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wot_racing · 06-10-2007, 06:02 PM

Everyone needs a 1911.. There is no other gun to compare it too!

danalog02 · 06-11-2007, 09:48 AM

the 1911 is in a class all its own. with the exception of the mauser rifle action and various other german designs, john browning has the most copied sidearm design in history (1911 and hi-power clones). many, many competition guns are based on his action (38 supers, 40 s&w, 10mm, etc. etc.) and even glocks and xd's give a nod to his design with the tilting lockback barrels. I've had several 1911's over the years used mainly in USPSA/IPSC competition from an old 1950's Argentine copy that I shot so much that the frame cracked to my current STI Spartan. The 1911 design is almost a hundred years old and is still kicking @$$ everywhere you find it. I don't know that I would carry my Spartan for CCW right now (bomar style sights, very light competition trigger and haven't really finished breaking it in) but I've seen some excellent carry 1911's. B/c I wanted a .45 acp for daily carry, I traded in my old Block 23 .40 for a XD 45 compact and I've been thrilled to pieces about it.

medicstimpy · 06-11-2007, 10:07 PM

I'm scared... I heard 1911's multiply faster than rabbits in the safes but this is the first time I heard they were addictive.

What's even scarier is I heard they multiply almost as fast as AR15's!

ArmyGuy45 · 06-11-2007, 11:00 PM

i think im just going to go with the old fashion colt... nothing to fancy.... next step after i buy a 1911... ar15

**Kauzi XD45** · 06-18-2007, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArmyGuy45

i think im just going to go with the old fashion colt... nothing to fancy.... next step after i buy a 1911... ar15

if you are wanting cheap and reliable...go with Rock Island or Springfield Armory Mil Spec, either one will only run you between 300 and 500 bucks.

ArmyGuy45 · 06-18-2007, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kauzi XD45

if you are wanting cheap and reliable...go with Rock Island or Springfield Armory Mil Spec, either one will only run you between 300 and 500 bucks.

thx ex army guy
but i have to wait til im home to get these

Xtech · 06-27-2007, 02:48 PM

Yes, I own a 1911 and went ahead and got the XD_45 service. I like the idea of 13 rounds ready to go. Which 1911, you ask? The answer is a no-brainer, one that I have not seen yet in this thread: The Taurus PT-1911. Ever read the reviews on it? It comes with all the bells and whistles already, and mine cost $479 NIB. Over 600 rounds through it without any problems of any kind.(more than I can say about the XD) Think about it--Taurus has come a long way and is producing excellent handguns these days, and they're affordable! Go ahead---flame away!--X

**Bycyclist** · 06-27-2007, 02:57 PM

I have and like and shoot both 1911s and XDs, but in .45 and 9mm. I do shoot better with the 1911s (can't beat the straight, rail trigger), but just really like the XD platform just because its so cool.

Krackels · 06-27-2007, 03:48 PM

Sure, why not. I have a 1911 and I might even consider buying a xd45.

Frisco Pete · 06-28-2007, 11:45 PM

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if you own a 1911, would you buy an XD?

ABSOLUTELY!
I owned a terrific 1911 Kimber Pro-Carry and then bought the XD - which also is terrific, but with some different attributes.
Maybe a some slightly different version of the 1911 next go-around.

06-11-2007, 10:07 PM	#43
medicstimpy XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Montreal, Quebecistan in the land of anti's... the dictatorship of Canada Posts: 419	Addictive qualities? I'm scared... I heard 1911's multiply faster than rabbits in the safes but this is the first time I heard they were addictive. What's even scarier is I heard they multiply almost as fast as AR15's! __________________ Springfield Armory: 1911 Loaded SS (x2), XD9-TAC & XD45-TAC AR-15: Armalite .223, RockRiverArms 9mm Ruger: Mark III, 10/22 S&W: 686 Tokarev: 1942 Soviet TT33, 1958 Hungarian TT-58 Tokagypt, 1954 .22 Polish Sportowy Norchinko: M14S (x2) Yugo: M48 Mauser, M59/66 SKS Desert Chicken 44Magnum Levers: Win '94 1962 (unfired) & 1958 in 30-30 Taurus: 455 Tracker... 45ACP wheel gun... WAY KEWL If GUNS kill people then spoons made Rosie O'Donnell fat

06-11-2007, 11:00 PM	#44
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,408	i think im just going to go with the old fashion colt... nothing to fancy.... next step after i buy a 1911... ar15 __________________ US Army 2005 - Present XD45 Compact - My Carry Suresights Springer Precision Trigger Kit/Bar ( needs install ) NRA Life Member Myspace If they take my guns away ill carry a sword!

06-27-2007, 02:57 PM	#48
Bycyclist XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NorCaliforneeya Posts: 1,824	I have and like and shoot both 1911s and XDs, but in .45 and 9mm. I do shoot better with the 1911s (can't beat the straight, rail trigger), but just really like the XD platform just because its so cool. __________________ =============================================== BYcyclist - the worst day on a ride (or at the range) is better than the best day in the office ===============================================

06-27-2007, 03:48 PM	#49
Krackels XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeastern PA Posts: 18,742 Blog Entries: 5	Sure, why not. I have a 1911 and I might even consider buying a xd45. __________________ "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." --Benjamin Franklin America's Third Parties --- Duping the Foolish and Idealistic since 1832. PA Roll Call .................... My Blog

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06-10-2007, 06:02 PM	#41
wot_racing XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harlan, KY Posts: 473	Everyone needs a 1911.. There is no other gun to compare it too!

06-11-2007, 09:48 AM	#42
danalog02 XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 24	the 1911 is in a class all its own. with the exception of the mauser rifle action and various other german designs, john browning has the most copied sidearm design in history (1911 and hi-power clones). many, many competition guns are based on his action (38 supers, 40 s&w, 10mm, etc. etc.) and even glocks and xd's give a nod to his design with the tilting lockback barrels. I've had several 1911's over the years used mainly in USPSA/IPSC competition from an old 1950's Argentine copy that I shot so much that the frame cracked to my current STI Spartan. The 1911 design is almost a hundred years old and is still kicking @$$ everywhere you find it. I don't know that I would carry my Spartan for CCW right now (bomar style sights, very light competition trigger and haven't really finished breaking it in) but I've seen some excellent carry 1911's. B/c I wanted a .45 acp for daily carry, I traded in my old Block 23 .40 for a XD 45 compact and I've been thrilled to pieces about it.

06-27-2007, 02:48 PM	#47
Xtech XDTalk Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Eastern North Carolina Posts: 8	Yes, I own a 1911 and went ahead and got the XD_45 service. I like the idea of 13 rounds ready to go. Which 1911, you ask? The answer is a no-brainer, one that I have not seen yet in this thread: The Taurus PT-1911. Ever read the reviews on it? It comes with all the bells and whistles already, and mine cost $479 NIB. Over 600 rounds through it without any problems of any kind.(more than I can say about the XD) Think about it--Taurus has come a long way and is producing excellent handguns these days, and they're affordable! Go ahead---flame away!--X