Reaper hit the nail on the head with 1911's.

All 1911's should built with generous tolerances. "Accuracy upgrades" tend to offend the "Gun Gods". Especially in a 1911 platform.

There are plenty of good upgrades that can be made to make the platform custom to your needs, but too many gunsmiths try to reinvent the wheel, to the overall detriment of the weapon.

This one is my Kimber Custom TLE II. Had a reliability upgrade to include polishing the feed throat and ramp, removing the firing pin block, and setting the locking lug. It is a full-length guide rod 1911, but it runs like a raped ape. The grips are Vaya con Dios, and the sights are XS Big Dots.

My daily carry is a SiG P-229 Elite, however. :munchin

AMT Hardballer. Try not to laugh. I bought the thing when I was a private and have been shooting it since then. I have about 5000 rounds through it and the only malfunctions I've had are with chip maccormic mags. I've blazed with ball, hollow point, and efmj. With good match ammo I got 2.5" at 25 meters off hand (on a good day, with the wind at my back, and only during low tide, etc., etc.). I love the pistol and would trust my life with it.

But, please don't hold this against me. I used my "pistol money" I was saving, to buy an evil black rifle. I'm starting a new pistol fund to buy me some tactical tuperware.

Two Things.
 

My personal favorite is the Ruger P97DC.And back to DbeforeD's post...Absolutely nothing wrong with one hand shooting, only need to practace it with the "weak" hand. Blitzzz

Call me sentimental
 

My retirement gift from '05. Pretty much stock except for some polishing and springs. Runs sweet.

Auto Ordnance .45 Gov't Model 1911A1
Para Ordnance P-14 Limited
Springfield XD-45 4"
Glock G-30
Kimber Custom TLE II
Kimber Ultra Carry II

I loves my .45's!!!

Ed Brown
 

is anyone here familiar wth Ed Brown 1911s? They have what they call a Special Forces model but it does not appear to have any actual connection to SF. I handled one this afternoon it felt great but was incredibly expensive ($2500.00 +) IMO. I currently like to carry my SA TRP Operator.

Thanks for letting me read on your board.

New arrival: Dan Wesson Classic Commander Bobtail. One of the nicer 1911's I've had so far. Functions perfectly with any type of round I've put in it. VZ g10 grips provide very positive grip.

I've got a Springfield Loaded MC Operator with an M3 weapon light attached. Replaced the cruddy Pachmayr rubber wraparound grips with Striders. No FTF/FTE, and a tack driver at that. Used to have a Norinco 1911A1 as my first pistol. Sold that to a squid to fund this. I run Chip McCormick and Wilson 8 rounders. Ammo - whatever I can afford other than Wolf or Blazer!

abc_123:
I've had a PT145 MilPro as my carry for 5 years. It's been reliable, however, it is 1st Gen. and not compatible with newer models like yours due to a positive change in the guide rod/spring assembly. Absolutely love it and hope you enjoy yours.

I am looking to fund a SA micro compact as well.

I see the HK polymers are very popular with the lot of you. I nearly bought a USP45 years ago and ultimately decided against it due to reports of the frame cracking under normal use conditions. Have any of you had structural problems with your HKs or would you know if these issues have been resolved (if they were even mainsteam at all)?

Finally got my PT145 out and ran some round through it. 75rds of 230gr FMJ CCI Blazer (brass) w/o problems...except for the fact that I had a helluva time finding the brass as this pistol ejects it a loooong way.

i'm shooting 6+" low and slightly left at about 10yds with the straight 8 sights that come standard. You can't baby the pistol, but I didn't think the recoil was that bad for a little gun. I liked it.

My wife, I think, is afraid of it. My 11yr old likes it.

MY 8yr old? All he could say was, "Woaaaahh!"

M&P 45
 

My EDC in an M&P 45FS, but I like my M&P 45c more because I shoot it better. I don't EDC the 45c because I will not EDC a handgun without a Crimson Trace laser on it. I view a laser's training benefits more important than the tactical benefits for this civilian with a limited ammo budget and limited access to ammo these days.

Nice, I recently got a M&P 45 midsize(the 4 inch barrel on a fullsize frame). Its replaced my USP compact 40 with Heinie sights as my EDC. Only thing is the finish on the M&P's wears off a helluva lot faster than the H&K finish. But its a carry gun so who cares.

I keep an XD-45 4" for home defense and a Springfield GI for everything else. I really love the GI.

I currently have two .45s:
1.) USGI Ithaca m1911 from an old Sea Bee friend
2.) XD-45 service model

I really like the simplicity of the XD, but the trigger pull seems a bit long, and I still have the stock sights, all of which will be replaced/upgraded in due time.

COLT
 

I have a blued Colt Series 70 GM that's box stock, except for a set of bark ivory grips I guess you could call that one my "purist" .45

I have a BUL 45 hi-cap, which is a pretty slick widebody... holds lotsa bullets.

One of my all time favorites is my Detonics Mk VI. This one was modified some and has some nice frontstrap checkering done by an old Friend (Dean), radiused the sharp edges and beadblasted... a good carry gun that works well in a S/S IWB holster.

Jericho 941
 

Anyone have any thoughts on the Jericho 941 in .45?

I have been scouring the internet for information, reviews and thoughts on this gun for my first CCW. It's between the Jericho 941 Compact and the HK45c, which is around $400 more. The Jericho has a 10 round magazine capacity while the HK45c has 8. I've heard of people putting 100,000+ rounds through the HK45c without any FTF, and a reliable gun that I can learn and hang on to for a long time is what I'm looking for.

To be honest, I'm kind of just hoping someone with more wisdom than me will tell me no for the Jericho so I can go ahead and buy the HK45c. I suppose there's just something appealing about an Israeli weapon.

But I know you only buy quality once, and quality, in this situation, means 3 months of my stipend.

Beautiful weapon
 

Very nice weapon. Sure does beat a gold watch. Oustanding!

Here is a thumbnail of my Norinco 1911 that I have carried for over 10 years. It just came back from a smith after being refinished and reworked for total reliability. currently it rides in a Milt Sparks VM II or a Kramer horsehide scabbard.

I also have been shooting a M&P 45C for several months. I am waiting for some leather so I can try this as an every day carry. My old back needs a rest from a 1911.

Also, I picked up a Kahr CW-45 as a possible carry gun. It is light and small and conceals well. I need to shoot another several hundred rounds. The chamber is very tight. It chokes easily on my reloads.

There are also several other 1911s, a Les Baer Super Tac and an STI 9mm Trojan that are too pretty to carry. They are for range fun.

I did it, I spent the money and I got the HK45C.

Put 100 rounds through it yesterday after I bought it. I do not even begin to deserve that gun. I'll practice and maybe one day I will be half as good a shot as that machine should have.

Thanks for the advice. Pictures soon.

HK USP .45 vs. Sig P220
 

Gentlemen, I noticed a lot of you guys like the HK USP .45. I'm currently looking at the USP and Sig P220 for home/self defense. Are there any issues with either of these firearms that you know of? I like the Sig P226, and the P220 seems to be like a .45 version of the P226

Upon assembly of the M1911, when one puts the sear and disconnector together properly, it looks like a Klingon spaceship, and you can have fun playing with it; one can do this with neither the Sig nor the HK.

Seriously, they're both as reliable and accurate as long as you are.

There's plenty of available information elsewhere, as well.

I cannot speak for the SIG but for the HK them seem to shoot bullet holes through bullet holes right out of the box and have a nasty tendency not to break down. (bad business for gun-smiths);)

HK Tactical
 

Got one, hate it. Sights are too high, grip the size of a 20lb sledgehammer handle. Feels like a target pistol. Prefer my 1911A1 Commercial (1966 production, Pre-Series 70, 80, etc.) modified with trigger job and slim grips otherwise stock.

MVP

The HK and the SIG are good guns. They are reliable and accurate. The Sig only holds 8 rounds where the HK has 12. The HK doesn't feel good in my hands so I'm not a fan. Take a look at the Springfield XD 45. It's a good shooting gun and feels better to me. It's also very reliable, accurate and durable.

How it feels.
 

Pretty much as stated above....How it fits your hand, comfortable = less stress.less stress ----> easier shooting.
Also hold one and with closed eyes aim...then open your eyes and see what the natural point of aim is with that gun...
I don't like Glock for that reason.. All aim way low for me. I've held a fired HK and was uncomfortable (and I don't have small hands) Walther, Ruger, and Springfields all feel good and aim natural for me. Point of aim and grip comfort.. Just feel them out. With practice there's little difference in performance.
I know I'll catch shit for that but...Hey!

Blitzzz

That's ok, some old timers still use wooden golf clubs too...:D

Believe it or not, I'm switching over to a Ruger SR9c.

Old timers...
 

I am That....
might even use a 1860 Colt for home defense...

Any other Ruger fans want to chime in? I never thought I'd buy one because I always listened to the negative comments about them. I've owned and fired a slew of handguns to include a few of the European ones. After firing the bosses P-97DC I decided to try one and bought a P-95. True, they are inexpensively made and don't have the pedrigree of some of the European imports, but if you know how to shoot they shoot, they are not extremely expensive, their built like tanks, and they are made in America. I'm going to keep it for awhile but next on the list is probably going to be a SIG P220.

Gentlemen, thanks for the input

Ruger fan
 

I've shot multiple .45s as mentioned above own a Colt 1911,Springfield 45(which is nice), but my favorite is My RugerP97DC...love.

thought about buying another to have one on each hip...

USP Compact
 

Does the HK USP Compact come in .45? Or just 9mm?

Let me Google that for you:
 

Poke here.

No, no...keep the tip. (I can't believe I picked today to quit drinking. :rolleyes: )

Pat

Strike Two.

Laziness is not a virtue.

TR

Yea I'm just gonna stop posting for a while

Finally got the HK45c. Excellent gun, not that there was ever any doubt. Fired around 600 rounds of WWB, Federal Champion, and PMC through it so far - unbelievably accurate out of the box.

Ordering some RBCD 90 and 115 grain TFSP this afternoon for the home, and carry (outside the People's Republic, of course). Still waiting for my Kramer MSP to show up.

Im itching for an HK45C in Da/Sa, but have yet to locate one in local shop/gun show. As for now, I have a springfield national match GI style M1911A1....but thats more of a range toy than anything else. The bad guys get to deal with the tactical tupperware...until I get a 45C

Glock 34 9mm, 127gr +p+ Ranger SXT.

:munchin