TOP 5 1911s

[@demo-qe1ps]

I've been shooting the same old series 70 for over 30 years. It might rattle a bit these days but it hasn't given up on me so I'm not giving up on it.

[@waynecastleman1363]

And I respect that 🇺🇸🏆

[@indymac7]

Old-timers used to say, "It's got to rattle in order to work."

[@lalisag4388]

I keep hearing people hate on 1911s, but I personally never met any true 2a / gun lover that hated on the 1911. BTW...I still like my Rock Island and never had any issues.👍

[@bigfuzzy84]

I've met a couple. Then I let them shoot mine, then they fell in love and shot better than they ever have.

[@natestain7103]

Most are hating because they wouldn’t carry them. I carry a Kimber micro 9 and love how compact it is. But most edc guns are gonna be smaller barrel/grip striker fired polymers. 1911’s are mainly range shooters.

[@MrFixItGa]

​@Ryan Bennett my friend and neighbor is a deputy. He asked me the other day how I manage to EDC a 1911😂 I told him first of all, I don't carry it all day while at work like he would. I do on my off days, though. I'm also used to a Gen 3 Glock 22. Going from a double-stack, full-size polymer to a single stack metal frame wasn't much different.

[@natestain7103]

@@MrFixItGa I’ve never had issues with grip angle going from Glock to 1911 like people mention. If anything is slightly jarring it’s the trigger break after shooting a Glock (traveling trigger) and then going to the 1911 (single stage).

[@michaell397]

@@natestain7103 Range Shooters? Man are you out of touch!

[@paradiswest4395]

My wife bought me a Springfield Armory Stainless Loaded model for our 20th anniversary. I absolutely love it. Excellent gun. Super accurate and incredibly reliable.

[@Dr.MantisTobogganMD]

That’s beautiful.

[@connortrowbridge]

Best wife ever!

[@chuckgladfelter]

My Springfield is in 9mm. It's the "Loaded" model in stainless. I installed a GI guide rod so I won't need tools to field strip it and a fiber optic front sight. I've had it for 10 years now and love it.

[@paradiswest4395]

@chuckgladfelter I have an SA XD 9mm subcompact. I know a lot of folks don't love Springfield Armory, but I have never had any issues with either of my Springfields.

[@moorefacts6605]

I bought The Springfield Garrison.

[@KossoffFan]

Your Springfield GI 1911 review on your wife's bathroom vanity all those years ago is how I found you and subscribed. Been here all these years man, all thanks to our mutual love of 1911s!

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

Springfield TRP Operator 5" 10mm with a Trijicon Type 2 rmr is the pistol I CCW every day and absolutely love it and wouldn't trade it for anything.

[@JSmith-ou3sk]

Great choice for a 1911 and great choice of round.

[@JohnDoe-zg6fn]

@J Smith Yeah, it's awesome. I think the 10mm is the most versatile round on the market today. I can go from carrying self-defense JHP while put in the city to switching the mag and having a round suitable for bear defense while out in the woods. And it doesn't hurt that this pistol is more accurate than I can ever be.

[@mikerollins8272]

I guess Im old school but a polymer 1911 is kinda like a chick with a Adams apple 😂

[@enricomandragona163]

Apples don't fall far away from it's tree 😂

[@allenspringsteen301]

I’ve had a Springfield Range Officer in the Lord’s caliber and love it. I have a different model from Springfield Armory and no complaints about that one either. They make pretty good stuff

[@paradiswest4395]

Many blessings upon you and yours my son. Thou shalt always reference The Lord's Caliber 🙏 May your shots always be true and your recoil soft.

[@frankgrillo8094]

I just recently purchased a TISSAS commander & quite frankly I'm blown away by the fit - function & accuracy of this , especially for the price ! since then I've added Wilson combat, guide rod- mag release & safety. Saving my pennies now for night sights to compliment the crimson trace grips.& Wilson mags.😁

[@randyreviewsit]

come on now.... that is cope.

[@frankgrillo8094]

@@randyreviewsit hry bud -- I'm 70 , in English please

[@roland1912]

Same. I own a Tisas Duty SS, 45ACP, tricked it out with full length guide rod, extended slide release, WC 10 round mags, and Valkyrie Dynamics muzzle brake (just for aesthetics), and I agree... Tisas / SDS Imports is probably the BEST value for what you get in their 1911s. Great gun.

[@frankgrillo8094]

@@roland1912 😆i also did the valkyrie break for the hell of it- gives it that Punisher look, just didn't want to admit it 🤣

[@roland1912]

@@frankgrillo8094 Nothing to feel bad about man, it looks sick with that stupid thing on the front lol. Doesn't really seem to help muzzle flip all that much, but who cares. I'm a fan of gun accessories lol

[@dannbrauckmann1545]

I'm not terribly concerned with 10mm, but I'm REALLY glad you included a 6" barreled 1911. It reminds me of the one James Caan uses in Michael Mann's "THIEF".

[@vortec6209]

That gun was made by James Hoag, one of the great (now deceased) pistolsmiths.

[@FalloutNewVegasMods44]

Liberty 10mm does 2,400fps and 780fpe out of a 5 inch barrel.

[@anthonygerber8261]

Here in NJ, we're limited to 10-round mags. Single stack 1911s in 9 mm make more sense here imo.

[@patrickgoncalves3878]

Same here in Upstate NY. I came to the same conclusion.

[@scottshort3718]

I have several Kimber’s as well, and love them all. I do have to say, however, my Wilson Combat is my favorite!!

[@RootBeerGMT]

Try a Staccato

[@matttodd5049]

Alchemy does not use brass front sights. That my friend is solid gold.

[@Ironroots.]

Yep, and not a full length guide rod either... No offense to the channel, but 1911s are not his wheelhouse. The "slam the slide into battery" move will also make those in the know cringe when it comes to hand fit/tuned 1911s.

[@_____mh]

​@@Ironroots. I have a nice collection of $1000-1500 1911's and I won't even "slam it into battery" 😮 pretty sure the manual for my staccato even says not to drop the slide with the slide release on an empty chamber or something to that effect. Basically the "do not slam it into battery" rule

[@randyreviewsit]

I have the alchemy with the real gold bead, nothing compares to it, was worth every dollar.

[@Ironroots.]

@@randyreviewsit as do I. An earlier 9mm Prime with the larger gold bead and a newer 45 prime elite with the finer gold bead. Both are absolutely stellar.

[@randyreviewsit]

@@Ironroots. mine is in 45 kind of wish I would have grabbed the 9 but looking at the quantico hicap for the next one.

[@davidt7838]

Love my 1911's especially my Kimber's. Just got the camp guard 10. It's a very nice shooter with beautiful carved wood grips.

[@tax905972]

THEIR MACHINING NEEDS SOME WORK.

[@joshualemaster9328]

I have a Star BM. Great gun. I just got my first real 1911 in 45. I'm in love and plan on shooting 1911 exclusively for fun. The other day I went 2 out of 2 head shots at 65 feet!!

[@hopewilliams6705]

Wow 🎉

[@GM-zn2mz]

Nice

[@MarioHernandez-dp3lz]

The right kind of wrong. 👍

[@sammiches6859]

I love my Dan Wesson Bruin. It's my favorite gun. 1911's are awesome for magnum calibers.

[@ginormousbones]

I also have a colt defender series in 45 ACP which is a carry gun 3 inch barrel. Very nice

[@indymac7]

On the Kimbers, where I have the older full-size CDP, but on the newer...don't forget a paperclip in case of an issue in the field. My Colt Lightweight Commander is an excellent pistol. For an "Old Feller," 🎼🎶🎵🎤 "Gimme, that Old Time...Bushing Takedown." 😇

[@LL-dj3oh]

You can absolutely go wrong with a kimber, my kimber khx blew it's plunger tube off less than 150 rounds in

[@newenglandrider3189]

Kimber 1911's suck.

[@TheWorldRealist]

I just bought a RIA reduced from $599 to $345. 4.1lb trigger, shoots very accurate and is as good as my Colt government which was $900. I fitted a Wilson recoil 17lb 3:25 spring feeds great no issues with 200 rounds so far. I did replace the full length guide rod.

[@TheWorldRealist]

I am sure that if I had money to throw around a Top line Wilson or Nighthawk would be great. Also I am not a competitive shooter. My $345 1911 shoots as well as the sights allow. But I can ping the chest sized steel at 25 yds no problem. As a civilian I am not going to engage in a gunfight at that range. Typically 10-15 feet is about the limit. At that distance who needs sights anyhow? Consistency is the goal.

[@AtunedFrequencies]

Man your looking healthy!👍🏽 glad to see you still uploading

[@PaperSlayer93]

The Wilson Combat CQB Elite is a beautiful 1911, 9mm is almost sacrilege on a 1911 platform, but Bill nailed it though!

[@GMdrivingMOPARguy]

8:26 I really thought you were about to say "meteorites aren't exactly falling out of the sky" Would have been hilarious

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Loved the video and really enjoyed seeing your 1911s. I read several comments before viewing, certainly not many of the usual 1911 haters. My small collection includes 9mm, 45 and 10mm; including two double stacks, a 45 and a 10. Generally I am a 1911 fan, I do not hate anyone else's choices or brands. And I am not a 1911 snob either, which can be as annoying as a hater. Thanks, Eric, for a refreshing 1911 video!

[@CountryBoyShane]

I have a whole pile of different guns from Glocks, CZ's, and STIs. My Wilson 1911 custom CQB Elite in 45ACP is still my favorite by a long shot. The simple elegant design, fun amount of recoil, perfect trigger, huge holes in targets, and ergonomics always put a huge smile on my face. Spec'd 20 LPI checkering on front strap and 30 LPI on rear, with VZ Diamond Back G10 grips. Sticks to my hands like glue. Accuracy is also NUTS!!!

[@ginormousbones]

Great video, please do more like this. But I have to make a shout out to Bull Armory. They make some phenomenal 1911s and 2011s for that matter. Some of the best bang for your buck out there while still being quality made.

[@lopezjp1]

I love 1911's. I carried them for most of my LE career (40+ years). I carried them, well because they let me and I needed a single stack gun, (small hands). Most of mine were Colts as they were on the approved manufacturer list. When I retired I offloaded three of them so now I only have three of them and my uncle's gun that he carried in WWII and Korea. It was made in 1918. Love your shows, Thanks.

[@blurryface1975]

probably will get a lot of crap for this but i picked up a remington R1s a few years back. added a fiber optic front sight from dawson precision, and its the easiest to shoot gun I have. very accurate, and has been reliable. at the time when i got it, i did a lot of comparison between other brands and for the price, you just couldnt beat it for an all stainless 1911. I wouldnt mind another in 10mm some day

[@ronniestanley75]

Years ago, i found a Springfield doublestack. It was blocky and had rough controls that hung out in all the wrong places. It was my first project gun. Now, it is smooth like a bar of soap, checkered front strap, checkered mainspring housing, checkered and reshaped trigger guard, a smoothed over trigger, and i slow rust blued the whole thing. It took me almost a year. I evwn had a friend make a custom kydex belt holter for it. The only thing it lacks is a nice set of wood or laminate grips. Will probably have to make them. I am thinking about making blue jean laminate with checkering.

[@andyhamm1109]

Have been shooting Colt , Gold Cups, National Match and Gold Cup Trophy for decades. Needless to say I am a Colt guy.

[@KyleCowden]

My safe queen is a 1911 that was customized for my uncle's competition days in the Army. Deep blued and beautiful. Carried a well worn but excellent 1911 Colt in the Army. I decided to leave the G23 EDC after 8000+ rounds to be my BUG and went back to the 1911. I got the Sig 4.3" and have been blown away by the feel, accuracy and reliability out of the box. The ambidextrous safeties and night sights are a plus as is the anodized finish. Out of the box, 500 rounds without _ANY_ FTFs or other issues and a solid 2" group at 25 yds. Made this out of practice old man feel like he knew what he was doing.

[@andyhamm1109]

@KyleCowden You can't beat a Glock for a BUG... I will tell ya to get new springs, for some reason factory SIG springs fail after around 3k rounds. In my experience anyway .

[@donaldengel4128]

I have been carrying one of the Browning Black Label .380's for a couple years now. I had to move to it as something slimmer than my Hi Power after bumping into a customers car one too many times at work. It's a great little "get the f off me dude" gun, I have no complaints. When it was new I had some pretty serious cycling issues with it, but once I put a couple hundred rounds through it, it has broken in nicely, and never have a problem now. Two Thumbs Up from me.

[@rotaman8555]

I once owned one of the scandium S&W E Series 1911s you showed. It was a gorgeous gun and felt fantastic in my hand. It was also a dream to carry. But the light frame made the recoil much greater than a typical 1911 and I found that my follow up shoots were all over the place no matter how much I practiced. I had to give it up because I lacked confidence in it as a CCW.

[@nightmaretrooper5064]

My favorite 1911 is The Colt 1911 M45A1 .45 even my late older brother knows that's my 2nd favorite handgun of all time as well. I love this gun for such prideful reasons.

[@1911sForever]

1911s 💯 thanks for the vid.

[@mikel3419]

Had a Kimber. I called it my Jamaican because it could not make it through a full clip without jamming. Sent it to Kimber twice and it finally ended just a crap mess. Took a loss and traded it to a gun range for a Glock 45. If I hear someone talk about how much they love their Kimber, my BS flag automatically gets thrown.

[@Daguitarman1129]

Love my e series! Got the 5” gov model without the rail. All stainless. Been a sweet shooter. Got a threaded barrel fit by my gunsmith so i can shoot it suppressed. So much fun!

[@kermitthefrog5926]

I appreciate your honesty in admitting you like a polymer frame 1911, without having any remorse, or caring what people think.

[@1977Yakko]

My first firearm was a Kimber Custom. I've had it more than 20 years and it's a Series 70 type as it doesn't have the firing pin safety as so many if not most of their 1911's that are Series II 1911's which is a Series 80. Aside from adding 3-dot night sights, it's still essentially same as it was out of the box. Wilson Combat mags ensure reliable feeding. The WC 7, 8 or 10 rd mags all work great.

[@maxdangle1]

"Commander" is that intermediate length. Like a 4.25". 3" is officer's model, 5" government, etc.

[@walterminer4990]

@ Max Dangle you are correct regarding the Commander. There are however that make a 4" Mid-Size that they may call Commander. Best to ya',,,,!

[@jfannin6036]

They make 4.4 in as well and call them commander

[@walterminer4990]

My understanding is the Colt Officers Model is the only pistol that is supposed to be labeled "Officers Model", some patent quirk. Most other gun makers call them "Compacts". Bedt to ya',,,,!

[@huntercollins5799]

My EDC currently is a modified Springfield Mil-Spec, balls on reliable for what it is, my most accurate is my Staccato XL (no surprise right), But my favorite is either my Remington R1 tactical double stacked, or my Coonan .357.

[@nunya7319]

All high dollar guns. But if your like me and 90% of the populace, a Ruger SR 1911 is affordable and shoots as well if not better than Kimber. The trigger is amazing.

[@bryananderson3772]

Exactly! I absolutely love the sr1911

[@Average_Joe_Arms]

I’ve owned quite a few 1911s my favorite range guns , But the best 1911 I ever owned was Sig Nightmare fasrback carry . That gun was best shooting gun I ever had !!

[@jayabramson6702]

My TRP’s and Sig Sauer 1911 are outstanding pistols. Excellent fit and finish and all 3 have great triggers

[@boostedbavarian]

Springfield trp, operator, loaded, and sig 1911s are the best 1911 on the market

[@kevinroberts781]

I love my rock island. Its just a retro plan pistol and it shoots fantastic

[@anthonyhaddix3598]

You appear to have completely snubbed Dan Wesson, I carry a Valor V-Bob Commander Stainless in 10mm, and it has never let me down. They are the top of the line in production 1911's without going full blown hand made custom, in my opinion.

[@chrisruthford4492]

I just traded my Dan Wesson for a precision rifle, I'll use the rifle more but I sure do miss my DW. I'll probably buy another, but don't tell my wife.😂

[@f22cap2s2k]

I EDC my DW Eco. Nighthawk is next on my wishlist

[@malcombrowning4192]

Carry the dan wesson vanguard in 38 super and I absolutely love it.

[@Southernguitar74]

Yep a DW commander is on my short list.

[@gearbarrel6237]

@@f22cap2s2kECO 9 is the sleeper of all 9mm 1911. I personally think it’s the perfect 1911 9mm carry gun.

[@5stargunsandgear]

Love my 1911s wish Kimber had better quality control. I do like Paras was my first USPSA gun. I would say Springfields in the early 90s were by far my favorite to use as a base for full customs. Lots of good options. I still have a love hate relationship with 1911s with external extractors but only because 1 time in early 2000s I had a extractor break while at the range on a brand new gun. Althugh i replaced it ran well over 2000 rnds I ave to admit it never had another issue.

[@AGW891]

What issues have you had with Kimber? I have a shadow ghost and haven’t had any issues with it just curious if you think there qc today isn’t great.

[@Marty_Mouse]

@@AGW891 Kimbers are great guns for their price point, and as someone who has a few, I can say they are among my favorites. The issue with Kimber is, they machine many of their parts to tight tolerances but do not hand-fit the guns for price-point reasons. While a machined part might be within tolerance, they sometimes mate pieces that are the exact opposite, and while that might pass QC, it leads to issues such as Failure to Feed (FTF) or the extractor is too tight. I experienced this with a 10mm Eclipse, but, I've also seen this issue with the Dan Wilson 10mm (Hitchcock45 has a video and even he says the gun needs to be broken in). I sent my Eclipse back to Kimber and they hand fitted the gun and I haven't had any issues since. My perspective is either I get a great shooting gun out of the box, or I send it back to Kimber and get a hand-fitted gun a lot cheaper than other "custom" brands. BTW, the pistol I shoot the best is a 45 Kimber Raptor.

[@Appalachian4WD]

Eh.. I disagree somewhat with you having to spend $1000 plus to get a good 1911. For example, Tisas (SDS) makes a very good 1911. Some 1911 snobs will look down on them, but it's a fact they are good for about $400.

[@762N8O]

4” barreled 1911’s on a full size frame are called Commanders. 4” on an officer’s frame are called CCO.

[@Dom_721]

My Kimber Custom TLE 2 had many troubles straight out of the box. I heard much hit & miss about their firearms but I had wishful thinking and it was my first 1911. BEAUTIFUL gun imo. Countless FTF's even with Winchester WB. Probably 4-6 FTF's each mag (Wilson Combat) for the first 300-350 rds or so. Ive kept it very clean and oiled, even did a LIGHT polish on the feed ramp with Flitz because I noticed slight scratching like the round was having trouble chambering. Maybe slight machining error? Well, I just ran another 50 rds the other day of same ammo and only had 1 FTF. Still slightly under the recommended "500 rd break-in" so hoping it will work itself out soon. Definitely dont want to get rid of it

[@01AceAlpha]

That e-series commander is one of my all time favs!

[@CharliehuethePuff]

Hell yeah nice hat! Love your guitar playing as well. Also I know I said it before but I gotta say it again. You are looking great dude! Great job crushing the gym and eating habits. Much love to you and the fam and thank you for doing what you do!

[@Iraqveteran8888]

Thanks for the support!

[@williamwalker1277]

I have a few Kimbers! From 380acp up to the 45acp.And I also have a custom Kimber 45acp. I have shot 1911 for 50+years and l think the Kimber is the best shooting 1911 on the market for the money. I have used my custom Kimber as my EDC for 25 years and over 50,000+ rounds through it and it's still as tight as it was new....

[@livingterminal5792]

Awesome , They're a great platform I love my 1911's , So much fun to shoot . Also I've noticed they all shoot slightly different from each other . Who cares if it may be antiquated you're missing out if you don't learn how to shoot them.

[@snowman3879]

probably my favorite pistol platform, excellent video

[@billskinner623]

I can remember when Glocks first came out. Everybody thought the trigger sucked on the Glocks compared to a 1911.

[@Moderndaycowboy74]

Don't understand why some people hate the 1911? What's to hate about it? The awesome trigger?

[@johncoleman2495]

I'm a huge 1911 fan! It is in my opinion the most versatile handgun platform ever. I can be chambered in more calibers in one frame size than any other pistol platform. I personally own 1911's from 3" compacts, 4-4 1/4" commanders, 5" full size and both 6"&7" long slides! In a cast array of chambering. 22lr, 22 wmr .380, 7.62 Tokarev, 9mm, 9x23win, 9x25 Dillion, .38 super, .357 SIG, .38/45 .400 Corbon, 10mm, .40 super, 45 super,.45 ACP, .460 Rowland. And in stretched frame sizes a Coonan .357 magnum and Grizzly .45 win mag. There has never been a more ergonomic handgun, nor a platform more customizable one. They're available in a multitude of frame and slide materials as well as slim single stacks to high capacity double stacks. Are extremely accurate and have by far the best trigger of any semi auto pistol. I would dare say the 1911 is probably the winningest platform in pistol competition as well. And having been our standard issue military sidearm for 75 years probably has saved more lives than any other semi auto pistol as well. It still to this day soldiers on as the choice of many elite operators/units around the globe. It's pretty hard to argue against it!

[@katafrakt33]

OMG, so sweet guns. All of them. And I love 1911s. 2011s too.

[@scottmcnamara4864]

Standard manufacturing is one of those lesser known brands that makes a great 1911

[@NobodyAtAll56]

I’ve watched a lot of your top 5 guns videos but I think this is the first one you’ve posted since I’ve been subscribed

[@OFallons]

Those who hate, have no real word history with its use, nor the reason for its needed development ! Do a in-depth research to its origins on why John Browning developed it, which had very specific targeted design end result needs to be accomplished !

[@jpb1231000]

My Hi point JHP 45 Is reliable as heck and get's 1 Minute of Thug with 9 Rounds for $185

[@ItsMrBlu]

Nothing in 38 super? Those shoot like butter! The Ruger sr 1911s are excellent for the price and extra points for being made in America. The old 70s series Gold Cup Colts are really nice too!

[@troy78]

The Smith & Wesson E Series 1911 has always been so underrated. They are high quality builds for a decent price especially if you can find a nice used one.

[@supermanley2538]

Love my sig nightmare fastback commander. Great Video Eric🔥👌🏽

[@bigfuzzy84]

I like my Springfield Garrison, all the features I want, good price, great trigger and reliability

[@roblowe9283]

Such a Great Show !!!!!!

[@timtimtimmay4654]

Of all the 1911s I've owned, my most favorite have typically been the atypical ones like the Para LDA and Rock Island 22TCM. It is more fun to tinker with and perfect them without worrying about tanking the cost.

[@jameskelly7782]

👍my RIA. HAs never chocked.

[@Roboticdoughbull3k]

Tisas / SDS has so many different models Service, Service Special, G.i. clone, and up... 9mm, 45acp, 10mm several different finish options and incredible shooters that you'll find as good or generally always plain better fit finish than RIA's and at a better price.

[@timtimtimmay4654]

@@Roboticdoughbull3k Except they don't come in 22TCM

[@jjjimenez6881]

thank you for the great details and information. this will definitely help with my purchase choices 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🤙🏽

[@dwaynewalker986]

Skeletonized hammer , skeletonized trigger adjustable for over-travel , beavertail grip safety, funneled magazine well , flared ejection port , ambidextrous thumb safety , oversized magazine release , fully adjustable sights , and a railed high capacity frame. All of this would have been a very expensive high end gun back in the early 90's that you can have today for less than $1000 dollars. Throw the higher powered calibers .45 Super and .460 Rowland into the mix and you realize that handgunners have never had it so good. P.S. - To my mind .45 Super is fully the equal of 10mm in a 1911 format.

[@gregr3283]

Very nice treatment of a controversial handgun that shouldn't be controversial at all. To all you naysayers, will your handgun have the legacy of the 1911 in 75 years? If it's polymer framed and striker fired certainly not. There are some great ones but after how many decades Glock still can't get it right. The 1911 is a fine wine indeed. Nice job Eric.

[@johnw4999]

Government, Commander, and Officer.

[@jamesendsley1560]

I've always liked a 1911 design I just bought me a Rock Island 1911 Commander and it shoots very very accurate just like the high-end ones I test-fired

[@LoneStarLawman]

May I suggest a Dan Wesson 1911. All you need without expensive machining, for cosmetics.

[@gsgoble]

I have the black label in 380 and I love it. Its billed as an 85% sized 1911. Its 85% down to the screws.

[@johngifford7725]

Barry would have walked away with this one. Miss that guy. Great video. Thanks for that.

[@WarriorClassIII]

1911 is the best and just looks cool. I have 4 Kimber 1911s (2 in 9mm and 2 in .45 acp) and they function flawlessly.

[@randyreviewsit]

doubt

[@bobhartman2571]

As far as I'm concerned. You can have an Ed Brown.

[@Puddin127]

Smith and Wesson 1911a get slept on, they’re excellent.

[@JohnnyReb2000]

I generally agree on this topic with the exception that I prefer a GI Guide rod as it's easiest to disassemble for cleaning. At least in a full size, 45 ACP configuration, if the tolerances are good, it's still plenty accurate and reliable.

[@RTS907]

I really like my Dan Wesson !

[@harrycallahan692]

A man cannot own enough 1911's.

[@thollingsworth4910]

I have never heard of the Kimber Bp10 until now.

[@loglew]

Love the Way Huge hat...The Green Rhino rocks

[@jacobseraphin685]

I’m saving up for a Ruger sr 1911 rn, I know it’s outdated but I love the history behind it and I think John Moses Browning was a genius

[@bryananderson3772]

I have a sr1911. You will not be disappointed

[@reginaldsimms199]

I just like the feel, gonna be my next/1st 1911

[@jacobseraphin685]

@@bryananderson3772 I’ve held it in my hand and it felt like a solid 1911, i was going to go with the Smith and Wesson 1911 but I’ve heard bad things about their customer service

[@jacobseraphin685]

@@reginaldsimms199 same, the weight on it felt just right to me. The one I’m getting is going to have the wooden grips and Wilson combat mags, better than Springfield in my opinion

[@MrSteelPeddler]

I used to have one and sold it when I needed cash. I definitely shouldn’t have. It was a solid gun.

[@willbar1961]

I like my more oddball 1911s like the Detonics Combat Master and AMT Long Slide 7". A Colt Delta Elite, Springfield Long Slide and Dan Wesson Pointman Major round my top five.

[@bradolsen8629]

But Eric, if you couldn’t make a 1911 out of a dinosaur bone, give me a call I’ll buy one

[@JSmith-ou3sk]

1911s are a wonderful design.

[@jimvandemoter6961]

The first center fire pistol I ever shot was a 1911. I don't remember what make it was but it was sweet. I know a lot of people love plastic fantastic but there's nothing that has the same feel of a real all metal gun.

[@mikewithers299]

The first handgun I owned was a Browning hi power and I love it to this day. My polymers are what I carry and train with though. Can't wait to get the classic 1911 for the range one day

[@matthewtilley5500]

The double stack Kimber is cool! The Robar grip texture looks like a dog chewed the grip though.

[@randalparks9648]

Hey Eric! Good job on the 1911s. I had one of the first Scandium alloy Commanders that S&W made. Great gun, good fit and finish, shot like a house a'fire and never a burp until ... after about a thousand rounds of 230gr standard pressure factory loads, the slide stop hole became egg shaped instead of round and it stopped being even a little reliable. I wound up trading it in on a SIG P220. I hope S&W is doing better with their alloy now. Have you checked out the 1911s from Tisas? I have a lightweight Commander in 9x19. It is very much like the S&W commander, but with star burst G10 grips. Mine is the Carry version with fish scale serrations, 2 tone finish and Ed Brown Bobtail. I couldn't find any tool marks ANYWHERE, and that just blew me away in a gun that cost e $550. Oh, and its more accurate than I am, and goes BANG every time. Nice gun.

[@caddilacjim]

I own several 1911s but my Colt railgun is my favorite I own.I even sent the Colt to Nighthawk to have them do a few things to it.Someday soon hope get a Wilson Combat or Nighthawk.

[@cloverroberts2590]

Nighthawk, you won’t regret it

[@Zanelander]

I personally love the Taurus 1911.

[@jamesdelong6401]

I know I'm going to get a Rock island Tac ultra FSHC .45 acp dubble stack. 😎🤘🍻

[@ColtDee]

Great video and very informative, nice to see.

[@seanhudson7549]

Great episode!

[@RobFeher]

Owned a Rock Island Armory 1911. Cheaper end of the spectrum for 1911's to get your feet wet.

[@RepentorPerish77]

TRP Operator one of the best and you don't have to take out a second mortgage

[@oscarfigueroa520]

S&W CSX, micro 1911 double stack 9mm 12+1, with out the grip safety. LOVE IT

[@cavalieroutdoors6036]

That is literally not a 1911. The only thing they really have in common is being single action. Every other mechanism in the CSX is different. I've torn mine down to just components, they're worlds apart.

[@LifeisGood762]

The S&W "scale" slide serrations are the best in the industry imo.

[@weekendwarrior556]

I almost got one of those and condition and price I really should have. I actually like that look more I see it

[@mikewithers299]

I love that design too. It's on all my m&p's and it works. One day that E series will have to come home with me. Love my m&p's but a 1911 is a classic

[@TheSpritz0]

GIRSAN Arms makes excellent 1911’s at an affordable price also Rock Island Armoury….❤