1911

[X-Pilot]

BTW X-Pilot and X-Pilot1 are both the same, 2 different computers, it was the only way I could work things out to be able to participate at both locations....

[dawkind]

I've carried a cocked-and-locked 1911, or varient of some sort, for almost 40 years and am pround that a R9S backs them all up now.  

Here are a few 1911 type pistols I enjoy......

[Aglifter]

If you get one, don't forget to pick up a 22 conversion kit -- It still allows most of the benefit of practice, at a fraction of the recoil and cost, and makes a VERY pleasant 22 pistol.

[M14-68]

My all day, everyday carry 1911 is a Nighthawk T3. It's a 100% gun and just "fit's" me. Very concealable with a Tucker Gun Leather "The Answer" holster. I have a Kimber Ultra Carry II that was just awful. It had the dreaded external extractor slide with about 60% FTE's. Kimber reworked the pistol, replaced the slide with the current configuration slide for free and we went from a 40 % reliable gun to a 90-95% reliable rate. Now I have the occasional FTF. I will not carry it as I just cannot trust it. I would expect a $800 gun to work 100% of the time and maybe most do but I'm done with this one. It's too bad as it's a nice, compact package. I'm beginning to believe what others say that the 1911 platform does not need to go below 4.25 inches. I have two other full size Kimbers and they are super. One is an Ecplise in 10mm (oh my!!) and the other is a Desert Warrior. After 500+ rounds they are 100% and would trust my life to them. Then I got on a Nighthawk kick and am totally spolied. I expect the R9S coming in tomorrow to be a great back up to my T3.

[theirishguard]

M14, sounds like a good plan.  Have fun shooting the pup. Tom

[M14-68]

Thanks Tom. I'm dying knowing the nice man in the brown truck will be bringing it to me toworrow.

[eddie_c-clamp]

Prolly the hardest part about gun ownership is the waiting........and relying on a FFL that is on the ball

[M14-68]

I'm getting antsy.   It did not show up today and my FFL is off untill Monday...jeez!!! Well, it's always nice to have something to look forward to. I'm going to the range tomorrow anyway.

[eddie_c-clamp]

My FFL (also my gun club's treasurer) takes his sweet a** time to notify me when my pistols are in his possession......one time he waited a week w/o telling me he had the unit

[M14-68]

It came in! It was under the door mat. Jeez. Range tomorrow.

[eddie_c-clamp]

Blast Away with that new pup

[DT]

Kimber is the way to go.  They have many options and variations on a modern, purpose built 1911 platform.  

I am a born and bred Colt guy.  That being said, the modern guns just do not have the fit and finish one would expect, with such a high price tag and rich history.  For this reason, Kimber is my new 'goto' brand.  For only slightly more that a stock Colt, you can get one of the souped of Kimber varieties, straight from the Custom shop.  (The 'Kimber melt' is absolute greatness.)   A Colt would take a trip to your gun smith and twice as much money (or better) to get it to the level of a Kimber right out of the box.

I carry a Kimber Ultra CDP II. (45 ACP)   Subcompact, 3"  match barrel.  As at least one poster has said, the problems that are inherent with the smaller autos, you just don't have with the Kimbers.  Top notch.  Zero complaints.

The aluminum frame on the smaller guns takes some getting used to, but, beyond that, Kimber gets an unqualified thumbs up from me, in all categories.  Anything else is 'second best.'

DT

[JHawk]

Had to jump in here!  My new R9s brought a similar smile to my face the first time out as did the first time I shot a 1911.  I still love my 1911's and do carry them ( one at a time ) now and then.  I have two govt. model 1911's - a Les Baer SRP & Nighthawk GRP.  I also have a Cylinder & Slide CCO (concealed carry officers ) with a commander length slide and officers grip.  All are a pleasure to shoot and the CCO carries pretty well - does not print at all and a bit lighter than the others. My belief is that Ed Brown, Wilson Combat, Les Baer and Nighthawk all occupy a similar tier of semi-custom 1911's.  They offer various models and although not cheap you do get what you pay for.  Probably some day I will pick up a Colt and have it worked on simply for the sake of having a Colt.  You either like 1911's or you don't.  Nothing like the clean break of a nice single action trigger.  Sort of like the pop of a top off that first cold beer bottle after a long hot day. Hmmmmm... time to go.  

[Newt]

I have owned many 1911's ,a proven platform to be sure, but I would urge all 1911 fans to look at the H&K 45c V1. It has a decocker and choice of carrying C&L or DA with saftey on or off and is lighter for carry with a9rd cap.

[M14-68]

I just picked up a Sig P220 carry in SAO. Like all Sigs it goes bang everytime. It's just as accurate as any of my Nighthawks 1911's. My everyday carry piece is a Nighthawk T3 but that P220 can make it sweat for 1/4 $$.