Does the 1911 Suck? Or Not?

[@charlesfrandolig5090]

Your channel is good, thank you!

[@mikedkc]

Picked up my first ever 1911 today. Excited to run some rounds through it. Love the enduring history of it. It's the same sense I had when I purchased my first lever action rifle. There is a story behind great firearms. It makes owning them all the more satisfying.

[@Lord_Pilaf]

The 1911 is one of the greatest firearms ever made, over 100 years old and still competing with modern handguns

[@PanSearedRibeye68]

The 1911 is one of the easiest to conceal due to its slim profile. The main thing to keep in mind is that very few people are even aware that you are carrying even when open carrying. No one is looking for a gun on you. With a 1911, you’re golden.

[@LionquestFitness]

'I like all guns." Somebody who gets it.

[@paididoy]

@Mike P , the 1911 will not last for more than 100 years if it's not a good gun!

[@GraydonMcKee]

I carry a full sized 1911 year around. It conceals wonderfully. It is slim and hugs my body well. I use a Hawg Holster IWB kydex. I enjoy maintaining my 1911 and it has never failed me. As long as I keep it up, it never will.

[@tnh723]

exactly. its an apples vs orange argument

[@satmdobbs1843]

I've always been in the camp of "one day I'm going to have a 1911 because it's a classic with a wealth of history..." Then, I held my buddy's Dan Wesson 1911 and "one day..." became "I am getting one of these ASAP!"

[@hunterodst]

SatmDobbs love my Dan Wesson

[@The_SmorgMan]

Looking to get one this month. Probably an A2, I like the more classic look. If you have a different model, what’s been your opinion on it after a while?

[@semperfi-1918]

I just put money down on my 1911a1, para ordinance milspec "I stand" model. Holds 7 and nice little extras. I've wanted one for years.

[@GatCat]

Did you buy one???

[@Aaron-vn5fd]

You’re one or the few gun guys on KZbin I can tolerate. Not just tolerate but enjoy

[@jc-jw2hh]

You are absolutely right about the 1911s brother you are awesome

[@markaccomando8285]

I have been around 1911 .45’s since I was 13 years old. The only number one gun! Thank God for John Moses Browning!

[@frankarchibald732]

I lost track of how many times I watched this vid. I love it. And I freaking love my 1911!!!

[@garyweeks3567]

I just bought a used( gently) rock island 1911 from a friend of mine you had been overseas ( Iraq, Afghanistan). Like me me,he was Army. He sold me the weapon with 2 -10 round mags and 2-8 round mags and mag holder for $500.00 . I have only owned 1 45 year ago,a old star 45,(looked like and felt like a Colt 1911. Only fired a few rounds out of the rock island and love it. It's a no- nonsense weapon, good accuracy, smooth slide function. I definitely think it's a keep. God bless the 1911. And a Giant God Bless to all you fellow Veterans out there.

[@harmab2]

Great video 👍, thank you!!!

[@itellthetruthabtu2378]

I just recently picked up a SA loaded MC operator in 45. acp, absolutely love it. I carried a Glock 19 for 4 years 365 and was technically a "Glock fan boy". I decided to try the 1911 platform just to see what all the hype was about. Haven't picked up my Glock since. I carry mine in a custom made kydex holster AIWB with no issues in conceal ability or weight. All you need is a good gun belt. IMHO it carries better than my g19 with its slim design.

[@TangoPapaWhiskey]

I have a SA A-1 loaded, and I have the same experience in terms of concealing it. It has a thinner profile, and it conceals at 3:00 much better than a G19 on my person, even with the 5" barrel. An 8 round magazine with a spare 8-10 round magazine has never made me feel "under gunned" for EDC in the US of A. I like how well I shoot it, I like the external safeties and I like the performance of .45 acp.

[@williamdeshon2199]

I agree. I carry mine.

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

COLT 1911 .45acp for target shooting. GLOCK .40 caliber for everyday carry.

[@UncleVoodoo]

"name one gun that will bring love / hate comments" Walther PPK! lol.

[@ronhunt9396]

Love my 1911 45c Springfield. Never had any issues with mine. Currently putting a green dot on it and my 2011. I agree with you 100% on the 1911. I'm 72 and grew up a hunter . All my guns back then had and still have a safety on them . I have NO ISSUES WITH A SAFETY. I'm XARMY PARATROOPER VN VET AND MY M16 had a SAFETY.

[@markwebb1040]

I love my Rock Island 1911. Granted, I'm still getting used to it, but it keeps getting better with every trip to the range.

[@davesusierobinson6508]

I carry a 5" 1911 concealed everyday. In my Mikt Sparks Versa max 2 it disappears under a T Shirt. Perfect for EDC.

[@steveholder1956]

Matt , I enjoy your videos ! I think they are very informative 👍 I have a RIA 1911 and Love It , also have a tarus 9mm striker fire G2C along with a few others . But keep up the good work and Be BLESSED and have a Great Day !!!

[@williamdeshon2199]

I just got first one .. I love it.

[@TheBoxingCannabyte]

Great video sir, fantastic points!

[@williamdeshon2199]

I agree. I had a kimber and maybe it was just a bad one. I bought a different one. It was a magnum research 1911c. After 300 rounds fresh out of the box flawless

[@wherezthebeef]

No, it doesn't suck. Only people who bash the 1911 suck.

[@recoveringnewyorker2243]

I’m a little fella (5’4) who trained with Glocks. I just bought an RIA 1911 and I absolutely love it! Don’t get me wrong, I like the light weight of a polymer semiauto , but there’s just something about the “feel” and “heft” of an all steel handgun!

[@wooddawg4868]

The modern produced 1911’s would be considered a Cadillac in the 1920’s, 30’s,40’s,50’ and 1960’s. They worked good back then but now with CNC machining it’s hard to get it wrong at this point. I have a Springfield loaded model and a Rock Island in black duracoat. My 1911’s work flawlessly, they cycle everything and I keep them clean and use gun grease. I do install 18.5lb chrome silicone recoil springs in them and add a Wilson combat magazine catch in stainless steel because they hold the magazines tighter in the gun. I own a few flocks and a few stainless 357 revolvers, they are usually carried in addition to one of my 1911’s. The 45acp out of a 5 inch is a devastating defense caliber unlike the 357, 44 magnum, or 40sw. I used my 1911 twice in defense and it’s was absolute. I prefer a stainless version of any gun tho for ease of maintenance.

[@Lexicologist71]

I had a Taurus 1911. It never jammed once. Granted, I only put a few hundred rounds through it. But, it ran and was easy to shoot. The 1911 that was used in trials in 1911 was fired for hundreds, probably thousands, of rounds. It never failed. They got it hot enough that they couldn't hold it. They let it cool and continued shooting.

[@orlandodelmundo4764]

1911 is a legend..

[@archimagirus_sancti]

I carried a 5" SR1911 aiwb for a while; it is heavy, but it's very slim and the grip is very, very small and concealable compared to a Glock or Beretta. It's surprising how "delicate" and small the grip is, but it is still from the early 20th century. We most likely add things like memory bump grip safeties, magazine baseplates, extended safeties and beavertails to make a smallish early 20th century grip fit a slightly larger average hand size without modding the grip from its original dimensions. At least it's a theory. That said the 1911 has the easiest to conceal grip out of every not-pocket handgun I own. But it is still heavy, I am lazy, and Glocks are just fine.

[@williambray4134]

The 1911 isn't a bad design. The trouble is some manufacturers. With 1911s, it's all about attention to details. Those manufacturers don't do hand fitting during final assembly.

[@rickyramirez3483]

Hey, Matt! You pulled off again! Great job!

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Ricky Ramírez thank you

[@marckcarbonelloifveteran410]

Man, I tried to buy a 1911in three occasions. In 2003 before going to Iraq, “ You can not buy it now because you need to be present to puck it up, you wife can not pick it up for you once you pay for it” 2. In 2008, tried to buy another 1911, Once I returned from a deployment, something come up and I spent the money on other things 3. I returned from another deployment April this year and guess what, exactly on April the 2nd I bought a 1911. I love it!

[@robertnewman4854]

I daily a 1911 New Agent because of how slim and comfortable it is. Sure, tactically my G19 or FNX are probably better choices, but at the end of the day there is something to say about having a "nice" carry piece that just feels right and encourages you to carry. A 1911's unique selling point is it's feel, just like a Glock's is reliability, and if that feel is enough to get me to wear it when taking out my trash "for only a minute or two" that's enough. Sure, 7+1 is smaller than 15+1, but it's a damn sight bigger than 0.

[@Hercules1-v9m]

The 1911 haters are just pissed a 100 year old design can keep up with their latest and greatest plastic wonder.

[@thesailjunkie]

I am a total 1911 fan. When a gun has been around for over one hundred years, virtually unchanged, those who do not understand it have a short between the headsets.

[@mikecude4167]

Do you forget to engage the clutch when driving a stick shift? No, you don't....its a training issue. I was the same way with a safety on a gun and was hesitant to carry a 1911 when I was issued one. A day of training resolved this issue.

[@redzen5149]

Excatly, fucking excatly.

[@kamikazekunze]

IKR?! It’s manufacturers dumbing shit down for the lowest common denominator. Totally unsatisfactory. Learn your weapons system, master it, put the damn time into it!

[@WeCube1898]

Or hitting ignition

[@thomaspalmer7900]

I own a Ruger SR 1911 & a Springfield Armory A1 Mil Spec 1911. They are both excellent pistols!! The absolute best triggers on any pistol. I want to say I have carried both pistols no problems!! I purchased a Glock G21 back in December and I absolutely love it also!!! Nothing at all against my 1911 pistols they are fantastic but I also love the 13+1 .45 capacity of my Glock G21. I’m loyal to the .45 caliber!!!!!

[@williamwalker1277]

I have all kinds of hand guns. From 380 to 9mm to 45 and many more. I'm a 45 acp guy 100%. There's something about the 45 that pull's me back.

[@anthonybargeman589]

Mat, son. Your a right big boy. You can carry a 1911 concealed. I am 65. 5'6, 135 lbs. I carry a govt. mod 1911 every day. It's a matter of holster a d manner of carry

[@justindr.yaegertodd6220]

Get a Springfield Defender, change parts, and get a $1,000 weapon for $600! That's what I did...

[@justindr.yaegertodd6220]

@Mike P I love 1911 triggers so I just changed the LOOK of the trigger. Everything else was perfect, though!

[@redsky8509]

Why a 1911 for me, living in CA, I can only have 10 rounds, so why not 1911. Having to clean it, for me it is relaxing. Also I understand it. Was what I shot in the Service so many years ago. Thank you again for another fine video. I am looking real hard at Fusion 1911's .

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Lee Worsham forgot to mention that part in the video, out here in CT you can only have 10 round mags....which are kinda finicky....1911s don require crappy after market mags

[@crumply5959]

you should get a amt hardballer. They are super collectable and they are made in california and they are some of the best 1911s out there

[@redsky8509]

@@crumply5959 had one, sold it to get money to get out of CA.

[@keemerbecks3941]

1911 NUFF SAID

[@badas45]

A single shot musket is obsolete, the 1911 will be relavent as long as humanity endures.

[@MightyMouse1321]

I ordered my Springfeild 1911 TRP "Operator" just waiting for it to come home it is my first pistol and i have had to save up for it but I want what i have wanted for years and it looks like a killer pistol for carry and for durablity and staying power to it.

[@brydauer]

I would consider looking at the loaded operators. I bought a MC Loaded back in April. And I love it. When I read up on the Trp I started getting turnt off on it.

[@crankybuzzard6867]

I went to Springfield, myself. RO Elite Champion. I wanted full size with four inch bull barrel.(for carry) REALLY nice.... Your TRP sounds great!! Have fun with it....

[@berettaxd7566]

Oh yea theyre known for their good triggers too.

[@jdavis8610]

Great video that could have been better without the background noise.

[@jc-jw2hh]

You are awesome brother so glad I hope it continues to reach people people of dance and you're nailing it on the head plastic guns are for kids

[@launch4]

What type of ammunition do they use in the M45A1 now? Is it still a 230 grain at 830 feet per second like old school or is it something newish?

[@mikecude4167]

I have taken my Dept. issue S&W 1911 E series to many "tacticool" classes and put many thousands of rounds through it for said classes (and police officer association shooting competitions)....never had a single malfunction. I have glocks, HKs, sigs, and others, I love em all. I'll take my 1911 to the gun fight every time.

[@mikecude4167]

@Mike P if someone cant shoot, they won't qualify. If a guy can't qualify, he won't be employed as an LEO...in my opinion, capacity is a peace of mind thing for guys, however statistically it's a non issue. I'm at a new dept. since I made my comment and sadly, they have me in a G22...

[@mikecude4167]

@Mike P nothing, seems like a great gun. I'm just not as proficient with it as my 1911...that means a a lot of range time in my future 😁😁😁

[@watchmestress4182]

Boss level Drinking Game Take a shot every time he says 1911

[@MrDoakster]

I look at “it” this way::::::::: 8+1 is plenty 15+1 is a waste The guy that has 9 cartridges will hit 9 targets.! The guy that has 16 cartridges will not hit his target 16 times, maybe 3-4 hits.

[@user-rz4oo7sc3e]

doak davis that’s dumb as shit bro.

[@mrdiaz2367]

Lol what the hell 🤣

[@zelmarhernandez2681]

You made my day by mentioning SigP250 that’s what I have

[@shaundawes5942]

It all depends on how you use it and take care of it, just like your vehicle. And keep it stock I know for a fact the more you modify from original piece you create issues. WE which means us 1911 owners are not gun builders and not the designated inventor of this patent. Leave well enough alone if you don’t like the way it feels or shoots sell don’t waste your time it’s unsafe when you make changes BECAUSE you don’t have those qualities that I presented.

[@jimcombs6760]

I love my 1911. Thinking about a 2011… any thoughts?

[@juanzavala4456]

I want to buy a 1911 i love to get 1 on 45 acp and other on 10mm

[@gilbertosuna3261]

RAN into YOUR Videos Several Months AGO. Been Checking You OUT ever since. When I see that you are enthusiastic about my Favourite Weapon a .45 I watch the video over and over for the Great information. I worked the streets of The Windy City CHICAGO for 12 Years and Sadly LEFT when I got HURT on The JOB. As I had to work 1 or 2 Nights by myself we were authorised to Carry a Second Weapon of our Choice as long as you Qualified with it. Being that I was assigned to a GANG Unit I had my Principal Weapon A S&W Model 66 .357 but it had to be loaded with Round Nose .38. Ammo. The 1959 Colt .45. I carried also had to be loaded with Round Nose Ammo. One night I did have a partner and we caught a call to a house where the person was armed with a Rossi 2” loaded with 3 Rounds and he was Hyped UP on Heroine. He did set his Weapon on the floor and Luckily for BOTH of US ( as in He and I ) I did not have to Shoot when he Heard the SWEET CLICK Sound of that Colt when The Hammer was Engaged. Although Sadly I don’t have the S&W anymore, I DO Still have The Colt. L👀King FORWARD to More of YOUR Videos!!!

[@joshfattig514]

I have noticed whatever someone owns, no matter what it is, in their mind is the best. I like them all as well. I am a big fan of the full size single stack. I wish you the best and hope you have a million or more subscribers. Being Down to earth goes a long way.

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Josh Fattig I appreciate it man. The channel is steadily growing. All I’m doing is being myself.

[@peternorthrup6274]

A 1911 is 2 weapons for the price of one. When you run out of bullets you can beat them to death with it. Try that with a plastic gun.

[@timothyprice9064]

In the 70s I joined the army we used the 1911, we were taught how to use and maintain them. I personally have not seen the problems, they have been around for 110 years only because they get the job done.

[@Gitfidlpickr]

I got a new Springfield 1911 A1 9mm and it shoots pretty well. I also have a 39-2 and an Essex 1911 and 3 357 magnums .. love 'em all

[@joaquin-jacknava2696]

I have a Colt 1911 trophy cup. I carry it from time to time. The 1911 are good guns they have been around for a long time. Thanks Matt for the video.

[@KevinPetey]

My EDC is a Dan Wesson Valor in 45 acp. I love it. Have an IWB holster that works great for me.

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

9-mm Hi-point?

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Yeet cannon

[@ronaldrobertson2332]

@@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel Dont worry, I've got a 1911 coming in hopefully today.

[@andyvu8513]

Matt - great video once again. I used to be in that "tacticool" phase where my weapon had to be an 10.5 SBR AR-15 and Glock this and that. Videos like yours make me think of the older platforms - 1911 and M16A4 of the world and I like the nostalgia and bottom line - they're proven and still get the job done and then some. I'm sticking with what has worked for years and done with the trendy things. Keep it simple is my MO now.

[@George_K1]

Finally someone puts it in perspective - What is a Good 1911?

[@unitedstatesirie7431]

a good 1911 that doesn't malfunction. 😄

[@shawnspencer5490]

They are not that expensive unless you are looking for extra features. My RIA 1911A1 FS fires great, cycles smooth, and has a strong finish. It needs cleaned and lubed correctly, as you mentioned.

[@boblack1774]

Are you going to upgrade any parts?

[@granddad-mv5ef]

With one exception I never get angry with 1911 haters, after all they are just leaving more for me. My opinion is to shoot what you like, and I do. And along the way I have picked up a few "new" type pistols which have their own attractions. Like Matt, I seem to enjoy everything, but I am a target shooter and not tactical. Oh, and the exception? That would be the all-knowing Little JimmyTactikool.

[@darrellbounds9919]

I have a 1911,m&p 9,s&w357,and I love my spring feild 1911 the most just buy what you like and if you don't like a1911 say away from it

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

The only problem I had with a Glock vs a 1911 was how light the Glock was.

[@Lexicologist71]

My 1911's run great!

[@kenpomerantz5461]

Great vid......thank you

[@tsarpeteri8578]

Is the kimber custom 1 a good gun?

[@jamesbabbath5306]

Funny thing is, the people who complain about the 1911's ammo capacity are the same people who carry Glock 43s and M&P Shields. So ironic...

[@jamesbabbath5306]

Nice man. As for the capacity, whenever I do carry my 1911, I carry the extended +1 mag in it so it's got 8+1 of .45 ACP. Lately though I've reverted back to my Glock 19 with two 15 round mags of Critical Duty +p lol so idk I just found it ironic.

[@jamesbarnes8854]

I carry a 1990 Star PD daily and find it is negligably more noticeable than my M&P Shield. Look at Kimber if you prefer a current lightweight 1911 alloy frame platform. Nobody ever said you cannot own an alloy commander. Heck they started out alloy in the 40's and introduced an all steel version afterwards with the combat commander.

[@zed332l]

I love my Para P12, Kramer Holster and Belt with double mag holder.

[@tallrider59]

I will sell, trade my striker fired pistols but will never let go of my Ruger SR1911 CMD! Its a joy to both carry and shoot.

[@jc-jw2hh]

In my opinion when it comes down to people just want these plastic guns that are automated and do not want to have to deal with being real men taking care of a piece of Steel feel like mr. Big Willy mr. Quote-unquote tactical when everything else that's how these people are nowadays in that I'm just telling you they can't handle a real man's gun but I love this video I love this for standing up for a tried tested and true fire arm

[@Isaiah.hi99]

I think he likes 1911s

[@gutadin5]

I shoot better with my 1911 45 than my Beretta 92fs 9mm

[@topgun-nv7pz]

Very good video. Everything you said was true. Keep the videos coming. Many thanks.

[@michigunsanta8680]

You can conceal a Kimber Ultra Carry 2 pretty easily.

[@jc-jw2hh]

And the people out there that cannot realize to turn a safety off they do not deserve or belong even owning a firearm just saying

[@leechristopher3187]

Love the 1911 platform. Carry everything from the Kimber Micro 9 up to a full size Les Baer.

[@blusky7072]

I love my 1911s but I carry a Glock for EDC. Lighter and carries more rounds than the 1911. And much lighter to carry than 1911. The intended use dictates my choice.

[@tanglediver]

It's always about 1911 privilege with some people, or striker racism, or revolver reloads matter, or illegal immigrant calibers, sheesh! Frankly, I'm a CZ supremacist, but I'ld use rocks in a fight if that's all I had. Semper Fi Leatherneck.

[@SierraBravo347]

Roger that! What's the Best gun? The One You HAVE.

[@michaelkeryger141]

Sent the link link to my wife. Hopefully she understands why i agree so much lol

[@FreedomTimes4130]

What song is this on your intro? Name and bands name?

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

Not sure, bought it royalty free, I just really like it

[@FreedomTimes4130]

@@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel i like it too. Was hoping to learn what it was.

[@jc-jw2hh]

It's a big gun because it's a man's gun not stamped aluminum alloy I only trust Hammer forged Steel 1911 to number one every movie has them every war has them military still have them I'm right there with you now

[@michaelcribbin7704]

I take a 1911 A1 over any of the handguns

[@primrosenight3722]

Indeed, there is no perfect gear for every situation. Everything has pros & cons. Everything is trade-off. (I am also tired of "if you are not with me, you are my enemy -Anakin Skywalker-" logic.)

[@jc-jw2hh]

To each his own but I tell you what yes a 1911 is hard to conceal because it is a real deal battle gun self-defense gun it's a man's gun it's all steel and when you have to deal with a real gun it's tough to conceal it but it is concealable I agree with you Matt and I'm not going to walk around with a pocket purse gun and it's not about the size of it it's about tested tried-and-true in your words man I have family that are in Military and that have been in Military and it is tried tested and true that it is a real deal gun and it's a gun that will not fail when having to protect her own life or our own family's life I'm not going to rely on a firearm that has a plastic everything except the slide it does degrade and it will degrade 1911 for life

[@Southernguitar74]

I like all guns. I love a 1911. Full size 5" FTW! Good video man. Very well stated. Thanks

[@Secondcominginaskimask]

If u like the ria fs u need to get the ria officer model. 3.5 inch bushingless. Switch to nightsights. And ultra thin grips. And it slims it out to a cery compact size. I personally dont like the ambi safty because how wide it makes the pistol, so i also switched to a reg safty . And maybe a mainspring housing and flared magwell unless u cut it out of the safty inside for a regular flared magwell. But the flared magwell is way easier to guide in your mag

[@noahrymenams7561]

A few months ago I bought a Kimber 1911 and I love it, if you clean it after each range session I'm sure you'll never run into any serious issue. I'm also really loving feeling the slide break in more after each session. It went from being stiff and resistant, to smooth like butter. Just clean your guns guys!

[@fatrat69]

I went into the military in 87 and we used 1911 then came the m9 now it’s the p320... but I still go back to the 1911

[@walterminer4990]

Perfect presentation!

[@shavguru]

I absolutely love my Kimber arctic, but, I also love my s&w m10-5, and my sporterized mauser, and my sweet 16. I'm old, though. I always, from the time I started shooting, had my sights set on a 1911, seems to me out was a mark of having "made it there". Thank you for your service, my son is one of your brothers. Semper Fi!

[@charlottegriffeth3082]

#1 is a 1911

[@af22raptor23503]

Great Video and you are on POINT! 1911 pistols are not for novice or even intermediate shooters pistol. With 1911s being made in more calibers now days from 22 LR-50 GI and they can get the job done no matter what the job is. There are a lot of misconceptions about the 1911 specially from the Vietnam Era Veterans that were using WWI and WWII 1911s and those who came after them all the way up to 1985 when we switched to the M9 pistol. By the early 80s the frames and slides were so out of spec that you could not hit the broadside of a barn but Marksmanship units from all the services were taking trips to the arsenals and taking 500 1911 pistols to get enough parts so they could put 10-20 National Match Grade pistols with the addition of NM Barrels and a few other parts. It used to take a very expensive Gunsmith to take a Colt 1911 pistol to make it reliable and accurate but those days are LONG GONE! Every major manufacturer makes a 1911 pistol and some are better than others. For Example: SIg GSR 1911 pistols that was made from Caspian Frames and Slides, not sure the barrels and parts from a few different manufactures from overseas and the pistol was a DISASTER! But then SIg got the machinery to build the Frames, Slides and Barrels and other parts from Cylinder and Slide and they came out with the Sig Blackwater 1911 pistol and AWESOME pistol that later was renamed the Sig TacOps 1911 and I own one and had been nothing but a Joy to Shoot with ZERO malfunctions in over 1400 rounds of ball and JHPs. I currently own 4 1911s 2 SIgs the TacOps 45acp and 22LR, Springfield Armory Loaded and Mil-Spec that I customized using the USMC MEU SOC pistol parts list and Specifications. RIght now I have my eye on the Sig 220R5 10mm Legion but after that my next 1911 is going to be a Commander Size 1911 and Ruger makes a real neat one that comes with original Novak night sights. The great thing about the 1911 is that as long as you are shooting the same caliber you can use the same magazines. John M. Browning designed the 1911 to shoot the 45acp and then Colt in the mid to late 50s come up with the Commander which was originally designed to shoot 9mm but was then adjusted to shoot 45acp. RIght now SIg for example is making fullsize 1911 in 22LR, 45acp, 10mm and 357SIG Ruger is making Commander 1911s in 9mm and 45acp, and Springfield is making a very Cool USMC Operator and EMP in 9 and 40. I carry my TacOps most of the time nowadays since it has the Rail and I have a TLR-1 HL 800 lm weaponlight and Crimson Trace Laser Grips but I do break out the Loaded once in awhile in either a Shoulder holster or IWB. The best attribute of the 1911 is the Accuracy and the Best Trigger pull of any other handgun. Just my 2 cents.

[@ArmedSteadyFirearmsChannel]

af22raptor23503 it's s long 2cents, but I like it. It is still a great platform

[@af22raptor23503]

Its funny how people will develop a love or hate for a particular platform 1911, Glock, AK, AR. I have always had an open mind and done my own research and have been lucky enough to have been at the right place at the right time to try out many different firearms.

[@bernieeod57]

It has an over 100 year track record which speaks for itself. Modern pistols have its legacy to fill. It needs to protectors. It stands on its own.

[@comingstorm275]

Where has this channel been all my life. I just bought myself a cool 1911. Its a rock island but I still like it, very reliable as my first 1911. First 45 and i’m a pretty good shot with it. I’d sooner cc with it than my SR9