How about holsters:
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I carry a 1911 for EDC. I trained on them, clean my guns frequently, and like the set up and caliber for a smaller firearm. It was a finicky break in but is now rock solid. I also have strikers and it's just a personal decision.A 1911 is not usually considered a good choice for CC, due to the size, being harder to conceal. There are many choices in smaller guns in the same caliber that are easy to conceal. Most manufacturers off at least 2-3 in several calibers. Then there are the compacts that are designed for concealment. The thing is with them you are usually talking about a smaller magazine, which = less ammo available, unless you carry multiple magazines.
I agree as I have a para 45 and with a good holster you can conceal and the weight will not be a problem, but do your homework on holsters.I carry a 1911 for EDC. I trained on them, clean my guns frequently, and like the set up and caliber for a smaller firearm. It was a finicky break in but is now rock solid. I also have strikers and it's just a personal decision.
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Beautiful and way out of my price range. If I hit the Lotto, I'll get twoHere is a guy that carries a 1911 that I have the utmost respect for:
A 1911 for carry needs to be a high-end firearm, which you can't find for the amount of money a Glock 19 costs with upgraded sights. For example, the Clint Smith Signature Government Model is custom made, has a wait time on it, and will cost you.
A 1911 for carry needs to be a high-end firearm
Who fed you that line of crap?
I currently carry a Glock 19 but I carried an absolutely stock 410$ Rock Island Armory 1911 for years and I know several people who do so now.
This opinion is based on what I see in classes.
My opinion is based on my experience which includes real people shooting at me. Although to be fair I have never engaged a target with a handgun, in fact I would say I've killed far more people with a radio than with any firearm at all.
I won't disagree that some 1911 manufactures (including the high end guys) suck but the basic design is sound and will serve you well in combat.
Perhaps you should get some actual experience on a 2 way range before you come her pontificating about what works in a gunfight
So, you never engaged a target with a handgun, but pontificate about what works in a gunfight with a handgun. Look in the mirror!
Bottom line I've actually been there and you're a tacticool Timmy wannabe.
I've been shooting Colt 1911's for over 60 years and they have all run well. Never anything custom about any of them, simply well maintained.1911s that run well are typically custom guns that are well maintained.
I've been shooting Colt 1911's for over 60 years and they have all run well. Never anything custom about any of them, simply well maintained.
Not to be argumentative, however, my "new" 1911's, Colt, Remington, Ruger, S&W, all purchased within the past five years and nothing custom about any of them, all run just as well as my older Colts.That's a different story. I am talking about new 1911s. They simply don't make them the way they used to be!