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Leprechaun97 · 06-30-2008, 03:35 PM

Just wondering:

Those here that carry an XD45 (service or compact) daily, why don't you carry a 1911?

Is it reliability, ammo count, weight, etc?

I'm posting this here and not in the 1911 forum because those guys would probably add why they DO carry. I want to hear the other side since I am considering a new 1911. I don't want to get one just for the H@$$ of it, I want it to be a carry SD weapon.

Thanks everyone,

Pops506th · 06-30-2008, 03:45 PM

I have 2 1911's and love them. The 1911 was the only .45 caliber pistol that I'd ever owned that really felt comfortable in my hands. I figured that I would just have to deal with the fact that I could only carry 9 rounds (8 round Wilson Combat mags with 1 in the pipe) as I couldn't imagine a double stack .45 mag pistol that I could hold and shoot comfortably until I picked up the XD45. I couldn't believe how well it felt and shot. It fit my hand like a glove and shoots beautifully. The magazine capacity sealed the deal. Even if you live in a low cap mag state, you're still better off by 2 rounds minium.

ArmyGuy45 · 06-30-2008, 04:00 PM

i have a springer GI and i love it.. and i carry it here in AZ since my compact is in CO.. but its just a little to big and heavy for me.. ( im 5 9 and 170 )...
and the lack of rounds makes me carry spare mag... kinda sucks but i deal
but my 1911 is my back up to my comp

Slotback · 06-30-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leprechaun97

Just wondering:

Those here that carry an XD45 (service or compact) daily, why don't you carry a 1911?

Is it reliability, ammo count, weight, etc?

Wolves travel in packs. So I like to have a lot of ammo at my disposal.

KenW. · 06-30-2008, 04:20 PM

I stay qualified on both my Colt and my Kimber. Love 'em both but I'm ready for a double-stack polymer.

Once my new glasses get I'll be able to see the target again and I'll qualify with my XD45

tomfoolery · 06-30-2008, 04:26 PM

I carry a 1911...

Leprechaun97 · 06-30-2008, 04:44 PM

Thanks guys.
The reason I picked up the XD45c was that it felt better in my hand than the Glock. I love the simplicity that comes with just having to deal with pulling the trigger, but I held a 1911 today at my local gun shop and I'm a bit ashamed to admit it felt pretty good.

I liked the fact that it was a bit heavier. They offered to let me shoot it this weekend (a full size Kimber TLE). I'll let y'all know what happens.

**godseviltwin** · 06-30-2008, 04:49 PM

i have shot both and carried both. used to have a 1911 sold it and will get another later when i can afford it. i prefer to carry the xd over the 1911. to me it it was just a little too much for cc . that and i like carrying 13 plus 1 in the shoot. hell if i really need it i got the 380 backup hidden still

fredj338 · 06-30-2008, 05:00 PM

I do CCW a 1911 OM. I would like it abit better if it were an alloy frame, heavy. I love my XD45Tac so much I am considering a XDcompact, not just the extra few rounds but the XD shhots so well for me.

Byrd · 06-30-2008, 06:25 PM

I actually own & carry both depending on how I am dressed, as in how tight my pants are! The slim profile of the 1911 (a Kimber Custom Classic) and it's sweet trigger are for the tight pant days & my .45 Compact is for loose pant days!

06-30-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
Leprechaun97 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34	Why not a 1911? Just wondering: Those here that carry an XD45 (service or compact) daily, why don't you carry a 1911? Is it reliability, ammo count, weight, etc? I'm posting this here and not in the 1911 forum because those guys would probably add why they DO carry. I want to hear the other side since I am considering a new 1911. I don't want to get one just for the H@$$ of it, I want it to be a carry SD weapon. Thanks everyone,

06-30-2008, 04:00 PM	#3
ArmyGuy45 XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mesa,AZ / Ft Carson, CO Posts: 3,419	i have a springer GI and i love it.. and i carry it here in AZ since my compact is in CO.. but its just a little to big and heavy for me.. ( im 5 9 and 170 )... and the lack of rounds makes me carry spare mag... kinda sucks but i deal but my 1911 is my back up to my comp __________________ 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, ill carry a sword!

06-30-2008, 04:26 PM	#6
tomfoolery XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 4,576	I carry a 1911... __________________ "It is better to die on your feet than live on your knees." "One is none, two is one, and three is just a good time." Clint Smith, referring to the number of guns you carry daily.

06-30-2008, 04:49 PM	#8
godseviltwin XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: GEORGIA Posts: 1,094	i have shot both and carried both. used to have a 1911 sold it and will get another later when i can afford it. i prefer to carry the xd over the 1911. to me it it was just a little too much for cc . that and i like carrying 13 plus 1 in the shoot. hell if i really need it i got the 380 backup hidden still __________________ "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." ~Benjamin Franklin I might have guns, i might not. I can't seem to remember. Rule #1 Cover your ass first!!!! Rule #2 Make sure you survive the day.

06-30-2008, 05:00 PM	#9
fredj338 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,228	I do CCW a 1911 OM. I would like it abit better if it were an alloy frame, heavy. I love my XD45Tac so much I am considering a XDcompact, not just the extra few rounds but the XD shhots so well for me. __________________ EVERY GOOD SHOOTER SHOULD BE A HANDLOADER!

06-30-2008, 03:45 PM	#2
Pops506th XDTalk Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Northern NV Posts: 47	I have 2 1911's and love them. The 1911 was the only .45 caliber pistol that I'd ever owned that really felt comfortable in my hands. I figured that I would just have to deal with the fact that I could only carry 9 rounds (8 round Wilson Combat mags with 1 in the pipe) as I couldn't imagine a double stack .45 mag pistol that I could hold and shoot comfortably until I picked up the XD45. I couldn't believe how well it felt and shot. It fit my hand like a glove and shoots beautifully. The magazine capacity sealed the deal. Even if you live in a low cap mag state, you're still better off by 2 rounds minium.

06-30-2008, 04:20 PM	#5
KenW. XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 105	I stay qualified on both my Colt and my Kimber. Love 'em both but I'm ready for a double-stack polymer. Once my new glasses get I'll be able to see the target again and I'll qualify with my XD45

06-30-2008, 04:44 PM	#7
Leprechaun97 XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 34	Thanks guys. The reason I picked up the XD45c was that it felt better in my hand than the Glock. I love the simplicity that comes with just having to deal with pulling the trigger, but I held a 1911 today at my local gun shop and I'm a bit ashamed to admit it felt pretty good. I liked the fact that it was a bit heavier. They offered to let me shoot it this weekend (a full size Kimber TLE). I'll let y'all know what happens.

06-30-2008, 06:25 PM	#10
Byrd XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 62	I actually own & carry both depending on how I am dressed, as in how tight my pants are! The slim profile of the 1911 (a Kimber Custom Classic) and it's sweet trigger are for the tight pant days & my .45 Compact is for loose pant days!

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