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Time for a 1911 thread. Anyone shot or handled these new operators? I've been thinking of getting one.
>>29773927
>9mm
please god no
>>29773927
What would be a fair price on a Llama .45 ACP 1911 assuming it's in good condition?
That Lego trigger gives me cancer.
>>29773927
I want one, but without the rail. In 9mm. I'm considering a standard RO with the LPA cut and just ordering the Harris Custom U-notch fixed rear, or Heinies.
>>29773927
>>29773927
i only have $800 and i would like to spend a little as possible and still get a pistol that isn't dog shit. also i live in california. Pls help
i was thinking the springfield milspec GI model
>>29773961
300-400 is what I usually see.
>>29774149
i believe that Springfield isn't a bad choice, atleast if you listen to /k/. i don't have one. the CZ is another nice traditional 1911 but could break your budget if you're not careful. are you actually wanting a more traditional 1911?
I have no experience with 1911s but I want to buy one. Is Rock Island a good into 1911 or should I look at some others?
>>29774484
i actually want a springfield range officer with the upgraded beavertail and the better sights. i dont need a light rail but i also cant afford to pay 1000 for a pistol
>>29774503
I found a used loaded model for $450, just keep your eyes peeled for a good deal. The restraint you have to practice with your money will be good for you.
>>29774555
i'm worried about buying a used 1911 and having it be trash because i don't know what i'm looking at. I've watched videos about how to test the lockup and everything and i know what a good bore looks like but i just don't want to fuck up and be out money and have my first pistol be a piece of shit.
>>29774503
when i was looking for the same things the Rugers seemed like a good option. but damn, they don't appear to be legal in your country.. many don't, infact. that will be the real problem.
>>29773927
>Operator
>9MM
Jesus Christ.
>>29773927
>9mm
>Operator
I carry a Glock 19, but that's just wrong. That's like a V6 Camaro.
>>29774649
>>29774682
>implying there is anything wrong with 9mm 1911s
>>29774503
I'm with this guy, I'm looking into a 1911 and can't decide between a Springfield Mil-Spec or a RIA. A gunsmith I went to said his recommendation would be RAI with a few parts swapped for extension of reliability. Any thoughts?
>>29773927
What is the most space looking 1911
>>29774503
Heard some bad things about their cheapest models. Got a 10mm tactical from ria coming in the mail myself.
Havent heard anything bad and they seem to be worth (comparitively) more than their pricetag. They come with 1 mag but even 10mm arent hard to find.
>>29774899
the operator TRP with the full length rail
if you put some fucking wizbang light or laser on the rail and had an RMR on it then it would be future as fuck
>>29774872
RIA is decent tier. They may not be as gone over as Wilson 1911s, but they will run barring some major failure, in which you can use the lifetime warranty and send it back.
Springfield Milspec is just that. Milspec. Its barebones, but i generally hear good things about them. Dont expect custom gun performance, but then again, if you dont have a lot of 1911 experience, you probably couldnt tell the difference anyway.
>>29774899
any 1911 in race gun config
>>29773927
proud owner of RIA 1911 9mm
it's pretty fun, way to much recoil.
>>29774942
I'm not looking for anything top model, just a .45 that will send out 100,000 or so rounds before needing service. This gunsmith said he has the RAI with his recommended parts and he hasn't had to service it more than once in 22 years,
>>29775012
>metal gun
>9mm
>recoil
U WOT
>>29773927
>carbon steel
>fiber optic front
>9mm
fuckin nah
>>29773927
Looking at dropping $5-8k on a Wilson Combat soon, I'll let you know how that goes
>>29775076
the caliber and front sight are literal none issues.
>>29775384
Well fiber optic sights are notorious for breaking under any but the very best conditions.
And 9mm 1911s have been discussed above. Not to mention they are generally less reliable than the .45s.
>>29775046
Bumb
>>29775399
>And 9mm 1911s have been discussed above.
The only discussion above had no particular points or arguments, just going:
>Operator
>9MM
which really isnt an argument or discussion.
>Not to mention they are generally less reliable than the .45s.
[citation needed]
A Springfield armory 1911 was my first gun purchase. I love it, although I paid $641 for it, which I've heard was too much.
....Did I Fuck up?
>>29775461
>First off, if you are truly serious about running a 1911 for service use, it needs to be a full sized 5" gun in .45 ACP.
>Here are the basic specifications to examine for a duty 1911:
>Chambered in .45 ACP, as that is the caliber in which the gun was designed and functions best. The greatest number of magazine options are available in .45 ACP.
Source: http://www.10-8performance.com/pages/Choosing-a-1911-for-Duty-Use.html
I have seen it other places too, but having trouble finding them right now.
>>29774950
That's a 2011 hombre
Thoughts on the Magnum Research Desert Eagle 1911? $750 for a smooth as butter 1911 with a much better trigger than a stock ruger, takes kimber pattern parts, extended beavertail, front slide serrations. Seems quite well put together from the couple of times i've handled one.
At that price its quite hard to ignore
>>29775836
Literally opinions
>>29775971
Ok
>>29774928
If you want a future 1911 you want this
For $100 more get this, much better finish overall and Parkerization is shit. Don't let Cheap1911/RIAfags or CZfags try to tell you differently.
>>29776127
What is with all that triangular bullshit?
>>29773927
I love my Range Officer Compact .45
I'm guessing that will be a fabulous gun.
>>29776127
Gross.
I'll keep my Future 1911, metal thank you very much. I will however throw on a rail and make it a 10mm with doublestack mags.
>>29773927
I think I'll pick one of these up in the next couple of months for steel challenge. I've been doing pretty good with pic related but it's pricey to feed and I'm the only one there shooting .45acp
>like the ergonomics/feel/weight/balance/recoil of 1911s
>iffy about there being 8 rounds in a full-size pistol, and the disassembly
Would it be worth considering for my first CC, or is it not that kind of handgun?
>>29775531
I don't have one yet, but I have to tell you I am very jealous. I've been lusting after a Milspec for awhile now.
soon friend..soon
>>29776633
its slim because single stack.
it has an endless amount of gear for it
its heavy as fuck. its fucking metal dude.
alot of people do it. I personally wouldn't. but if thats your thing more power to you
>>29776633
>triple dubs
Carrying a full-size 1911 is not something I'd recommend for babby's first CC. I sort of had to carry one when I first started, and it's definitely grown on me, but I still remember how nervous its size made me at first.
I would definitely go for something lighter/smaller to get used to it first.
>>29776127
>>29774950
I was hoping for a smooth slide.
How does a Hi-Power compare to a 1911? Is it significantly fatter with the dualstack mag?
>>29776267
Illuminati
>>29776405
Well I lied, I ordered on at my LGS today. I should get it in hand hopefully by Tuesday. I'll start a 1911 thread if there isn't one up and post some pics.
>>29774804
Nothing wrong but what the fuck is the point. Thats like getting an AR-15 in .22 and being serious about using for anything except bored plinking or teaching a kid.
Is $950 a good price for a Colt 1911 Mk IV?
>>29781086
9mm in a compact, lightweight 1911 can be used to maintain capacity and help to keep it on target. shrug.
>>29782872
blued or stainless?
>>29777119
Both have extra-thin grips on them.
>>29783053
Blued. Pic related.
![RIA_1911.45[1].jpg](https://i.imgur.com/jE0K9e7.jpg "RIA_1911.45[1].jpg")
>>29773927
It's heavy and fucking huge. didn't even bother getting a CC permit
buy it's great for guarding my stash of hormones.
>>29783637
the model your picture appears to be, but i'm not 100%:
https://www.slickguns.com/search/apachesolr_search/098289012449
series 70 that for sure does say MK IV on the slide but doesn't have that lowered/flared port or medallion grips:
https://www.slickguns.com/search/apachesolr_search/098289041364
that pic almost makes it look like it has a duckbill grip safety though, instead of the A1 style. part swap?
>>29783637
>>29784906
looking at it more, i don't think the 1991 model that i linked first has a flared port, just lowered..
hmmmm
>>29775967
Had one paid 500 for it.. Liked it better than my buddys kimber so did he was good times
>>29784964
maybe pic related was something like this:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=555252837
Bull barrel for the win.
>>29785306
>>29785306
Something about that grip/magwell combo screams airsoft.
>>29774099
Well hey there lil' fella.
Make way! Bastard flip 10mm coming through.
>>29785641
.357
>>29774149
Springfields the way to go man, for the money theyre the best out there although the sti mil spec is worth the money too.
>>29785720
.... Springfields are always way more expensive than others. They are almost always over $1000. You can say they are good guns but probably not a "for the money" argument. I think the "for the money" award goes to Sigs. They have great features for low prices.
>>29773927
>tfw shoot left handed due to eye dominance
I can't even operate a 1911 to kill myself with. This is true suffering.
>>29785795
You totally can. Get an ambi safety and learn to drop the mag with your trigger finger. I am actually jealous of lefties because I think the trigger finger operation is faster than thumbing the button and you don't even have to change your grip.
I think you're better off than us righties.
>>29776633
then go for a p238 or p938 (9mm version) if you want a good 1911 style gun for cc
>>29785866
Specifically, go with a 938 BRG model (Pic related.) That grip is seriously comfy. Makes a world of difference.
>>29785889
well i would always advocate a pinky extension
My 350$ build. I put it up against my buddies brand new R1 today. His was better.
>>29785889
I second this, the grip and pinky extension make a world of difference. I actually enjoy shooting my 938 more than some much larger guns, doesn't leave my hand sore after 150 rounds like my moms lc9.
>>29774899
is this space??
>>29785920
Helps that the pinky extension mags also hold one more round.
>>29781086
>>29774682
>>29774649
>I fell for the STOPPAN POWA meme
Do they allow computers on the shortbus?
Give it to me straight /1911g/, is the A1 really that bad? If I have the choice between a Springfield 1911 for $600 and an 1911A1 for $400?
>>29785681
Whatever, an overpowered cartridge with the stopping power of a 9mm. There are reasons the FBI switched from 10mm to 9mm.
>>29785720
>>29785773
Between you two /k/ommandos, which one is better for accuracy at 30 yards AND reliability mil-spec wise? Springfield or RIA?
>>29786287
I have heard good things about RIAs, but better things about the Springfields. If you want the old GI style, I think the Springfield mil-spec is pretty awesome.
Although I would suggest a nice Colt instead. The old series 70s or 1991s can be had for pretty close to the same price as the Springers.
Here's a kickass performance from the Springfield:
https://youtu.be/lEABZswQWDg
>>29776702
are you selling him a dildo or something?
>>29786287
>>29786350
Here are a couple of Colts for around $760.
>>29786441
aaaaaand forgot the links.
http://www.impactguns.com/colt-1991-govt-45-5in-blue-o1991-098289011176.aspx
http://www.hinterlandoutfitters.com/colt-1991-government-pistol-o1991-sngl-actn-only-rosewood-grips-sights-matte-blue-finish-p-21511.html
>>29786432
>I still remember how nervous its size made me at first. I would definitely go for something lighter/smaller to get used to it first.
Does anyone have an opinion on sig 1911s?
Due to Australias ahitty gun laws a 1911 in .45 is a pain to get and I dont particularly want one in 9mm. Sig does the tacops in .357nerve damage but I don't really know if they suffer from from the problems that I've heard some sigs having with rusting from being looked at the wrong way and other QC issues.
I just picked up a Springfield LB Operator up earlier this month, it blows my old kimber and all the other 1911s I've owned out of the water
>>29786579
>tfw when you live in commiefornia and can't buy a pistol that was originally designed for your state
fuck the pistol roster and microstamp bullshit
>>29776702
What movie is this?
>>29786145
What is the manufacturer the A1? I have one that Citadel made that has given me zero issues and eats everything that I have thrown at it. I would imagine that ones by other Armscor brands would probably work out well too.
>>29786536
First of all, those are memes about the sig rust. Those problems stopped when they moved to stainless slides/parts.
Second, they only really ever applied to the P series, not the 1911s.
I personally think Sigs are the best production 1911 out there, especially when considering price. They have great features, really good anti-corrosion finish, and pretty reliable. The worst I've heard about them is they sometimes need a little polish on the barrel throat and breech face. Other than that, they are top notch imo.
.357 sig in a 1911 on the other hand... is pretty fucking retarded. Change the everliving shit out of that recoil spring. Like seriously every 500-1000 rounds. 357 is super high pressure, way more than .45 and .45 1911s already need relatively frequent recoil spring changes, just make sure you stay on top of it or you might have problems/breakages later on using a meme caliber in a gun it wasn't designed for.
Also some people upgrade the mag catch, mag catch spring, and extractor with Wilson and EGW parts, respectively. I don't think it's necessary but it's a nice upgrade.
>>29786716
500 to 1000 rounds, fuck I'd be replacing the springs every 6 months.
I don't think I've ever actually shot a .357sig so maybe I should give that a shot before investing.
>>29775134
Get a Volkmann so at least its worth talkong about.
Swear to God nobody ever mentions Volkmann, Heirloom, Harp, Harrison, Bunker, Blake Johnson, Garthwaite, C&S or anything custom that isnt Wilson, Ed Brown or Les Baer. Well, aside from shitting on nighthawk like it's case reeder.
To be fair I like Wilson a lot but goddamn if anyone on /k/ had a trident I would shit.
>>29776317
Would rather hunt for a 10mm Sphinx for the price of a perfect 10, which looks like shit IMO. Otherwise commissioning a custom 10mm 2011 would be favorable.
Has anyone made sweetheart grips for a 1911? I was thinking about making some from lexan and was wondering if anyone had some pointers.
>>29786683
The Way of the Gun
https://youtu.be/VBlkUc2IzOY
>>29786785
I mean, maybe sig did their homework and somehow beefed up their 357 guns or something but...
something tells me they just put a different weight spring in it and called it good. do some other research, i normally don't give a flying fuck for 1911s other than .45 acp.
>>29774899
>space 1911
>nobody posts the 1911 matched pair that was made out of a fucking meteorite
Pic related, Cabot Guns "Big Bang" pistol set
http://cabotgun.com/2015/12/cabot-meteorite-pistol-set/
>>29787056
Thank you based anon.
>>29787162
very nice. but it isn't like the iron atoms in all our guns haven't seen tours throughout our galaxy.
Here is a combat elite I bought s month ago and haven't shot yet.
Monolith heavyweight should be here Monday or Tuesday.
>>29785570
Lol everyone calls Airsoft on my guns I don't even own an airsoft item lol. What do you need to see to remove the stigma?
>>29786432
>>29786507
>implying I didn't do it on purpose
>>29773927
I have a stainless one without a rail. I love the thing
>>29775971
You really think the military uses 9mm 1911's there's a reason why they still use .45 as their main pistol caliber
>>29775971
https://www.rt.com/usa/319123-gun-makers-produce-army-handgun/
>>29788900
Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying it is airsoft. Just that grip...kinda looks like it came off a toy. Maybe it's just the lighting idk.
>>29774899
>>29789244
>>29775967
Have heard good things about it generally.
Just be aware of MR's terrible customer service and 1 year non-transferable warranty. They will not stand behind their product no matter what should you have the gun longer than a year or not be the original owner, unlike other major manufacturers, and they require a receipt to prove purchase date. Out of warranty repairs are going to cost you a minimum of $165+parts.
Even if you never have any problems there's that godawful billboard rollmark.
>>29788994
>there's a reason why they still use .45 as their main pistol caliber
Well first off, they don't. Their main pistol calibre is still 9mm.
Certain units still use .45 Auto for the same reason they still use 1911s. They're nostalgic idiots.
I have a colt mk 4 1911 which my dad carried during his Blackwater days, videki trigger with some various upgrades he did when he bought the gun, this is the best pic I've got. That Mark 4 is the smoothest most bad ass handgun I've ever fired.
>>29789513
If you have the 1600$ this gun is absolutely phenomenal
>>29773927
What do you think of colt defender? thinking of getting it for first handgun
>>29790327
One of the best Officer sized 1911s out there.
>>29785681
I just bought the one without the rail (http://armscor.com/firearms/rock-series/rock-ultra-ms-10mm/). Dealer lost it in their storeroom and gave me a $50 box of Sig ammo, so it wasn't too painful.
>>29786252
The reason they switched is because the 10mm was knocking female agents on their ass. With .357 Magnum-esque pressure, it's a bit of a load unless you have a >= 2 lb. all-steel pistol.
>>29784902
What the fuck...
>>29789447
I've handled a CZ 1911 and they felt really solid, but it was pretty much milspec, no extended beavertail or front serrations.
