Are 1911's too antiquated these days?

[OMart]

If 1911's are "antiquated", I don't ever want to hear it from anyone that owns a bolt action.

If someone made a 1911 the size of my Sig P365 that holds 12 rounds of 9mm in a gun 1" wide or less, I'd certainly consider it. But such a 1911 doesn't exist. In my opinion, the smallest Officer sized 1911 is a poor choice for a daily concealed carry pistol. Can it work? Of course...but it isn't the best tool for the job.

The Smith & Wesson CSX's I have sold really fall into this category. I am cheap. I bought an AR a few weeks back and was so nervous. $600 on a Black Rain Spec 15 new, out the door. The CSX is a bit too rich for me. If I can get the right deal, like I did on the BRO, I would get one though. Very 1911'esque. 12 rounds with 1 mag, 10 with the other. All metal, has an actual hammer. Ambi safety and slide release. I like the trigger a bunch.

 

[xerts1191]

 

[QuangTri]

I like the trigger a bunch.

The one American Rifleman tested had a 7 lb trigger and very long reset.

Hardly comparable to even a GI 1911.

 

[OMart]

The one American Rifleman tested had a 7 lb trigger and very long reset.

Hardly comparable to even a GI 1911.

While I do not have a gauge, I would say the ones I have dealt have felt about 5, maybe 5.5 lbs with a very short travel. I am not a big S&W guy. When it comes to their semi's, I absolutely despise the SD line. The M&P's are novel in that you can swap the back straps so easy but I hate the trigger. The Shield and Shield Plus are decent if you get a Performance Center model because the trigger is vastly improved. The Shield EZ ... I can appreciate what they are trying to do but that grip safety is awful. If I could get a CSX for $400 or less, I likely would consider it, but like I said, I'm cheap.

 

[Tenring]

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Agreed - :clap:

 

[freefly]

The only issue with a 1911 is round capacity. The answer is 2011.

^^^ This.

 

[Abbey]

I've been thinking about picking up a 2011. I've never owned one but there definitely seems to be a lot of Staccato love going around these days. I'm having a bit of trouble swallowing the bang/buck on them though. I'm a "buy once, cry once" type, but at ~$4k for an XC, I question if it really does anything my CZ TSO doesn't do at half the cost?

Also, for purely a range and possibly competition gun, is there any reason besides cost to consider the P?

Maybe we need a 2011 thread

 

[Surprise270WIN]

I want to buy a 1911 build kit. I would really like to holster a 1911 pistol.

 

[Firewhenready7]

I have several 19211's and would never be without one....That's just me

 

[slapiron]

It all comes down to a personal choice as to which gun you trust your life with. For me its my 1911 Colt Commander 45ACP. Just saying...

 

[Tenring]

Agreed - when I am with my family, I am carrying this one:

 

[Bill Poole]

"There have been no advances in handgun technology since 1911".

 

[Dr Leaky]

Big and heavy, yes. But I'll never feel under-gunned with one on my belt. My other available choices are 9mm, 380 or 9mm Makarov and none have the stopping power of the .45.

 

[xerts1191]

 

[zonie77]

So are Hemi Road Runners.

 

[rbt50]

I LIKE THE 1911,DONT CARRY ONE ALL THE TIME.

 

[freefly]

If someone made a 1911 the size of my Sig P365 that holds 12 rounds of 9mm in a gun 1" wide or less, I'd certainly consider it. But such a 1911 doesn't exist.

The Staccato CS I just picked up comes reasonably close, IMO (and you get 16+1).

 

[XNARC]

Still carry mine…

 

[Razai]

Bul Armory also makes a very good version of that little Stacatto.

 

[Suck My Glock]

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