If you separated the emotion from the logic, I think you'd find that the 1911 is still a great tool... and the right tool for many. Maybe a "newer" model or set up would alleviate some of the historical significance you feel, while preserving the shooting qualities.bagman45 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:28 pm Nope, and actually thinking of selling a few of them, as much as it would pain me to do so. If one of my Glocks hit the ground and got kicked across the pavement; meh, who cares (and that's actually happened to me in a training class). It'll still run, and actually look BETTER with a little "battle wear" on it. If a Glock was in some insane scenario stolen; meh, it's a Glock. I'd be irritated, but hey, it's just another plastic gun among millions.
The 1911's, on the other hand,would be an absolute tragedy if any of the above occurred. I'm likely looking at it wrong, but the Browning design in steel is part of our heritage and freedom from the past, and so must be revered and protected. While I ABSOLUTELY LOVE 'em, the new polymer wonder guns are just better; "maybe" more reliable, fewer moving parts, lighter, higher capacity and easier for the average gun owner to run. Not to mention the ease of replacing and upgrading parts - generally NO gunsmithing or fitting required; just drop in and go. Add that to the fact that the ballistic engineers have now developed 9mm loads that work every bit as well as .45acp, and the 1911 just doesn't make carry sense to this engineer.
Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the 1911 platform, AND the .45acp. It was the second handgun I bought as a young man back when the dinosaurs roamed the earth, and will always own a few. BUT, as always, technology has advanced the art, so now I pack, and rely on "plastic" guns. That said, I'm heavily invested in the .45acp, so am now contemplating a path forward beyond the Glock 30sf that I bought several years back, but haven't carried much. Do I keep the caliber for "fun", or does it make sense to buy a couple of larger "battle guns" that I can strap lights and optics on for home defense as backup to a rifle????
As always, GREAT conversation, and you're mileage may well vary...... Cheers all!!
My heartburn for a damaged or confiscated 1911 would also be real - but really short lived, since I would be alive to experience it. Not saying a glock or similar wouldn't work but I steadfastly believe that you carry what you shoot the best- regardless of whether it's plastic or steel.
