What 1911

[Justin42]

Smith & Wesson has a great law enforcement deal. For my first 1911 should I go full size or commander? Tough choice!

[petr]

go full. although, I didn't.

[Topgumby]

What will the pistol do? Carry? Range?

[bamafan64]

Colt Government Model, Series 70. That will be my next 1911. Not the most tacti-cool by any means, but tried and true.

[Ferengi]

Smith & Wesson has a great law enforcement deal. For my first 1911 should I go full size or commander? Tough choice!

What's with this "should I go full size or commander" nonsense! It should read, "For my first 1911s I'll get a full size and a commander!" You should always have a back-up.:wink2:

[Justin42]

Well there may be a one week gap between purchasing both. My Colt Double Eagle gets here Monday. I did order a full size 1911

[senorsignor]

I love my dad's commander. Though, it is a Colt.

[Ferengi]

Well there may be a one week gap between purchasing both. My Colt Double Eagle gets here Monday. I did order a full size 1911

Good for you, Justin! :biggrin1: Out here on the Left Coast, I would have to wait a month by law to buy a second handgun! :mad3: One handgun a month. And to take effect in 2011: no online purchases of handgun ammo, only purchase handgun ammo from a FFL dealer, must present proper I.D. and thumbprint! :angry: Though, I could drive across the border to Nevada or Arizona and buy all the handgun ammo I want! Totally useless law and once again only affects the law-abiding. Serious constitutional challenge by NRA: law in violation of interstate commerce, or something.

[Justin42]

No offense Ferengi, but that's one reason you couldn't pay me enough to live in CA. Next you'll have serial numbered ammo.

[petr]

I did shoot the POST just fine with a commander. I was stuffing clips like a mad man though.

[Ferengi]

No offense Ferengi, but that's one reason you couldn't pay me enough to live in CA. Next you'll have serial numbered ammo.

No offense taken. They're working on that though. The plan is to have the serial number of the gun micro-stamped on the case when the gun is fired! :thumbdown

[airplanedoc]

Colt Government Model, Series 70

Got 1 series 70, never again.

There is a good reason that no other manufacturer adopted and colt got rid of the the self centering bushing. Its a PITA.

Full Frame

[Ferengi]

Got 1 series 70, never again.

There is a good reason that no other manufacturer adopted and colt got rid of the the self centering bushing. Its a PITA.

Full Frame

+1 :thumbup1:. I had mine replaced with solid stainless steel bushings matched to the barrels by a gunsmith.

[ajkimmins]

Love my Kimber! I would not hesitate to recomend them. And Ferengi... if it all works out those of us here in Az will be able to carry concealed NO PERMIT!!!!! Woo Hoo!!
Sorry just had two add my 2 cents.

[Ferengi]

Love my Kimber! I would not hesitate to recomend them. And Ferengi... if it all works out those of us here in Az will be able to carry concealed NO PERMIT!!!!! Woo Hoo!!
Sorry just had two add my 2 cents.

Fortunately, I'm retired LE so CCW is not an issue for me and I live in a conservative county whose sheriff understands that the CCW permit holders are not the problem. We issue more CCW permits to the citizenry than all other CA counties combined (I think)! Wish CA was as enlightened on the subject as AZ, though.

[ajkimmins]

AHH you're one of the lucky ones!!:thumbup:

[eightysixCJ]

Go full size, if it's too big to c. carry in the warm seasons get commander then. Can't have too many 1911's. I have a Rock River and love it. I would probably go with a Springfield for my next 1911 (if I don't go with a custom shop). Great guns and I have heard lots of good things regarding thier customer service.

(one a month etc. is pretty bad but nothing like the dozen flaming hoops to jump through in NYC to get 1 per 3 months):cursing:

Tom

[Ferengi]

Go full size, if it's too big to c. carry in the warm seasons get commander then. Can't have too many 1911's. I have a Rock River and love it. I would probably go with a Springfield for my next 1911 (if I don't go with a custom shop). Great guns and I have heard lots of good things regarding thier customer service.

(one a month etc. is pretty bad but nothing like the dozen flaming hoops to jump through in NYC to get 1 per 3 months):cursing:

Tom

I didn't think you could even own a handgun in NYC the way the mainstream media propagandizes! 'Course, people probably think the same about Kali-fornia. Can't forgive Arnie for signing those gun bills into law...no .50cal. rifles, no mail order ammo, micro stamping...some Terminator, eh? Of the current governor wannabe's, surprisingly Jerry Brown is a better friend to gun owners than Meg Whitman! As Attorney General he actually downsized the DOJ Firearms "Division" back to a Bureau and stopped the DOJ from lobbying for anti-gun bills! Unbelievable! If you are a single issue voter, he's one to watch.

[bamafan64]

Got 1 series 70, never again.

There is a good reason that no other manufacturer adopted and colt got rid of the the self centering bushing. Its a PITA.

Full Frame
I was talking about one of the new Series 70 Colt repros. It has the same barrel bushing that the Series 80's has.

[azmark]

Full size 1911's (5" barrel) are super fun to shoot. Accurate is the only way to describe.

[Geo Dude]

Love my Kimber! I would not hesitate to recomend them. And Ferengi... if it all works out those of us here in Az will be able to carry concealed NO PERMIT!!!!! Woo Hoo!!
Sorry just had two add my 2 cents.

AZ is one of the states I've been thinking of moving to (the other alternatives being NM or UT)....this is making the AZ proposition look more and more attractive. Can I have the name of this bill or a link to a site tracking the progress it's making?

EDIT: I apologize, I'm not attempting to hi-jack the thread!

[azmark]

AZ is one of the states I've been thinking of moving to (the other alternatives being NM or UT)....this is making the AZ proposition look more and more attractive. Can I have the name of this bill or a link to a site tracking the progress it's making?

EDIT: I apologize, I'm not attempting to hi-jack the thread!

http://www.nraila.org/Legislation/Read.aspx?id=5379

[Not A Nice Person]

It really just depends on the size of your hands. I have huge hands (XXL glove size) but stubby fingers and long, wedge-shaped palms and the Commander fits my grip much better . . . but nowhere near as well as the Sig P220.

Put Hogue grips on a Sig and I can shoot through the same hole all damn day.

NANP™

[Fnord5]

It really just depends on the size of your hands. I have huge hands (XXL glove size) but stubby fingers and long, wedge-shaped palms and the Commander fits my grip much better . . . but nowhere near as well as the Sig P220.

Put Hogue grips on a Sig and I can shoot through the same hole all damn day.

NANP™

+one million.

Whatever a gun shows on paper, whatever it can do from a Ransom Rest, and how much energy it delivers upon impact, has Eff All to do with how good a gun it is.

If the only thing that fits your hand and that you can shoot accurately is a Ruger Single Six in .22, then that is the only gun you should even think about carrying.

[Tricky]

Since you get a great deal, go both! Just make sure you get them in the scandium frames!!!

[Trigger]

No offense taken. They're working on that though. The plan is to have the serial number of the gun micro-stamped on the case when the gun is fired! :thumbdown

I dont think that is going to fly according to CRPA do to unreliable technology (Thank God). But more to the point, if you want a 1911 just to shoot or carry while on duty, go with the full size. It points a little better and comes back on target quicker with the extra weight. If you are going to use it for off duty/concealed, go with the Commander. I have to agree that a purchase of both is probably the wise move. larry

[Stanley]

my Springfield Mil-Spec 1911 has served me very well, nice solid well built firearm.

[boomer56]

You've probably already purchased the gun you decided on, but I thought I'd still chip in my 2 cents...

The full size gives you a better sight radius. The big problem with concealment isn't so much the barrel length as the handle. If you're going to print a 1911, it's almost always the handle. Check out the Dan Wesson Bobtail, I've heard only good things.

But more importantly, pick the one you think you'll carry more often. Whatever compromises the design includes, the one you have with you is better than the one you left at home because it was too big/heavy/hard to hide.

Anyway, I hope you're happy with your purchase...

Best,

Boomer

[knlgskr]

Whatever fits/is most comfortable in your hand should be a primary concern. A crisp trigger not exceeding five pounds will also be a good idea.

Strange how beginning with the Gun Control Act firearms legislation and crimes committed with firearms have increased in every "asspect". Cause and effect? Does anyone wonder why? Feel good legislation? Sociological stupidity? Misplaced blame (on firearms)?

[Uncle Erik]

my Springfield Mil-Spec 1911 has served me very well, nice solid well built firearm.

X2, I also have one and love it.

[pal]

X2, I also have one and love it.

+1 My Springfield is a great gun.

[FlyinAg05]

I really like my Kimber Tactical Custom II. It is a full size and it is my carry gun. It has an aluminum alloy frame so it is a little bit lighter. With the right holster it is very easy to conceal comfortably year round. Look for a Milt Sparks VMII or a American Rear Guard holster.

[Justin42]

The Tac Cuctom II is AMAZING. My buddy just got one and the trigger is so smooth. I did end up ordering the Smith in full size. I don't know when it will be in though. I am surprised with how the Colt Double Eagle fires. It's very accurate and has a similar feel to the 1911.

[Tieguy77]

I went with a Colt Combat Commander and couldn't be happier. I even made a few sets of grips for her out of some different exotic woods. I would caution anyone considering a Colt semi-auto to inspect it carefully, as they had a few quality control issues with slide-rub a while back.

Brommeland gunleather offers awesome holsters for commanders as well as other guns of course. I alternate between a Max Con V and a Sparks VMII.