Lots of love/hate for the 1911 here. Here's the simple truth: The gun that you practice with the most and operate the best is the gun for you. Don't think that just because a gun can hold 15 rds or that it can operate submerged in sand and water will guarantee your safety. End of the day, the user is what determines how well a gun works.
100% this. A specific platform may get your pee-pee stiff, but if you don't know how to run that platform to the best of your ability, you will just die with a hard-on.
Great video from someone who really knows what he is talking about. This 1911 design has been around for over 100 years and is combat proven. I carried one in Vietnam and it saved my life several times. I currently own the Springfield Armory Range Officer .45. Would not trade it for anything. I also have an XD9 compact for concealed carry. I just bequeathed my Beretta 96FS .40 S&W to my son. Happy with all of them. Polymers are OK, but I love the 1911.
***** I agree Matan. I have the Springfield XD9 for my carry gun. I got the Range Officer .45 for the range; but will also carry this weapon for bear protection when I'm in the northwoods or the boundary waters. Good shooting. Phil
DemocracyOfHypocrisy All points well taken. You know what you are talking about, and I'll be the first to admit that I have an emotional attachment to the 1911 from USMC Vietnam service. Same thing for the M1A /M-14. Only the Seals were smart enough to keep that weapon in their arsenal. My hats off to them. You couldn't run fast enough to give me an M-16. Good shooting everybody.
Don't compare Seal/Recon/Delta/SWAT/ETC or even cop guns to what is in your safe ... why? Because you don't have an trained, dedicated ARMORER taking care of your guns and making sure they are 100% reliable! Most modern guns are very reliable anyway, if they weren't the market would have left them behind and they'd be out of production. Any popular handgun nowadays is popular because it works.
For a handgun that stayed around for one hundred years, going through two world wars, two smaller wars, Korean war and Vietnam war, plus a dozen of armed conflicts, and still neck-to-neck with newer, modernized, technologically advanced pistols neck-to-neck, I say 1911 is the champion. P.S.: I have two. :)
I have two as well. 3 to 4 inch groups at 50 yards. Thats a man's chest at 100. Plus the 45 is better than the 9 for unarmored targets. Dissapates more energy in a smaller distance with a larger temporary and permanent hole, smashing through bone like its twigs. The 9 passes through flesh and bounces off bones. There's a reason 9s have higher capacity. You need the extra lead.
@B Tankersley The bushing is a strength as thats what gives the 1911 its accuracy over polymer designs. I can wiggle the barrel in my SD40 and my Taurus G2S. Can't budge it in my cheap Tisas
@@thebeesknees745 I’m more referring to the fact it’s a fitted part that has a tendency to slowly wear every time you take the gun apart the traditional way, and also if improperly handled can cause the recoil spring plug (and even worse potentially the recoil spring) to potentially go flying across the room
+William Hurst There are lots of flavors of pistols: Pulling the slide back puts a round from the magazine into the chamber, and also cocks the hammer in a single action pistol. In a double action pistol, like a double action revolver, pulling the trigger both cocks then drops the hammer, whether it is exposed or not. On pistols that have an exposed hammer, you can usually pull it back with your thumb and cock it single action, giving a lighter trigger pull compared to a double action trigger pull. Some revolvers are not double action, though, and you have to pull the hammer back every time with your thumb. Some pistols are double action on the first shot and single action on the rest of the shots because on the first shot the slide cocks the hammer on its way back after fired so it is single action for your next shot. A striker fired pistol does not technically have a hammer, but the slide still has be be pulled back to cock the mechanism, so yes, basically all semi automatic pistols must have the slide pulled back to be able to put a round in, which, at the same time always cocks whatever mechanism it has. On most semi auto pistols usually when a magazine runs out the slide locks back after the last shot, you put in a new magazine, then drop the slide to load a new round into the chamber and continue shooting. In this video it appears he did not shoot until empty so there was a bullet ready to go in the chamber while he was reloading, which is why he never pulled the slide back and made the reload look so fast.
+William Hurst Any pistol with a slide and magazine should do what you are wanting. Double action has to do more with how the trigger pull feels, which is a long, stiff pull until the trigger breaks. People usually like double action because it is harder to pull the trigger by mistake, but it does take a little more practice to shoot off multiple shots accurately with one. A single action, like a 1911, has a very short, light trigger pull which tends to make it a very accurate pistol, but you would have to be crazy to carry one with a round in the chamber and with the safety off. A striker fired pistol, like a glock, fits in between these two actions mentioned, and it is debatable if these should be carried with a safety on or not. I suggest you go to a firing range and try a few to see what suits you best.
+William Hurst I'm not sure your question was fully addressed. The hammer is pulled back when you rack the slide to load the first round. You need to do that with all semi-automatic handguns (all semi-automatic and automatic guns period...whether rifle or pistol). So, once you rack the slide to load the first round, you're ready to rock and roll. With each shot, the slide will be projected backward to eject the spent casing and load the next...and the hammer will be locked back again after each shot automatically. When the magazine is empty, the slide will come back to eject the last spent casing and it will lock back. When you eject the empty mag and insert a new one, there's a slide lock release on the left side of the gun (from the perspective of the shooter). All you need to do is flip the slide lock release down with your thumb to load the first round of the new magazine. Since the slide was back, the hammer is already cocked and you're ready to go. So, in other words, whenever there's a round in the chamber, the hammer is locked back...unless you release it. I personally do not recommend lowering the hammer on a chambered round because of the risk that you will discharge the weapon. The weapon has two safeties. There is a lever safety and a backstrap safety. The lever safety can be operated simply with your thumb. The backstrap safety doesn't allow the trigger to be pulled unless you have your hand around the handle of the gun. I carry a 1911 everyday and have been doing so for about 5 months. I carry it with a round in the chamber and the safety on. It's completely safe...but also completely ready to go.
bigstabby he has the gun recoil spring different than the factory and I'm 99.99% sure he's using his competition loads. I've shot with him an had time to talk to him
jay sullivan being able to do stuff like Travis or Jerry or any big name in shooting sports is 100% possible I’ve been shooting comp for 3 years an I’ve slowly seen my splits get faster and closer and closer I’m to about .02 splits with my race gun. See my page for videos.
Why does it have to be either/or? I own a Colt Commander and a Glock 19 and they're both awesome guns, and they both have their purpose. The Colt Commander is my home defense gun. My Glock 19 is for concealed carry when it's cold, and clothing permits me to carry a bigger gun than my Ruger LCP in a pocket holster. The .45 and 9mm are both excellent. If you're ever forced to defend yourself it doesn't matter what caliber or gun you have. All that matters is that you have it, and know how to use it. All these brand zealots and caliber snobs need to change their mentality.
Jimmy Nix Couldn't agree more. Get one of everything!My choice for the bedside gun, though, is a Glock41 with a pyramid trigger, TLR-4 light/laser and SilencerCo suppressor. In the unlikely event that I have to use it, I don't want to end up deaf. And I'm a good neighbor, so I don't want to disturb them. :)
No surprise at all, I own three Para's. An Elite Stainless, a Black Ops Recon and a Warthog. All run flawlessly and chew through anything I have ever used for ammunition. There's a lot of parts t hat come into play for reasons guns fail in different ways such as the wrong Lb slide spring, mag issues, even ammo finicky brands of 1911's. I hear a lot of negative about Taurus but know several people who swear by them. Guns are no different than any other product on the market and are prone to having one slip by quality control before being shipped out. It happens, it shouldn't but it happens never the less. Do some research on why 1911s fail for different reasons because none of them are immune from it possibly happening instead of the assumption that a 1911 is flawed simply due to the Manufacturer/model.
+WarriorScience1 What the bitching is about is the past 15, maybe 20 years of Para 1911s and the issues they had when first entering the market, particularly with double-stack mags. The newer Para and Para Ordnance 1911s (the GI Expert being one of the latter) don't have the stacked tolerance issues and other problems that early Para pistols had (anyone younger than 30 or so probably won't remember those days). I've shot a GI Expert and they are excellent 1911 pistols... in my opinion every bit as good as a typical Springer or Remington, and a much better value than a Kimber or similarly priced semi-custom. With a little bit of internal polishing and very light stone work, a GI Expert can really sing.
My Para's have never failed me, even the double stack. It sucks that you've had bad luck though. Everybody gets a lemon, buddy of mine sold his glock cause the piece of crap wouldn't stop failing. He has a Rock island double stack now that works like a dream.
My stock Springfield Armory was customized with a trigger, beavertail, full length guide rod, hammer, and polished feed ramp and throated barrel by my gunsmith. It is now 20 years old. I only had to swap out the recoil spring. It has never failed to function.
Wow, that was pretty amazing. The barrel line falls right in place upon slide reset. That is more of Travis training and hand eye coordination than the gun, although the gun will help a little. I am just really impressed with that shooting. Decades of training and the constant pursuit of perfection is the main thing that causes that type of performance. Thanks for the video - anyone who says, "1911s Suck" really needs to quit "reaching" for views or reevaluate their "expertise" in handgun and defense knowledge. My granfather who was owned a gunsmith shop and was a gunsmith for decades did not like handguns, but he has always talked about the genius of the 1911 and John Browning's design.
I've just gotten back into shooting after 30 years of not. I have two 1911's, a Citadel full size and a Kimber Custom II. My sons have 9 MM and 40 CAL's but everything about the 1911 just works for me. I can't really describe it. It's just the feel, the look, the heritage, everything about it. My 1911 just feel so much better in my hand. I was at a gun store the other day and they let me fondle a Kimber Ultra Carry II. It was like it was designed and built for my hand spcifically. THAT will be my CC.
The 1911 and its variants have always worked just fine. Tough to improve upon, no matter how many mods you do. Great trigger. Awesome. The only pistol that makes me feel well armed and secure.
accidentally hit the 0.25 speed button when I wanted to change options, do the same and watch from 4:36 fun stuff and great shooting there! that reload was really nice
Does the 1911 suck? Hell no, but it is an old design that shows it's age, being a heavy full size single stack. But saying it sucks is like saying the M1 Garand sucks, it's a dated design obviously, but even today it is still viable and useful.
Well, when is the last time we made an M1 Garand? We've modernized the 1911 and it is still reliable (I like plenty of modern guns, I'm just bringing up an interesting point). At the end of the day, they're all just guns.
Holy Crap! That mag well flare! I bet you could load the magazines in sideways. 5:13 -Does a short reset matter when you're moving your finger that far away?
Hmmmm.... I was trained to not let my finger come completely off the trigger with each shot. Just to the reset point. It’s called “trigger reset drill” and it noticeable improved my speed and accuracy. I noticed in the slo-mo video at the end, his finger comes completely off on every shot...doesn’t seem to affect his speed or accuracy much.
Mr. Tomasie's skill is insane! Shooting fast like that with that level of trigger control and recoil management is ridiculously difficult and he makes it look effortless. I can't even run an AR that fast lol
It's a tuned race gun with special loads to meet the minimum power factor, and tuned to specifically fire those loads. If he changes bullet weight, or powder the weapon won't function properly. In fact you can do this to about any gun to make it shoot softer if you know what rounds you will be shooting. It's just a matter of lightening the slide to remove inertia from the pistol, and increasing spring weight to the exact amount to allow the weapon to cycle without slapping the slide into the frame. As well as porting depending on caliber. Most factory pistols are designed to shoot everything from light plinking FMJ loads to +p JHP self defense loads. Which means in order to function properly it feels smooth with the light loads, but with the heavier, and higher velocity self defense loads it starts biting the hand as the slide slides back, and slams into the frame stops. Which is why people watch these match guys and go "Wow how do they shoot like that?" they are skilled but they couldn't shoot like that without those tuned pistols.
Just recently got my first 1911 (Kimber Custom TLE II) and loving it. Great fit. Smooth firing action, with very little recoil. Sights (tritium) help maintain and/or reacquiring the target super easy. And, what I loved most of all, was that the trigger was both light (about 4 lbs) as well as easy to feel the reset, so that I kept my firing smooth. Thinking of investing in a Sig XO next, as I'm sold on the value of 1911s for marksmanship and home defense.
I've never seen a factory glock outside of a gunshop display. Plastic sights, trigger, and stippling are addressed immediately after the first range visit. My Caniks are better from the factory than the glocks. My glocks are dispensable yet reliable self protection tools. My 1911's, Sig's, CZ's are the firearms I love and am proud to own. Glocks are a cheap reliable tool for agencies and militaries to hand out. It's like comparing a Honda (glock) to a 69' Camero or a 67' Chevelle.
The fact that 1911s are still used today is a testiment to what an engineering marvel it is. It's hard to think of another mechanical design that has remained relevant while the rest of the world progressed so dramatically.
I have a High power browning that I am having issues with and I know once I've figured them out, it'll be an amazing gun. I also have a USP.40 and absolutely love it. BUT. My by far favorite handgun I own has to be the Para 1911 Black Ops Single Stack. It's a beautiful gun and amazing to shoot. Haven't had any problems even 1000+ rounds through it. Thank You Para
The 1911 being a good weapon doesn't inherently make glocks awful weapons. A glock will go bang 99.9999% of the time you pull the trigger. A 1911 will end a gun fight just as fast. Its all about what your preferences are
I love 1911s. It feels like you were born with it in your hand when you hold one. I have a Kimber Custom TLE II. I think for a 1911 under $1,000 it can't be beat. It's smooth and very well made I don't carry it (because it's big) but I do keep it in my vehicle locked and cocked.
+Julio diaz Yes, they do, a 40 oz gun with an 8 round capacity, complicated internals, inability to take down with just two hands, finnicky magazines, difficulty feeding hollowpoints, that need to be kept clean and lubricated to function. Tell you what, speaking in terms of a combat handgun, what are the advantages of the 1911 over other guns? As far as I can see, a 1911 has a good trigger and very good accuracy, when done right. None of that matters too much in a defensive gun, certainly not enough to make up for its downfalls.
+Julio diaz The question is "suck under what situation?". 1911s will do everything you need a gun to do. Their trigger makes it easier for even mediocre shooters to shoot well. But they are heavy and low capacity (7-8 rounds ... 10 round magazines aren't always reliable). There are also so many manufacturers of the gun, parts and magazines that you have to first test if a brand of magazine will reliably fucntion in your brand of pistol. If you carry a gun for duty, you'd probably find the 1911 too heavy. At some point, it's just a heavy thing you have to carry around ... why not carry somehting lighter? A Glock 21 weighs much less and has a 13+1 round capacity. The trigger is not nearly as nice, but if you are a cop or security guard or whatever, you might not even ever fire the gun on the job ever. And ... they are more expensive than a Glock or PPQ or M&P or whatever. 1911s are great guns, but advances in design and materials may mean that they are not the best suited in all situations. However, if you own guns, you should own at least one 1911 as they really are fantastic (for shooting at the range and even in competitions).
thank you for the video. my dad was shooter for national pistol team in late 50s and early 60s. he fired colt gold cup in .45acp and .38 special. nothing replaces a well aimed shot. 9mm adopted as result of large scam with defense dollars.
Reasons to buy a 1911: 1.) Nostalgia/history. Huge part of American history and just firearms history in general. 2.) Its pretty 3.) Accurate in most people's hands 4.) Intimidation factor. Big bore = puss out real quick. Reasons NOT to buy a 1911: 1.) Stupid expensive to produce and buy (Quality assumed) 2.) 8 round mag. Inferior to just about every fullsize modern handgun in this department 3.) Heavy. While this probably equates to better accuracy, with 8 rounds in a mag it's still impractical 4.) For the same price you can get a FNH-45 that weighs less and holds twice as many rounds of the same caliber (your so beloved .45 acp) With all the advancements in firearms technology in the past *104 years*, I see no practical reason to choose a 1911 over the *obviously superior* firearm designs of today. If you'd rather take a 1911 into battle than, say, a FNH-45, you're simply ignorant, unless you've coincidentally trained with a 1911 your entire life and you know you are very efficient with it. I will never buy a 1911, no matter how "American" it is. Let the comment shit storm begin.
1911's have obviously improved over 100 years, Surely you cant be comparing the old 1911's to new polymer guns. There are affordable 1911 options from $500-700 that have gotten just as much positive feedback as glocks, M&Ps, or what have you. Luckily I always ignore round count since I'm in california.so just buy a 10 round mag and youre gravy.
Clayton Sage That's the beauty of informed choice. I've been with a 1911 in either .45 or 0,38 Super since 1970. Still learning. Thanks for your thoughtful commentary.all excellent points .
Clayton Sage Attention hungry much? The 1911 is the American muscle car of pistols; it's not for everyone. Can't imagine why you feel the need to enter a deliberately inflammatory comment for a video about 1911's that amounts to little more than attention whoring. We get it, not all gun owners are fans of the 1911. Now toddle along.
Clayton Sage Also its a bitch to assemble and disassemble also cleaning is a pain in the ass followed by it has way too many parts to it. I still love my basic Smith though.
The real question is where all of these Glock owners live. There always seems to be a lot of talk about mud and sand, climbing under and/or over obstacles in harsh conditions, a need for tons of ammo, and so on. Do a lot of Glock fans live in the worst part of Detroit or something?
Those are the points made by your typical internet-educated commando. I'm all for HK's, in fact I want to buy one as my first gun, but some guys use their military testing as leverage to talk shit about other guns. This is usually how I reply: 1. No one cares. 2. You'll never be in a fucking blizzard, jungle, or desert with your HK so stfu.
Judge W. Devil High stress = loss of fine motor control. The police, statistically, miss about 70% of the time. So more capacity is a good thing.As for mud and sand... I live in Colorado. Where we have these things called mountains. And forests. Places where nice smooth sidewalks are lacking. And we're crazy, so we actually enjoy spending time in these places.
Judge W. Devil I live in Chicago. Right now I carry a Charter Bulldog 3 inch with a NY reload and extra speed strips just in case. Generally agree with your observations re maintenance, gunfights, capacity. I like the double action pull b/c it gives me that extra margin of safety in a high stress situation. Dry firing muscle memory and range time should help with accuracy. Another note: most are not trained in point shooting which I think is necessary in a high stress situation when your fight instinctions/adrenaline etc kick in. I have a couple of 1911s an alloy Springer 4 inch and an ATI LW 3 inch but will probably go with the revolvers and my KT P32 unless I'm in a more dangerous area, then I might add a 1911. The 1911 trigger is sweet but the manual of arms demands real discipline.
I would like to see it as well, but the control on the gun suggests that it was a pretty accurate or we'll placed group if you will....and I think you will
i like 1911s id shoot them no problem but i wouldn't own one i have no need for it other than a range gun. GLOCK 21 is best 14 rounds of 45acp comes standard and i conceal carry it no problem to.. now before people talk shit remember that yes i do like 1911s and no i dont think they suck. i just would rather have 14 rounds vs 9
I love the 1911. Internet commandos always blabber on about ammo capacity, but 1) you're not going into combat, and 2) if you're emptying an entire clip in a self-defense situation, you're doing it wrong.
Taylor Martin Yeah, I think it's ultimately personal preference for self-defense. Choose the gun you're most comfortable with. It's just on videos like these, you hear from a lot of internet commandos who make it sound like they get attacked by dozens of ninjas every day so they need lots of ammo.
BeefyLevinson yea I want a 1911 cuz I shoot very well with it wish I knew more about guns b4 I bought a glock 21 lol the trigger or egros or sights something is just off to me
Nobody Nobody G21 is not bad at all. But if I was ypu and you want to have more firepower and more bullets and do more damage get a glock 20 or 29, they also offer those with "sf" frame. I carry the g30S with sf frame. Because I don't want to scratch my HKs. 1911 is good looking pistol that holds not enough ammo. You should get a 1911 in 10mm, that way you kind of compensate for the small round count. My small brick looking g30s holds more .45s than 1911s and is just as accurate, less complicated so it's simple and more reliable. Since you are new to guns stick to those with more bullets. 1911 is really kind of a gun for a person who can place deadly shots the first time. If they are they good, heck carry 2 1911s, lol.
Nobody Nobody you can get trigger kits for your glock. Also if you k ow how to rapid fire, you won't need the trigger kit, glock is perfect out the box. If you want, get night sights. I have the tru dot brand and they are awesome. I kinda miss the original glock sights, but these new ones are so nice at night that I'm used to them now and I love them. Yes they are 3 dots.
For all the talk about the fantastic, lightweight, smooth, and short reset of the 1911 trigger, Mr. Tomasie's money maker seems to be spending a lot of time off trigger in the slow-mo replay. When he says he could've done it faster, I believe him. I bought my GI spec M1911A1 on March 29, 2011, the 100th anniversary of the US military's adoption of the design. It's run really well for me with Wilson Combat magazines and it's hard to beat the ergos especially compared to my workhorse Glock23. It's a piece of Americana and a fine weapon. That being said, I don't hold it on as high of a pedestal as some commenters here seem to. I plan on leaving this gun in its factory configuration but I am tempted to get one that's a bit "shinier" :-)
That was some awesome shooting, I actually own the remington 1911 R1S And have not looked back, it was my first gun and my favorite gun so far out of the 5 we own now, That five including the, Beretta px4 storm 9mm, Beretta 92a1, ruger .357 Revolver, and a Magnum Research Baby Desert Eagle
Buying a 1911 WILL NOT take your shooting to the next level. Any gun can win a competition, its all about the shooter. Different people are better with different guns.. Shooting Fast proves nothing..anyone can shoot that fast with any gun and hit a target standing that close to it. Also glocks are just as easy to customize and lots of guns have trigger kits with adjustable pre and over travel, reset, and trigger weight..I LOVE 1911's i own one and have owned many but this video is a pretty sad attempt at talking the 1911's up.
AND A 40. CAL 1911...STUPID! 1911's are 45 pointless to go 40...might as well go 9mm, 40 in my opinion is a stupid choice for a 1911 especially with modern ammunition. I'm a 9mm fan but 1911's are 45 guns hands down.
@matan pulverman i have and own hk vp9 too but its just not can't compare between the striker fire to the hammer fire. you right , 1911 need to change the mainspring because it a cheap one to buy , go buy a blackkawk custom 1911, wilson combat 1911, or Ed Brown 1911. These three brands name of 1911 are the highest quality hand gun ever. My HK vp9 its cost me $700 , my HK p30 LEM version .40 cal cost me $1200. trust me no matter what the older model always work better than new. My hk p30 already run through 49,000 thousand rounds test already without any problem , my lock 17 , 22 already have failure to issue and trust me there is a different between cheap gun and exspensive gun especially in America. i hope you confirmed this .
DemocracyOfHypocrisy That misses the point. He would then go out and beat the 400 POS score with a 1911, quite possibly one that cost 250 like the Norinco. It can't really be argued that the 1911 is the master of games. Part of that could just be the head start it has. But those games like IPSC were started for practical purposes, and today the 1911 is increasingly being pushed into a corner where it is only the best at the games. It is a two pronged attack: On the one hand it is the superior guns that are being invented today for full frame use; on the other the huge influx of CCW people who want to carry all the time, and don't want a full frame gun. Mini, non-custom 1911s are a harder sell. They are not shot well by most people, as experts like Wilson of Wilson Combat will tell you.
Love my 1911, carry it daily. Only time it jams is when I'm trying to run aluminum or steel case rounds through it, but brass? She'll run all day long without a jam. I Live in Montana where I actually have to deal with the extreme weather for both ends, hot summers, cold winters. I shoot outdoors even in negative degree weather, no jams long as it's brass case rounds. I will always trust my life with it, because it's always proven itself time and time again through history.
I purchased me a Sig 1911 just before CA BANDED all semi-automatic hand sales for all new guns by companies. I've always loved the style, it's my first gun, and I'll never part from it.
+NYG5 I believe new imports of semi automatic handguns, which are to be sold at retail stores/gun shops. I think P2P, and out of state purchases are ok. Please look it up for verification.
My first pistol was a 1911 gvmt model. Ser # 00547. The barrel was smoothed out, it rattled like it was falling apart. But it never jammed and I always qualified with it.
Not that creative but it's not the dumbest saying ever either. Every time Michael Moore or piers opens their mouth something way stupider than that comes out. No reason to be rude there Chris, I'm sure he's talking about the 94% first shot stop rate for the .45 cal which is pretty good.
I understand you weren't trying to be rude. I guess you could say that it issome what played out. I just love the stopping power my 1911 hads. It's no S&W 500 but it surely gets the job done.
I'm sure it's a great option for competition, but as far as personal defense I will NEVER trust a manual or grip safety on my gun. Don't care who you are or how much you have practiced with it, all it takes is one slip up and you're dead if you actually need your gun to save your life one day.
Your right, the USMC, US Army, FBI, LAPD SWAT and thousands of police and federal agents are ALL wrong. Thank for letting us know. I been using a competition only gun for gunfighting for decades and never knew it until now. Thanks
That is what you think. You are entitled. Even if you will use a revolver or any DAO pistol. It takes only one slip also for you not to be able to use it and you are dead. They put that very simple safety to make the 1911 more safe than a DAO.
James Nesta It just proves that there happen to be some uneducated people who own glocks, type in "water pistol leg", so what? The gun is supposed to fire when you press the damn trigger, and be as simple in use as possible. When ready to shoot, point in the given direction and press the trigger, no fancy switches.
Gawel Szymanski If somebody is stupid enough or determined enough to shoot himself with a pistol he can do it, be it a Glock, 1911, ...My point was that the presence of the manual safeties on 1911s probably helps to reduce accidental shootings and that the long-pull safety of the Glock might not be as effective in preventing accidental discharges as Glock would like us to believe. When a 1911 is carried properly(condition 1) the thumb safety can be disengaged without conscious effort or thought in an automatic way as the pistol is being withdrawn from the holster. This hardly hinders or delays the shooter in getting his weapon into play when needed, just takes a little practice. Gun owners who believe the advertising hype that their plastic fantastic wonder pistols are no-think point and shoot death rays are allowing themselves to be misled. Either Glocks or 1911s can be effective and safe guns if handled properly but the 1911, in my opinion, offers a little extra safety insurance for the times when one might make a mistake and mishandle the weapon.
Correct about dry firing being so much cheaper than learning muscle memory from live fire. I used a Para P14 when I shot USPSA years ago. Other than having a local gun smith install a BoMar sight in the back and a fiber optic up front, I customized the gun myself. It was more accurate than I was. If I missed, I knew I needed to slow down and do a better job on the trigger control.
One of the things that's cool about the 1911 that they forgot to mention is there parts are interchangeable. You can get parts very easy from other companies that did not make your gun too. That sets them apart. That's a big difference. Some gun companies you cant even get parts for your gun that was made buy them. You have to send it back for anything.
rick smith And yet, all those parts will come labeled with some variety of "hand fitting required". The 1911 is not nearly as interchangeable as something like the Glock. It can't be. There are simply too many manufacturers. All of whom make tiny changes to the dimensions to match their vision of the ideal 1911. Don't take that as a slam on the 1911. Today, I waffled between carrying my Para P14-45 and my SigSauer 1911 Target. I opted for the Sig. Yesterday I was spending a lot of time driving, so I chose something smaller - the Glock 26. It's all good. :)
I got a double stack 1911 and i carry it in the woods and i carry 2 extra mags which is all in all 43 rounds of 45 with a 20 pound back pack. I still love that gun
What I really like about my 1911 is I can keep a round in the chamber the hammer cocked and the slide/hammer safety in the up position. I can drop the safety when pulling the handgun out of the holster and it's ready to fire. I have an Ohio Concealed Handgun License
This presentation is highly biased. 1911 is fun to shoot but it's not the best fit for concealed carry or self defense. They say that Glocks are good entry level guns. I would argue with that. Glocks are light years ahead of 1911. Most police officers choose Glocks because they are simple, extremely reliable, low maintenance guns. Long and hard trigger pull is a much better combination for self defense. Glocks have higher capacity magazines too. In my opinion, a 1911 is a poor choice for military as well. A military gun should be easy to field strip and clean. 1911 is not the easiest to field strip either. Compare this to a Makarov or a Glock and you will know why.
No? I carry a custom Sig 1911, it's super easy to carry, it's slim and low profile. it's the perfect Military firearm, because it's ungoddly reliable (with ball rounds at least) and it's about as easy to field strip and clean as an AR. It's no a bad weapon at all. Also, how is the Glock lightyears ahead of it? Half the features that make the glock amazing are taken from a 1911. A glock is not a bad weapon at all. I own a 17, an M&P 9mm, and a 226 9mm. All great firearms, but I carry my 1911, because it's the perfect weapon for me. Just cause you don't like something, doesn't mean it's shit. The best gun in the world, is the one you can run like Jerry Miculek.
lmao not trying to bash your comment or get into a heated argument but alot of cops don't prefer to carry a Glock. not saying a glock is bad or etc but most cops have glocks cause glock offers a discount for police or other. same reason why some police stations still have 870's and not a 590a1. it's about cost.
I agree with practically all of your points. I do have to say, in my opinion, a 1911 brings more joy than a glock. Just the history of the design gives a real sense of gratitude and respect for firearms.
+craigmancool Using my amazing deductive skills I conclude that you are either a giant or a Call of Duty Player. Normal humans gravitate to 9mm/40 S&W/10mm/45 ACP because they are small enough to build a concealable handgun around.
The features you pointed out are *exactly* what make Glocks perfect entry level handguns. The 1911 is for the man who wants the most accuracy and the best trigger possible on his handgun. Hence its use by parts of the military which attract "Gun guys". MEU/SOC comes to mind.
+Spörde Spyrdenstein Its like any other gun, there are good mags and there are bad ones. Buy quality mags and you're fine. that will fix that "reliability" issue as will learning how to properly lube the weapon. Capacity is only 4 rds off from a glock 21 so that's a shit argument.
the 1911 was state of the art in 1911. just like when cars had wooden frames and mechanical brakes. sorry guys times have changed. technology has passed that gun by. and I own a 1911 platform. great range toy but would not trust my life to it.
if you can't trust your life to a 1911, you're doing something wrong. Sure there could be things you would prefer over it, but not to trust your life to it? come on now
Yes. Bump that thumb safety and neutralize your gun. Don't get a solid high grip and fail to disable the grip safety neutralize your gun. To many possible cons.
+bill marks Wow! Thousands of GI's used this very model In WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam and one guy says he wouldn't trust his life to it because he might not grip the gun correctly, or might bump the thumb safety...hmm, I wonder what all those thousands of GI's would think about that? I'm pretty sure they trusted their lives to this gun and they were in a more dire situation to do so. How about Sgt. Alvin C. York: "Picking off the German gunners, York was able to move to a standing position as he evaded enemy fire. During the course of the fight, six German soldiers emerged from their trenches and charged at York with bayonets. Running low on rifle ammunition, he drew his pistol and dropped all six before they reached him. Switching back to his rifle, he returned to sniping at the German machine guns. Believing he had killed around 20 Germans, and not wishing to kill more than necessary, he began calling for them to surrender". - militaryhistory.about.com Now that's ballsy! I'm also pretty sure that the most decorated soldier in American history, Audie Murphy, trusted his life to his issued weapons, to include the 1911 Gov't model as well. Don't mock the gun because it's over 100 years old, it's still made solid and can do the job it was designed to do. Oh, and just an aside here, there are still units in the Marine Corp that use the 1911. They trust it more then the M-9... go figure.
There is a thing about the original, like my 1944 issue 1911 A-1 that can't be beat. The front and rear sights are small and smooth. If you have it in your pocket you can draw it without its hanging up on the sights. The new ones have tall and sharp ridged sights that hang your "pocket cannon" when you do the draw.
Darn he's good. I've heard great things about the new Para 1911 models now that Kahr has oversight of their manufacturing and QA. Yes I want one and yes I will be buying one this year.
My 1911 is my best shooter hands down!!! It has a custom trigger that has a super short reset. I don’t know the exact weight of the trigger, but it’s lite for target shooting not self defense.
I wanted a 1911 before I knew jack about firearms, my R1 was my first pistol. After learning a lot more I still love my 1911. I don't really have access to a local range so I haven't put my rounds through either of my pistols but I can hit tighter groups with the 1911 than the VP9. Love both guns but the 1911 will always be my baby.
Was going to carry my Springer RO Compact and Smith 638 today but I was bicycling 18 miles roundtrip and thought the frame safety would end up rubbing me raw as I only have a JAK slide so I carried a Smith 638 and a 36 with a couple of eight round speed strips loaded for six, hybrid deBethencourt style. Love the barrier penetration of 45acp with BB 255 hardcast semiwadcutters. The Springer has given me little to no issues. Was trying to love a three inch bulldog in 44 special but it was too much caliber for too little gun. The Springer is weight appropriate for caliber, thinner thus easier to carry IWB.
Never part with my series '70 .45acp 1911. A crafted piece of equipment that is reliable,powerful,and accurate. You maintain your automobile,so even more reason to properly maintain you defensive 1911
No one will replace that design. My favorite by far. I also notice 1911 haters seem to be people looking for something to hate and gang up on and have nothing more than someone else s opinion to base theirs on. I have an old Colt series 80 that has many thousands of rounds through it. Never fails. Also a Kimber Ultra that is a fantastic carry gun which doesn't fail either.
Extremely difficult to do with a striker fire gun. Also, this takes tons of training and practice. Not only do you have to know your capability, but also the capability of your gun. If you want to learn something, watch his trigger finger. Extremely good video.
BLAZING FAST! Confidence (the look in his eyes) or maybe even LOCKED in leading to perfect function! The result of amazing discipline & tireless practice! This gentleman is a true Marksman!
Love my Para elite carry I wish Para ordnance was still in business It was funny when he said “ let’s show people what a 1911 can do” That would be like saying “ here’s Jeff Gordon, let’s show people what a car can do!” 🤣😂😅
So I learned 2 things!!!! Wow. Most important he's not completely emptying the gun before he reloads, what a huge time saver! No need to waste a second fooling with side release on reload.
Lots of love/hate for the 1911 here. Here's the simple truth: The gun that you practice with the most and operate the best is the gun for you. Don't think that just because a gun can hold 15 rds or that it can operate submerged in sand and water will guarantee your safety. End of the day, the user is what determines how well a gun works.
100% this. A specific platform may get your pee-pee stiff, but if you don't know how to run that platform to the best of your ability, you will just die with a hard-on.
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Well said
Very true
Enough said. That's reality
Glocks I love them..
But 1911 is like going out with prettiest girl in school.
1911's are just so damn pretty
agreed!!!
Yes, because the most important thing about a gun is how pretty it is! (sarcasm, sarcasm, sarcasm)
+Psychobunny y it is if you're a collector :p
Just bought my first. Kimber 1911 Steel II. So far, I love everything about it.....including how it looks.
The Python and the 1911 are easily the two most attractive handguns. Nothing else comes close.
John Browning was a great man!
Great gun creator
Great video from someone who really knows what he is talking about. This 1911 design has been around for over 100 years and is combat proven. I carried one in Vietnam and it saved my life several times. I currently own the Springfield Armory Range Officer .45. Would not trade it for anything. I also have an XD9 compact for concealed carry. I just bequeathed my Beretta 96FS .40 S&W to my son. Happy with all of them. Polymers are OK, but I love the 1911.
***** I agree Matan. I have the Springfield XD9 for my carry gun. I got the Range Officer .45 for the range; but will also carry this weapon for bear protection when I'm in the northwoods or the boundary waters. Good shooting.
Phil
davidrx795
Well, we know who owns an HK 45! :p
DemocracyOfHypocrisy All points well taken. You know what you are talking about, and I'll be the first to admit that I have an emotional attachment to the 1911 from USMC Vietnam service. Same thing for the M1A /M-14. Only the Seals were smart enough to keep that weapon in their arsenal. My hats off to them. You couldn't run fast enough to give me an M-16. Good shooting everybody.
DemocracyOfHypocrisy And thank you for yours.
Don't compare Seal/Recon/Delta/SWAT/ETC or even cop guns to what is in your safe ... why? Because you don't have an trained, dedicated ARMORER taking care of your guns and making sure they are 100% reliable! Most modern guns are very reliable anyway, if they weren't the market would have left them behind and they'd be out of production. Any popular handgun nowadays is popular because it works.
I only realized this video was from 2013 when he said "102 years." These guys were really on top of their game with regards to image quality.
You makin sure private joker took his weapon off safety? Or did he hesitate at the moment and is in a world of shit now?
For a handgun that stayed around for one hundred years, going through two world wars, two smaller wars, Korean war and Vietnam war, plus a dozen of armed conflicts, and still neck-to-neck with newer, modernized, technologically advanced pistols neck-to-neck, I say 1911 is the champion.
P.S.: I have two. :)
I got one over the weekend. It’s my first gun. Took it to the range Sunday and had a blast.
Edit: before the question comes up, SA ronin operator.
the 1911's 2 biggest weaknesses were the bushing and the capacity. both have been fixed to an extent.
I have two as well. 3 to 4 inch groups at 50 yards. Thats a man's chest at 100. Plus the 45 is better than the 9 for unarmored targets. Dissapates more energy in a smaller distance with a larger temporary and permanent hole, smashing through bone like its twigs. The 9 passes through flesh and bounces off bones. There's a reason 9s have higher capacity. You need the extra lead.
@B Tankersley The bushing is a strength as thats what gives the 1911 its accuracy over polymer designs. I can wiggle the barrel in my SD40 and my Taurus G2S. Can't budge it in my cheap Tisas
@@thebeesknees745 I’m more referring to the fact it’s a fitted part that has a tendency to slowly wear every time you take the gun apart the traditional way, and also if improperly handled can cause the recoil spring plug (and even worse potentially the recoil spring) to potentially go flying across the room
You would not wanna get into a shoot out with this man... Lord knows you'd be still tryna get your gun out and he done shot you 12 times lol.......
So stay friendly at all times. He does look like a nice guy though, does'nt he? ;)
Lmaooo
Unless you got Jerry Miculek on your side
SHONUFF - Gaming and Guy Stuff don't forget Bob Munden world's fastest draw
SHONUFF - Gaming and Guy Stuff how do I like that comment more than once haha Jerry ftw
i love my 1911
the hammer has to be pulled back
+William Hurst There are lots of flavors of pistols: Pulling the slide back puts a round from the magazine into the chamber, and also cocks the hammer in a single action pistol. In a double action pistol, like a double action revolver, pulling the trigger both cocks then drops the hammer, whether it is exposed or not. On pistols that have an exposed hammer, you can usually pull it back with your thumb and cock it single action, giving a lighter trigger pull compared to a double action trigger pull. Some revolvers are not double action, though, and you have to pull the hammer back every time with your thumb. Some pistols are double action on the first shot and single action on the rest of the shots because on the first shot the slide cocks the hammer on its way back after fired so it is single action for your next shot. A striker fired pistol does not technically have a hammer, but the slide still has be be pulled back to cock the mechanism, so yes, basically all semi automatic pistols must have the slide pulled back to be able to put a round in, which, at the same time always cocks whatever mechanism it has. On most semi auto pistols usually when a magazine runs out the slide locks back after the last shot, you put in a new magazine, then drop the slide to load a new round into the chamber and continue shooting. In this video it appears he did not shoot until empty so there was a bullet ready to go in the chamber while he was reloading, which is why he never pulled the slide back and made the reload look so fast.
+William Hurst Any pistol with a slide and magazine should do what you are wanting. Double action has to do more with how the trigger pull feels, which is a long, stiff pull until the trigger breaks. People usually like double action because it is harder to pull the trigger by mistake, but it does take a little more practice to shoot off multiple shots accurately with one. A single action, like a 1911, has a very short, light trigger pull which tends to make it a very accurate pistol, but you would have to be crazy to carry one with a round in the chamber and with the safety off. A striker fired pistol, like a glock, fits in between these two actions mentioned, and it is debatable if these should be carried with a safety on or not. I suggest you go to a firing range and try a few to see what suits you best.
+William Hurst Wow that's rough. Good luck
+William Hurst I'm not sure your question was fully addressed.
The hammer is pulled back when you rack the slide to load the first round. You need to do that with all semi-automatic handguns (all semi-automatic and automatic guns period...whether rifle or pistol). So, once you rack the slide to load the first round, you're ready to rock and roll.
With each shot, the slide will be projected backward to eject the spent casing and load the next...and the hammer will be locked back again after each shot automatically.
When the magazine is empty, the slide will come back to eject the last spent casing and it will lock back. When you eject the empty mag and insert a new one, there's a slide lock release on the left side of the gun (from the perspective of the shooter). All you need to do is flip the slide lock release down with your thumb to load the first round of the new magazine. Since the slide was back, the hammer is already cocked and you're ready to go.
So, in other words, whenever there's a round in the chamber, the hammer is locked back...unless you release it. I personally do not recommend lowering the hammer on a chambered round because of the risk that you will discharge the weapon. The weapon has two safeties. There is a lever safety and a backstrap safety. The lever safety can be operated simply with your thumb. The backstrap safety doesn't allow the trigger to be pulled unless you have your hand around the handle of the gun.
I carry a 1911 everyday and have been doing so for about 5 months. I carry it with a round in the chamber and the safety on. It's completely safe...but also completely ready to go.
His recoil management is on par with a vice.lol
bigstabby he has the gun recoil spring different than the factory and I'm 99.99% sure he's using his competition loads. I've shot with him an had time to talk to him
His spread is amazing for 12 shots in 3.5 seconds.
jay sullivan being able to do stuff like Travis or Jerry or any big name in shooting sports is 100% possible I’ve been shooting comp for 3 years an I’ve slowly seen my splits get faster and closer and closer I’m to about .02 splits with my race gun. See my page for videos.
Love my 1911's. John Browning was a genius way ahead of his time. God Rest.
+Chuck Bodie So was Ford when he made the Model T, does that mean it's a race car?
@@wford1984 is the 1911 a race GUN???
4:24 ... holy smokes!
that part was sped up in the video, watch his face
marcusbush76 - nope, the video is not sped up, he’s just quick!
I keep replaying it
Pure porn
I gotta say the speed shooter seems like such a pleasant person. Really seems as kind as they come.
Why does it have to be either/or?
I own a Colt Commander and a Glock 19 and they're both awesome guns, and they both have their purpose. The Colt Commander is my home defense gun. My Glock 19 is for concealed carry when it's cold, and clothing permits me to carry a bigger gun than my Ruger LCP in a pocket holster.
The .45 and 9mm are both excellent. If you're ever forced to defend yourself it doesn't matter what caliber or gun you have. All that matters is that you have it, and know how to use it.
All these brand zealots and caliber snobs need to change their mentality.
Jimmy Nix Couldn't agree more. Get one of everything!My choice for the bedside gun, though, is a Glock41 with a pyramid trigger, TLR-4 light/laser and SilencerCo suppressor. In the unlikely event that I have to use it, I don't want to end up deaf.
And I'm a good neighbor, so I don't want to disturb them. :)
True!
OffRoadRN I intentionally want to disturb mine 😏
The most amazing thing about this is he has a para 1911 that actually works.
No surprise at all, I own three Para's. An Elite Stainless, a Black Ops Recon and a Warthog. All run flawlessly and chew through anything I have ever used for ammunition. There's a lot of parts t hat come into play for reasons guns fail in different ways such as the wrong Lb slide spring, mag issues, even ammo finicky brands of 1911's. I hear a lot of negative about Taurus but know several people who swear by them. Guns are no different than any other product on the market and are prone to having one slip by quality control before being shipped out. It happens, it shouldn't but it happens never the less. Do some research on why 1911s fail for different reasons because none of them are immune from it possibly happening instead of the assumption that a 1911 is flawed simply due to the Manufacturer/model.
hammercrg i can belive the other 1911s but not the warthog i had one and it just cannot get through a full mag without some sort of failure
+WarriorScience1 What the bitching is about is the past 15, maybe 20 years of Para 1911s and the issues they had when first entering the market, particularly with double-stack mags. The newer Para and Para Ordnance 1911s (the GI Expert being one of the latter) don't have the stacked tolerance issues and other problems that early Para pistols had (anyone younger than 30 or so probably won't remember those days). I've shot a GI Expert and they are excellent 1911 pistols... in my opinion every bit as good as a typical Springer or Remington, and a much better value than a Kimber or similarly priced semi-custom. With a little bit of internal polishing and very light stone work, a GI Expert can really sing.
My Para's have never failed me, even the double stack. It sucks that you've had bad luck though. Everybody gets a lemon, buddy of mine sold his glock cause the piece of crap wouldn't stop failing. He has a Rock island double stack now that works like a dream.
I own one and it’s not the best or most reliable but it works most of the time
My stock Springfield Armory was customized with a trigger, beavertail, full length guide rod, hammer, and polished feed ramp and throated barrel by my gunsmith. It is now 20 years old. I only had to swap out the recoil spring. It has never failed to function.
1911 is the BEST handgun ever made!
Jackson, MS.
good more for us just stick to your crappy plastic guns then
@@FordFracture What?
The beretta is the best ever made imho
Wow, that was pretty amazing. The barrel line falls right in place upon slide reset. That is more of Travis training and hand eye coordination than the gun, although the gun will help a little. I am just really impressed with that shooting. Decades of training and the constant pursuit of perfection is the main thing that causes that type of performance. Thanks for the video - anyone who says, "1911s Suck" really needs to quit "reaching" for views or reevaluate their "expertise" in handgun and defense knowledge. My granfather who was owned a gunsmith shop and was a gunsmith for decades did not like handguns, but he has always talked about the genius of the 1911 and John Browning's design.
james yeager... just bashing the 1911's an the .45 acp round
Brandon B. This pistol served my family members well in WWII and Korea!!
+Brandon B. Except the target looked like a shotgun blast, and the trigger slapping was bizarre.
I've just gotten back into shooting after 30 years of not. I have two 1911's, a Citadel full size and a Kimber Custom II. My sons have 9 MM and 40 CAL's but everything about the 1911 just works for me. I can't really describe it. It's just the feel, the look, the heritage, everything about it. My 1911 just feel so much better in my hand. I was at a gun store the other day and they let me fondle a Kimber Ultra Carry II. It was like it was designed and built for my hand spcifically. THAT will be my CC.
The slow mo really shows the skill this guy has very cool thank you.
The 1911 and its variants have always worked just fine.
Tough to improve upon, no matter how many mods you do. Great trigger. Awesome.
The only pistol that makes me feel well armed and secure.
accidentally hit the 0.25 speed button when I wanted to change options, do the same and watch from 4:36 fun stuff
and great shooting there! that reload was really nice
Does the 1911 suck? Hell no, but it is an old design that shows it's age, being a heavy full size single stack. But saying it sucks is like saying the M1 Garand sucks, it's a dated design obviously, but even today it is still viable and useful.
Well, when is the last time we made an M1 Garand? We've modernized the 1911 and it is still reliable (I like plenty of modern guns, I'm just bringing up an interesting point). At the end of the day, they're all just guns.
Watching that slow-mo (5:06), it seems like each movement is a decisive thought...amazing!
Holy Crap! That mag well flare! I bet you could load the magazines in sideways.
5:13 -Does a short reset matter when you're moving your finger that far away?
Hmmmm.... I was trained to not let my finger come completely off the trigger with each shot. Just to the reset point. It’s called “trigger reset drill” and it noticeable improved my speed and accuracy. I noticed in the slo-mo video at the end, his finger comes completely off on every shot...doesn’t seem to affect his speed or accuracy much.
Holy shit he is fast af
Mr. Tomasie's skill is insane! Shooting fast like that with that level of trigger control and recoil management is ridiculously difficult and he makes it look effortless. I can't even run an AR that fast lol
Holy crap impressive how he managed the recoil like that and got the next shot off so quick .
+Chuck James The loads could be light too... But yeah... He's a beast.
It's a tuned race gun with special loads to meet the minimum power factor, and tuned to specifically fire those loads. If he changes bullet weight, or powder the weapon won't function properly. In fact you can do this to about any gun to make it shoot softer if you know what rounds you will be shooting. It's just a matter of lightening the slide to remove inertia from the pistol, and increasing spring weight to the exact amount to allow the weapon to cycle without slapping the slide into the frame. As well as porting depending on caliber.
Most factory pistols are designed to shoot everything from light plinking FMJ loads to +p JHP self defense loads. Which means in order to function properly it feels smooth with the light loads, but with the heavier, and higher velocity self defense loads it starts biting the hand as the slide slides back, and slams into the frame stops.
Which is why people watch these match guys and go "Wow how do they shoot like that?" they are skilled but they couldn't shoot like that without those tuned pistols.
Just recently got my first 1911 (Kimber Custom TLE II) and loving it. Great fit. Smooth firing action, with very little recoil. Sights (tritium) help maintain and/or reacquiring the target super easy. And, what I loved most of all, was that the trigger was both light (about 4 lbs) as well as easy to feel the reset, so that I kept my firing smooth. Thinking of investing in a Sig XO next, as I'm sold on the value of 1911s for marksmanship and home defense.
Just purchased my Sig 1911 Stainless today, along with a Sig 516
Never heard a young kid say hope grandpa hands me down his glock or Toyota
Probably cause glocks aren’t that old yet give it a couple years
its yeshua not jesus so get over it That or a desert eagle. Most people just assume its a glock when they see a handgun without an exposed hammer.
Great point!
😅😅 I laughed because my wife's grandfather handed down his first gen tacoma to her.
@@Joe-yr1em lucky her those trucks are wonderful 👍
Shortened hair trigger and see in the slow mo hes still properly squeezeing it. Much props
Oh come on man Jerry Miculek does 6 reload and 6 more out of a revolver in under 3 seconds
Forget what the gun can do, this guy is on another level. A master at his trade without a doubt.
What is the point of changing the pistol into a different pistol to reference the pistol?
Thank you. That's what people say about glock owner's
I've never seen a factory glock outside of a gunshop display. Plastic sights, trigger, and stippling are addressed immediately after the first range visit. My Caniks are better from the factory than the glocks. My glocks are dispensable yet reliable self protection tools. My 1911's, Sig's, CZ's are the firearms I love and am proud to own. Glocks are a cheap reliable tool for agencies and militaries to hand out. It's like comparing a Honda (glock) to a 69' Camero or a 67' Chevelle.
Literally started the video off with my exact situation and why I wanted to find a video on this exact topic! Thanks!
The fact that 1911s are still used today is a testiment to what an engineering marvel it is. It's hard to think of another mechanical design that has remained relevant while the rest of the world progressed so dramatically.
I have a High power browning that I am having issues with and I know once I've figured them out, it'll be an amazing gun. I also have a USP.40 and absolutely love it. BUT. My by far favorite handgun I own has to be the Para 1911 Black Ops Single Stack. It's a beautiful gun and amazing to shoot. Haven't had any problems even 1000+ rounds through it.
Thank You Para
The 1911 being a good weapon doesn't inherently make glocks awful weapons. A glock will go bang 99.9999% of the time you pull the trigger. A 1911 will end a gun fight just as fast. Its all about what your preferences are
I saw Glocks malfunctioned, Glock 30, Glock 27, Glock 19 Gen 5
i would much rather own a 1911 than a glock
I like how the guy is humble, good video guys, I'm subscribing
I likes polymers guns
BUT I love's 1911
Man this guy is John wick and Jason born together
I love 1911s. It feels like you were born with it in your hand when you hold one. I have a Kimber Custom TLE II. I think for a 1911 under $1,000 it can't be beat. It's smooth and very well made I don't carry it (because it's big) but I do keep it in my vehicle locked and cocked.
James Yeager needs to watch this video! Do 1911 suck now?
+Julio diaz Someone actually thinks the 1911 sucks?
+Stephen Coleman HA he must be dumb.
+Julio diaz Yes, they do, a 40 oz gun with an 8 round capacity, complicated internals, inability to take down with just two hands, finnicky magazines, difficulty feeding hollowpoints, that need to be kept clean and lubricated to function. Tell you what, speaking in terms of a combat handgun, what are the advantages of the 1911 over other guns? As far as I can see, a 1911 has a good trigger and very good accuracy, when done right. None of that matters too much in a defensive gun, certainly not enough to make up for its downfalls.
+Julio diaz The question is "suck under what situation?". 1911s will do everything you need a gun to do. Their trigger makes it easier for even mediocre shooters to shoot well. But they are heavy and low capacity (7-8 rounds ... 10 round magazines aren't always reliable). There are also so many manufacturers of the gun, parts and magazines that you have to first test if a brand of magazine will reliably fucntion in your brand of pistol. If you carry a gun for duty, you'd probably find the 1911 too heavy. At some point, it's just a heavy thing you have to carry around ... why not carry somehting lighter? A Glock 21 weighs much less and has a 13+1 round capacity. The trigger is not nearly as nice, but if you are a cop or security guard or whatever, you might not even ever fire the gun on the job ever. And ... they are more expensive than a Glock or PPQ or M&P or whatever. 1911s are great guns, but advances in design and materials may mean that they are not the best suited in all situations. However, if you own guns, you should own at least one 1911 as they really are fantastic (for shooting at the range and even in competitions).
+will completely agree. competition shooting is completely different from self defense applications.
thank you for the video. my dad was shooter for national pistol team in late 50s and early 60s. he fired colt gold cup in .45acp and .38 special. nothing replaces a well aimed shot. 9mm adopted as result of large scam with defense dollars.
ill need to agree with the man who designed it…. the hi power is a better refinement...
No not exactly worse trigger and browning died before he could finish it and others finished it
Para makes a great 1911, bought their Expert model, love it. Plus they're made in the good old USA.
Reasons to buy a 1911:
1.) Nostalgia/history. Huge part of American history and just firearms history in general.
2.) Its pretty
3.) Accurate in most people's hands
4.) Intimidation factor. Big bore = puss out real quick.
Reasons NOT to buy a 1911:
1.) Stupid expensive to produce and buy
(Quality assumed)
2.) 8 round mag. Inferior to just about every fullsize modern handgun in this department
3.) Heavy. While this probably equates to better accuracy, with 8 rounds in a mag it's still impractical
4.) For the same price you can get a FNH-45 that weighs less and holds twice as many rounds of the same caliber (your so beloved .45 acp)
With all the advancements in firearms technology in the past *104 years*, I see no practical reason to choose a 1911 over the *obviously superior* firearm designs of today. If you'd rather take a 1911 into battle than, say, a FNH-45, you're simply ignorant, unless you've coincidentally trained with a 1911 your entire life and you know you are very efficient with it.
I will never buy a 1911, no matter how "American" it is. Let the comment shit storm begin.
1911's have obviously improved over 100 years, Surely you cant be comparing the old 1911's to new polymer guns.
There are affordable 1911 options from $500-700 that have gotten just as much positive feedback as glocks, M&Ps, or what have you.
Luckily I always ignore round count since I'm in california.so just buy a 10 round mag and youre gravy.
Clayton Sage That's the beauty of informed choice. I've been with a 1911 in either .45 or 0,38 Super since 1970. Still learning. Thanks for your thoughtful commentary.all excellent points .
Clayton Sage Attention hungry much? The 1911 is the American muscle car of pistols; it's not for everyone. Can't imagine why you feel the need to enter a deliberately inflammatory comment for a video about 1911's that amounts to little more than attention whoring. We get it, not all gun owners are fans of the 1911. Now toddle along.
KainzMusic it was a pro and con thing
Clayton Sage Also its a bitch to assemble and disassemble also cleaning is a pain in the ass followed by it has way too many parts to it. I still love my basic Smith though.
Best video I have seen for the 1911 .45 so far.
The real question is where all of these Glock owners live. There always seems to be a lot of talk about mud and sand, climbing under and/or over obstacles in harsh conditions, a need for tons of ammo, and so on.
Do a lot of Glock fans live in the worst part of Detroit or something?
Those are the points made by your typical internet-educated commando. I'm all for HK's, in fact I want to buy one as my first gun, but some guys use their military testing as leverage to talk shit about other guns. This is usually how I reply:
1. No one cares.
2. You'll never be in a fucking blizzard, jungle, or desert with your HK so stfu.
Judge W. Devil High stress = loss of fine motor control. The police, statistically, miss about 70% of the time. So more capacity is a good thing.As for mud and sand... I live in Colorado. Where we have these things called mountains. And forests. Places where nice smooth sidewalks are lacking.
And we're crazy, so we actually enjoy spending time in these places.
Judge W. Devil You hit the key phrase: Maintenance. Without it, any sidearm is a non functional paperweight .
Judge W. Devil I live in Chicago. Right now I carry a Charter Bulldog 3 inch with a NY reload and extra speed strips just in case. Generally agree with your observations re maintenance, gunfights, capacity. I like the double action pull b/c it gives me that extra margin of safety in a high stress situation. Dry firing muscle memory and range time should help with accuracy. Another note: most are not trained in point shooting which I think is necessary in a high stress situation when your fight instinctions/adrenaline etc kick in.
I have a couple of 1911s an alloy Springer 4 inch and an ATI LW 3 inch but will probably go with the revolvers and my KT P32 unless I'm in a more dangerous area, then I might add a 1911.
The 1911 trigger is sweet but the manual of arms demands real discipline.
Judge W. Devil I "plus" your statement!
That was absolutely amazing. No other words can describe those previous four words.
that mag well looks like my fleshlight.......
😂😂😂 Priceless!!
Id hate to see what your flashlight looks like now...
@@christopherdavis7069 lmfao thank you for reminding me of this comment lmfao
@@niksherman5170 yw
In 1911s, I have Colts, Republic Forge, Nighthawks, a Wilson and Sigs - love them all.
Not that I doubt Travis, but I'd like to see his target.
For wanting to see how he shoots?
You can see the target in the background after he shoots.
4:45
I would like to see it as well, but the control on the gun suggests that it was a pretty accurate or we'll placed group if you will....and I think you will
world class marksmen aren't world class because they can shoot fast and inaccurately.
I have 2 1911's 45 acp one sig 1911 & Para ordinance 1911 compact. Both are deadly accurate & fast shooters. Love em.
i like 1911s id shoot them no problem but i wouldn't own one i have no need for it other than a range gun. GLOCK 21 is best 14 rounds of 45acp comes standard and i conceal carry it no problem to.. now before people talk shit remember that yes i do like 1911s and no i dont think they suck. i just would rather have 14 rounds vs 9
I love the 1911. Internet commandos always blabber on about ammo capacity, but 1) you're not going into combat, and 2) if you're emptying an entire clip in a self-defense situation, you're doing it wrong.
Taylor Martin Wow, you sound like a real badass. How many confirmed kills did you get in Nam?
Taylor Martin Yeah, I think it's ultimately personal preference for self-defense. Choose the gun you're most comfortable with. It's just on videos like these, you hear from a lot of internet commandos who make it sound like they get attacked by dozens of ninjas every day so they need lots of ammo.
BeefyLevinson yea I want a 1911 cuz I shoot very well with it wish I knew more about guns b4 I bought a glock 21 lol the trigger or egros or sights something is just off to me
Nobody Nobody G21 is not bad at all. But if I was ypu and you want to have more firepower and more bullets and do more damage get a glock 20 or 29, they also offer those with "sf" frame. I carry the g30S with sf frame. Because I don't want to scratch my HKs. 1911 is good looking pistol that holds not enough ammo. You should get a 1911 in 10mm, that way you kind of compensate for the small round count. My small brick looking g30s holds more .45s than 1911s and is just as accurate, less complicated so it's simple and more reliable. Since you are new to guns stick to those with more bullets. 1911 is really kind of a gun for a person who can place deadly shots the first time. If they are they good, heck carry 2 1911s, lol.
Nobody Nobody you can get trigger kits for your glock. Also if you k ow how to rapid fire, you won't need the trigger kit, glock is perfect out the box. If you want, get night sights. I have the tru dot brand and they are awesome. I kinda miss the original glock sights, but these new ones are so nice at night that I'm used to them now and I love them. Yes they are 3 dots.
but does it shoot 30 caliber clip magazines in less than a second? xD
Naw it shoots 100000000 5056MM magazines and clips in 1.0 seconds
Kevyn Barnhart it must go 7000 miles per hour reload.
Wonder how many people are going to get that joke.
MonarchTherapsids Inostran *clipazines
Cliff Yablonski gun memes ;)
For all the talk about the fantastic, lightweight, smooth, and short reset of the 1911 trigger, Mr. Tomasie's money maker seems to be spending a lot of time off trigger in the slow-mo replay. When he says he could've done it faster, I believe him.
I bought my GI spec M1911A1 on March 29, 2011, the 100th anniversary of the US military's adoption of the design. It's run really well for me with Wilson Combat magazines and it's hard to beat the ergos especially compared to my workhorse Glock23. It's a piece of Americana and a fine weapon. That being said, I don't hold it on as high of a pedestal as some commenters here seem to. I plan on leaving this gun in its factory configuration but I am tempted to get one that's a bit "shinier" :-)
Yep, reduce wasted movement. That's basically what competition is all about.
so he could literally empty 12 rounds into a person before they realize their dead lol.
That was some awesome shooting, I actually own the remington 1911 R1S And have not looked back, it was my first gun and my favorite gun so far out of the 5 we own now, That five including the, Beretta px4 storm 9mm, Beretta 92a1, ruger .357 Revolver, and a Magnum Research Baby Desert Eagle
Buying a 1911 WILL NOT take your shooting to the next level. Any gun can win a competition, its all about the shooter. Different people are better with different guns.. Shooting Fast proves nothing..anyone can shoot that fast with any gun and hit a target standing that close to it. Also glocks are just as easy to customize and lots of guns have trigger kits with adjustable pre and over travel, reset, and trigger weight..I LOVE 1911's i own one and have owned many but this video is a pretty sad attempt at talking the 1911's up.
AND A 40. CAL 1911...STUPID! 1911's are 45 pointless to go 40...might as well go 9mm, 40 in my opinion is a stupid choice for a 1911 especially with modern ammunition. I'm a 9mm fan but 1911's are 45 guns hands down.
d perez These are for competitions. I've seen 9 major and 38 super chambered 1911s at matches as well. There are different reasons for using rounds.
I shoot my 1911 in 10mm. Is that ok? And I've cycled gunfood thru all types of cartridges, but my everyday carry and fav piece is my CZ P-07 in 9mm.
@matan pulverman
i have and own hk vp9 too but its just not can't compare between the striker fire to the hammer fire.
you right , 1911 need to change the mainspring because it a cheap one to buy ,
go buy a blackkawk custom 1911, wilson combat 1911, or Ed Brown 1911. These three brands name of 1911 are the highest quality hand gun ever. My HK vp9 its cost me $700 ,
my HK p30 LEM version .40 cal cost me $1200. trust me no matter what the older model always work better than new. My hk p30 already run through 49,000 thousand rounds test already without any problem , my lock 17 , 22 already have failure to issue and trust me there is a different between cheap gun and exspensive gun especially in America. i hope you confirmed this .
DemocracyOfHypocrisy
That misses the point. He would then go out and beat the 400 POS score with a 1911, quite possibly one that cost 250 like the Norinco.
It can't really be argued that the 1911 is the master of games. Part of that could just be the head start it has. But those games like IPSC were started for practical purposes, and today the 1911 is increasingly being pushed into a corner where it is only the best at the games.
It is a two pronged attack: On the one hand it is the superior guns that are being invented today for full frame use; on the other the huge influx of CCW people who want to carry all the time, and don't want a full frame gun. Mini, non-custom 1911s are a harder sell. They are not shot well by most people, as experts like Wilson of Wilson Combat will tell you.
Love my 1911, carry it daily. Only time it jams is when I'm trying to run aluminum or steel case rounds through it, but brass? She'll run all day long without a jam. I Live in Montana where I actually have to deal with the extreme weather for both ends, hot summers, cold winters. I shoot outdoors even in negative degree weather, no jams long as it's brass case rounds. I will always trust my life with it, because it's always proven itself time and time again through history.
SIG SAUER 1911 TACOPS my next one
I purchased me a Sig 1911 just before CA BANDED all semi-automatic hand sales for all new guns by companies. I've always loved the style, it's my first gun, and I'll never part from it.
+Life-Row-Toll what do you mean by all new guns? production and import has been banned?
+NYG5 I believe new imports of semi automatic handguns, which are to be sold at retail stores/gun shops. I think P2P, and out of state purchases are ok. Please look it up for verification.
My first pistol was a 1911 gvmt model. Ser # 00547. The barrel was smoothed out, it rattled like it was falling apart. But it never jammed and I always qualified with it.
45 acp. because shooting twice is silly.
come up with something new, dumbest saying ever.
Not that creative but it's not the dumbest saying ever either. Every time Michael Moore or piers opens their mouth something way stupider than that comes out. No reason to be rude there Chris, I'm sure he's talking about the 94% first shot stop rate for the .45 cal which is pretty good.
It was not my intention tone rude. I didn't mean for it to come across as such. Just a lot of people think the .45 is the end all be all. 2A for life.
to be
I understand you weren't trying to be rude. I guess you could say that it issome what played out. I just love the stopping power my 1911 hads. It's no S&W 500 but it surely gets the job done.
man what a nice guy this shooter is. a honest and friendly. like that
Show the target.
There is absolutely nothing "sped up" in this video.The man is just plain and simple,damn good.
I'm sure it's a great option for competition, but as far as personal defense I will NEVER trust a manual or grip safety on my gun. Don't care who you are or how much you have practiced with it, all it takes is one slip up and you're dead if you actually need your gun to save your life one day.
Your right, the USMC, US Army, FBI, LAPD SWAT and thousands of police and federal agents are ALL wrong. Thank for letting us know. I been using a competition only gun for gunfighting for decades and never knew it until now. Thanks
That is what you think. You are entitled. Even if you will use a revolver or any DAO pistol. It takes only one slip also for you not to be able to use it and you are dead. They put that very simple safety to make the 1911 more safe than a DAO.
Google the term"Glock leg" and see how many entries you get. Do the same with "1911 leg" and compare the difference.
James Nesta It just proves that there happen to be some uneducated people who own glocks, type in "water pistol leg", so what? The gun is supposed to fire when you press the damn trigger, and be as simple in use as possible. When ready to shoot, point in the given direction and press the trigger, no fancy switches.
Gawel Szymanski If somebody is stupid enough or determined enough to shoot himself with a pistol he can do it, be it a Glock, 1911, ...My point was that the presence of the manual safeties on 1911s probably helps to reduce accidental shootings and that the long-pull safety of the Glock might not be as effective in preventing accidental discharges as Glock would like us to believe. When a 1911 is carried properly(condition 1) the thumb safety can be disengaged without conscious effort or thought in an automatic way as the pistol is being withdrawn from the holster. This hardly hinders or delays the shooter in getting his weapon into play when needed, just takes a little practice. Gun owners who believe the advertising hype that their plastic fantastic wonder pistols are no-think point and shoot death rays are allowing themselves to be misled. Either Glocks or 1911s can be effective and safe guns if handled properly but the 1911, in my opinion, offers a little extra safety insurance for the times when one might make a mistake and mishandle the weapon.
That was Amazing! Gun Talk is an excellent show too!
1911 in 10mm 🤪
Correct about dry firing being so much cheaper than learning muscle memory from live fire.
I used a Para P14 when I shot USPSA years ago. Other than having a local gun smith install a BoMar sight in the back and a fiber optic up front, I customized the gun myself. It was more accurate than I was. If I missed, I knew I needed to slow down and do a better job on the trigger control.
My god!
One of the things that's cool about the 1911 that they forgot to mention is there parts are interchangeable. You can get parts very easy from other companies that did not make your gun too. That sets them apart. That's a big difference. Some gun companies you cant even get parts for your gun that was made buy them. You have to send it back for anything.
rick smith And yet, all those parts will come labeled with some variety of "hand fitting required". The 1911 is not nearly as interchangeable as something like the Glock. It can't be. There are simply too many manufacturers. All of whom make tiny changes to the dimensions to match their vision of the ideal 1911. Don't take that as a slam on the 1911. Today, I waffled between carrying my Para P14-45 and my SigSauer 1911 Target. I opted for the Sig. Yesterday I was spending a lot of time driving, so I chose something smaller - the Glock 26.
It's all good. :)
+rick smith Uhhh....
124 glock user doesn't like the video. :-)
+Giovanni Galiazzo But you can go to a glock video to piss them off more.
I got a double stack 1911 and i carry it in the woods and i carry 2 extra mags which is all in all 43 rounds of 45 with a 20 pound back pack. I still love that gun
Could this interviewer have been worse?
What I really like about my 1911 is I can keep a round in the chamber the hammer cocked and the slide/hammer safety in the up position. I can drop the safety when pulling the handgun out of the holster and it's ready to fire. I have an Ohio Concealed Handgun License
This presentation is highly biased. 1911 is fun to shoot but it's not the best fit for concealed carry or self defense.
They say that Glocks are good entry level guns. I would argue with that. Glocks are light years ahead of 1911. Most police officers choose Glocks because they are simple, extremely reliable, low maintenance guns. Long and hard trigger pull is a much better combination for self defense. Glocks have higher capacity magazines too.
In my opinion, a 1911 is a poor choice for military as well. A military gun should be easy to field strip and clean. 1911 is not the easiest to field strip either. Compare this to a Makarov or a Glock and you will know why.
No? I carry a custom Sig 1911, it's super easy to carry, it's slim and low profile. it's the perfect Military firearm, because it's ungoddly reliable (with ball rounds at least) and it's about as easy to field strip and clean as an AR. It's no a bad weapon at all. Also, how is the Glock lightyears ahead of it? Half the features that make the glock amazing are taken from a 1911. A glock is not a bad weapon at all. I own a 17, an M&P 9mm, and a 226 9mm. All great firearms, but I carry my 1911, because it's the perfect weapon for me. Just cause you don't like something, doesn't mean it's shit. The best gun in the world, is the one you can run like Jerry Miculek.
lmao not trying to bash your comment or get into a heated argument but alot of cops don't prefer to carry a Glock. not saying a glock is bad or etc but most cops have glocks cause glock offers a discount for police or other. same reason why some police stations still have 870's and not a 590a1. it's about cost.
I agree with practically all of your points. I do have to say, in my opinion, a 1911 brings more joy than a glock. Just the history of the design gives a real sense of gratitude and respect for firearms.
+craigmancool Using my amazing deductive skills I conclude that you are either a giant or a Call of Duty Player. Normal humans gravitate to 9mm/40 S&W/10mm/45 ACP because they are small enough to build a concealable handgun around.
The features you pointed out are *exactly* what make Glocks perfect entry level handguns. The 1911 is for the man who wants the most accuracy and the best trigger possible on his handgun. Hence its use by parts of the military which attract "Gun guys". MEU/SOC comes to mind.
I like most any handguns today, but there's a warm spot in my heart for the good old 1911.
- nice trigger
- good ergonomics
- overly complicated with extraneous legacy crap
- no second strike capability
- crap magazines
- crap extractor
- crap reliability
- crap capacity
- crap fanbase to whom 1911 is a religion
+Spörde Spyrdenstein Its like any other gun, there are good mags and there are bad ones. Buy quality mags and you're fine. that will fix that "reliability" issue as will learning how to properly lube the weapon. Capacity is only 4 rds off from a glock 21 so that's a shit argument.
+Spörde Spyrdenstein Um, Wilson Combat mags?
+Spörde Spyrdenstein Amen!!
Sckarekrow Okay, care to back up that statement? They have quite the reputation as far as I know.
Sckarekrow Must be either your gun or ammo cause everyone else is satisfied with them.
My Sig P220 has a much shorter reset than his Para. But yes...there is more customization that can be done with the 1911.
the 1911 was state of the art in 1911. just like when cars had wooden frames and mechanical brakes. sorry guys times have changed. technology has passed that gun by. and I own a 1911 platform. great range toy but would not trust my life to it.
if you can't trust your life to a 1911, you're doing something wrong. Sure there could be things you would prefer over it, but not to trust your life to it? come on now
Yes. Bump that thumb safety and neutralize your gun. Don't get a solid high grip and fail to disable the grip safety neutralize your gun. To many possible cons.
+bill marks Wow! Thousands of GI's used this very model In WWI, WWII, Korea and Vietnam and one guy says he wouldn't trust his life to it because he might not grip the gun correctly, or might bump the thumb safety...hmm, I wonder what all those thousands of GI's would think about that? I'm pretty sure they trusted their lives to this gun and they were in a more dire situation to do so.
How about Sgt. Alvin C. York: "Picking off the German gunners, York was able to move to a standing
position as he evaded enemy fire. During the course of the fight, six
German soldiers emerged from their trenches and charged at York with
bayonets. Running low on rifle ammunition, he drew his pistol and
dropped all six before they reached him. Switching back to his rifle, he
returned to sniping at the German machine guns. Believing he had killed
around 20 Germans, and not wishing to kill more than necessary, he
began calling for them to surrender". - militaryhistory.about.com
Now that's ballsy! I'm also pretty sure that the most decorated soldier in American history, Audie Murphy, trusted his life to his issued weapons, to include the 1911 Gov't model as well. Don't mock the gun because it's over 100 years old, it's still made solid and can do the job it was designed to do.
Oh, and just an aside here, there are still units in the Marine Corp that use the 1911. They trust it more then the M-9... go figure.
+Sckarekrow Can't beat the 1911s trigger, plastic boys
+Sckarekrow LOL what effect does a trigger have? wow get a load of this try hard here.
There is a thing about the original, like my 1944 issue 1911 A-1 that can't be beat. The front and rear sights are small and smooth. If you have it in your pocket you can draw it without its hanging up on the sights. The new ones have tall and sharp ridged sights that hang your "pocket cannon" when you do the draw.
The slow mo at the end is sick!!!
3:06 i like the way he moved out the way where the barrel pointing at him.
Darn he's good. I've heard great things about the new Para 1911 models now that Kahr has oversight of their manufacturing and QA. Yes I want one and yes I will be buying one this year.
My 1911 is my best shooter hands down!!! It has a custom trigger that has a super short reset. I don’t know the exact weight of the trigger, but it’s lite for target shooting not self defense.
I wanted a 1911 before I knew jack about firearms, my R1 was my first pistol. After learning a lot more I still love my 1911. I don't really have access to a local range so I haven't put my rounds through either of my pistols but I can hit tighter groups with the 1911 than the VP9. Love both guns but the 1911 will always be my baby.
Great video . . . thanks PARA & Travis !
Thks for the slow motion at the end, bec I blinked the first time and missed it
Was going to carry my Springer RO Compact and Smith 638 today but I was bicycling 18 miles roundtrip and thought the frame safety would end up rubbing me raw as I only have a JAK slide so I carried a Smith 638 and a 36 with a couple of eight round speed strips loaded for six, hybrid deBethencourt style.
Love the barrier penetration of 45acp with BB 255 hardcast semiwadcutters. The Springer has given me little to no issues.
Was trying to love a three inch bulldog in 44 special but it was too much caliber for too little gun.
The Springer is weight appropriate for caliber, thinner thus easier to carry IWB.
Handload,
To satisfaction. . . .
Never part with my series '70 .45acp 1911. A crafted piece of equipment that is reliable,powerful,and accurate. You maintain your automobile,so even more reason to properly maintain you defensive 1911
No one will replace that design. My favorite by far. I also notice 1911 haters seem to be people looking for something to hate and gang up on and have nothing more than someone else s opinion to base theirs on. I have an old Colt series 80 that has many thousands of rounds through it. Never fails. Also a Kimber Ultra that is a fantastic carry gun which doesn't fail either.
***** Absolutely!! I carry other guns too. But for ME that design is perfect.
Extremely difficult to do with a striker fire gun. Also, this takes tons of training and practice. Not only do you have to know your capability, but also the capability of your gun. If you want to learn something, watch his trigger finger. Extremely good video.
+topgun1962 If you want to learn how to slap the trigger, watch his finger, yes.
I love that speed he has on the draw/reload. Time to practice.
BLAZING FAST! Confidence (the look in his eyes) or maybe even LOCKED in leading to perfect function! The result of amazing discipline & tireless practice! This gentleman is a true Marksman!
I know the other guy was the one who mentioned the trigger reset, but seeing him slap that trigger was really surprising.
Love my Para elite carry
I wish Para ordnance was still in business
It was funny when he said “ let’s show people what a 1911 can do”
That would be like saying “ here’s Jeff Gordon, let’s show people what a car can do!” 🤣😂😅
So I learned 2 things!!!! Wow. Most important he's not completely emptying the gun before he reloads, what a huge time saver! No need to waste a second fooling with side release on reload.