gun choice

[ericire12]

Its funny..... just about every time I start thinking about how much I'd like to buy a 1911, The Pincus pops up and talks me out of it. You the man, Rob!

[Timothy]

I'd be interested to find out what brand of 1911 it was before I discount them all, carte blanche!

My Para is getting nice and buttery smooth, shoots every time, ejects every time, feeds every time.  Clean or dirty, different mags and so far, every brand of ammo I've fed it!  Right now, I'm doing my own little torture test on it and it's working flawlessly.

Just lucky?  I don't know but a $2500 Wilson or Kimber or (insert high-end 1911 here _______) may not be so consistant.

Don't discount a gun based on one guys opinion, form your own!

[tombogan03884]

 I've yet to have a problem with my $360  Rock Island Armory 1911.

[Ichiban]

I have, uhm, several 1911s from most of the major manufacturers and have had zero, zip, ziltch, nada, none operational problems.  That stupid Paracoat, or whatever it is called, is flaking off one of my Paras but that is it.  Of course that is with regular 230gr ball or SD loads and not some lightweight reduced recoil sissified target load.  YMMV.

[Timothy]

Yea, my Paracoat is getting a few scratches too.  I wrote them about upgrading to another finish, no answer as of yet.  

Don't get me wrong, I'm not knocking $2500 guns but I personally would rather spend $2500 on four or five new guns than just the one!  I've handled a few high end guns, shot a few as well, other than great triggers, I don't see the point!  I need a gun to work, period!  How much it costs is secondary!

I'm comfortable with a 1911, like an old pair of boots or a great pair of old jeans.  Would I ever buy a Glock or M&P?  Sure, but they would have to be proven like any other gun before I'm going to trust my life to it!

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[Johnny Bravo]

I have a few Glocks and 1911s. No problems from any of them. I love them all and I'm wanting more.

[jaybet]

Its funny..... just about every time I start thinking about how much I'd like to buy a 1911, The Pincus pops up and talks me out of it. You the man, Rob!

You need one anyway...don't let the Pincus distract you! Whether or not you end up carrying it or not a 1911 is a real nice piece of machinery to be enjoyed, even if it's just at the range.

[Rob Pincus]

Keep in mind that I have at least 8 single action type pistols.... One of which I would trust with my life. I have zero-problemo with anyone adding any type of firearm to their collection. Choosing to carry any gun before taking it through a defensive type course and really having a chance to run it in context wouldn't be advised, however.

MMHV.

-RJP

[jaybet]

Keep in mind that I have at least 8 single action type pistols.... One of which I would trust with my life. I have zero-problemo with anyone adding any type of firearm to their collection. Choosing to carry any gun before taking it through a defensive type course and really having a chance to run it in context wouldn't be advised, however.

MMHV.

-RJP

There's the thing! Carry is one thing but owning one is a must. I respect Rob's expertise and he has 8 SA pistols, so they must be cool. BUT- he doesn't prefer them for carry. If you don't have at least one, though, you miss out on the joy of the essence of the 1911.
It's also notable that this type of pistol may experience more failures in a defensive course situation where a lot of rounds are being fired, and that's part of Rob's opinion. However, a self defense incident probably won't involve more than a few rounds. If you are competent with your well maintained pistol it should function as required in such an incident and it is most important what you are comfortable and competent with.
Fact is, though, the 1911 is a work of art, and can be appreciated as such.

[daearl1942]

Looking for a smaller cc pistol.  I live in Phoenix and cc is difficult. I have a Glock 19 and a Kimber 1911 but they are not comfortable for cc.  I no longer travel with a brief case to carry it in.  My question is I have been looking at the Walther PPS and the Taurus 709 Slim.  I am concerned about recoil in the Walther PPS .40 cal. as I have artheritis (sp)  In your opinion is the 9 mm with the right ammo alright for defence.  thank you