Yeah, I'm convinced that the attraction, nowadays, towards 1911s is mostly nostalgia. Nothing wrong with that, but there are better choices available now. Have been for forty years or so. Not to put down the 1911 in the least. I have several, and am a big fan, but I acknowledge the nostalgia component to their appeal for me. I even have one kept loaded in the house. I also would feel quite well armed carrying one, but then I'd also feel well armed carrying a Single Action Army Colt .45. Doesn't make either the best choice in light of what's currently available, though.
This is accurate...But, when I’m feeling bloated my 1911 fits better. When I’m back to sexy, it’s a Xds in 45acp or G17. 😎
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I've shot dot sights on pistols and they are MUCH faster and More accurate to me... I do not need 15 rounds to get OUT of trouble... I'm not a LEO that goes running into trouble spots.
8 rounds is more than enough for me. 60 year old eyes appreciate red dot sights more than children's eyes do.
We carry for the unexpected, and you have nooooo idea what that may look like on your bad day.
The old Para P-13 is commander size, and holds 13+1. Not too hard to find someone who could mill the slide for a dot.
Or if magazine capacity really isn't an issue, and you are just in it for the nostalgia, you could go with something like this:
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You didn't use logic or reason to get into this opinion, I cannot use logic or reason to get you out of it.
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In a .45 ACP EDC pistol I prefer a thinner, single stack, that hugs my side on a sturdy belt and quality horsehide OWB holster. I have a few 1911's but my favorite is my Dan Wesson Valor. It is affordable and full of many of the custom parts you would find in an Ed Brown custom.
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Springfield Range Officer. Hard to beat for the money.
Don’t think any mfg makes a Commander sized 1911thats mulled for a heads up type dot sight. You’ll have to pay a gunsmith to mill the slot on the slide for you no matter what you buy.
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Sig 365 of your desired flavor with extended mags, or Old Faithful, G19. They just work.
Hard to beat. I don’t need no stinking Dot sight. 🤠
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that's a damn accurate pistol you sold me Buddy.
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