1911's anyone?

K.Wilhelm · 07-10-2013, 04:55 PM

Although I'm a real novice on Lugers, I do have a lot of experience with 1911's. Anyone else share this love? I have DW's, a Kimber, a Les Baer and a Springfield with calibers of 9mm, 38S, 40S&W, 10mm and 45ACP. Also have Kimber 1911 top ends in 22LR & Hornady Mach2.
Until I developed a Luger obsession recently, I used to shoot my 1911's extensively. I'm also an avid handloader and enjoy tailoring loads for each caliber and pistol. My latest handloading endeavor is 30 Luger.

Edward Tinker · 07-10-2013, 05:06 PM

Wilhem, excellent to meet you!

I love the 1911 - carried one a lof of my career in the US Army (80 to 2000)

I have two 'original' ones, and then a commercial in what I thought was nickle, but instead is bare, but shined metal

Its in 45 ACP gov't model and is one fine shooter!

I also have a early one that was military but has been buffed and nickled, but hey, its a 1911

I have an upper in 38 Super, along with a couple of mags, now just need to get a lower (its in nickle, so ought to get one in nickle

)

sheepherder · 07-10-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by K.Wilhelm

...I do have a lot of experience with 1911's...with calibers of 9mm, 38S, 40S&W, 10mm and 45ACP...22LR & Hornady Mach2.

What, no 38/45 Clerke???

I recently did a 5" Gov't Model in 7.65 Luger; haven't quite gotten it tuned in yet...

I have a Series 70 Gold Cup 45 & a Series 70 Gov't model 38 Super, and an Argentine Model 1927 in 45 ACP...Plus a couple wildcat barrels...I used to shoot/reload/tune them back in the 70's/80's, but kind of 'overdosed' on them...

alvin · 07-10-2013, 06:49 PM

Love 1911, it's a world famous pistol. Once owned a stainless steel (grey colored) Colt 1991A1, it's pleasant to shoot it (I shot everything I had at that time, all modern instances). Before buying it, reading warned recoil of 1911 and I was a little bit worried. But it turned out it's much more comfortable to shoot than my 9mm Glock 27 and .38spl S&W 36 etc. Almost acquired another 1911 back a while ago, a used Norinco 1911, but the previous owner installed a big safety lever on it which damaged the balanced appearance of the gun, so I passed it.

For causal acquiring of a modern 1911, which one is better choice: (1) S&W 1911, and (2) Springfield Armory 1911?? Springfield claimed being milspec, S&W is a brandname probably implied better quality?.... Any suggestion? Many reviews on the net gave Auto Ordnance 1911 low credit, I probably will bypass that one.

K.Wilhelm · 07-11-2013, 08:27 AM

alvin- I think Springfield would be the better choice. Many 1911 'smiths use it as a base for their customs. I find them sturdy and dependable. The only drawback on the Springfields is a rather heavy trigger pull which can be easily cured. KW

tudorbug · 07-11-2013, 09:53 AM

I wish I owned a "government property" 1911A1. I carried them when under arms during the 1963 - 1988 period when I was on active duty, including for a year in Vietnam. It was a comforting companion.

David

rhuff · 07-11-2013, 06:35 PM

I, like the folks above, also enjoy the 1911 handgun, and have for many years. A good number of mine are of the older variety (WWl, WWll, 1960-70s) but I do have a few newer 1911s with 3in bbl.

I was loading 45ACP ammo this very morning for my old 1911s, as I prefer "soft" loads for them, but it needs to be a RN bullet. I don't want/need any cracked frames or slides on these old warhorses.

07-10-2013, 04:55 PM	#1
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	1911's anyone? Although I'm a real novice on Lugers, I do have a lot of experience with 1911's. Anyone else share this love? I have DW's, a Kimber, a Les Baer and a Springfield with calibers of 9mm, 38S, 40S&W, 10mm and 45ACP. Also have Kimber 1911 top ends in 22LR & Hornady Mach2. Until I developed a Luger obsession recently, I used to shoot my 1911's extensively. I'm also an avid handloader and enjoy tailoring loads for each caliber and pistol. My latest handloading endeavor is 30 Luger. __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group Last edited by K.Wilhelm; 07-10-2013 at 05:49 PM. Reason: spelling

07-10-2013, 05:06 PM	#2
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,911 Thanks: 1,986 Thanked 4,502 Times in 2,077 Posts	Wilhem, excellent to meet you! I love the 1911 - carried one a lof of my career in the US Army (80 to 2000) I have two 'original' ones, and then a commercial in what I thought was nickle, but instead is bare, but shined metal Its in 45 ACP gov't model and is one fine shooter! I also have a early one that was military but has been buffed and nickled, but hey, its a 1911 I have an upper in 38 Super, along with a couple of mags, now just need to get a lower (its in nickle, so ought to get one in nickle ) __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

07-11-2013, 08:27 AM	#5
K.Wilhelm User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: South Central Colorado Posts: 215 Thanks: 45 Thanked 109 Times in 66 Posts	Springfield vs. S&W alvin- I think Springfield would be the better choice. Many 1911 'smiths use it as a base for their customs. I find them sturdy and dependable. The only drawback on the Springfields is a rather heavy trigger pull which can be easily cured. KW __________________ NRA Endowment Life member Proud veteran of the Naval Security Group

07-10-2013, 06:49 PM	#4
alvin User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: US Posts: 3,843 Thanks: 132 Thanked 729 Times in 438 Posts	Love 1911, it's a world famous pistol. Once owned a stainless steel (grey colored) Colt 1991A1, it's pleasant to shoot it (I shot everything I had at that time, all modern instances). Before buying it, reading warned recoil of 1911 and I was a little bit worried. But it turned out it's much more comfortable to shoot than my 9mm Glock 27 and .38spl S&W 36 etc. Almost acquired another 1911 back a while ago, a used Norinco 1911, but the previous owner installed a big safety lever on it which damaged the balanced appearance of the gun, so I passed it. For causal acquiring of a modern 1911, which one is better choice: (1) S&W 1911, and (2) Springfield Armory 1911?? Springfield claimed being milspec, S&W is a brandname probably implied better quality?.... Any suggestion? Many reviews on the net gave Auto Ordnance 1911 low credit, I probably will bypass that one.

07-11-2013, 09:53 AM	#6
tudorbug Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Georgia Posts: 387 Thanks: 0 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	I wish I owned a "government property" 1911A1. I carried them when under arms during the 1963 - 1988 period when I was on active duty, including for a year in Vietnam. It was a comforting companion. David

07-11-2013, 06:35 PM	#7
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,270 Thanks: 2,686 Thanked 958 Times in 704 Posts	I, like the folks above, also enjoy the 1911 handgun, and have for many years. A good number of mine are of the older variety (WWl, WWll, 1960-70s) but I do have a few newer 1911s with 3in bbl. I was loading 45ACP ammo this very morning for my old 1911s, as I prefer "soft" loads for them, but it needs to be a RN bullet. I don't want/need any cracked frames or slides on these old warhorses.