Users' questions

What 1911 is closest to the original?

What 1911 is closest to the original?

Bottom Line: The Inland Manufacturing 1911A1 Government is the closest you’ll get to finding a modern-manufacture and authentically recreated version of the original. Capacity: 8+1 rds.

What is the best carry 1911?

Top Performing & Concealable 1911 Sub-Compact 9mm Pistols

  • Kimber 1911 Aegis Elite Ultra Sub-Compact 9mm.
  • CZ Dan Wesson ECO.
  • Sig 1911 Ultra Compact 9mm.
  • Springfield Armory 1911 EMP 9mm.
  • Smith-Wesson 1911 Pro Series 3″
  • Ruger SR1911 Officer’s Style.
  • Rock Island Armory Tac Ultra CS.
  • Colt Defender.

Is there a reliable 1911?

The bottom line—a quality 1911 with service-grade magazines and ammunition is as reliable as any handgun, more reliable than most and more rugged than any I am aware. Other advantages include the speed into action of a cocked and locked handgun.

What gun manufacturers make a 1911?

M1911 pistol

United States Pistol, Caliber .45, M1911
Manufacturer Colt Manufacturing Company
Produced 1911–present
No. built 2,734,345 (produced by Colt) 4,294,345 (total including licensed copies)
Variants M1911A1 M1911A2 FN Grand Browning RIA Officers Kongsberg Colt MEU(SOC) pistol

What brand 1911 did the military use?

The Colt 1911 was formally adopted by the US Army on March 29, 1911, and then by the US Navy and Marine Corps in 1913.

What is the difference between 1911 and 1911A1?

There are a variety of differences between the original Colt M1911 and Colt M1911A1 pistols. The changes are illustrated in the below image. Among the differences in the 1911A1 are a thicker front sight, an arched mainspring housing, a longer hammer spur, a shorter trigger, and a longer grip safety spur.

What makes the 1911 so great?

Here’s a big gun that’s easier to conceal than other big guns. The grip angle fits the hand very comfortably, and the relatively low bore axis makes the gun a natural pointer. When you hold one, you’ll notice just how well it fits the hand. When you shoot it, you’ll notice recoil if shooting .

Do Marines still use 1911?

Though there are more modern examples with larger magazine capacities, many 1911s retain the original 7-round magazine design. However, U.S. special operations forces, as well as the U.S. Marine Corps, continued to use M1911-style guns afterward, favoring its larger . 45 caliber round over 9mm.

What is the best brand of 1911 pistol?

The Chaos pistol from Dan Wesson is one of the best 1911 pistols for competition shooting. It stands out for its remarkably high ammunition capacity, although that does come at the cost of a lower power level from the smaller caliber.

Who makes best 1911 pistol?

Hgunner. The absolute best value for your dollar right now is a Les Baer. Who makes the best……Baer,Brown,Wilson,Guncrafters, Nighthawk and a lot of good independent smith’s. Rogers Precision, Heirloom Precision, John Harrison, etc. The best run of the mill 1911 is still probably the Colt, runner up would be Springfield,…

Is the 1911 the best handgun ever made?

The 1911 pistol is certainly the best ever created seeing that’s perfect size and weight and with all the functionalities of the rest too. The best part about it, is that its original design can be customized in various ways such as: the grips, trigger, barrel, slide, frame, safety switch etc.

What caliber is best for the 1911?

9mm is the best caliber for the 1911. Posted on February 16, 2016 by Caleb. The 1911 is probably the most iconic handgun design ever. No pistol in history has done more – from battlefield to CCW to every single flavor of competition, there are 1911s. It’s just a great gun.