Model of 1911 or 1911A1? Which is better and which would

Having handled both I'd say there's not a grand lot of difference. But the 1911's straight mainspring housing and longer trigger fit my freakishly proportioned hands a little better.

>>33637675
Whats the difference? They look the same to me

1911a1 is better. thats why it got an upgrade model designation.

>>33637726
https://www.americanrifleman.org/articles/2013/2/20/m1911-m1911a1/

>>33637675
I'll always fancy the A1 model more, mostly on aesthetics.
Neither of them fit my hand as good as i would like but the nod goes to the A1 for me in that as well.

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>>33637726

>>33637751
Well thats was pretty informative and helpful. Thanks

>>33637844
Clearly the mainspring housing is different but I had no clue what else to look for and figured most changes were internal.

>>33637675
Straight MSH

>>33637675
There isn't really much difference but the A1 is slightly better IMO.

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>>33637675
I used to like straight mainspring housings, but I have come to realize that the A1 is pure sex. I even like the short trigger.

>>33637675
1911 for sure. Fuck arched mainspring housings and short triggers.

>>33637719
>Not much difference

This guy has never had to shoot with old 1911 sights, the a1 was a vast improvement if only for the sights