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I have three 1911's: Colt Model of 1911 WWI Replica ~ Carbonia Blue ~ 4000 Mfg. Remington UMC / Turnbull 1911 WWI Replica ~ Carbonia Blue ~ 1000 mfg. Also a (Newer style mfg) Springfield Armory 1911- A1 GI - (WWII) model. All are pretty basic and primitive, but timeless. The only one I shoot is the Springfield Armory GI model, and I wouldn't change a thing about it - especially the .45 caliber. Shoots great + quality! <> https://tacticalgunreview.com/springfield-armory-gi-45-1911a1/ <> I also have a 9MM, Kimber Micro-9 (1911 style) if that counts. Shoots good and feels good.
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I put an RIA build kit in 9mm on a Hellfire Armory aluminum lower. I got it nice and smoothed up and a freaking love that pistola. I carry it and have run n gun with it too. No bobbles with Wilson combat mags, the metalform mags are ok after some breaking in. The 147’s at 1050 or so seem smoother than the lighter loads.
Hell...Reloading/Shooting are still my favorite things to do,besides play in the box the kids came in.................
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I have a 5" Kimber 1911 that I got for a range toy. The recoil is practically zilch, and the long sight radius helps a bunch with aiming. I use Tripp Research 10-round magazines. It's very accurate and reliable. For fun, I installed a Cylinder & Slide ultra light speed, 5 piece kit in it. Overall, I enjoy it immensely. Mine is the top one. (My nephew has one too, so we took a pic of them side by side): Crap, I forget to say that both my gun and my nephew's are 9mm.
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Is there anything wrong with a 9 mm in a 1911 configuration? Stick with a 10 shot or how about a double stack 17 shot ? No, but the Browning Hi Power does it better.
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Sure do like my single stack Springfield 4 inch EMP. Me too!
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Is there anything wrong with a 9 mm in a 1911 configuration? Stick with a 10 shot or how about a double stack 17 shot ? No, but the Browning Hi Power does it better. I'd agree with that. Bob
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The Browning Hi Power is essentially a 1911, so the idea of a 9mm high capacity double stacked 1911 is hardly new.
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Nothing wrong with a 1911 in 9mm, other than being an affront to all that is sacred, offending Jesus, John Wayne and John Moses Browning. Yes, but even John Taffin, Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn are shooting 9mms now. Age and arthritis take a lot of the fun of shooting a .45 away, shooting a 9mm 1911 brings the fun back into it. Shooting 38 Super brings even more fun back into it. 🤓
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I have a 9mm Competition that functions as slick as poop through a goose. It’s fun. My others are Supers and both cartridges are easier on older hands. My older SA loaded came to me with a 9mm & Super barrel. I confess I’ve never run the 9mm barrel but it’s a laser with the Super barrel.
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Nothing wrong with a 1911 in 9mm, other than being an affront to all that is sacred, offending Jesus, John Wayne and John Moses Browning. Yes, but even John Taffin, Bill Wilson and Ken Hackathorn are shooting 9mms now. Age and arthritis take a lot of the fun of shooting a .45 away, shooting a 9mm 1911 brings the fun back into it. Shooting 38 Super brings even more fun back into it. 🤓 Agreed. I've got a Barsto barrel ordered for my Springfield RO 9mm, gonna make me a new Super when it gets here around Christmastime. I've already sourced some magazines and ammo, just waiting on Barsto to ship the barrel. It should be a lot of even more funner shooting.
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The fun part is trying to find a 1911 that is as reliable as a Glock. It is more fun to take it to a match and get beat by guys w/ a G34 that cost half of what you paid and will have >twice the service life.
YMMV
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Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC
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The fun part is trying to find a 1911 that is as reliable as a Glock. It is more fun to take it to a match and get beat by guys w/ a G34 that cost half of what you paid and will have >twice the service life.
YMMV
LOL
mike r Seen you pop up on here a few times you are truly a dumb son of a b**** aren't you
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Is there anything wrong with a 9 mm in a 1911 configuration?... Like mopeds and fat girls. Nothin'... as long as your buddies don't find out. 8>) GR
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The fun part is trying to find a 1911 that is as reliable as a Glock. It is more fun to take it to a match and get beat by guys w/ a G34 that cost half of what you paid and will have >twice the service life.
YMMV
LOL
mike r Seen you pop up on here a few times you are truly a dumb son of a b**** aren't you doltun, your response is almost poetic in it's use of language and indicates the depth of your intellect. mike r
Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better
Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC
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The fun part is trying to find a 1911 that is as reliable as a Glock. It is more fun to take it to a match and get beat by guys w/ a G34 that cost half of what you paid and will have >twice the service life.
YMMV
LOL
mike r Seen you pop up on here a few times you are truly a dumb son of a b**** aren't you doltun, your response is almost poetic in it's use of language and indicates the depth of your intellect. mike r think what you want .. just tired and out of patience with [bleep] like you..
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The fun part is trying to find a 1911 that is as reliable as a Glock. It is more fun to take it to a match and get beat by guys w/ a G34 that cost half of what you paid and will have >twice the service life.
YMMV
LOL
mike r Seen you pop up on here a few times you are truly a dumb son of a b**** aren't you doltun, your response is almost poetic in it's use of language and indicates the depth of your intellect. mike r think what you want .. just tired and out of patience with [bleep] like you.. Oh, Ok. You are a tender critter and probably need a nap. LMAO mike r
Don't wish it were easier Wish you were better
Stab them in the taint, you can't put a tourniquet on that. Craig Douglas ECQC
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Guns that fire with a switch instead of a trigger have no place in a thread about real guns.
D!Ldo's make better use of plastic than pistols.
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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Guns that fire with a switch instead of a trigger have no place in a thread about real guns.
D!Ldo's make better use of plastic than pistols. Post of the day!!
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I have shot 3", 4", and 5" but only in 45. Tell me again why the pea shooter when you could shoot a pre-expanded 45? Be Well, RZ.
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This thread reminds me of being in a shop or show.
And why I often don't like being there.
Almost like there is a menu of stupid phrases, "Pick one, it will make you seam gun savvy".
Parents who say they have good kids..Usually don't!
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