.45 - Page 8

**Box** · 01-20-2009, 12:48

I've had an EAA 'Witness' for awhile... I thought I'd like it - I dont. The trigger SUCKS.

I have a old style Para-Ordnance frame that was put together with Colt Gold-Cup parts and I love it but it spends most of its time in the case looking nice.
If I ever buy another pistol chambered in .45 it will be a Glock 21.

Since most of my pistol shooting is done with a Glock 19 or an M-9 I don't even pull the .45's out of the box any more.

redleg99 · 02-06-2009, 21:04

Mine is a Glock 30, although it seems just a little on the thick side for carrying.
It hasn’t bugged me enough yet to get something else, although eventually I probably will.

Blitzzz (RIP) · 02-06-2009, 21:34

Ruger P97DC , it eats anything in .45 that I feed it. No failures in 6 years. No safeties, no problems. except shoots a little low. I will fix that with a file ...someday. Blitzzz
I also have a Colt 70 series 1911. it pretty good as far as that goes, but it's not my Ruger.

HMass18Z · 03-20-2009, 11:03

Ruger Vaquero x 2

doctom54 · 03-20-2009, 22:43

Wilson Combat CQB Compact LW with crimson trace grips
WC CQB compact
Colt Mark IV 1911
Glock 30

HOLLiS · 03-20-2009, 22:49

1911 x 2
Vaqueros x 2
Jericho
Beretta
S&W Chef Special.

Pete S · 03-20-2009, 23:12

Norinco 1911A1

Tease me all you want.

Rob_0811 · 03-26-2009, 08:38

I'm picking up an STI Ranger II .45 next week.

Can't wait.

DinDinA-2 · 04-01-2009, 21:10

Picked up a new H&K HK45 today. Stopped by the range on the way home and ran 50 rounds through it, using three different magazines. Function was flawless!

DbeforeD · 04-02-2009, 05:46

Kimber TLE/RL. I'm dead nuts shooting one handed, but I push to the left when I use any two handed stances. I know its me, just need more range time and instruction. As far as ammo goes... anything that will fit.

Irishsquid · 04-02-2009, 07:11

OK, gentlemen...question for those more experienced than I.
I have a Kimber Pro-carry II
I've put a few thousand rounds through it, never had an FTF.
I've heard a lot of guys recently who sounded pretty negative on the 1911, but I've had nothing but good things to say about mine! My question is, what's "wrong," with the 1911?

Also, the reason I like a 1911 is that it just feels right...I have small hands, and the single-stack mag is great...other weapons I've fired feel a lot like I'm trying to hold a 2X4. Is there another weapon out there, more reliable and suited to a "firefight," which would be equally comfortable?

Thanks for your advice!

kawika · 04-02-2009, 10:56

If it fits your hand and you can shoot accurately with it, who cares what anyone else thinks.
Is the 1911 the most reliable handgun out there? No.
Is it reliable enough for civilian use and everyday concealed carry? Yes.

**The Reaper** · 04-02-2009, 11:23

http://www.sightm1911.com/1911%20History.htm

Quote:

Browning was determined to prove the superiority of its handgun, so he went to Hartford to personally supervise the production of the gun. There he met Fred Moore, a young Colt employee with whom he worked in close cooperation trying to make sure that each part that was produced for the test guns was simply the best possible. The guns produced were submitted again for evaluation to the committee. A torture test was conducted on March 3rd, 1911. The test consisted of having each gun fire 6000 rounds. One hundred shots would be fired and the pistol would be allowed to cool for 5 minutes. After every 1000 rounds, the pistol would be cleaned and oiled. After firing those 6000 rounds, the pistol would be tested with deformed cartridges, some seated too deeply, some not seated enough, etc. The gun would then be rusted in acid or submerged in sand and mud and some more tests would then be conducted.

During the trials, several alterations were made to the original design such as a single swinging link, an improved manual safety, and the inclusion of a grip safety and a slide stop. The other significant change was to the grips, which were angled more acutely and lengthened slightly.

In its final form, the M1911 was a locked-breech, single-action semi-automatic pistol. It was chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge and had a magazine capacity of seven rounds. Its weight unloaded was 39 ounces; overall length was 8.25"; the height was 5.25". Sights were fixed, although the rear sight was housed in a dovetail slot that allowed it to be drifted either left or right for windage adjustments. The pistols were finished in blue and fitted with checked wood stocks.

Browning's pistols passed the whole test series with flying colors. It was the first firearm to undergo such a test, firing continuously 6000 cartridges, a record broken only in 1917 when Browning's recoil-operated machine gun fired a 40000 rounds test.

Looks like we have gone backwards in 98 years.

Accuracy packages, tight clearance tolerances, and hollowpoint ammo do not make for a reliable 1911.

TR

abc_123 · 05-14-2009, 19:10

Just picked up a Taurus PT145.

Haven't shot it yet, but it feels real good in my hand. Fit/finish is what you would expect for a gun in its price range. Nice small piece.

Anevolution · 05-15-2009, 00:28

My edc is a kimber sis pro. I had to grab the wolf spring due to the kimber being built with cheap springs and short stroking problems. Also switched to my fav mag chip power mags.