I love my 1911

Hunter07 · 04-12-2008, 09:42 PM

A couple months ago I bought a Springfield Armory 1911A1 'GI' model. Since day 1, I've been impressed with it and even more-so since it's getting 'broke in'.

Anyways, I'm kicking around the idea of buying (when I can afford to), the other 'sizes' of 1911's (in .45 acp only).......Commander, Compact, Long Slide....brand name doesn't really matter as long as it's an affordable, dependable gun.

I'm thinking of the Long Slide first. Anyone have any experience with them? Can you tell me the good, bad and ugly about them?

Thanks.

scheistermeister · 04-12-2008, 10:05 PM

I have been interested in a long slide for a while. Don't know if you are into building them but I have found a company that sold long slide kits.

Hunter07 · 04-12-2008, 10:20 PM

I haven't dabbled in 'building' firearms yet, but eventually I will.....along with reloading.

One of these days, when I get enough time..............

Sanders · 04-12-2008, 11:00 PM

Wait until you wow your friends and family by shooting trap with it.

Gus · 04-12-2008, 11:16 PM

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I love my 1911

I agree ... I generally grab my ole 1911 45ACP when I hear noises in the night ... very dependable and accurate IMO

Moon · 04-12-2008, 11:22 PM

The 1911 is a great handgun. I've had several over the years. Colt, Springfield, even a damn Llama (not really a 1911, but close enough for Moon-work). Hell, the damn cheap-ass Llama shot just as good as the Springfield ! Great design, good caliber.

Hunter07 · 04-12-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Sanders

Wait until you wow your friends and family by shooting trap with it.

Funny you should mention that.

One time a few of us had gotten together to powder some clays. It was my turn to do the throwing and due to me not paying attention to the guys doing the shooting, I launched a 'bird'.

One of the guys that was there didn't own a shotgun, but had brought along his Ruger .22 autoloader.

Since I had a bad case of temporary RCI (recto-cranial inversion), and launched the bird, he dropped to one knee, drew and took a two hand hold on it, zero'd in and started cranking out rounds.

Funny, the bird disappeared in a puff of powder.

Hunter07 · 04-13-2008, 12:04 AM

Went to the range today.

Since the gun is pretty new and just getting broke in, I tried rapid fire using 2 magazines. Aimed the first mag for the head, second mag at center mass.

Icarus · 04-13-2008, 12:31 PM

I have a springfield gi model, nickel plated, still in the factory packing, never shot it. I think its a beautiful firearm. Im hoping the santa clause will bring me a rock island tactical for a shooter. Or maybe build one up myself.
The RI looks like a fair deal for the money. I havent heard much about quality and reliabilty of the RI. Anyone got any input on them?

DorGunR · 04-13-2008, 12:54 PM

I've never owned/fired a long slide so I know nothing about them. I'm down to these three 1911's right now .........I may or may not buy another one because they are hard for me to rack the slide.

Moon · 04-13-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Icarus

The RI looks like a fair deal for the money. I havent heard much about quality and reliabilty of the RI. Anyone got any input on them?

If you have a Springfield G.I.... why would you want a plinker ? It seems to me like you already have one

If the G.I. is special to you, or hell, maybe you just want another .45acp... the RIA is a good handgun, especially for the price. They shoot like any other 1911-style .45acp (great !!).

Icarus · 04-13-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Moon

If you have a Springfield G.I.... why would you want a plinker ? It seems to me like you already have one

If the G.I. is special to you, or hell, maybe you just want another .45acp... the RIA is a good handgun, especially for the price. They shoot like any other 1911-style .45acp (great !!).

OK OK
I admitt it.
I just want another damn gun!

HorseSoldier176 · 04-14-2008, 01:59 PM

I have a few standard GI type 1911A1s, and they are my favorite side arm. I do have one Combat Commander, and the only advantage it has is compactness, for carry. I have handeled, and fired a General model, and it is uncomfortable to operate (IMO), as it is so short that it does not absorb the recoil enough.

I have no experience with a long slide, and don't know what, if any advantage such would provide.

I have used the "Cavalry" carbine version of the M-1911A1, that has the board stock, and slightly longer than standard barrel. In full auto, it is fun, but hardly a practical weapon. In semi, the board stock does add stability, when mounted, but since few units still have mounts, and if mounted, a handgun would not be my first choice of weapon for engagement, it is really more acedemic, than practical.

Back to your point. I can see a "commander" version as a carry piece, but it isn't an improvement over the standard, just a nice carry weapon. The General model is too small, in my opinion, and whenever possible, I prefer to use the standard model.

Meks · 04-26-2008, 10:55 AM

I have a SA LW loaded Champion I love, had to send it back and have it fluff'd n buff'd when it was new because it had a hard time chambering the first round out of a mag but after that glitch this gun runs like a champ!!

I got a Blackhawk holster I cut down so it isn't sticking way down past the 4" barrel

easy light accurate carry gun that seems to shoot more accurate the farther out I get... or maybe I need new reading glasses... lol

Hunter07 · 04-27-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by scheistermeister

I have been interested in a long slide for a while. Don't know if you are into building them but I have found a company that sold long slide kits.

Do you by chance have a URL to the company?

Thanks.

04-12-2008, 09:42 PM	#1
Hunter07 I'm a grumpy SOB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frostbite Falls, MN Posts: 10,523	I love my 1911 A couple months ago I bought a Springfield Armory 1911A1 'GI' model. Since day 1, I've been impressed with it and even more-so since it's getting 'broke in'. Anyways, I'm kicking around the idea of buying (when I can afford to), the other 'sizes' of 1911's (in .45 acp only).......Commander, Compact, Long Slide....brand name doesn't really matter as long as it's an affordable, dependable gun. I'm thinking of the Long Slide first. Anyone have any experience with them? Can you tell me the good, bad and ugly about them? Thanks.

04-12-2008, 10:05 PM	#2
scheistermeister Throbbing Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,727	I have been interested in a long slide for a while. Don't know if you are into building them but I have found a company that sold long slide kits. __________________ There are 10 types of people - Those who understand binary, and those who don't. Remember, kids... When choosing a career path: Mechanical Engineers make weapons, Civil Engineers make targets.

04-12-2008, 11:00 PM	#4
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,461	Wait until you wow your friends and family by shooting trap with it. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

04-12-2008, 11:22 PM	#6
Moon IncogNegro Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5,825	The 1911 is a great handgun. I've had several over the years. Colt, Springfield, even a damn Llama (not really a 1911, but close enough for Moon-work). Hell, the damn cheap-ass Llama shot just as good as the Springfield ! Great design, good caliber. __________________ "Thou shalt not be a son-of-a-bitch". Magnus392, from Rules of Chuck 00011

04-13-2008, 12:31 PM	#9
Icarus BUNKER FUNKER Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: UP SHIT CREEK Posts: 3,534	I have a springfield gi model, nickel plated, still in the factory packing, never shot it. I think its a beautiful firearm. Im hoping the santa clause will bring me a rock island tactical for a shooter. Or maybe build one up myself. The RI looks like a fair deal for the money. I havent heard much about quality and reliabilty of the RI. Anyone got any input on them? __________________ AMERICAN BY BIRTH; SOUTHERN BY THE GRACE OF GOD: SON OF THE SOUTH, MAN OF THE BLUES TITTIES Dont make me have to do it! 3. Never stick it in crazy. I STAND WITH ISRAEL MoLoN LaBe MOTHERFUCKER 3% To compel a man to subsidize with his taxes the propagation of ideas which he disbelieves and abhors is sinful and tyrannical. Thomas Jefferson

04-12-2008, 10:20 PM	#3
Hunter07 I'm a grumpy SOB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frostbite Falls, MN Posts: 10,523	I haven't dabbled in 'building' firearms yet, but eventually I will.....along with reloading. One of these days, when I get enough time..............

04-13-2008, 12:04 AM	#8
Hunter07 I'm a grumpy SOB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frostbite Falls, MN Posts: 10,523	Went to the range today. Since the gun is pretty new and just getting broke in, I tried rapid fire using 2 magazines. Aimed the first mag for the head, second mag at center mass.

04-13-2008, 12:54 PM	#10
DorGunR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 30,905	I've never owned/fired a long slide so I know nothing about them. I'm down to these three 1911's right now .........I may or may not buy another one because they are hard for me to rack the slide.

04-14-2008, 01:59 PM	#13
HorseSoldier176 Retired Soldier Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: South Central PA Posts: 14,148	I have a few standard GI type 1911A1s, and they are my favorite side arm. I do have one Combat Commander, and the only advantage it has is compactness, for carry. I have handeled, and fired a General model, and it is uncomfortable to operate (IMO), as it is so short that it does not absorb the recoil enough. I have no experience with a long slide, and don't know what, if any advantage such would provide. I have used the "Cavalry" carbine version of the M-1911A1, that has the board stock, and slightly longer than standard barrel. In full auto, it is fun, but hardly a practical weapon. In semi, the board stock does add stability, when mounted, but since few units still have mounts, and if mounted, a handgun would not be my first choice of weapon for engagement, it is really more acedemic, than practical. Back to your point. I can see a "commander" version as a carry piece, but it isn't an improvement over the standard, just a nice carry weapon. The General model is too small, in my opinion, and whenever possible, I prefer to use the standard model. __________________ Free citizens are armed citizens, but only armed citizens are truly free! Bruce R. Gadbois 2008

04-26-2008, 10:55 AM	#14
Meks Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in the Francis Marion Swamps Posts: 830	I have a SA LW loaded Champion I love, had to send it back and have it fluff'd n buff'd when it was new because it had a hard time chambering the first round out of a mag but after that glitch this gun runs like a champ!! I got a Blackhawk holster I cut down so it isn't sticking way down past the 4" barrel easy light accurate carry gun that seems to shoot more accurate the farther out I get... or maybe I need new reading glasses... lol