1911 circlejerk

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>>30231838
Dunno. Never shot one.

>>30231838
Trigger looks kinda odd.

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>>30231838
looks pretty sweet, how much did it set you back?

I recently got some new grips by Craig Spegel

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>>30231838
I like it

Just bought a Springfield Range Officer Operator today. Paid $925 out the door, how'd I do?

Which 9mm 1911 should I buy?

>>30233242
If it's your first 1911, I'd say an RIA with the features or look you're going for. Otherwise, pretty much one from any reputable maker like Springfield should be good to go.

>>30233261
Only other 1911 I have is a GSG .22

>>30233277
I would highly recommend the Rock Island Armory 1911 then. I'd say pick the features you're looking for, IE do you want just a GI type 1911 in 9mm or do you want one with some better sights and a high ride beaver tail, and then you decide if you want a rail or not on it for lights or other accessories.

I'd look at the RIA ROCK series of 1911's for the 9mm you're looking for. If you have to have a rail on it, then look at the TAC series, though do be warned those can be difficult to find at times.

>>30233308
Thanks for the advice!

>>30233313
Not a problem, friend. I enjoy the platform a lot and enjoy guiding newcomers in the right direction where I can.

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>>30233242
a Browning Hi Power
trust me

>>30233328
You enjoy your magazine disconnect?

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Baers

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just got this one.

>>30233407
took it out.
if you've got a punch, access to youtube, and five minutes you can do it too.
the trigger is now every bit as good as the 1911.

>>30233444

you have good taste in pistols.

>>30233277
My nigga!
Just got some grips for mine, archangel aluminum black. Have the plus 4 follower and took a razor to the paint on the slide rails.

It's a beast, but after cleaning it the paints comming off fast.
Any advice folks? Thinking of polishing it all off and treating it with something.

>>30233444
How is the Monolith? The range near me has a Premier for rentals and while I just got myself a Springfield RO Operator, I'm leaning to getting a Baer if I save up for a custom gun. Are those yours? If so, what do you think of them?

>>30233475

the thing about Baer is you really don't get anything more than just the gun. you get a cardbord box and a sealed bag full of goo with a crappy magazine and a super tight 1911.

and honestly that's why they're my favorite 1911 manufacturer.

>>30233475
They are mine. Only about 250 rounds thru the mono, still learning it.

It way outclasses me. Very soft shooting. It's about 43 oz empty compared to 36 or 37 for a standard 1911.

I got lucky on the trigger. My hemi has a great trigger, but not as good as the more expensive wilsons and nighthawks I've tried. The mono blows everything out of the water though. I've never seen another trigger as good as this one.

What's the general /k/ consensus on the RIA 1911s? Not looking to spend a whole lot but still want a 1911 to play around with.

>>30233542
In my area they run north of 500 for one with a beavertail grip safety. Springfields and colts start in the 650 to 700 range.


They are ok guns, but I would hold out for something a little nicer.

>>30233542
they've cleaned up their rollmarks but they're not the only low budget option.
Ruger and Auto Ordnance are good deals and made in America to boot

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I really like the M1911A1 rounded back strap/mainspring housing. Are those easy to find?

>>30233640
very. the keyword is "arched mainspring housing"
use that to search brownells or wherever you like

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>>30233660
I'll remember that when I search for it. thank you kind sir!

>>30233521
How much did you pay for the Hemi?

I've always wanted a high-end 1911 but I feel like the money is better spent on an AR at this point.

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Can I play guys?

>>30233509
That old school vibe alone is why I'd totally buy one.

>>30233542
Honestly, if the money's burning a hole in your pocket, they're rock solid for the price, pardoning my punnage here. I decided my 1911 had to be railed and so I went with a Springfield RO Operator but truth be told if a rail's not essential to your 1911 RIA isn't horrible. They've come a long way from where they were about even just a year or 2 ago.

>>30233717
About 2500. If you don't have an ar or 1911 you could buy a Springfield loaded, a Colt 6920, and a thousand rounds for each for around that price.

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>>30233747
I like it. I want a Springfield next.

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1911 circlejerk? Don't mind if I do.

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>>30231838
Any one know which 1911 mags fit a 1991A1 Compact ?
The standard mags for it only hold 6 rounds. But I've heard it can take larger mags if they have the right stop catch to keep it from going too far into the magwell.
I'm just having a hard time tracking down mags that explicitly list the compatibility.

>>30232467
>>30233102

Haha thanks guys, btw I paid $1350 OTD for it.

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Bought some new mags and a single case because this bead blast scratches fairly easily.

>>30233444

I promised myself that I'd only buy one 1911 this year so I could have some time with it to see if I wanted another, but fuck I want a blued Baer.

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My special snowflake.

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>>30235217

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>>30235272

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Anyone have experience with these? I've never had a 1911 but I like how this looks.

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>>30235280
AMTfriend reporting in

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>>30235350

Those Pachmayr grips look really good on it. I was just going to get the same old Hogue grips I always get for mine but those are much nicer looking.

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>>30235395
Thx they now also make them with pink, purple, or vomit-green laminate wood

I was trying to build meme related :)

Also any clue where i could get original grip medallions? i have the original wraparound grips but empty medallion slots

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Just bought my first 1911 the other day
What do you guys think?

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>>30235452
>my first 1911
nice try

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>>30235429

No clue on where to acquire original medallions. Just checked Numrich and they had nothing.

I'm definitely getting the Pachmayr grips. Its exactly what I want. Might pop out my original IAI medallions and affix them to the Pachmayr grips when I get them. Make it look like OE.

>>30235452

Looks really good. I like the scale grips.

>>30235483
It really is. I've always stayed away from buying one because of what others say
>too heavy
>low capacity
>kicks like a mule
>fudds only
>outdated

>>30231838
Dan Wesson 1911s are bretty gud m8. .45 stronk or 10mm master race?

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>>30235609
45acp.

>>30235847
DW makes some good shit, and their fit and finish is pure sex

>>30231838

noice. I've never been that much interested in 10mm, but after handling a DW Bruin in 10mm at the local store here I'm seriously considering. Amazing trigger and awesome reset and pretty damn light, I was pleasantly surprised

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I got this from Cabelas used for $600. Figured it would be a good starter and would let me figure out what I want if I ever want another. Came with some really bright Hinie straight eights and a 38 super mag (was fucking pissed). Put steel case, hollow points, and perfecta through it all day with no stops. This thing is a tank.

>>30236260
Man you scored, SW 1911s are one of the most reliable 1911s out there, even more reliable than modern 1911s.

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This is now a CZ thread

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my humble springfield

Are Charles daly 1911's any good? My buddy may be selling one, but I've never heard of the brand until he showed me his.

>>30236309
It was in the gun library, apparently they marked down the prices on almost all used items. Felt like sub $800 for any blued 1911 is a good deal. Only problem with it is the mainspring housing pin keeps on walking out. Either need a new one or to smack this one with a hammer and punch.

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Mornin k

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Muh furty five stoppin powwah

I just got the new Colt Competition Model in .45 ACP. I swapped out the grips for some Black VZ Aliens and I plan on changing out the mainspring to a blued steel with a flared magwell. Also going to take out all the Series 80 components and shim it up.

>>30236696
To the best of my knowledge, they're fine. Filipino make but as long as that doesn't bother you, they'll beat the pants off not having a 1911.

>>30236964
the wood grips look so much better

>>30236720
Your MSH probably don't have enough tension to hold in the pin or the retainer pin is worn. Are you getting any light strikes? Anyhoo both are cheap and easy to replace.

>>30236886
Monos are fucking sexy...

>>30236260

You bought an upside-down gun, bro.

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>>30233261

My first 1911 is an RIA in 10mm. Me likey.

>>30233573
I got a great deal on an auto. Sent it back to get fixed. They smoothed out a retard spot on the barrel. Got it back and still had problems. Noticed some wear on the guide rod and used a fine file on it. Runs fine now.

>>30239143
No light strikes so I'm leaning towards it being a worn. I'm probably gunna do a full strip and get a better look, thanks for the tip.

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>>30239339
Forgot picture

Does anyone know if PSA 1911 is any good? http://palmettostatearmory.com/blem-psa-1911-stainless-two-tone-premium.html

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Love this gun. Great first 1911

Anyone ever had a Para P14-45?

>>30239911
From the initial review they are higher grade than RIA and Kimbers(arguably Kimber seems to be bouncing back in the QA department) but lower grade than Springfield Loaded.

Does anyone have any recommendations for a compact 1911?

I heard quality for Colt Defenders can be hit or miss, and I dont know of any others.
Thanks

>>30233444
>that blued one

beauty in simplicity

>>30240422
Colt? That's never a hit/miss. They are always loose, they always have some sort of unpolishness to them and they are always 100% super reliable. That's just how they are designed even up to their premium Wiley Clapp and Custom Shop lines.

>>30236309
>even more reliable than modern 1911s.

Wtf is that even supposed to mean? They didn't start cranking em out in 1920

>>30240474
Is that a Harrison rear sight? You put it in yourself?

>>30240703
Yep, pressed that sucker in.

>>30240760
Want one for my hemi but scared to do it. Also don't want to send it out to be done.

Guess I just need to nut up and do it.

>>30240760
Also do you carry that? Do the pachmayrs stick to shirts like hogues do?

>>30240808
I don't carry it unfortunately.
The pachmayrs grips are incredibly grippy though, even more so than a hogue. So it stands to reason that they would cling to shirts as well

>>30239291
How is the recoil on it? I was trying to decide if I got a 10mm or a .38 Super 1911. I want one in a somewhat special snowflake cartridge, and I know it'd be pricey but I just kind of want one.

Narrowed down my first 1911 to a blued Colt XSE or a parkerized Springfield Loaded. Any opinions?

>>30241145

that's like two different ends of recoil

>>30233542
They make the retro 1911s for cimarron too I think.

>>30241252
I have the wrists of an oak branch, recoil is entirely a non-issue for me.

>>30241800

sure. just saying - 10mm has been known to batter frames, while .38 super is a fairly light recoiling cartridge.

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>>30233232
Pretty good I reckon. I paid the same for my champion operator. Springfield has always been one of my favorite 1911 producers. Picked up my operator about a month ago and I've been carrying it since I broke it in. I've got around 650 rounds through it with only malfunctions cause by some crappy GI mags. I carry it with Wilson 8-rounders now.

>>30240024
so glad I'm not the only one that got one of those MilSpecs

>>30241241
get the Springfield, the finish feels great, but scratches like a bitch

>>30242111
Do you like yours?

Mine is extremely accurate and fun to shoot but I don't really have anything to compare it to except my Glock 17

>>30242162
I like it, just don't have the time to shoot it. for all the bitching I heard from ppl when I first got into the Army back in 92, I expected it to flip my whole are back. was pleasantly surprised. far more controllable than say a .40 firing +P+

>>30242190
Yeah I don't have any problem with the recoil. My girl even shoots it fairly well and shes not an experienced shooter

Glad you like it. It's a great gun and pretty cheap

>>30233446

so i think i want a new slide stop.

i was playing around with a slide stop from another 1911 on this pistol, and i don't really like how it feels ergonomically with that slide stop. i'm not opposed to getting a thumb rest, but i think i want a frame mount for ergos.

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muh 7644

>>30242060
Only thing I'd change is the finish, I'm not sure I'm sold on the parkerized finish, though I'd say it's a better park than the other parked guns I own so far, the only other example really being my Century Arms M74 Sporter, which flakes away if I sneeze too hard when holding it.

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>>30242971
The operators aren't actually park'd. It's Armory Kote. It's like their in house cerakote job sort of. It's not nearly as easy to scratch as the parkerizing on some of their other 1911s. So far it's held up pretty well. I intend to take a couple of pistol classes and see how it holds up.

>>30243176
Mine is a Range Officer Operator, which is indeed park'd. I know this to be true, SA's own spec sheet lists it as such.

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>>30243183
I see. My mistake. I know mine and a few of the others I handled definitely had armory kote, but they were MC operators, TRPs, champions, and etc. I guess the ROs are the only operators are park'd.

>>30243183
My mistake. My champion and other operators I handled had the armory kote. I suppose the ROs all are parkerized instead of koted. Also, sorry if I double post. My phone is being janky

>>30243269
>>30243256
You did 2 round burst there, Anon. But it's okay.

I understand. Maybe I should've sprung for the MC or the Loaded Operators since they're Armory Kote'd but the Range Officer Operator clocked in under $1k for a railed 1911, I said what could go wrong?

I also almost got an idiot scratch since I've never properly taken down a 1911 before owning this one. Thankfully it was narrowly avoided....

>>30243294
Yeah. I had a stainless loaded combat a few years ago that I wound up selling while I was in college, which I regret. It had a nice idiot scratch from my first time disassembling it. I had one above my eyebrow where I found out how to safely disassemble a 1911 with a 2-piece guide rod the hard way.

This champion operator makes me feel like I've got that loaded back.

>>30243320
Ouch. That's rough, Anon. This RO Operator is my first 1911 and I decided if I was to have one, it needed a rail and preferably Novak type sights, but I'd settle for Bo-Mar type if that's all I could get and change them for a fixed Harrison rear sight later on and possibly the front with a FO sight.

The RO Operator met all of these expectations and my budget too. Only downside is it's park'd.

I love it though, I shake it and it doesn't make a noise. Not a single one.

>>30243385
I almost grabbed a 9mm RO operator instead of my champion. I really don't think you can go wrong with either. I intend to eventually pick up a RO in 9mm, operator or not.

>>30243423
I'm torn. I have a 1911 but no huge stock of .45, and a Walther P1 I pieced together out of parts and such, and a Makarov (I make poor decisions at handgun purchases), while the P1 has plenty of food, some 250 rounds or so, the Mak has hardly any since it's hard to find and I just got the RO literally yesterday. If I picked up another, I don't know what I'd get it chambered in.

>>30243446
Simple. Kind of cozy. I like this.

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>>30243446
This one I built on an AO frame.

>>30243657
>>30243630
I like them a lot. Can't tell if the one on the AO frame is supposed to be pre or post A1 though, it has a pre A1 grip safety but post A1 MSH. Care to share what you were going for there?

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I have a stainless Springfield G.I. model. I like it a lot. Pic is the only one I have on my phone.

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>>30243433
>>30243433
I've got handguns in .40, 9mm, and .45ACP now, so I shall you just buy 500 rounds of whatever's on sale on PSA when the mood strikes me. I also have a tendency to stock up on 5.56 or .223, usually whatever's cheapest for plinking. Add in .22 and 12 ga, and I'm spread a tad thin across multiple calibers. I rarely shoot my AR and shotgun, honestly. Most of my range sessions are handgun on steel target practice, so I have a lot more handgun ammo. I just shot up all my 45 except for hollow points, so I'll probably order a ton on my next paycheck. I didn't mean to completely expend what I had, but that operator is just so much fun to shoot.

Pic related is exactly why I got a railed 1911.

>>30243929
I made it to fit me. I prefer the longer trigger and 1911 style grip safety. Fits my hand better. After I shot it for a while, I decided to make it right. See >>30243657