Never buy a 1911 45 ACP without knowing this! (Must Watch!)
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- Here are the top things I have learned owning and shooting a 1911 45 ACP.
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Did this ever dude ever get around to answering the question he posed? I listened & watched for 3 minutes, blah blah blah armature 1911 blathering.
LOCKED & COCKED.
The 1911 45acp is great. The only negative thing to say is that it's heavy. Heavy gun. Heavy ammo.
I can double tap a 1911, so... imagine two .45 holes less than 1" apart.
@@marsonofjo344 Its Heavy For A Reason.
I was issued a 1911 for duty all during my time in the military (60 years ago). I'm with the 'Ball' ammo preference. Works!
.45acp ball ammo will never be LESS than 45/100ths of an inch, whereas 9mm (35/100ths of an inch) hollow-point MAY expand. I own, carry, and have used both 9mm and .45acp extensively and hand-load for both. Both rounds have undergone considerable development in my lifetime, graduating from ball ammo to a plethora of hollow-points. Either will "do the job" in self-defense if called upon. Whichever you choose is your personal decision. Practice and practice some more with your choices and become proficient under stress. Pray that you will never need to call upon your chosen tool and your skill!
My 1911 has "gone around" with me for 45 years, in the summer, on the streets of NYC and up in New England, with two spare magazines, concealed.
I’ve had SA 1911 14:12 Champion just over 20 yrs, I rarely carry anything else.
Pat did you work at Alpine Arms in Brooklyn?
@@nikwanmurphy6442 Yep, that’s me.
@@patthegunsmith wow, I've bought guns from there and you worked on a few ..back in the 80s and early 90s . Awesome
Carry a 1911 everywhere all the time. Concealed!
I always love hearing about how my 1911 is a slow round. I'll tell you what. Until you can run faster than 850 feet per second, it's still faster than you
Emotional damage
When I was a kid, I had a BB rifle that shot 1,100 fps. I never could have imagined that a 45 was slower but could do so much more damage =)
For the folks who have a problem with the 1911 being cocked and locked. You may not realize that if you are walking around with your striker fired tool with a round chambered your gun is cocked and probably not locked unless you have a safety.
Precisely...! The 1911 has the safeties that are visible and for those properly trained is perfect. For the dummies not aware, the striker fired weapons are already internally cocked without any safety except proper handling.... and the most untrained will in time of crises draw a piece with their finger inside the trigger guard. Self inflicted wounds are waiting to happen. That's also why the military when adopting the striker fired systems insisted on adding an external (manual) safety.
P.S. Most people are unaware the 1911 was designed to be carried cocked and locked.
I prefer a hammer gun like beretta da/sa my favorite right now is a p220 stainless I like the decocker. I grew up with lots of guns papaw collected combat handguns I like hammers and da/sa . It’s personal for everyone I feel most comfortable with those.
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Not true. The firing pin is not drawn back far enough to fire a round until you pull the trigger.
@@woodybear8298 u can take a Glock and use a pin to depress the “lever “ or fp trip and they’ll fire ok. Depends on the primer strength
Agreed. You shoot something with 230gr and it isn't going to ask what ammo was that.
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You could say the same for a 115 grain. You get shot with any of them and it's going to make you cancel your dinner plans
Well they asked Sergeant Timothy Gramins after he shot a bad guy 14 times with a 45ACP and 6 was in fatal spots and that criminal survived
@@johns3153 Apparently it wasn't in 6 fatal spots if the guy lived..
The 45's out of the Philippines are an outstanding value as many of them are made from original Colt tooling that was left there after the war. Yes i do and love it. Greetings from Beulah !
I've never heard this about American tooling in the Filipines. RIA is a name chosen to appeal to the USA market. I have a Philippino "1911", on close inspection it is kind of like a 1911 but "drop-in" upgrade parts require quite a bit of fitting which makes me question how close or far it is from the M1911 spec.
I put that gun in to my box of mistakes and try not to think about it.
You might think I have a problem with imports but that's not true. I have a Norinco and they nailed the M1911 spec with one exception, the steel alloy for the frame and slide don't match the spec, it uses a better alloy. That's a nice gun.
My favorite is a pre-war commercial Colt that was customized by a well known old school gunsmith. It's not as fancy as all the new CNC machined race guns but it's got all of old school gunsmith fit accuracy parts and tweaks done close to perfection. It looks awesome too.
A bunch of them are handmade in little jungle workshops with files and other hand tools in the Philippines. Some show up in the States as ghost guns.
No. Not made on colt tooling any longer if at all.
@@michaelkaiser1864 Colt was making Colt 1911s on WWII Colt tooling until it was completely worn out in the 1990s or early 2000s I think. I think they are more like a modern CNC 1911 manufacturer now.
I'm impressed with my RIA
I have concealed carried my 1911 in Florida and Alabama for over 20 years.
I wasn't concealed... you printed.. wanting people to know. Seen your kind for years
@@hawghawg381 You know they have open carry in Alabama and Florida, so if the guy wanted it known, he'd just carry it openly.
@@B-PPathfindersintheUnite-lj5up some don't have the nuts to open carry it!
@@sahmdhude4130 lies.. never seen it. They print and adjust all day long
@@hawghawg381 You're so desperate. "I never saw that so it must not be a real thing."
I guess you never touchedthe moon with your own two hands either, so that must not be real.
230 grain sinks battleships, smokes frost giants, shoots down Japanese zero fighters and destroys Tiger tanks...just saying
Yep, let him tell it.
I read a serious article on a U.S. pilot who had to bail out in WW-2. While he was hanging under his 'chute, the Jap pilot tried to shoot him up with his Zero, then he came around close to see if he'd hit our guy. Our guy shot him dead with his .45. The Japanese investigation noted this in their report. Bastards. --Old Guy (Not THAT old...)
Muh two world wars!!!!!
A pilot shot down a enemy plane with a .45.. check out the fat electrician he tells the story
I'm 74 years old retired Army NCO I carried an M16 and a 1911A1. I now have 18 1911s in my collection from a 3" Colts Officers ACP to a 7" AMT Hardballer and just about everything in between. But my EDC is either a S&W 442 or a polymer 9mm. Love my 1911s but that's a lot of weight to lug around. If I was in combat and had to shoot someone every day, I might feel differently. But if I was in combat and had to shoot someone every day, I would probably use an M4 and keep something like a polymer 9mm handy for those times when a rifle was inconvenient, like on the latrine or when stuffing my face or to keep by my rack when I slept. I might love my 1911s but other options have come and gone over the last100+ years. But if a 1911 in 45 was all I could get my hands on, I'd get over it.
Outstanding.
I have fond memories of the AMT Hardballer long slide. It shoots like nothing else I've tried. Plastic gun aficionados don't know what they're missing.
As long as it goes bang and shoots straight, who cares. I can 100% endorse wilson combat, kept 10 round mags fully loaded with 45acp for over ten years, hit the range, zero feeding issues.
New Wilson aren’t what the old ones were. They sold the sole for money.
@oso9809 the mags are best for 1911s.
@@celphalonred1999 yes they are but not the guns.
I shoot my 1911 better than my other handguns.
Mine is a Rock Island and I retrofitted it with a Wilson Combat and EGW, hammer, sear, trigger, disconnector, springs, levers, grip safety and mags
It was challenging at first, but I got it right.
It's noticably more crisp than original - It'll do just fine for my purposes .
The parkerized finish shows holster wear - No big deal - It's no show piece
I'm 67 years old, did 26 yeas in the Army and carried the 1911a1 in the army and as a Arizona deputy. You spoke many truths,
I'm 62 now, when I was in the Army over 40 years ago I was issued a .45 as a Medic in a Armour Unit..it was made in the 40's and still shot great I loved mine! ! I remember the criticism about the "New Beretta" that was coming out to replace the .45's -as it turned out the new gun worked great too! I bought a Colt 1911 a few years back and even my Wife can handle shooting it just fine- She has no trouble with putting rounds tightly in the target! It has a great trigger❤
I asked my dad about the 1911 when I was looking for a pistol. My dad carried the 1911 in Korea. He said great pistol. He told me that he ran out of ammo in some close-in fighting and successfully used the 1911 as a club.
Used a 1911 in the Army a lifetime ago. Used 9mm as well. Love em both. I bought a SA 1911 a couple of years ago just because of the nostalgia and the fact it is pretty bad ass and I am comfortable with it. Love my 9mm, proficient, holds lots of rounds, easy to maintain. It's my go to for anything I need for...well anything. But my 1911, love the "process" of maintaining it. Never in a rush when I am taking it apart, oiling it, cleaning it. It's the process and history of the gun. It's different. Not for everyone no doubt but for this becoming OG, I love it. Thanks for the video.
I used to be an open carry guy. Long story, but I don't anymore. That being said, I was a wheel gun carrier. Alongside that in my collection was a Rock Island Armory 1911 A1. I found that it was easy to transition between the two and enjoyed shooting both. If I also feel that I needed to conceal, the 1911 is easier than people think, but that's if you take your time on that subject. Now .45 versus 9mm... Folks, a .45 round is nearly half of an inch in diameter. Even if you hit them in the arm or leg they will bleed out in about 5 minutes if they don't receive medical attention. The 1911 works just fine in the hands of a good shooter.
Thank you 👍🇺🇸
Love the 1911 ! One hundred years before the 1911 we were shooting flint lock pistols and rifles . One hundred years after the 1911 , we're still shooting the 1911 . Combat tested and proven in 2 world wars . Every serious gun owner should have a 1911 .45 acp pistol , imho .
been carrying my 1911 chambered in 45 super for 12 years strait, my only EDC and woods gun, and i have to disagree about weight considering i been a carpenter carrying heavy est wing hammers on my work belt for the past 28 years a 1911 becomes un-noticeable in weight and size, even with a 6 inch bbl on mine, for 30 bucks you should beef up them springs on that beautiful 1911 and and switch to 45 super it will put you up there in 9mm to 10 mm power, bigger bullet bigger hole zipping out the barrel @ 1,300 f.p.s and even up too 1,400 f,p,s with underwood 135 grain xtp.
You are so right about the Est hammer or a air framing nailer tugging a airhose along with behind you. I love my 45
Wilson combat 10 rd 45 mags are hot son
I’m a 1911 advocate. Big fan!! I finally found a 1911 that I can carry every day concealed with no problems. It’s a Colt New Agent and it’s my favorite. They make it chambered in.45acp , which I prefer and in 9mm. In my opinion they both are great weapons.
I know not everyone is a Colt fan, but I am . They are expensive weapons and in the New Agent frame they allow you to carry concealed comfortably.
I just thought I’d throw that out there. It’s just my opinion but maybe worth consideration for some of you who prefer the 1911.
Was taught the 1911 during army officers training in 1980. Love it. My first semi pistol purchased was a used AMT Hardballer. Piece of junk. I later owned Colts, Sig TT, Springfield TRP, Les Baer, Ed Brown, and now 63 years old, i still own 5 1911s.
How...
Did you know....
That I was shopping 1911s?
Yup, this video helped me out. Thanks Yak
The 1911 is not for amateurs.
Correct.....👈
If you get an import and retrofit it with high end parts, you'll learn a lot.
Reminds me of a movie, Harley Davidson and the Marlboro man, where they're sitting on the billboard and Harky pulls out that Ruger super Blackhawk in 454 casual. Saying that's what he learned to shoot with, and all Marlboro could say , was that explains it. Start small and work your way up to bigger calibers. I almost got a desert eagle in 50AE at the range one weekend. A young guy about 6'5" talk but only probably around 120 maybe 130 Pounds was shooting and he was the only one louder than my S&W 629 44mag, so I had to go see what he was shooting. He'd gone thru almost a whole box of ammo and hadn't hit shit. So I offered to buy the last mag if ammo from him if I could shoot it. He agreed, and after I put 7 rounds in the T box of his silloette target, he grabbed the gun and box and headed for his sports car. He was parked by the range officers booth, and threw gun, box and all in the trash barrel and left. Let me tell ya, I sprinted to trash barrel and the range officer beat me to the punch by about half a step. I sure was pissed that I hadn't followed a little closer behind the youngster, but that's life.
How is that people were not born knowing how to operate a 1911 they learned or is your statement a commitment on the current generation that can't operate anything that is not a polimer gun like adding a safety and a hammer is too confusing for them don't get me wrong I like my glock 19 but I can switch to my 1911 without a problem
Oh thats why it was the army pistol for 75 years🤣
Springfield Armory XD .45 230 grain hydrashock
Thank you for your service and for sharing this information. I’ve been a 1911 guy for a tad over 50 years now and it’s nice to see there is still a following of young shooter keeping the platform alive.
I bought a Metro Arms 1911 about 15 years ago. Still runs like a top. and I still like the wood grips. New sub. i would mention that the triggers on 1911s are typically better than the Glock.
Well Said: I love a 1911. Nostalgic and Beautiful. Buy what is comfortable for you and get in the range time. 9mm ammo is much cheaper than the 45. I have both and most of my range time is with a 9mm. When it comes to conversation time we always talk about the 1911. My dream gun is the Nighthawk 1911.
For what it’s worth, there is a between a 600.00 1911 and a 1200.00 1911 in the way they shoot , now , they say it’s not as noticeable between the 1200 dollar gun and the 5000 dollar gun in the way it shoots , but there’s still a difference . I wouldn’t know myself, I’ve never had the opportunity to fire a 5000 $ weapon .
I had (had) a genuine Colt's Combat Commander that could not get through a magazine without two or three malfunctions. The guy at the LGS said that I should have known that it would need to have a gunsmith work it over, polish the feed ramps, and run 500 to 1000 rounds of ammo through it before I could expect it to be reliable, and even with all that, it might never run hollow points reliably. I've had three Glock 19s, and one Glock 17, and after many hundreds of rounds, not one has ever failed to go bang and they have never jammed up.
That being said, I'd LOVE to have a reliable 1911, and Glocks are UGLY, but if it comes down to it, I have more confidence that I can pick up any Glock at random and trust that it's going to work right out of the box, and will continue to do so as long as I have ammo to feed it. I'm old enough to remember when they first started selling plastic guns, and I thought they were cheaply made plastic ugliness, and I still do, but all of them I have used (not just Glocks) have always run 100%. Function has a beauty all it's own. But I still have to say, that John Moses Browning made a great handgun in the 1911, but he designed it for the military, and it was meant to run with sloppy tolerances and be about as accurate as a well thrown baseball and with a similar trajectory. It wasn't made to be a tight safe queen. If you want one to WORK, get a Rock Island or a Tisas.
I carry a Springfield 1911 a1 fully loaded . Awesome gun.its as accurate as anything .been my go to it's what stays on me or vehicle. But I like polymer guns to .Just the power and accuracy of the Springfield is hard to put down .good video
It's a JMB classic. It always works with good ammo. Yeah, it's heavy, but it gets the job done.
My 1911 is special to me, I built it from scratch.
I like hammer fired guns.
I don't carry a striker fire gun, I don't feel safe IWB
I don't trust my striker-fired gun to be actually cocked: it is a Walther CCP. My 1911s and P-38s with hammers don't have that issue. As my hands age, I find the 1911 harder to cock; the P-38 is easier. --Old Guy
Great video. I have been working with and on the 1911 pistol for over 40 +years. It's an amazing pistol. Except it's up to you to make it run as an exceptional pistol to it's amazing potential. Hardball rules 😊.
On 9mms, the fact of its' prevalence on the battlefield, both by US Forces and most enemies, means if YOU run dry on 9mm ammo, you can forage for it from either permanently incapacitated comrades and/or from neutralized enemy troops. Yes, you may have to transfer it from their mags to yours, if from incompatible weapons, but it is still possible to do. (If you have the time and cover to do it.)
But i still like my 1911. 😎😎😎
Good info.
I would add one thing to think about before someone chooses a pistol though.
How does the pistol naturally point?
Sure we can train and overcome some of the natural poor point of aim.
But training can fail under stress. It fails every day in our local law enforcement engagements.
Personally, I respect the positives of a Glock in battle. But I have to think to shoot it well. A 1911 just fits me better. I can just pick it up and it's on target. But that's how it works in MY hand. I wish Glocks fit me better.
Also...trigger pull has much to do with accuracy. Few will argue that the trigger on a 1911 considerably better than the Glock.
My recommendation for 1st pistol? Find one that will point naturally for you whether that's a 1911, a Glock, a S&W, a revolver or whatever, you'll be better armed than 90% of gun owners simply because you'll naturally be on target.
IMHO
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When you pull back that slidey metal thing in the loopy part it goes BOOM! Baaaad
Bill Wilson made a career and a business out of 1911. Not bad for a guy who fixed clocks in his parent’s pawnshop!
I’ve always had an admiration for 1911s ever since I was a kid when I first saw one in Saving Private Ryan and then in Face Off with the custom twin engraved golden Springfield 1911s made me fall in love lol. Picked up a Tisas A1 1911 Government 5” as my first piece after watching a Ton of videos gaining more knowledge about them. Took it to the range and only fired off 50 rnds so far but I’m not disappointed one bit. Very accurate, very powerful (not much kickback when gripped properly), beautiful looking and when you grip one in your hand it feels like you’re shaking hands with an old friend but that could just be me lol
Fishing, real estate, now guns. 😂 keep going!
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I watched this while cleaning my 9mm 39-2. Good info. Thanks for your service.
Fun Facts: John Moses Browning's personal 1910 prototype and original patent didn't include a manual thumb safety, which was only added later by government stipulation. And in military guard duty use, it was carried empty chamber. So when people say they carry their 1911 loaded-chamber and cocked and locked the way John Moses Browning intended, they are wrong.
Thanks for doing a follow up on your new 1911. Great to see Yak Motley gun reviews and videos again on UA-cam. You made key points on both the Glock 19 and 1911. Very practical advice on the use of the Glock 19 9mm and the 1911 45ACP. Application is practice and more practice and muscle memory - you don't think, you do. Each has its place in one's tool box. Both are excellent tools - use the right tool for the job. Well done. Again, great to see you doing gun videos again!
"jameswortner6135," "Great to see you doing gun videos again!" -- Amen, brother!
As far as concealment goes, I’m all of 150 lbs. and I EDC a full-size Government 1911A1 with a 10-round extended mag in shorts and a T-shirt with zero printing. The secret is a good belt and a good holster. I recommend Hunter Constantine for the belt, and Tier 1 Concealed for the holster. I’ve tried many, and those eliminate printing and provide tons of comfort; they even feel like they reduce the weight of the pistol significantly.
RIA 1911 .45 MS
VZ Grips
Wilson Combat Elite Tactical Magazine 8 round capacity
Wasn’t anything the Captain said I would disagree with.
Semper Fidelis 🇺🇸
I have carried a 1911 concealed year round in the deep South since the seventies, not a problem.
One 1911, so many different grips. All BEAUTIFUL!
I chuckled when you talked about going from a Glock to learning the 1911. The first pistol I ever fired was a 1911, when I was trained to use it by the U. S. Navy, more than fifty years ago. I have quite a collection of different types of handguns now, all of which I have practiced with and carried. But the 1911 is still my favorite.
Carried the 1911 for twenty years in the Army. Best combat pistol made! Oh yes, Thanks for your service Captain🇺🇸
You told the truth I have the cheap rock and it fires everything ball and hollow with no problem and not picky with ammo.
One thing about 1911 mags. Over the last few years I've had problems with wilson magazines. Out of every 4 I end up sending 2 back. I have been running cobra mags for years. They cost more than wilson but they are really good mags.
Im a long distance shooter so bolt actions are my first love.In my lifetime I owned only 2 pistols and both are 1911's.I sold one but kept my Springfield Armory MC Operator as my back up when going in the boonies.
The main thing you need to know about the 1911 is that you carry it cocked and locked, that's with the hammer back, safety on, and one in the chamber. You need to train for that and make sure you can thumb sweep you safety quickly. The fact the 1911 is single action, makes it a very pleasant gun to shoot, and it's a very accurate firearm. I love my 1911s but I would prefer to carry a double action of some kind, but that's just me. Carry the firearm you feel you're the most comfortable with.
I've been a 1911 guy since 1972 & never had a problem carrying 'em concealed anywhere. Will always be my 1st choice.
I EDC my 1911 concealed everyday here in NC! Weight is not an issue. It shoots well and is extremely reliable for my needs. It's a personal choice, some love them and others never will and that's totally fine. I love mine and I trust my life with it. Semper Fidelis!
I live just north of you on the state line, so I open carry and conceal carry every day depending which state I'm working in ! Full size 1911 10 round extended mag 1 in the pipe , with extra mags. Discomfort is just a part of life! When I was a boy scout ,our moto was, be ye prepared ! Had a man tell me one time ;" I'd rather be the one trying to explain , than the one who can't say anything" . I pray I never have to defend my self or other this way , but if I have to I want the best chance to stop the threat! For me that's a 1911 45 ACP. Although I'm looking at a FNX- 45 tactical 15 round and FNX-545 18 round doing some research , who knows! Enjoyed the video. (And yes I have a permit)
My Tisas 1911a1 has zero manufacturing marks and has a cerakote over parkerized finish!!! My favorite load is the Hornady critical duty 220gr+p and it breaks just over 1000fps, and it doesn't mind 45 ball or hollow points. I picked it up for $300. I have no worries about it working. I got way more than my money's worth.
I have 3 1911s from the Philippines now. And I have a Kimber. One of my RIAs was finished nicely by a local gunsmith. It now shoots as sweet as the Kimber. Otherwise they are just good enough to do its job.
When i first had to do mandated range test i had a Beretta 92fs, couldn't hit the bldg with it, lol. I got myself a Colt 1911 .45, aced every time with it. Best weapon for my grip and hand size. It always what's good for you, not someone else.
See, I would disagree about which gun is really "entry level" for learning to shoot. I contend that plenty of Soldiers learned the proper 1911 grip and trigger control first, and as a result, in most cases, went on to shoot anything and everything else better than they would have otherwise. But yeah, these days, a lot of people come to the 1911 the other way, including myself, from clunky "combat triggers" which are just awful. Learning the 1911 well enabled me to go back and correct a lot of bad habits that improved my shooting of guns that I had owned for much longer. It's definitely my preference now. I own a few "wonder 9's", but 1911 .45ACP became my preference. I don't need to win the whole war with one magazine, and I'm no longer afraid of mag changes. One round will make somebody duck and cover long enough to create Tueller-drill distance. Most "suppressive fire" from a handgun is just wasted ammo.- that tactic is terribly far from the ideal employment of a pistol in an engagement.
I got a rock 10mm ds and it's amazing never had any problems with it
The first guy to go down the 1911 rabbit hole!
Enjoyed the very real discussion about the 1911 in cocked-and-locked position looking to many like the equivalent of a lit stick of dynamite. It's not unusual that the carry practice takes some getting used to, even for those who've had 'history' being around guns. To the untrained, insufficiently informed eye it does have an aura of "Yeah, okay; but are you ABSOLUTELY certain it's okay? . . . What if . . . ?"
Yak's comments on no need to blow $1200 or more on a 1911 "with all the bells and whistles" when a basic, bare necessities $500 - $600 edition will do just fine "thank you, very much" eases the burden of a financial squeeze for those on the fence, to ahead and take the plunge with the confidence the lesser priced edition is quite alright.
During coat season I conceal carry a full size 1911. Love them. During shirt season I carry an old sig 232. 2 extra mags for each. I have owned Glocks but they are not my favorite.
I know I'm late to the party. You showed up in my feed. I'm 63, I love the 1911. Don't whine about the weight. I carry a Kimber Super Jagare on the regular, with a p365 for back up, plus whatever else. If you get used to it, it ain't a problem. The thing is 1911s ain't for everyone. Train with and carry what works for you.
I have a rock island, love it. Not a beauty queen it's a tool that works for me every time. You don't have to pick one over the other polymer or steel striker or hammer. They are different tools for different jobs. You don't use a hammer when you need a screwdriver.
Kimber Ultra CDP2 is 24oz before ammo, great carry gun. Well over 2000 rounds thru it and never a mis-fired.
Couldn’t agree more with you on ammo.
I thought you might know something, how disappointing. I built the Stars and Stripes 1911, it was raffled off for 10,000.00. Because it was flawless.
High-grade barrel, matched and fitted bushing, decent sights, and a trigger job. All the rest is lipstick on a pig. I shoot a 900 fps load with Hodgdon Longshot powder.... a heavier recoil spring and a recoil buffer takes care of that.
1 recoil
2 low muzzle velocity
3 hevy
4 it will nock down anything you hit weighing less then 300 pounds.
5 will fire after dropping into a mud puddle.
6 loud will draw attention when used
7 low maintenance
8 can be rechambered to a smaller caliber. Why you wood I don't know.
That's my list on the 45 ACP
But you still have some people that think if I pay 2,700 on a pistol it changes the ammo when the cheap ones do the same thing. Believe me I love expensive ones too but if you can shoot it doesn't matter 🤔
Good video with no BS. I’ve carried a 1911 for years. Always cocked and locked in the waistband. Fortunately, I’ve never had to use it for defense. I agree that a new user should spent the time to learn the gun and the proper technique of drawing and firing it.
Have to agree with everything you say in this video. I have a G19 gen3 and love it. Goes bang every time no matter what. I also have several 1911 pistols and love them too.
I’ve had many 1911s, mostly Kimbers, but recently I got an almost brand new Sig 1911 for $423 bucks from Cabela’s. It’s beautiful.
LOL! There is something about a 1911...they are cool, they are beautiful, they are accurate and they are heavy. The way it comes back on target after the shot blows me away! As far as good magazines go, get good mags for all of your guns!
I’ve owned an original 1911 manufactured in 1918 and I currently own a RIA 1911A1. Never had any problems with feeding different bullet profiles. As an aside, I hand load.
Great Common Sense Video on the 1911!
I have always wanted a 1911 but never could afford the one I wanted which is in the 1K> bracket to do NRA slow fire three gun pistol shooting! (45ACP, Intermediate (.45 or .38) and the .22LR)
I have never been a Glock fanboy, In fact, I carried a S&W Model 15 for many years both openly and concealed, while everyone else was going on the Glock craze, and the Hornady 158GR SP .38 SPL ammo I use in it is just as effective as the 9MM on any given day!
Recently I saw an offer from PSA I could not pass up on their GLOCK clones and purchased their version of the G-17 and the G-19, never been happier I did!
But for EDC nowadays, I carry the venerable S&W 9MM SHIELD with LIBERTY AMMO 50gr HP Ultra Light (2000FPS)
I also love your comments on ammo, as I've had this argument so many times with people who act like and think like they know all about ballistics and firearms yet when they open their mouths, they prove they don't know squat! 🧐
P.S. I have been salivating over the recent Tisas 1911 offered by PSA for $400 as a starter platform for 1911 I'd like to have which is eerily similar to the one you showed here from Metro! 👏🏽 👍🏼☺
I'm with the Fat Electrician, .45ACP was designed with anti-cow technology. Good enough for me.
As far as which 1911, well, 3 of mine are Springfields, selected because of the forged frame. Yeah, a soft frame could enlarge the hole for the slide stop so forged for me. This was several decades ago. The current offerings have all the checkering and bells and whistles available off the shelf that I had to pay a gunsmith to do and then wait for months.
To paraphrase Massad Ayoob, "If I don't know what I'm getting into I'll take my Glock with a +2 shoe. If I'm going to a gunfight, I'll take my 1911". Sounds like sound advice to me.
I like my sig365. It is easy to conceal and handle.
Have a Colt 1911 and Glock 19x. Train with both and no issues with either one.
Good video brother.
"outdooradventureswithjason6275," Wonderful to own, be proficient and feel comfortable and happy with both. Using that good-as-new, yet vintage cliche -- "can walk and chew gum at the same time" . . . "I'm good to go [with either]."
i have one myself and this is one of my fav pieces. its not only a stud but a great reliable gun. Lots of power, very comfortable in my hand and it just feels like what a gun shld feel like but definitely nothing you can conceal easily llol
i love Springfield in general and also sigs and my Beretta and browning
With all the said nothing beats 38S revolver
I’m just not a Glock guy
I carried my 5" barrel 45 1911 in Florida with a bravo OWB holster concealed for years until I bought my Colt Defender 45....I'm a huge 1911 fan.
Springfield Armory 1911 full size 45acp. my gun of choice...
I started off with a 1911A1 several years ago. After a period of time you get to the point that shooting/cleaning the old .45ACP 1911 becomes instinctively a habit. By the time I picked up a Glock I was more used to the function and feel of the old 1911, and the Glock triggers took me awhile to get used to on a daily basis. I like them both, but for different reasons. The only things I changed on my 1911s were the standard grips for thin grips and the magazines. Wilson is not the only definitive choice in magazines. Chip McCormick makes some very sturdy magazines. As for the 1911, it all boils down to what works for you. If you prefer the Glock, then so be it. The hardball 230 grain .45ACP is easy to reload, and end result will make an impression on your perpetrator. I’ve had several different 1911s in different calibers, and the platform has stood the test of time, but in today’s world 9MM is more easily accessible, so as for going to war the Glock fits that use.
One of my favorite 1911s is a Para Ordinance C7.45 LDA ( Light Double Action ). The trigger is a dream to work with and you’re not having to pull the hammer back for the first shot. Sadly the Para Ordinance Company was folded into Remington, and they didn’t have an interest in the LDA operation of Para Ordinance’s innovation to the 1911. Thanks for your perspective of the old girl, and the comparisons of Glock and the design of the 1911.
Bought a Rock Island 10 mm before I ever knew anything about auto’s. The fact there is the power to kill a grizzly and the fact it also shoots just fine through a revolver, is the only reason I got it. I bring it everywhere I go on the property.
You are absolutely right the 1911 is the finest designed handgun that has ever been created John Browning created a masterpiece and was the official sidearm of the military for about a hundred years now but like you said the Glock is more practical for concealed carry
Great video. I was in the Marine Corps 1981-1985. I got to experience all of the first changes in the military. Delicious C-rats with our trusty John Wayne can opener, to 1st generation MRE's (wet cardboard taste); M16 A-1 to M16 A-2, steel pot helmet that you could heat water up in, to Nazi kevlar helmets. 1911 45 ACP, to that piece of crap Bretta 9mm, and last but not least our beloved Jeep to the 1st gen Humvee, which in the MC did not fully get implemented unlit after I got out in Aug 1985.
Been in love with the 1911 for a long long time I'm almost 74 years old and I love the 1911 it no matter who makes it they seem like they always work and like you said and I've always said this too if you really have a problem you still got a hammer in your hand very unusual marks on somebody's head that other guns won't
I have a Tisas duty B45 with a 5-inch barrel and it goes bang every single time and it costs me $575.00. My Tisas has not had any issues feeding or extracting anything I shoot in it but like you, I stick to ball ammo in my Tisas 1911, but in my Glock 21 45 I shoot hollow points and ball ammo tho. 1911's like you said like to be run wet until they have some wear on them. Concealed carry is easy because I carry inside the waistband so it does not matter if I have a 3,4, or 5-inch pistol. A good belt is crucial for concealed carry.
Great commentary , good advice things to think about before buying. I very much appreciate your comments and comparison of the 45ACP/9MM, thank God someone tells the truth… other well knows need to also speak out, unfortunately they have agreements/contracts with gun and ammo manufactures. I hope I never get shot but if I do I hope it’s NOT 45ACP. One of my first handguns Kimber Custom 45, love it, 2lbs 15oz loaded, easy to use for me because I quail shoot and use to manual safety. This is the first time viewing your UA-cam post and I look forward to looking back at others. I really like listening to someone that can communicate what it’s like to Go To War and deal with Guns and Ammo. I hope you talk about other Military experiences with equipment, clothing belts and boots, medical… and more. Cheers and Thank You!
Carry what you're used to shooting . Weather it's a wheel gun , 1911 , Beretta 92, 1919 Browning , it doesn't matter as long as you practice practice practice .
1911s can be light weight. I have a full size government that is 27 ounces. It’s also very thin for caliber. Thanks for the video
16 rounds does not impress me. I would rather have a pistol with less ammo ,yet more power to knockdown, than to have a pistol with more ammo & less knockdown. Its a no brainer for me. BTW .. i love my Kimber 1911
Nice video. I would add that the 1911 has 120° grip angle meaning if you can point at your target with your index finger, you can fire your 1911 with no sights and still hit your target. You don't have to carry as ammo when you can score hits the first time. The commander is lighter. For reducing recoil, swap out the 16ld spring for a 21lb spring and use 180gr ammo, it'll kick like a 9mm.
Not a problem, I've been packing a full frame 1911A1 for decades and I just kept packing full frame pistols until just recently but I don't carry sub compacts but intermediate sized pistols all similar to the full sized Taurus G3. WHICH IS FAR BETTER THAN ANY GLOCK HANDS DOWN.
Carry an Officer's model with an alloy frame is a great concealable and lightweight.
I have a Metro Arms Commander. Fit and finish is great, Tight but loose ! Accuracy is great out of a 4.5 inch barrel Has NEVER had a malfunction.
You Must Learn the weapon you choose............. Know your system!! Most people have too many choices and buy too many systems and DO NOT practice or know them........... That is the problem.. Salute
First, thanks for serving. I went to Germany in 1965 as a 45Bravo. I got to shoot hundreds or maybe thousands of
1911's back from Depot, some of which were reluctant to function. When they left my hands, you could be sure they would work every time, given good ammo.If they wouldn't, it would have been my ass in a sling!
Don't ask me to hold your beer, but I've never met a shooter that was better than his gun. My edc is a Beretta Nano with a red dot. It isn't the best shooter I own, but it's the gun I shoot best with after thousands of rounds. I also own a S&W 629, a SAA, CZ-75 clones, and whatever else tickles my fancy every time my wife yields the moral high ground to me (which is quite rare). I'll never understand the "What should I carry?" question... There's only one right answer, carry the one that you are best suited to defend your life with. If you want something smaller, bigger, quieter, louder, prettier, or shinier, go buy it and start practicing with it. When your practice with it makes it the gun you are best able to defend yourself with, start carrying it. Bottom line though, if you only have one, it's the best one you have. Guns are like golf clubs, the practice is worth more than the price.
Heavy is good for recoil management. The 1911 carries great in a shoulder holster Superman carry (under a one size up snap fastener shirt). Horizontal with the Commander length and vertical with the Government model.