them blued of course, and a couple of other combinations of sights. I wanted the front fiber sight and rear Bomar style for matches.
No I just shoot my stuff at the range. Because I’m into boating I really don’t have time to shoot from may until mid October. Plus I go to the gym everyday after work. I start shooting again soon and it will take me time to get the rust out.
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I love my Springfield TRP Operator .45
I bought a 9mm Walther once because I liked how it fit my hand. At 15 yards shooting off a sand bag my groups were 10-15 inches and spread all over the target. That was the most inaccurate gun I ever owned. I traded it in after 2 months for a Springfield 1911.
This is a good point in general. It has been my experience that no matter how long I stand at a gun counter trying grips and triggers, no matter how good a gun feels in my hand it is not a very good predictor of how well I'll soot it. I hate Glocks, but they are all I shoot now, for the most part. LOL
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Save the money up and buy a Wilson combat. Sold both my Colt and Kimber to get my Wilson. Will never spend the money on any other 1911.
Professional 4.0, 9mm. Easy to carry and is a tac driver.
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Professional 4.0, 9mm. Easy to carry and is a tac driver.
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