How Safe Is Cocked & Locked?

[MrSteve]

Thanks for that jaybethel... I will be doing some looking around on net. I do have one problem, for some reason function just isn't on my list, I also have to have the looks as well in a gun. Why that is I have no clue, looks don't make it work when needed.

[jaybet]

Thanks for that jaybethel... I will be doing some looking around on net. I do have one problem, for some reason function just isn't on my list, I also have to have the looks as well in a gun. Why that is I have no clue, looks don't make it work when needed.

Looks are everything. I'm also into guitars, and I'll pass over hundreds of great guns OR guitars in favor of one that LOOKS and feels right. It's part of the whole "opposable thumbs" thing we've got going on.

[texcaliber]

Thanks everyone for the great info... Now my next problem is to figure out exactly what SA 1911 to go with.

Any thought, Para good go or?

my go-to-1911 is a S&W 1911PD 4.25" which has Crimson Trace grips and a lot of major PF and +P rounds though it. And almost a tie for first would be the Para. Not as many rounds out of mine as the Smith but after the test Todd J. did with DRTV you cant go wrong. A 1,000rds is a good break-in.    That was unreal and a great test of lube as well.

tex

[tombogan03884]

I have only one...A Sig revolution- nitron finish, night sights. I really like it in general and the trigger is very crisp. Paid about $800 for it. I've had trouble with the sights loosening up- had to re-pin the front sight twice with locktite and the rear sight actually has what looks like a mistake hole drilled off center from the correct one, so it occasionally loosens up. I'm a little disappointed with all that, but when it's all tweaked up it's accurate, good looking, and a pleasure to shoot.
I've fired a few Colts and liked them, and I'm told the Rock Island Armory 1911's (at just over $400) are respectable, but I've never actually held one.
Kimbers are right up there too, along with the Springfields. Next one I get probably won't be new. Look for a nice used piece.

I've been shooting a Rock Island Armory .45 Government model for a year now, It's my carry gun. I love it. Got it at a gun show new for $360 put about 1500 rounds through it with 0 problems. The only thing I've changed is I put Hogue grips on it as I don't care for smooth wood grips.

[Swamp Yankee]

If you want all the bells and wistled  go with The Para  PCX 745  there is three or four models . Buds Guns has the Coyote Brown  model on sale  under $600. Second choice would be a Colt  Commander no bells or wistles  for about $100 more if you can find one. If you want a full size 5" model you have the Para SSP series, Rock Island Tactical, Auto Ordinance, Springfield , Taurus PT1911, And Colt

Mike Mc

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[Burt Gummer]

I have always been a SA/DA guy when it comes to pistol, but for some reason I am starting to look at 1911s and I'm sure it goes without saying (um well maybe not) I have been looking hard at Para.

Para has so many features and so many models to look at it seems to be the 1st stop shop for 1911s, no reason to look anywhere else IMO.

I have been looking at Para's LDA, but I am not sure how well I would like that system (haven't seen/felt one in person). One problem I am seeing with the LDA action 1911s, there is only one model I like in 4" (Tac-Four), but has no Tail, I would really would like a tail. But now if we go over to the SA action, wow, many I like...

So  my reason for this thread...

How safe is a 1911 (Para) when carried Cocked & Locked?

Thanks for any info you can point my way.

I have carried mine for almost 3 years and have had no problems. I am a uniformed patrol officer and I have fought a few dozen times, jumped a hundred or so fences and dinked it numerous times during the course of a duty day. I use a Safariland 6080 daily.
The only way my SSP will go off is if I put MY trigger finger in it and deactivate my thumb safety.

I have no problems with cocked and locked on a daily basis and  I will carry my Para until I am ordered otherwise.

[Bidah]

Ok, I am a little late to the thread here.  There was a question back a bit about which length to get.  There are 2 options to consider for the pistol on length.  One is the length of the frame (gov't, officer), and the length of the slide/barrel.

For me, the size of the frame is not so much of a problem to conceal, it is the slide hanging down further that makes the difference.  We have 2 of the Kimber Compacts which is an officer frame and a 4" slide.  It is easier for my wife to conceal, and easier for me as well.  Most of the time I carry my Springfield Loaded, which is a full size 1911.  With a good holster, concealment is not a problem.

I have thought about getting a Para just because of the stuff that they have done here on the site.  Alas I did not win the Para PXT..

-Bidah

[MrSteve]

Thanks everyone... I see it is a safe way to carry.

Now what to get. I did go to a shop that had the Kimber Grand Raptor II, I liked it allot. Now if I can find the Smith & Wesson 1911DK (Doug Koenig) to touch. I like the Para as well, but to be honest, nothing is really turning me on in the looks department like the Kimber and S&W are.

[jaybet]

Thanks everyone... I see it is a safe way to carry.

Now what to get. I did go to a shop that had the Kimber Grand Raptor II, I liked it allot. Now if I can find the Smith & Wesson 1911DK (Doug Koenig) to touch. I like the Para as well, but to be honest, nothing is really turning me on in the looks department like the Kimber and S&W are.

Look at the Sigs.

[bravo2c]

I had a Para 3" LDA. Great gun! You don't really need a beavertail. The hammer is bobbed and can't bite you. The gun was super accurate and very reliable. I have to admit I like cocked and locked. I also prefer a longer barrel. I thought the Para's were great though.