1911 'Group Porn'

[Hazcat]

I'll take the econo.  Just like the looks.

[philw]

some very cool 1911's there,     

[CurrieS103]

Does a 1911 in-work count as porn?

[Rob Pincus]

(Off topic: Public Service Announcement)

You guys can imagine how bored I was this morning to even check out this thread.... when I did, I saw this:

for something like a Kimber Ultra Carry II because I love the 1911 format better

And I was instantly nauseous.  Seriously, Peg, and anyone else considering that gun, I had about 8 of them in classes last year. One guy brought a matched pair. NOT ONE of them made it to lunch on day 1 without problems. Most of them were choking within the first hour. These guns are dangerously unreliable. One of them actually fell to pieces on the range in Georgia. I tease the 1911 guys a lot, but the fact is that some guns do occasionally perform well... this model is not one of them. The only reason I point it out is that the model is, because of size, price, hype and style, very popular.

(back to the originally scheduled thread)

Nice Pics!

-RJP

[tombogan03884]

(Off topic: Public Service Announcement)

You guys can imagine how bored I was this morning to even check out this thread.... when I did, I saw this:
And I was instantly nauseous.  Seriously, Peg, and anyone else considering that gun, I had about 8 of them in classes last year. One guy brought a matched pair. NOT ONE of them made it to lunch on day 1 without problems. Most of them were choking within the first hour. These guns are dangerously unreliable. One of them actually fell to pieces on the range in Georgia. I tease the 1911 guys a lot, but the fact is that some guns do occasionally perform well... this model is not one of them. The only reason I point it out is that the model is, because of size, price, hype and style, very popular.

(back to the originally scheduled thread)

Nice Pics!

-RJP

It's contagious isn't it   

[Sponsor]

[CDR]

(Off topic: Public Service Announcement)

You guys can imagine how bored I was this morning to even check out this thread.... when I did, I saw this:
And I was instantly nauseous.  Seriously, Peg, and anyone else considering that gun, I had about 8 of them in classes last year. One guy brought a matched pair. NOT ONE of them made it to lunch on day 1 without problems. Most of them were choking within the first hour. These guns are dangerously unreliable. One of them actually fell to pieces on the range in Georgia. I tease the 1911 guys a lot, but the fact is that some guns do occasionally perform well... this model is not one of them. The only reason I point it out is that the model is, because of size, price, hype and style, very popular.

(back to the originally scheduled thread)

Nice Pics!

-RJP

But Rob, all the gun mags say this Kimber is a marvelous gun..........   

It's truly refreshing to get an honest and objective critique for a change.  We appreciate it sir.

[Rob Pincus]

... okay, I felt bad for not actually participating properly... so I went down into the basement, moved some crates, went through a door marked "Beware of the Leopard" and found a case with some 1911s:



Top Row:
Norinco that was built up for IPSC and then converted to 460 Roland.
Mustang Plus II
Les Baer
S&W 945
Bottom Row:
Series 80 Colt Stainless
Para LDA .45
Clark Custom Caspian, Meltdown in .40 S&W
Colt Series 70 in 9mm

[Timothy]

Do these few 1911 "occasionally" run well Rob?

Nice collection...what's the 945 doing messing up the shot?

[Rob Pincus]

The 945 is the only one of the bunch that I would risk my life with.... super-reliable, ridiculously accurate.

The Clark has been pretty reliable with full power loads, chokes with some target stuff.

The Baer is one of the few examples of Baers I've seen that actually works reliably... after several hundred rounds of break-in. It came from the factory too tight to load without effort.... now it shoots incredibly well... on par with the 945.

The LDA works well, but it is a boat anchor when loaded.

The Series 80 is moderately reliably, as is the 9mm Series 70.

The Mustang has a long story behind it and doesn't get loaded anymore without EXTREME Caution.

The .460 Rowland was going to be used for Hog Hunting, but I never got around to it (more fun with knives). I knew the developer of the round and decided to get the conversion just for the novelty. It is a handful. I've got the original Top end and a 10mm Conversion from Auto Ordnance somewhere.....

[jaybet]

Wow everyone! Nice collection of hardware, including Rob's collection of "Basement Queens". And while we're on the subject, Rob, thanks for your honest and candid opinions on whatever the subject. When all the gun mags say things they are accompanied by pretty porn and it's tempting. We've seen a number of slick new items turn out to be turds and it has been disappointing to see the leaders of the industry apparently jumping on the gravy train. It's refreshing to get straight opinion from someone on the inside of the industry.