Why Buy A 1911? Is it Right For You?
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- Some of the reasons the 1911 is still relevant today even compared to modern pistols. The good and bad of the longest serving sidearm in U.S. history.
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I just bought a glock 26 for concealed carry because of this shit
Honest Outlaw How can I buy it?
Honest Outlaw Do you know
Good video, you made some valid points.
Unbelievable you've been demonitized.....
"Get out to the range and train with it instead of complaining about somebody else's firearm choice."
So true.
Amen, i really could not put it any better though i did give doing so a solid run a bit further up in the comments. My father told me when he was teaching me how to shoot the best weapon is the one you know how to use my Sensei as well as my Sifu said similar though they were speaking to a completely different type of weaponry...
Why the 9mm Colt? thats like a 380. Glock. Im honestly interested to understand the choice. Why use platform designed for the 45. caliber, when you could use a striker fire or more modern double action 9mm? Does it have to do with ammo prices or capacity? I don't know why anyone would sacrifice all the benefits of the 45 caliber to downgrade to the 9mm besides capacity and recoil.
@@WithinandThroughout some people don't see it as a downgrade, being SLOW and heavy
When you could have twice as many rounds at almost double the velocity that's much more barrier blind
It's unbelievable that a pistol designed over 100 years ago is still worth owning thanks JMB
This exact thought is what brought me here lol. I cant even own guns, but 1911 is what i gonna get when i get my rights back. My dad has one and it just feels right in my hands compared to any other pistol he has
@@thechum9653 good luck and it’s the right choice
Just because something is old does not make it obsolete.
Like my wife
The double action revolver has been around since the 1890s and still uses the same basic design today.
Smith & Wesson got it right the first time and have only made small changes since.
As far as cleaning more often, as a Marine formerly on active duty, a weapon should be cleaned EVERY time you fire it. A huge fan of the Colt M1911
Dean Walentowski Also Dean, when a marine picks up a weapon that is usable and of quality. He keeps it.
Kinda disagree. Mine get dirty and I want them to. If a weapon has to be perfectly clean to operate right I don't want it. I am ant mine to shoot right clean dirty really dirty, under any conditions. I keep mine oiled but don't clean very often
@@leshemby3783 I never said it wouldn't operate if it wasn't cleaned. Just that a firearm should be cleaned every time as a matter of respect, safety, and discipline
@@leshemby3783 I've fired a M1911A1 that hadn't been properly cleaned after the last firing, and it was as reliable as they come. But it should have been cleaned
@@2nd_1strant36 i imagine you scolded a junior for that mistake
Saving private Ryan taught me that a 1911 can blow up a tank... That's a good enough for me to get one!😂😂
Helps to have a P-51 as backup.
bret hart the first time I watched that as a little kid who didn’t know anything, I was amazed at the power of the 1911
I thought it actually did that, ever since then I’ve wanted one
That’s a good point lol
Lol
Man that is an excellent point
I'm from Puerto Rico i love 1911 and to me
1911 and AR-15 represent AMERICA 👊☺👍☺💪☺
Hell yeah brother
Ola' hermano, are there in PR any restrictions on guns?
@@edigabrieli7864 There are.
don't forget the NFL
marky mark
You mean the MLB
I'd say a person should use what they shoot well.
So far, the 1911 feels the most natural to me.
My kid brought his new wife over and went back to the woods (range)
He handed her, in turns, 2 different plastic 9's, a 38 special revolver and a 1911 in .45
The only thing she shot accurately was the 1911
Made me smile.
I have a 1911 in .38 Super Auto. Easily my most comfortable to shoot. It’s very smooth.
@@Fettigkeit Never had the pleasure. I've heard good things though, and now again.
I have wicked small hands for a dude and the 1911 fits so perfectly for a grip for me. Feels sturdy. Home defense only can’t rly carry here but I was able to put rounds on paper in grouping. W some practice it might be a good option
It's hard to shoot a 1911 inaccurately unless you're doing something way off. That's not really to say it is a better choice for people though especially when you consider the other issues with it.
@@Fettigkeit 2, I have 2 colts in .38 Super. :-) one very expensive and one daily carry. Used to carry a .45 ACP (still do from time to time) but the .38 super just scream out of the barrel. I shoot both calibers just as well.
“The gun that forgot to be obsolete.”
Ahoy!~
More accurately "the gun people refuse to accept is obsolete"
Ashley Johansson that also goes for revolvers
Ashley Johansson nobody cares about what you say the 1911 is not obsolete. In self defense there is no difference to what it can do compared to a 9mm. Sure your 9mm handguns have around 17 rounds but there’s a reason this gun was mainly used for 74 years by the military and it still sees some use today.
@@automojo9656 You clearly care LMAO. Also there is no valid reason to use the 1911, the only reason why people still like it is because the looks and they cannot let go of history which are not valid reasons to still use it in the military or for self defense. 9mm is a far superior round and also even if they still wanted to use a 45 round, there are far better handguns that fire 45 than the 1911 anyways.
"A great shooter with an average gun is still better than an average shooter with a great gun"," that is a great quote and very true as well. Love your videos, glad I'm subscribed!
Steve S Yes Steve but a great shooter with a great gun beats them both.
I was reading this as he said it in the video and it scared the hell out of me. Don't know why
Austin Z. Jones ur the average shooter
"Why buy a 1911 in 2018"
I bough one in 2020😁😁😁
Its always time to buy a 1911
Bought one in 2021
Im gonna buy one in 2022, saving some money for it right now
@@tarteen091311 this thing is like a bulldozer, yet, very comfortable to shoot. I love it
I previously had a Highpoint C9. Someone broke into my house and stole it.. I recently bought a RIA 1911 9mm and I Love it!
@@NSav10137 hell yeah
There are just plain iconic pistols, like the 1911, the Browning Hi-Power, and the Walther PPK, that are still relevant today, and work well in trained dedicated hands.
When your out of ammo a 1911 makes a very fine bludgeoning weapon.
So does a Hi-Point. But people aren't scrambling to carry those.
@@colin1818 Well, a 1911 is reliable. Unlike a Hi-Point.
@@dredgenrin2907 - I would argue that a Hi-Point is a much more reliable bludgeoning weapon than any 1911.
Good thing the 1911 is heavy. If you run out of ammo you’ll give a lot more people a concussion.
@@dredgenrin2907 hipoints are more reliable than 1911s
John Browning was a firearms genius. He started something that a whole lot of other companies have copied. There are some companies that specialize in building 1911’s, like Ed Brown, Les Baer, Wilson Combat, and many others. There is just something about a 1911 that words cannot explain.
Got a match colt mitlary national match Vietnam slide harden steal on essey fram cast Springfield match barrel I put it up agains any thing shoot flys at 18 yards west Germany sig Swiss marked 228 a gem as well good shooting there
Your dog can't chew up a 1911
HAHA LOL
Don't tell me Rover chewed up your Glock.
Wait did that really happen
😂😂😂 Priceless!!
Lol
One of my coworkers put it in probably one of the most agreeable ways I've ever heard it: the 1911 is a lifestyle gun. It's not as reliable or as affordable as most polymer guns these days, you get a 1911 because you want one.
RuvinWolf exactly
Pretty much the Harley Davidson of handguns
@Jedi Ninja no its not they have women size 1911
YES. Which is why I will not be getting one. As a college student, It's safe to bet I can only afford to get one handgun. As much as I want to get a 1911, it's my favorite gun of all time, it just wouldn't make sense for my intent for that one handgun. Rest assured though, I'll make damn sure to get one as soon as I can.
Lmao no they're reliable as fuck
Been a Glock fan for a long time. Just bought my first 1911 (Kimber) 3 weeks ago. Wow. I don’t know why I waited so long.
How is that Kimber working out for you? What model?
Switching from Rock Island Armory and Taurus 1911s to Kimbers was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Most gunfights involve 3 shots at 3m in 3s. 8 rounds is plenty for one or two assailants if you’re firing to neutralize rather than mag dumping 13-16 to hopefully scare people off.
Bro same man I got kimber target sights I love it man! It’s so accurate and smooth! I love colts but honestly kimber walks all over em
@@luismagana9784 I was confused he didn't mention Kimber I know lots of civilians and competition shooters that use Kimber's
Started with S&W M&P 40, as soon as I shot a 1911 I was over the plastic. Kimber Custom II was my first 1911, now own 3, many more will come.
I was trashing 1911s in front of my uncle one day. Up to that point all I had ever shot were WO old surplus. He pulled out his Gold Cup and said here try this one. He was a gun smith and he had tuned it up a little, my tuner changed for ever.
This is the most honest and well-thought-out video on the 1911 I've ever seen. I've carried a 1911 as an off-duty weapon for almost 25 years and is my personal favorite weapon. I understand the deficiencies of the platform and I'm willing to accept them because it's the most comfortable and easy-to-shoot pistol...for me. Thanks for this video.
How is it easier to shoot than a striker fire pistol?
@@MaharlikaAWA First off, I never said it was easier to shoot than a striker-fired pistol. I said it was the most comfortable and easy-to-shoot pistol FOR ME. Secondly, as the video suggests, the trigger is lighter and the best trigger of the pistols out there, which makes it easier to find your target after a shot...hence, easier to shoot.
The 1911 is 119 years old for a reason. Enough said.
This man's out here living in 2030
snwbrdbum14 🤣
Sleeve Of Wizard: Well let’s see. 2011-1911=100 Now 2021-1911 would give you 110. Okay, it’s actually 109 years. Sue me.
Your comment isn't wrong. You just said it a little early! :-)
The 1911 is 109 years old for a reason: it was first manufactured 109 years ago.
Started shooting a 1911 when I was 14 years I’m now 72 it’s my favorite bye far -my Dad brought a 1911 home from ww11 his brother ask him did he steal it from the Military he said no he did not he felt like he earned it
Legendary
A lot of those "found" there way into dad gun collections. Many would take them from dead or wounded and find their way into packs then the parts were mailed home over time. A friend of mine had one his dad mail home from a buddy KIA in Europe.
Jesus bless you
So in other words he stole it.
World war 11?
It's a very "human" gun, formed by necessity, and used with a purpose. I appreciate the feel, and craftsmanship of the Springfield 1911(the version I've had the most appreciable experience with) to a point where it's difficult to communicate. My biggest gripe, is the capacity, other than that, it is, quite literally, a perfect weapon imo.
Also it's literally an American Icon. My father started me at 7 years old on his 1911 commander. It's a pistol I have comfort and familiarity with. The 2011 with double stack meets the capacity issue. I'm about to upgrade soon.
10 Rd mags u got a canon 11 rounds what more u need a 45 blow s holes ha if u need more 11 rounds u need a baseball bat go colt
The design is very human
General comment about Honest Outlaw: he is upfront about his biases, he is very good at removing them or identifying them in his reviews, and realizes we all have different tastes and requirements. He offers a good balance of practical advice, history and his own extensive research. Also kind of gratifying to watch a guy torch $1000 in Ammo in a 9 min vid
The Marine Corps taught me to be very good with a 1911. I like them. I have plenty of ammo because I carry plenty of mags. It is reliable and it is second nature.
Thanks For Your service sir
Excellent points. Agree 100% 😎🤘🏻
Good video. During the trials between the 1911 and the Savage hand gun in which the 1911 won, the Savage had an issue at 3,000 rounds while the 1911 kept shooting under various conditions
After the 1911 fired in excess of 6,000 rounds without a single issue, the tests were stopped by the military. Part of the test was that the guns were not cleaned during the entire exhibition. My Dad carried one during WW II and said he did not have enough time to field strip and clean it. It never failed and saved his life a few times. When I received orders for Nam he gave it to me. And when my brother was drafted, I gave it to him. It still works and shoots tight groups. About 15 years ago I bought a new one. At 25 yards I can put 6 rounds inside a dime. Oh i do have a few plastic guns but the 1911 points the best. Surprisingly recoil is less than the 9 mm I own. Except for cleaning you did a great job. The 1911 is far better than the m16 which couldn't be fired when it was just a little
dirty. A few of my family who were in the mid east wars gave up their Barettas because they didn't work when you needed them. Most picked up the 1911 in 45apc and one in-law had one chambered in 9mm. He put 9 years in Afghanistan. Any ways thanks for the video.
You can't improve on perfection. 1911 ALL DAY EVERYDAY. To each his own.. Carry what you will. JUST CARRY
GLOCK PERFECTION: usable out of the box, but all the true fanboys still replace the sights and other parts.
@@diktatoralexander88 I know right. I think it's a polymer turd personally. It just goes bang every time you pull the trigger. Sloppy tolerance but the good thing is my Sub 2000 takes Glock mags and they will be readily available when it all goes down.
Watching him fire rounds during the shortage like 😫
Ikr
i think its a nine which makes it a little more bareable
I bought a rock island 1911 because of a clearance sale, it was super cheap and I've never shot/owned one, and you're making me really excited for my purchase and cant wait to pick it up now...
good stuff
thanks man
The first gun I bought was a 1911. I knew nothing. Luckily I’m a big guy. Took a safety course before I ever chambered a round.
Pros of doing what I did:
Learned history of firearms
Learned what recoil means
Gained confidence as proficiency increased
Good point of reference/comparison
Cons:
Can’t really EDC
Got some really bad advice
I have since bought two 9mm, including the Beretta Px4 Storm Compact (I’m a fast learner). I’m glad I bought the 1911 first. It’s a no BS, serious as a heart attack weapon, and everything else grows out from that origin. Or at least references it.
Your narration between 6yrs ago and today has changed so much, youve come a long way brother! And your ancient videos are all still relevant and useful 👍👍👍
"why buy a 1911 when a Glock exists" because 1911s look a HELL of a lot better...
Amen
@mijitman926 they make 1911s in compact and sub compact. All the way down to 9mm. Only con is weight compared to the same frame size polymer handgun and capacity.
@mijitman926 Hmm, never heard complaints from LEOs that carried them. But you're right its a heaver gun, but then there are polymer 1911s out there now.
I love both my friend
@mijitman926 I am late to the party and I agree with mostly everything you said, except for caliber choice. I don't think even Glock can beat 1911 when it comes to caliber choice.7 millimeter Mauser, 38 super, 357 magnums (by proxy 38 special) are just a few calibers that I am not familiar with being in any Glocks. A couple of those are still fairly modern rounds, and when it comes to modern rounds there isn't a single modern round you currently can't get 1911 in. (Except the 5.7, although you can still get a 22 tcm that accomplishes almost the same thing.) As I said, I agree with basically everything else you said though.
Ive owned many polymer guns shield. glock.fns. but 1911 will always be my favorite
Several reason I chose a 1911. First, it's what I was trained with, so there's that. Best trigger out there, solid feel, and reliable.
I have owned a .45, several, for the last 40 years and it is still and always my favorite handgun. Don't need 12 to 17 rounds statistically to win a gun fight. Training and practice will see you through most every situation you encounter. Thank for your channel I always enjoy your content and analysis.
Like you, the 1911 was my first handgun to shoot. I was all of 10 - 11. What a hoot. I have a few decades on you, but feel the same way.
I do have one other favorite trigger: it's the SA trigger pull on a S & W Model 29-2. But revolvers and pistols exist in alternate universes. Regards.
I bought my first gun a few weeks ago. It is a 1911. It feels so good and its such a classic with good history behind it.
Thanks for this, sir! It is getting me excited-I am preparing my paperwork and saving my money to enter into the CMP lottery for a CMP 1911 this September. I am without shame a polymer guy for the CC handguns I will bet my life on, but if I am going to own a 1911, nothing excites me more than owning one that served in our military, even if it just sat in a crate and was never put into service 😌. Thank you for your fantastic videos!
why. just buy any 1911.
No, CMP for me. ;) And my previous comment says why, haha XD
HOPE you got it.
I love the triggers on these things. I have a tendency to anticipate, the 1911 doesn't give me time to to do that.
Yes I've done a bunch of dry fire work and it's helping a lot.
Try a Canik.
One of my loves about the 1911 is the fact that the single row magazine gives a slimmer grip than something like the Browning Hi-Power. My hands aren't big enough to handle the Hi-Power comfortable but the 1911 feels natural. Also based on historical record the 7 round clip is not a limitation in a self defence situtuation where most confrontations take place across the width of a room and are decided in six shots or less. Add in the stopping power of .45ACP and you are on a winner.
With all due respect, its not a clip, its a magazine
@@jayhogan1166 goddamn garands legacy of calling modern magazines as clips.
The coolest pistol money can buy.
John Grytbakk Not a CZ-75?
John Grytbakk the Glock 17 is cooler. I shot for first time today and used a Glock 17. Best gun ever!
@ TraumaER. If you shot for the first time today, how would you know it's the best gun ever?
Gabby Hayes I don't know. I kept hitting the center target over and over haha. Also I like how it looks.
Olin Barnes Why would I want to pay $1500 for a handgun? And steel corrodes and rusts. If you love steel so much, why don't you find a car made out of 100% steel? Oh you can't. That's because it was found out long ago that steel has terrible strength characteristics. You probably just jealous that Glocks are awesome.
A friend of mine picked up a 1911 at a gun show that we were at. It was considered used but not heavily used. It did not come with magazines and my friend did not want to pay the prices at the gun show for magazines. He knew that he could order some off the internet and that's what he did. Once he finally had some magazines we went to the range. Esther each round was fired the next round just would not feed. I told him if he wants he can either give me the gun to take home and work on it without him or we can set up a date that he could come over and watch what I was doing. He decided he wanted to watch. I stripped down the entire gun there was very little that was out of place nothing very serious and taking apart the slide you could tell that this gun really did not have a lot of rounds go through it. So the next day we go to the range and sure enough the same exact problem. It did not dawn on me to grab a couple of my magazines and ammo. Since this particular range knows me and I have a membership I asked could I borrow a magazine and explain what was going on. They actually grabbed a Wilson and opened it up and gave it to me for my friend to try that. Sure enough every single round went right through even the ammunition he bought had no problems. And then this cheap ass tells me he does not want to pay for the magazine there at the range that he felt the price was too high and he would order some on the internet. So I did the right thing and I bought the magazine and just added it to the rest I have. After that I did not answer any messages from him and when he came to the house I just simply ignored him. He finally got the picture. To this day I don't know if he ever got himself any decent magazines. That just burned my ass what he did at the range. He never considered all the work that I had done would have cost him a good deal of money if he had taken it to the local gunsmith.
I enjoyed your video and when I heard the part about the magazines that's when I wanted to share my experience with bad magazines. I always try to buy name brand. I don't want to be in that position that I need to use my handgun and then have a no-fire or misfire and at that moment realize the couple dollars I saved buying off the internet something cheap that now this could cost me my life. I enjoyed your video and look forward to watching more of them.
I know absolutely nothing about 1911s. I have always been buying Glocks....just because they work. And I was able to get pretty decently accurate with the Glocks. I unfortunately use firearms for fun and Glocks....just....aren't.
That being said, I traded all my Glocks for 2 1911s and a Walther ppq q5 match sf pro. I did a small check on forums to find out that with 1911s, you don't skimp on the mags. Wilson combat or Chip McCormick is probably all I will trust.
@@Catgat37 I couldn't agree more about Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick mags. They make all the difference in the world.
I’m so happy johokhonnoboooojjojhn
Browning Hi power would be a good option if you like the trigger. It was designed by the same man and it holds more rounds
My son has a custom sig 1911. It's made by a military custom gun maker. I don't remember the name. His gunsmith loves it when he brings it in for service. He says it's the finest firearm he's ever seen. My son shoots tin cans at 110 yards, while sitting on the back of his pickup. All iron sights. I'm a wheel guy, but I'm falling in love with the 1911. Thanks Rich 👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸♿♿
I love my Remington R1. Haven’t had a failure yet. Bought it over a year ago
I have a Remington R1, and like yours, I never had any issues as well. It's also my carry weapon as well.
Can’t even buy a BB gun in NJ! Seriously. Impressive shooting!
The first two handguns I owned were a S&W 19 and a 1911, and that was in 1981! Doesn’t get any better...
Just bought a Springfield Range Officer Target a few weeks ago. Adjustable rear target sights. Beautiful black finish. Beautiful cross cannon wood grips. I took it out of the box and shook it really hard. No rattle at all. Racked the slide and everything is just super tight. I love my Beretta 92’s, as they are beautiful guns. But there is just something about holding a 1911 that words cannot explain. The history. The nostalgia. The pride. This could easily become my favorite pistol.
I have now watched every 1911/2011 hit you have made. They are uniformly well done. This is a particularly good piece of honest writing.
100% agree with you on Dan Wesson 👌as I love my DW Specialist!! This video is exactly why I Love this channel!! Excellent job and points as well!! Thanks bro!!👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
1911 the greatest gun ever made by human hands! John M. Browning + Colt’s Manufacturing Co. = perfection!!!
I bought my first pistol....and went with a Desert Eagle 1911G chambered in .45 A .45 is like a 9mm...but for grown ups. I love this pistol. Accurate as hell...sweet 3lb trigger...finish and craftsmanship is exquisite. It's just sexy as hell.
Very good choice, it was my first as well. Almost 1 year with it now
I took my buddy to the gun range a few years ago to sample my variety of firearms. He was wanting to buy one, but was being bombarded by his friends and the various articles he’s read about which caliber was “the best”. So....I let him shoot all of the “main calibers” (.380, 9mm, .40S&W, .45ACP, .38 Special, and .357Mag)
At the end of the day, I thought for sure he’d declare the Glock or Steyr to be his favorite (my Glock is a .40 and the Steyr is a 9mm, btw), but nope....
He ENTHUSIASTICALLY declared that my 1911 was his ABSOLUTE FAVORITE!!
Now, he’s eagerly in the market for one...lol.
(Oh, btw, I have a polymer .45 too, but it didn’t matter....that all-steel 1911 was still the champion!)
The 1911 was designed to be held, there is simply a right feeling there.
Hands down the best video I have seen on this subject. Pure objectivity instead of a petty argument for which pistols are "better." This is the kind of wisdom and experience that many self-proclaimed "gun experts" simply don't have.
And it's the first hand gun most guys grew up on cuz that's wat ther dad's shot. Like me and my dad. It's a great American icon
Love my 1911s, They're like the Harleys of the firearms world, so much you add to make them personalize them or to make them better shooter.
Both over-priced and unreliable fashion statements. They are pretty. I do love that Harleys are always worth fixing though, unlike disposable Japanese bikes.
hey there As far as Harleys go, yes they're over priced. As for 1911's, you can get a decent one like Rock Island Armory at the cheapest or Springfield Armory at the modest price. Biggest thing 1st get rid of the magazines replace with Wilson Combat magazines. 2nd maintain it meaning clean and lube. Biggest complaint of 1911's. You have to be a dedicated 1911 user to get it to run right.
It makes me sad carrying a Glock, but the beauty, trigger, feel, and history of the 1911 just don't make up for that gun not being as reliable as a Glock in the worst of conditions. I absolutely love Harleys too. Japanese bikes have become too complicated for their own good, while Harleys remain simple. It's just that damn engine timing that makes the things rattle apart and constantly break down. But that sound and vibration is half the reason people love them. If Harley came out with a twin that fired at 180 degrees or even a big single cylinder then I'd be all over that brand. But that would of course be blasphemy and will never happen. So in the meantime, just carry a bunch of tools and have some mechanical knowledge.
hey there I have a Harley been lucky knock on wood. Funny you mention Glock, the Glock is somewhat the new 1911 because people hate on the Glock as well. I have several Glocks and 1911's. I like them equally and yes I do carry my Glock more. (Been shooting Glocks 27yrs)
hey there Did you see the new Harleys they came out with .... eh
It's nice to hear a gun expert say nice things about the 1911. I'm a huge fan as well... shot one in competition and still carry one pretty often.
The only problem I've ever had with my series 70 Colt was related to magazine selection. Good mags=its gonna go bang every time.
I once owned a Dan Wesson Valor 1911. Cost was about $1800. Beautiful gun. After shooting it side by side with my Glock 21SF it became apparent to me that the Glock was a superior firearm, at least for me. The lighter Glock actually shot better, with less malfunctions, and a greater capacity. I sold the 1911 and likely will never own another. The guys who typically cherish their 1911’s are the ones who either grew up training on the platform, or those who value beauty and nostalgia over practicality.
That’s a pretty fair and accurate assessment.
A 1911 is just as practical today as it was a century ago.
“A great shooter with an average gun, is better than a average shooter with a great gun”!!!!
Awesome!!!!
Thanks.
I am going to get one.
What the purpose? Answer; Because it’s my money and I want one.
Like you, I’ve tried everything from HiPoint to Hudson, have found Glocks and M&P’s suit me the best... But I will always keep a 1911 or two around for good measure.
I can appreciate that you did this video because there’s only a few channels I watch as much as yours when it comes to firearms. I’m a big fan of CZ and Smith & Wesson and you have reviewed plenty. I do however carry a colt classic 1911 GI model and I have for the last year. It’s all I carry, it’s heavy but with the right magazine this thing is as reliable as anything I own. Sometimes it’s a pain in the butt carrying something heavy but if I’m happy and I trust it and I like it that’s all that matters you have too many guys out there telling you what to carry so I can appreciate your channel being so well-rounded thank you very much.
The 1911 is an elegant weapon, for a more civilized age.
eh, I say why stress about 1911 or Glock? Just buy as many guns as you can, it's a lot more fun!
That’s what I think lol I have my preferences but in reality I’d take any gun that shoots as long as it’s reliable and will shoot I’ll take it. Except hi point hahaha throw them in the trash
I prefer the gun that replaced the 1911. The M1 Carbine.
Actually, that's not fair. I love and own both.
At 7yds with my Glock 17, on paper, I can consistently shoot a grouping that I can put my fist through. One day I rented a Springfield 9mm 1911 range officer, and with the very first mag I grouped all 9 shots in a half inch hole. There's a reason the FBI HRT uses the 1911!
Wayne Oliver you probably don't know how to shoot. I just fired my first shots ever with lessons last week with a Glock 17 and thought I was missing the target several times. But it turns out I kept putting bullets through the same couple of holes right in the center of target.
2 years on the University of Florida practical pistol team. Please don't be rude online and anonymously accuse others of not knowing how to shoot. The purpose of my comment was to highlight that during rapid fire, the 1911 requires less trigger discipline than a striker-fired Glock. This is why many steel challenge matches have separate divisions for 1911/SAO firearms. Go ahead and do mag dumps and double taps with a Glock, and then do so with a high-quality 1911, and you'll see that the 1911 requires less effort to be just as accurate, or that with the same amount of effort, you'll have better accuracy with the 1911. While you're at it, I suggest you read the book "With Winning in Mind" by Olympic champion shooter Lanny Bassham. You might learn some useful drills and mindset tips, as well as humility.
HRT no longer issuing Operators. Fully switching over to Glock 17s.
Trauma, 1911s are inherently more accurate which is why most comp. shooters use it.
Bole, this is due to the entire FBI going 9mm.......too many people cant handle the recoil of even a .40...........trying to appease the masses.
@@BamaShinesDistillery So your logic is that because regular agents are switching from .40 to 9mm, HRT is switching to 9mm from .45? HRT always had .45 when normal agents were carrying .40s. The reason they are switching is due to extensive testing which shows that modern JHP 9mm performs just as well as .45 and has better performance in barrier penetration due to higher velocity. I'm sure cost also had something to do with it. Why pay 7x the cost for a piece of equipment that basically performs the same?
First of your presentations I have seen, and I very much like it. One of my first learning tasks working with a gun smith was to build up a 1911A1 from government contract parts left over from the switch to 9 mm. It was a pretty steep learning curve (the parts quality was way down) - but I learned to appreciate the design and do to this day.
1911 is a man’s gun.
My Range Officer is my go to gun. If it gets weird the 870. Then the AR. Thanks for the video.
wood and steel will always be worth more then plastic
so no more ar15s?? LMAOAOAO
@@ashleyjohansson230 bich i go m16 all day
@Kuuryo Because hiking with one sucks. Same with the M1A Tanker.
@@drumyogi9281 might as well hike with mpx 9mm with hollow point for protection easier to handle and manage lighter and more compact
Wood and steel will last longer than plastic.
I'm a BIG 1911 lover. I own a Kimber in 9mm which is 9 plus 1. I have several in .45 ACP and I love them all. My favorite is a Sig 1911 in commander length, flat dark earth finish (FDE). My favorite feature is the fact that the grip is bobbed at the factory. Great fit in your hand and a lot less likely to print when carrying concealed.
Oh yeah dont forget for those who can build their own 1911. Get more appreciation on how its built, functions, and performs. It was an educational experience building mine and taking it to the range recently. It came alive with awesome muzzle blast.
I disagree about the 1911 having reliability issues, at least as far as mine goes.I have a bone stock Colt M1991A1 in .45ACP, that I bought in 1997 and it is just as reliable as any polymer pistol I've ever seen, including Glocks. ANY pistol will malfunction with a bad magazine or bad ammo. I've fired all kinds of ammo through mine without any problems. I have two Colt magazines that I've keep loaded all the time for years and they still function like new without any spring tension loss. When I was in the military, I fired 1911's that were so worn out that they didn't even have rifleings in the barrel, you couldn't hit anything with them, but they always functioned.
My two “go-to” firearms are my Glock 19, and my Colt M1991a1. They’re both highly dependable. Wouldn’t trade either one. Both have been through several classes including at Valor Ridge, RBTT, ETMM, etc.
I graduated with that M1991a1 on my hip. Lot of memories there...
My $2,500 1911 gave me more problems than my $1,300 1911. I'm happy that both of you got good ones.
Umm... What's the point of using a gun you can't hit anything with? I would think whichever branch of the military you were in would either replace the barrel, or machine it to have the rifling again.
jatbatman At the time we used these old 1911's (in the 80's), they were being phased out because they were being replaced by the Baretta 9mm.
@@user-SgtArmoroldtanker okay that makes sense. I can definitely understand why they wouldn't put the money or effort into repairing something that was about to become surplus.
My first handgun was a Colt Commander .45acp. I gave it to my daughter a few years ago. I now own a Colt Officer Lightweight .45acp. It is fabulous as well. I have a few 1911 clones stashed and they work well because of the wonderful design. Lubrication and cleaning is, as our host indicates, very important.
Great video as usual man! I really like my Rock Island Ultra FS HC, which holds 16+1 rounds of 10mm, and has a ton of add-ons out of the box for under $1k. 1911’s are definitely an acquired taste, and not for everyone.
16+1 rounds of 10mm? Sweet Jesus! I love it! What does that beast weigh?
I wish I had a scale to weigh it, but I put some hot Underwood rounds on through it, and the weight definitely soaks up a lot of recoil! I highly recommend this 1911 if you get a chance to pick one up.....even just to try one!
As a fellow Greek, I have the same RIA A2 in 10mm and love every moment I can get my hands on it.
Pleased to meet you! Shoot on my brother!!
I have one and I appendix carry it. I don’t even notice it anymore unless I start walking really fast
Just bought my first 1911 a few days ago and this pops up on my feed. Nice.
Phenomenal assessment and take on the 1911. You are always one of the top shelf reviewers!
Had to sell (in 2007) my 1911 Dan Wesson with brothers in arms etched on the slide.
Been looking for it ever since.
I have a Colt 1911 A1 Series 80 and I love it. I load/reload my own .45 ACP ammo and I never had any problems with it, even after shooting a lot of rounds through it. Like every thing else, it has its pros and cons; the pros: It's very accurate and reliable, and as you mentioned, it has plenty of accessories available. The cons: Taking it apart and reassembling it can be a headache, depending on how many parts you like to disassemble, basic strip-down and reassembly for cleaning and lubricating is fairly easy, mine has the 2-piece full length guide rod and if you're not careful, the recoil spring can shoot the spring cap out when you turn the barrel bushing, which can be a problem in some cases. :-)
God Bless
John Moses Browning
1:51 RP9......short for "Rack, Pull, 9 times"?
The RP9 The Hi-Point's Shittier Cousin
I've watched at least twenty videos on this remarkable invention of John Browning. In an effort to help guide my decision on purchasing this weapon. But I convinced that this is the most informative video I have seen thus far, thank you.
outstanding video...the legendary "king of combat pistols" and home-defense has 1 big "achilles-heel" when guarding the house. although when properly cleaned and lubricated the pistols performance is near "bulletproof" in combat, but when it lives in the home it needs to be serviced probably more often than in the field. those tight-tolerances you spoke of in this excellent tutorial just flat dont like household dust...if they,re kept out for defensive quick-grab, that dust, which is mostly dander from humans and pets gets in big-time. those finer particles can penetrate areas where the larger contaminates cant and codlock that puppy... even holstering only goes but so far...ive seen them jam from this problem too many times to count firsthand, even tho you'd never think-it...really good video...kutgw.
I wish Everyone in the gun community thought like you. I wish I had a Dollar for EVERY time I've had someone tell me I'm WRONG for carrying a Revolver, I could buy a warehouse of .357 magnum with it! The truth is, I Don't Give a f@ck what they think....it works for ME! If I was going to carry a semiautomatic though, it would Definitely be a 1911....a .45acp 1911 Not 9mm...
Try a 1911 in 38super
@@louissehovski3291 I've heard good things about it. I know Paul Harrell REALLY likes his!
Look at the 38supet ballistics are close to the 357
@@louissehovski3291 That would be Great. I loves me some 357 magnum, so I'd probably like the 38 Super! 👍🏻
I have tried many poly guns and finally got a 1911 a few yrs back, Best handgun I have ever felt, shot or owned - (for me). Yes I like my M&P 9 but love my 1911s and I'm 54 yrs old. I didn't grow up with any of them. I always hunted with rifles. Never owned handguns until I was 40, about 2009. I like them, They are all metal, easy to work on, easily taken down, has the best trigger, has very low recoil thanks to heavier weight of a full 5", You can swap in a comp or silencer barrel and in 2 minutes back to regular, It just points naturally, Not like poly guns, they work well, but don't feel as easily on target pointed. Its hard to explain. I now have a 4.25" commander length, with double stack 17 round stock flat base mags, easy to conceal carry and it takes 29 round mags! you can get anything from .22lr to 44 magnum. Most are USA made, and arguably the best, simplest, semi auto, designed handgun, ever made. Its not super cheap or easily made but its worth every single penny if you don't buy a no name cheap one.I cant see ever buying anything but 1911s /2011s - Its just my opinion. If you like Glocks, more power to ya. I don't. Its good to have options we are all different. You can get a decent one for $5-600.00 Hmm About like a poly glock or M&P. They go up from there to the stratasphere in quality and hand polish, to artsy fartsy.
I'm in Europe, just working on my firearms license. I was always set on a polymer handgun until they announced some new legislation which limits magazines to 10 rounds. Now a 1911 is looking like a real option again.
Get the hell out of Europe.
@@francesco1998 its slowly happening in the us too, its absurd
When the “assault weapons” ban was in effect in the USA we couldn’t buy new pistols with greater than 10 round capacities. Therefore I bought the wonderful Glock 30 .45acp 10+1 rounds
I own a Glock 19 and a Colt 1911. 100% of the time I grab the Glock for carry.
Depending on what I'm doing and where I'm going... I will carry either my M&P 2.0 Compact 9mm or my Colt Officers model .45 and I feel well armed with either.
I have a custom Springfield 1911 & its awesome. Definitely one of my favorites. There were 32 people in my concealed carry class & I was high shooter with my 1911.
I haven't even watched the video. And the answer is Hell Ya! The 1911 is the correct pistol for me. Yes I know it's heavier, yes it holds less. But i carry one everyday. And love the thing. The trigger alone is the best of the best.
ProudNavyDad SWO, hear hear!
Hey! a video on 1911 magazines would be great! There are so many and they are critical for 1911 reliability. I have found that Tripp Research 8rd 45 and 10rd 9mm magazines are very reliable for competition use. Wilson Combat ETM's are my second favourite. Literally everything else I've tried caused reliability problems.
Hearing your choices for examples of bad guys taken out by the 1911 made me proud to be a fan of your channel.
Sure seems like you're standing up for the 1911. If I read that right, thanks. If one thinks metal fatigue is an issue for weapons that are 100 years old plus .... imagine what "plastic fatigue" will look like -- especially during incoming. For me, yeah, the 1911(A1) is a staple. As a navy guy who served on a team who did their own security (no MARDET on the small Men 'o War in them dayz) .... I and others like me were "raised" on the 1911, the M-14 and either the Mossberg 500 or the Remington 870. Had to qualify on all three and after a 20 year stay while doing so, well, ya get kind of attached to what you know. I speak for myself but I'm willing to bet there are others ... :) Thanks for a great vid!! Hey, if you can't carry a good 1911A1 and 2 magazines in your setup because it's "too heavy" then lose the man-bun there, Doris ... you're not gonna survive "Red Dawn" with that attitude! :) :) :)
I loved the 1911 I carried it for 26 years in the Army. Look at my profile pic. 1979
One of the most honest and interesting gun reviewers on 2 tube
A Colt 1911 is a thing of beauty :-)
Wish I could get one in California. I do like my Springfield Armory 1911 loaded SS though. It's a thing of beauty too. When I move out of CA I will be looking at some Colts.
@@highbrass3749 you can have a Springfield arms but not a colt?
yeah buddy colts are not on the handgun roster. I don’t think colt wanted to pay the fees and go through the certification process. Personally I think all gun and ammo manufacturers should refuse to do business with all California government officials but they are too greedy for that.
Why would you buy a 1911 over a hi-point?
Hi-point: has won thousands of turfwars and is cheap.
1911- won two world wars.
TRIGGER
lol, 1911s barely participated in any world wars. Unless europeans and soviets carried them?
vadllens01 For starters, a small number of 1911s were given to the British and Soviets. However, why is it people pretend the US did nothing in either World War? I agree America didn’t play a huge role in WW1 (excluding trade and manufacturing, which was our strong point in both wars), but we fought in 4 of the 6 years WW2 was on. We took out the Japanese (the British played a role in the Pacific, make no mistake). We landed in Sicily, and along side our British, Canadian, and Free French allies in Normandy. We gave Britain the fuel that powered their Hurricanes and Spitfires to victory in the Battle of Britain, and we built the thousands of Liberty ships and hundreds of T2 tankers that kept them in the war. While I don’t believe we were the most important country (I don’t think there is one, both wars were a combined effort), saying we did nothing si wrong
vadllens01 I can’t believe you’re serious! Hi-Point is a CHEAP cast zinc wannabe sidearm. Hi-Point was founded in 1992. 1911s have been built since 1911, when it was approved as the USA military sidearm. Millions were made during WWI and again in WWII, and were carried by our soldiers whenever a sidearm was specified. For instance a mortar team member was each issued one, rather than an M1 Galand, or M1 Carbine. Even today, some combat teams carry the 1911. Today you can purchase a 1911 in the low hundred dollar range, to well into the 4 figure amounts. They are superb handguns, mainly:because they have an unmatched trigger.
Now that’s funny 😝😝😝😝😝😝😝
I didn’t know it, but when I think of handgun, I intuitively think 1911. Thanks again, Im learning so from your great channel.
I edc a 1911, have a good belt, holster and weight doesn’t bother me
You don’t need to keep confidence checking with 2lbs on your waist. lol
Something tells me you like the Springfield Armory 1911s... wish I had every one you show in the video. So far just have the Loaded V-12, TRP and Mil-Spec
Love that mil spec, absolutely a great handgun!!!!!!