I'm looking for good reasons to own a 1911, what are they?

[TxStetson]

'Tis your opinion.



Did I ask about CZ? NO, I didn't.

What is the exact title of this thread? Let me repost it for you.
I'm looking for good reasons to own a 1911, what are they?

And, to top it all off, you’ve already ordered your custom 1911.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I still need a few more for my collection

Yeah...

ya do.

 

[Texasgordo]

I thought you had more than that....

 

[Byrd666]

And, to top it all off, you’ve already ordered your custom 1911.

Almost, on waiting list. And not just a single stack, but a double stack as well. Both of a Tactical Commander variety. If they both live up to the positive reputation they are building, hopefully I can work it out to be a dealer for them.

 

[TexasRedneck]

I thought you had more than that....

Nossir - just 103....or so.

 

[Mad John]

its perfect for me esse




Well I am a Mexican.



My step dad Ron who served in the US Army in Vietnam and was in the Tet Offensive rather liked my 1990 CZ75 Pre B made in Czechoslovakia, and I bought him a 1911 a few Christmases ago. but just because someone's granddad or they themselves used x firearm in y war doesnt nessiciarily mean its the pinnacle of defensive handguns, Jeff Cooper himself was rather fond of the CZ75.

I think he was being nice and complimentary on your CZ. Good on you for buying him a 1911. I served in Vietnam, I loved my 1911a1... it NEVER failed! Not like we had much choices either. Filled with mud, just douche it out in a puddle or canal.. it was there for you. Virtually indestructible in any conditions. I attended Jeff Cooper's school in Prescot Arizona.. I never heard him speak badly about the venerable 1911! He was a master with any handgun. He promoted the weapon of choice of his students. An absolute amazing instructor with semi-autos and revolvers! I appreciate that your choice is what you truly like! Some people like sling shots too and are damned good with one.
Nuff said....

 

[A1Oni]

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Not all of us can be rich, however I still got some ARs in the works

 

[TexasRedneck]

Not all of us can be rich, however I still got some ARs in the works

"Rich"??? LOL - dude, I spent a lifetime of doing without to get where we got. So, take your punk-ass 'tude 'round the corner, okay?

 

[kyletxria1911a1]

Ok OK here's the real reason every good blooded American should own a 1911.
They are like white women at first you hold em. Then you take em home.
Run em wet then run em dirty... and bang the shit outta em
After that you lap the slides. They get smooth.. then once you get em broke in They become a every day thing
Every American should own errr have one
No further questions your honor the witness may step down

 

[Charlie]

Ok OK here's the real reason every good blooded American should own a 1911.
They are like white women at first you hold em. Then you take em home.
Run em wet then run em dirty...
After that you lap the slides. They get smooth.. then once you get em broke in They become a every day thing
Every American should own errr have one

 

[A1Oni]

"Rich"??? LOL - dude, I spent a lifetime of doing without to get where we got. So, take your punk-ass 'tude 'round the corner, okay?

dude, chill

 

[TexasRedneck]

dude, chill

LOL - that's rich coming from you.

 

[1911'S 4 Me]

Ok OK here's the real reason every good blooded American should own a 1911.
They are like white women at first you hold em. Then you take em home.
Run em wet then run em dirty... and bang the shit outta em
After that you lap the slides. They get smooth.. then once you get em broke in They become a every day thing
Every American should own errr have one
No further questions your honor the witness may step down

I saw a lot of strawberry's when I was in Nigeria and Ghana. One thing most had in common was they loved to suck on it.

 

[A1Oni]

LOL - that's rich coming from you.

im not making personal attacks on a forum about firearms, am I sarcastic? yes, but you seem to be the one with the attitude here, get a drink of ice water or take a walk or somethin' esse.

 

[Mad John]

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VERY Impressive! It surely puts my pile o' junk to shame. That being said I will not try to make any comparison. Heck, I don't even own a gun vault.
I have posted some pictures in the past but deservedly was not memorable.
Nice stuff you got!

 

[Mad John]

Let's put it this way...I have 11 STI's alone, and 10 Randall's....and I have at least 8 other manufacturer's of 1911's in my stable....

I only have one that is not a Colt 1911 or 1911a1 military Series 70 or older. I am in a rut. My collection is rather puny.

 

[skfullgun]

I'm coming to this thread very late. To the OP's original question about why to own an 1911:
Because they leave a big hole!?

 

[TexasRedneck]

im not making personal attacks on a forum about firearms, am I sarcastic? yes, but you seem to be the one with the attitude here, get a drink of ice water or take a walk or somethin' esse.

Okay skooter...

 

[Vaquero]

It's on my bucket list to rent a 1911. I'm 64. Shooting handguns 40 years & .22 rifles 54 years. I have never shot a 1911. I've never even picked one up. Kinda weird I suppose. I've ridden motorcycles since 1973 but never rode a Harley either. Also on my bucket list.

We need to remedy this oversight.

 

[Mad John]

"Rich"??? LOL - dude, I spent a lifetime of doing without to get where we got. So, take your punk-ass 'tude 'round the corner, okay?

I do think you and I could write a book of doing without to get where we are. I think you may have seen pictures of some of my collection???
I have no regrets, only that do not have more.
Unless someone in particular has been to my home and laid eyes on this.... I know and it is all but impossible o relay the word!