What Guns Would You NEVER Buy?

[@USCCAOfficial]

VOTE: What gun would you never buy?

[@afreightdogslife]

Definitively a Glock, High Point or Keltec pistols. Why? Unnatural presentation, don't feel right in my hands and that should be enough reasons not to purchase any of these three.

[@MA-lq6eb]

💥😎ANY JIMENEZ PISTOL👎...MAINLY CUZ THEIR OOB...OH THEY'RE CRAPOLA 2😖!..LOL👍🇺🇸

[@Wild_Bill57]

M&P went to Springfield MA, test fired at their range. Gun was unimpressive. Will not buy a Highpoint, anything, period or an LCP because I couldn’t shoot it well.

[@elbehemoth386]

@@afreightdogslife everyone owns at least one Glock nowadays lmao

[@ArmedNDangerous]

@@afreightdogslife wow really? He said Glock

[@thejesster89]

I bought a Rock Island Armory 1911 in 2011 and I never had an issue with it, even with cheap mags. The only reason I sold it was because I was poor and needed something easier to conceal. 10 out of 10 would buy again.

[@letsgetit90]

Recently brought my first. 45 and 1911. Which is a citadel 1911 with the extra grip and a better Beaver tail. I absolutely love It. It’s my project gun, so I’m learning to modify it and not Afraid of any scratches or damages . Even Though I don’t treat it like crap. Cost me 620. A better option would have been To get the Springfield for.an extra 100 dollars. Still happy with my purchase and I can go wrong with a lifetime warranty!

[@GtrDSC]

I picked up a Rock Island full size GI model in 45 a few years back and love it. Feeds FMJ and JHP without issue. I use Rock Island, Chip McCormick and Mec-Gar mags. All work perfectly.

[@charlespurcell1865]

@@GtrDSC was just about to buy the GI myself.

[@samuraidave2730]

@ charles purcell @gtrdc, got the same a month or so ago and loving it so far. A little white nail polish on the front sight and swapped out the grips. No issues in multiple range tripswith a variety of ammo and it's as accurate as I can be 😁

[@x.adam1]

I bought a Rock Island 10mm 1911 and had the same flawless experience. I’m a poor but still kept it. I bought it to test the waters of 10 mm. If I liked it I planned on selling it and getting the Kimber Rapide in 10mm. But the prices are al list 400-500 over the normal cost.

[@davidtuley5898]

I love my Rock Island .45. When I first tried it out and found the slide release was a little stiff for my style. Called them up and talked to them about it and said they will correct it at no charge. I also asked about a Wilson ambi safety and a tapered mag well parts I had being installed. They said it would be no problem installing those, just send the pistol and parts to them and they will take care of everything. About two or three weeks later they contacted me and said the gun was ready at no charge and shipped it back to me. Beautiful work,shoots like a dream . Great company and will buy another.45.

[@blarghinatelazer9394]

Beautiful story.

[@nanking3959]

Wilson clips work in a rock island

[@jeffd5113]

My first gun back in 89 was a Beretta 92F. Most reliable gun ever. Never jammed and never had an issue. Now, 30 yrs. Later I bought another 92F and I still love it and still no issues with it

[@mongooseunleashed]

Beretta's are great.

[@mgallager1449]

They r great firearm.

[@DarknessNation]

I think I am up to 5 berettas at the moment....I.. just love the quality for the price. I think berettas are actually a pretty good value for the price you pay.

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

I owned 2 96D .40 LE 👮🏼 models. Few problems with either. My first 96D was a LE surplus, PA Fish Commission, was +. Trijicon night sights, NP3 Robar, Robar coated magazines.

[@moeless8614]

That's hilarious. My brand new 92 failed to cycle the hammer in double-action mode and had to go back to Beretta where it languished for 8 weeks to fix what should have NEVER left the factory. My last one ever.

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

I own a Rock Island 1911 .45 and it's awesome. There's one imperfection with the front sight needing to be filed cause it had a slightly off level top but the coatings on them are done really well and it has never had a hiccup of any sort. Even with cheap pro-mags there's never been any issues. Would buy three or ten more if I could afford it.

[@MyLifeMyMoneyMedia]

I owned a Rock Island 1911 and had an issue with one very cheap mag. The mag would slightly move the slide stop out and lock the slide up.

[@sanchezroman8995]

It was probably factory sighted using Armscor ammo. Deviation will result from the use of other ammo brands.. Just my observation 🙏

[@AudioGardenSlave123]

@@sanchezroman8995 Sights are on so far as I can tell without using a bench rest. What I meant was the form of the sight wasn't symmetrical. It was angled cause of bad machining on that part but everything else looks perfect. They're cheap cause they are made rough but with machine marks and all that but it doesn't effect the gun's ability to fire or be accurate.

[@jerrykirk2126]

I bought a rock island compact in .45acp seven years ago. The only problems that I have had with it were in the breaking in period. It would hang up on feeding the 3rd round, and I would have to push the slide forward with my thumb. After around 200 rounds, it feeds flawlessly. The front sight came off at around 500 rounds and had to be re-staked. Other than that it is extremely well made, and very accurate. I did replace the ugly grips that it came with. I love it, and wouldn't hesitate to buy another.

[@KyleSmith-bh2cv]

I put Williams fire sights for my ria 1911 still shoot the heck out of it today.

[@notdeaded1416]

I bought a RIA 1911 in 9mm. It’s accurate, feeds well, and once I changed the slabsides to better grips, I liked it even better.

[@nicksharrer5007]

I respect your opinion, it's not one size fits all, I just find I can point a 1911A1 in 45ACP and hit exactly where I point, glocks generally don't fit me, and their heavy mushy triggers pull low unless I think about it a lot. I'm sure my Colt series 70 costs me a lot more to own and shoot, but I carry what I can shoot best.

[@slundgr]

1911 is the best pistol I’ve ever fired. I never even shoot my Glock 43X

[@adammathers4879]

Most lethal street encounters occur at less than 10 feet. I shoot what's most reliable.

[@Sisufinn]

I have never had a problem with anything bases off of the Browning high point. I personally shoot the CZ shadow 2 and it runs amazingly well with a great trigger too. My 1911s shoot well but I don't trust them

[@daltongarrett7117]

@@Sisufinn Browning high point? Must've missed that one...

[@thomthompson9217]

Same here

[@cerneysmallengines]

I have to say, I recently purchased a rock island armory 1911 in 9mm. I love the gun. I've put probably 1000 rounds through it at this point with no issues. I've shot range ammo, defense ammo, +p ammo, never had an issue, but it is a big gun. I have big hands, so it works for me. And I don't intend on using it for an everyday pistol, but as a gun to have on me in the woods.

[@nunyabiz4460]

I love my RIA 1911 10mm. I use it for Bear and Cougar protection.

[@mongooseunleashed]

I bought one of those too! High Five for BIG HANDS!!

[@terrellstandefer6646]

I'm with you and am thinking about calling these two bad names hahaha. I have a few rocks and I haven't found a better carry than the mill spec 38 super. Maybe I'm just lucky to be able to use fine sites that don't hang on anything when drawing. The more I type the more I want to say this, I think their idiot's hahaha!

[@davidschaadt3460]

I have the .45 and it's a great pistol.Ive also had good guns and just didn't like them and got rid of them.Like the S&W SD9ve ,for some reason ,I just didn't like it.

[@mongooseunleashed]

@Spade You're the only one that needs to worry if you're still saying "wee wees".

[@keithmalmberg8395]

As a machinist in the early 2000's I can say that the chances in machine technology was a game changer. By 2010 the inclusion of Lazer measurement systems made even more advancements. The repeatability of manufacturing is the reason why guns are so much more reliable today.

[@Dan-di9jd]

Not entirely in my opinion. I think the kind is important too. There's a reason no one can copy the m1 garand mainly because the machines that made them were melted down. The m14 machine was sold off to Taiwan and for a while, you could get a "true" spec forged model but since the export ban they became so rare. Other models like 1911s are very hard to make since they require some fitting on parts that everyone does slightly different. Then you have aks, which despite its simplicity in machining, requires some knowledge and hand fitting that no US manufacturer got quite right like the Russian or Chinese makers.

[@jacktheaviator4938]

@@Dan-di9jd a exact copy of the M-1 is 100% possible with modern CNC machines. You might substitute material a little, but machine tools, especially CNC, has become generationally better multiple times in the last 40 years. What part in the M-1 can't be machined now? Because they have people producing every single replacement part today...we have the ability, but the market just isn't there for a 30-06 battle rifle. People cry about 308, or heaven forbid 277 fury. The number of people who would even be interested in a new production M-1 is a tiny portion of the market. And the people who would pony up 2-3k for one are even smaller. A company isn't gonna devote that kind of time and effort to sell 17 rifles

[@Dan-di9jd]

@@jacktheaviator4938 they haven’t made a m1 receiver since ww2. I’m sure they could cnc it but it would be so fragile and would break. There’s a reason the original forge machines don’t exist and too expensive to produce.

[@jacktheaviator4938]

@@Dan-di9jd you are delusional if you think a forged reciever from 1941 is stronger than one made out of 4150 billet steel.

[@Dan-di9jd]

@@jacktheaviator4938 I never seen a m1 garand made new. They all have receivers from ww2. They’re very good and strong. I don’t know what in the world you’re reading but I recommend reading some of the books from Fulton armory discussing the receivers. M1a receivers are generally cast today with a few companies making actual forged receivers. The action of the m1 is much harsher on the receiver so it needs to be well made.

[@BraidedNinja3]

I've got a RIA 1911 chambered in .45 and it's an amazing gun, thousands of rounds and not a single issue, except maybe the slide was a bit stiff at first. Great gun and for the price a definite 10/10

[@rpunk1684]

Yeah had the same experience and my wife can't rack the slide :D. But I got zero malfunction during break-in using FMJ, teflon reloads and JHP.

[@d.j.9961]

Purchased a 9mm, Taurus G3c for $279.99 & it runs every type of ammo I have ran threw it from tracers, Hollow point, fmj, & I tried 10 old corroded rounds 5 of which were very corroded yet, only 1 round was a dud. It is spot on accurate! Can't go wrong for the cost!!! I am considering a Gx4 for concealed carry.

[@elviabaca2416]

1911 is a part of history that should be appreciated, it’s like owning a classic car

[@jeffkirchner7536]

I wouldn’t trust my like on it.

[@level5565]

@Spade what relics?

[@Banefulailment]

Yeah I agree completely but people shouldn't be out here arguing you need to take your classic car out for a race against a modern racecar and bet your life on the outcome

[@mikebrown2414]

Agree 100%

[@obiesunstreak2409]

The point is however, that classic car will never beat a well set up Subaru STI, Lancer Evo, or Nissan GTR around the track.

[@IkariMadness]

I love my Rock Island 1911. Never had an issue with it. Yes the sights are dark, but I have little issue finding them in firing exercises.

[@bayshark7o7]

RIA 1911s are amazing guns. Budget firearm but haven't had a single malfunctions in 300+ Rounds. Anything not American doesn't always make it bad.

[@acester86]

They can have a finicky grip safety. They also don't have a firing pin safety and there is a very slim chance that you can have an ND dropping the slide on a live round, which both can be fixed with training. 🤷‍♂️

[@bayshark7o7]

@@acester86 yeah I watched Paul Harrells video on it and he explained the same thing. Gonna use it as my ccw for the meantime so Def doing training as much as possible

[@MadMetalShop]

A 300 round count is nothing to write Home about dude. I can shoot that in one sitting easy. It's not evident of reliability. Get back to us when you have a few thousand through it.

[@bayshark7o7]

@@MadMetalShop 3k rounds through it. No malfunctions 🙃

[@bayshark7o7]

@@MadMetalShop 10k rounds. No malfunctions. 🙃

[@jeremyjeffries257]

My first handgun was a Taurus was a pt111 G2C 9mm. I was so impressed I bought 2 more, one 9mm and one in .40SW and gave them to family.

[@hooisrdaddy2208]

I will have to confirm most of the other comments. I’m a Colt collector, and my bright finish officers was my favorite carry. I brought a RIA tact-2 compact, on a lark, wanting to have a beater gun in .45 ACP. Took it out with three boxes of cheap ammo. Not one malfunction. No FTF, FTE or SP. To this day, one year later, and many, many rounds, cheap, high end, speciality and hand loads. I still have not had a malfunction. My colt now rests comfortably in retirement, in my safe, as it could not say the same. Mine did have adjustable sights, replaced them and I put on tritium. I trust my RIA completely.

[@rogerhancock8732]

If you have read the comments then you know I have a few RIA guns and like you I also have a Colt and Dan Wesson 1911 but I did not retire them I still bring them out to shoot. Funny thing is all are still 100% stock, the best trigger of the three brands is a tie between the DW and RIA, but the three are in reality very close.

[@TXDYNA]

I agree to an RIA. My best friend bought one be around 2005. Took it to the range and it kept up with my Gold Cup through 500 rounds that day. RIA builds a solid piece.

[@smoshfan81]

I have an old colt 38. Poloce special positive, passed down from my grandfather, then my Dad and now me. Not exactly sure the exact age of it, I want to say around 1912 was when it was made but please feel free correct me if I'm wrong. I'd love to know more about its history. Anyhow... being a revolver passed down to now its 3rd generation the ol colt still operates flawlessly bring as old as it is not to mention it has always been tagged along to the range or while camping and never striked a dud even when rapidly unloading all 6 rounds being a double action. May seem silly but I often prefer to carry this gun rather than most of the semiauto higher capacity pistols most carry. Unlike some of today's handguns, you don't really have to worry about a jam or misfire with a well built revolver.

[@stevenreyngold1166]

You had a bare bones RIA 1911 GI, which I own along with several other variants. The GI was made to look like a WWII GI and has fixed crappy sights. The next one up gives you a beaver tail and nice fiber optic sights if you want more of a competition gun. They can be a little finicky with the magazines, but aside from that they are very reliable, accurate, and built like tanks. You would have to spend a couple hundred more to get into the most basic Springfield 1911 GI. To say you would never buy another when you only had experience with one is a bit unfair to the brand. Every manufacturer makes a gun with some problems once in a while. That's what the warranty is for, and RIA has a very good one.

[@tgs9740]

I got my Rock Island armory 1911 GI model 4 years ago and put over 3,000 rounds through it never had a problem then tuned it for myself and still never had a problem. Me and two buddies of mine got stuck on top of pikes peak in Colorado 12,700 ft above sea level -28° weather for a week with that 1911 on my side I had a deeper appreciation for it and it ran regardless of the conditions. Since Texas past constitutional carry I carry it everywhere.

[@bradleysmith9431]

Do you really open carry often? What if someone from out of state is in Texas, they legally own a pewpew, can they open carry in Texas without being a resident of Texas? Have you had any stares, or comments while open carrying?

[@laxbro7ify]

First gun was a Taurus Stainless .357 with Vent Rib and 6 inch barrel. Never had an issue with it. Wish I held on to that one.

[@richardkev3077]

I bought an RIA 1911. I’ve never had a problem with it, other than feeding issues with one brand of hollow points. Much better than expected for the price. I have one Glock, a Model 21. The recoil spring guide broke after 70 rounds. Less than I expected, especially for the price.

[@joshfetty]

That’s weird I have a G21 and I’ve shot hundreds of rounds with it and it’s worked flawlessly 10/10 would recommend if you’re looking for a full sized .45

[@thealarmclock9307]

@@joshfetty he's a 1911 guys and thinks a broken 5.99, recoil spring makes his ria 1911 better

[@bumblebeebob]

I've had my RIA 1911 .45 GI for years and years. I really can't remember when l bought it. But it's been a solid performer this entire time. It was the driving reason l bought a RIA TAC II 10mm single stack 1911 when l saw it last winter in stock locally at a good price. It is easily the most accurate centerfire semiauto pistol l own. It has had one problem though. Sometimes the slide will lock open in the middle of a mag, and other times the slide won't lock back on an empty mag. Swapped the slide stop with my Colt Combat Elite and both pistols seem to be working just fine now. RIA 1911s are solid pistols, in my limited experience of two samples.

[@GunSam]

Honestly, never again would be never to buy another Glock. People talk about how great they are, but really they are not. If you have small hands, hold them a certain way and use certain ammo, sure they are fine. I have had so many Glock issues because the mags are polymer and the ledges wear off, mags drop, constant jams and so on. People say it's how I shoot them, fair enough but I NEVER had any of those issues with M&P's.

[@keepitabuck9961]

Bro I think it’s just you glock is the air Jordan of guns trust and believe

[@lazytommy0]

Agreed

[@lazytommy0]

@@keepitabuck9961 i disagree with this

[@Whiskey5_]

I’ve never had any of those problems with my Glocks, maybe you just got one that was put together by a pissed off employee. I e used many different types of ammo, my magazines are just fine, only had a few jams in thousands of rounds. Never just had my mags drop out. My hands aren’t small and I hold it the way you’re supposed to. Not some certain way. So I dunno man, think you got a bad lot.

[@rd4660]

Your name says it all, Sam the revolver guy.

[@milspec8283]

I've had no problems with my RIA 1911, it even runs good with cheap KCI mags. I eventually changed everything out with Wilson combat parts and painted the front sight white.

[@MOTO809]

Years ago I got a Remington R1 because I wanted a 1911 and that's all the local gun store had. To this day I've had zero issues, while every magazine article and youtube comment says it's the biggest piece of crap on the planet. It's not my carry, but I'd have no issue leaning on it if need be. On a side note, I have an RIA M5, which is possibly the smoothest shotgun I've ever handled.

[@joelreed8940]

@@MOTO809 same 1911R1 runs fine love it

[@andersmaidment]

I bought a Charter Arms .357 snubbie at my LGS and it was missing a small, relatively inconsequential part. The gun still functioned fine but it was just missing and I wanted the gun to be complete. I contacted them and they literally said, "They shouldn't have sold it to you like that," and sent me the replacement part at no charge. Good people.

[@davidbladen5667]

Working as a certified range safety officer a few years ago I had many customers that had new Glock pistols that jammed a lot. The attitudes from these folks ranged from "what can I do to fix the problem" to having an emotional breakdown. When I told them to keep clearing the jam and continue shooting. Some guys did what I told them to do and after shooting about 50 rounds the jamming problem went away. The emotional guys would go through all kinds of emotions including wanting to sell their new gun. These guys stopped and bitched about every jam. So, I would go ro their stall and have them clear the jam and shoot over and over until the gun started to "break in" and stopped jamming. This was usually achieved in the first 35 to 50 rounds of ammo.

[@XrayMike17plus1]

Firearms and 'emotions' are a poor mix.

[@lubrew5862]

Nah just don’t believe it. Unless they all clapped after you helped them through this hard time!

[@KpxUrz5745]

I'm not an experienced gun guy, but am quite surprised than any handgun will jam until you break it in with 50 rounds. Is it a design flaw?

[@americanmilitiaman88]

I always told customers to expect malfunctions in the first 200 rounds no matter the gun. To disassemble clean and lube per the manual. And to shoot the 200 minimum before trusting it for self defense. 500 rounds break in for hand fitted tight 1911s or other custom semi autos. The only gun i have that i had no issues at all in the break in period or after was my M9 commercial model.

[@theman-pc2ej]

K so ive had 3 of my pistols at the range with my two sons and for me they cycle flawlessly every time.. i can empty the mag as fast as i could and no problems at all.. but for my little weak wristed boys on the other hand, not so much. For a long time they had big issues with the guns jamking up and not cycling correctly. I came to the conclusion that they werent holding it solid enough to allow the kick to cycle it enough.. they almost cussioned it.. we went back a few times and with many reminders to hold on tight, they have way better luck now.. we were shooting a beretta, walther and a ruger so it wasnt a matter of a cheap firearm by all means so maybe the newbs wernt holding them nice and firm... just some of my experience and some food for thought..

[@theredonionlockpicking7179]

I've never had an issue with my rock island 1911. It runs smooth and I like the trigger. All parts are interchangeable with colt. I'm personally a fan. Especially at the price.

[@xarmcav]

My Rock Island runs 98% right out of the box. There are original WW1 1911's that are still functional. Let's see a plastic gun still work in a 100+years.

[@Dread_Pirate_Homesteader]

@Spade everything jams

[@phlodel]

@Spade The gun that jammed 2nd most for me was a Glock.

[@FatGuyReviews.935]

They probably will still work in 100 years. Polymer framed pistols have been out for over 40 years now. I'm pretty sure if it was an unreliable platform they wouldn't have been successful. I used to be in the camp of only full metal pistols. Once I tried strikers, I realized how reliable and easy they are to shoot.

[@MOTO809]

@@FatGuyReviews.935 Agreed. I love my R1 just for nostalgia's sake, and it's a bit of a safe queen. I recently acquired my dream gun, Beretta M9, also a bit of a safe queen. But my carry is a striker.

[@michaelrobinson8984]

I don't like UGLY Plastic guns.

[@dougwallace5036]

I bought a Colt 1911 from the army in 62 and still use it a lot. I also use and carry a Ruger 1911. And I love them both. I served 37 years in the army an the 1911 has saved my bacon more ten once

[@TarmanDan]

Oh...and owning a 1911 is something every gun owner should have. It's like owning an antique car.

[@davidschaadt3460]

I love them ,but true .Today I carry a hi-cap 9mm.

[@DarknessNation]

I own and maintain 2 classic cars.... and I prefer to have a gun that is easier to maintain and softer shooting. Plus the price point for a quality 1911 is a bit much for me. If I ever bump into a colt 1911 with the gold medal on it like my pops had.... I would get it.... more for sentimental reasons than actual purpose.

[@blueduck9409]

Like an antique car that runs better and is more reliable than new, modern made cars .....

[@DarknessNation]

@@blueduck9409 depending on the car.....

[@jazeenharal6013]

Agreed.

[@stephenives2273]

My first pistol I ever bought was a Russian Makarov. I carried that as a backup for 6 years as a working policeman. I never once doubted it. Not the lightest or the nicest to shoot, but from me to you, it was dead on.

[@thealarmclock9307]

I always liked the mak

[@jeffmorton9220]

I was surprised to hear both of these men say the 1911 was unreliable. Being the standard issue pistol for the US Military for many decades, and having used it during my 10 years of service, claims of reliability issues seem unfounded. Pulling the trigger on a loaded 1911 made a BANG, and did so in some very dirty environments. Modifications available are numerous, but typically dealt with accuracy, sights, trigger pull, etc. If Somebody would never again buy a 1911, I'd think the decision had more to do with size, weight, and magazine capacity.

[@ronjenkins6674]

I think a lot of 1911 issues can be blamed on poor 8 round .45 magazines. If I run 7rd GI magazines I never have a problem. Wilson combat, Ed Brown, Metalform, and Chip McCormick magazines are the only 8 rounders I have tried, and they all work fine in my 1911 when it was stock. The Wilson magazine changes how a 1911 feeds to a way that is less controlled but more reliable.

[@greybeardcomics1196]

All handguns owe their success, for the most part, to John Moses Browning’s 1911. It’s a great gun, but after over a hundred years it’s dated. I love mine, I carried it in the military as well, and I purchased one as well. I don’t carry it, too heavy.

[@changlee1196]

Military just means standardized, easily replaceable/repairable, fairly reliable. 1911s are just popular enough for the aftermarket, they function just fine and are accurate as anything else. 40,000 rds across a 50 1911s in an armory for a fiscal year without much issues (and being actually fielded)while factoring in the use and environment kinda slaps the argument away (And repeated year after year, caveat of an armorer and preventative and corrective maintenance so theres that potential). Now for the price, weight, and ergonomics... as discussed in the video, yea for sure there is not much of an argument for that price point.

[@groundhog141]

Agree about magazine capacity, but a soldier had enough weight to carry that I understand some limitations were required.

[@javiervalenzuela8284]

@@greybeardcomics1196 everybody says it's dated but nobody ever says how it's dated. What functionality are you missing in a 1911 that you need or that makes self defense more difficult? Most of the issues I can think of are minor and wouldn't really have any functional effects, especially if you opt out of the 45 caliber and get it in 9 for increased performance though, to be honest, what's actually going to stop a 45 round on an assailant short of body armor? And if they do have body armor why not aim at the head? And even if you dont do you expect most assailants are battle hardened and mission driven individuals that have made it their mission to kill you or steal from you? If you actually do get someone battle hardened with armor coming to kill you, what situation would that be in? Do you think there's someone out there who would hire an elite squad to assassinate you? Reality is, even the poorer performing 45 caliber will stop anyone 99.9999999% of us would ever run into and need to stop with a single bullet as long as it hits body or head cleanly. Take away one of those 9s behind the decimal and that's who it's stopping by hitting extremities.

[@captainironbat8193]

It's really surprising to me that he bought a Rock Island that didn't work well, I've never owned a Rock Island that performed poorly. Also I own a sarco arms 1911 that cost under $400 and I have never had an accuracy or feeding problem. Every time I pull the trigger it goes bang and it hits where I aim.

[@zachs9470]

Maybe it’s because he said he bought it years ago? I have a cheap 1911 RI in 45 that I really do like to shoot. I will agree with him on the sights. But I’ve heard nothing but great things about RI. Maybe they’re made in better quality now? Would I take it to battle? No. Would I sure it on the range just for fun? Yes.

[@LionquestFitness]

Yeah - I've got a GI compact model that serves as a nightstand gun. I also use the RIA mags. They run fine for me and the sights maybe minimal, but you learn to sight down the profile of the gun.

[@charlesrobison6962]

I bought one and it was a pos! I got rid of it and will never buy another one. I am glad for the people that have had better luck than I had.

[@leetrotboswell6273]

I believe Sarco gets there 1911 parts from armscore which is rock island . Totally a good product to me rock island is what Colt was in the 70's and 80's.

[@LionquestFitness]

@Kev Campbell Kind of like the putrid stench wafting from the self-inflated ego of a snobbish troll.

[@twoowls4469]

Part of the "issue" with some of the RI 1911s is if you pick one up with GI sites (as he describes). Those aren't made for distant accuracy! Best to be informed before buying!

[@williambray4134]

The Rock Islands are quite reliable. Not so with Kimbers. The issue with 1911s is attention to detail. Certain manufacturers don't do any final hand fitting.

[@MrRoverman01]

@@williambray4134 Love my Kimber 1911. Very reliable. It is one from their "custom shop". Fitted very well. I was looking at some Bul 1911s recently. They are very nice, but mine felt better to me. It may be that I got lucky.

[@bayshark7o7]

Yeah had to paint my front sight with nail polish! 😆

[@blueduck9409]

GI sights are easy enough to fix.

[@johnabbott3896]

Lost my taste for any Kimber after my Solo Carry fiasco....could not fire a round without it jamming...sent it back to Kimber, and a new frame later, it is very reliable...but I don't trust it to carry.

[@maxmccain8950]

I hate to disagree but I love my Rock Island Armory 1911’s. Solid, dependable firearms all.

[@letsgetit90]

Recently got the Citadel/RIA 1911 and love it! I shoot better with it than my shield (9). It was highly recommended when I was shopping around at the gun stores. It's a project gun and had. already done some.changes to.the gun with the recoil spring and better grips

[@MrFmccarty]

I ROCK WITH YOU! Darn fine shooter!

[@randomname0]

I agree. All rock islands i have owned are solid shooters

[@stevewesby]

All these comments say RI 1911s kick butt.

[@MrFmccarty]

@@stevewesby mine speaks for itself. Seriously!

[@victoriasrandomstuff]

My first modern gun (non black powder) was a hi-point 380. It was what I could afford at the time. I have shot many a round through it and have never had an issue with it. I still have it. Now that was a good 20 years ago and I have bought other guns which are better for cc but I still love that 380 for what it is. Now once amo goes down in price a little, I will finally be able to spend a day at the range firing my carbine.

[@ImaOkie]

Never owned a 1911 , however I had the opportunity to try a custom Kimber 1911 45 cal . shorter than standard and it was amazing , the round went exactly where I wanted it , almost instinctively !

[@marcuseverett1642]

As a 1911 carrier, you're absolutely right. However... I take pride in how much work I've put into making my 1911s run. I LOVE 1911s but I wouldn't recommend them to anyone who doesn't have the time or desire to do what needs to be done to make them run well. However it really says something about the 1911 if over 110 years later people still need give a full college thesis presentation regarding how "obsolete" it is. You don't see people advocating for flip phones these days. The 1911 however is a different story 😊

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

I have run 300 plus rounds through my Sig 1911 nightmare, and have had zero issues whatsoever.

[@shadowprepper9358]

My edc for the last 2 years has been a 5" kimber custom ll .45acp, put 4500 rounds thru her, over 1k of hollows. She runs flawlessly, I am biased to the 1911 platform tho, I don't like polymer or the grip angles of most pistols.

[@dougwallace5036]

Never had to do any thing to ether of my. 2 1911's lol

[@frankm2385]

I’ve not put a single cent (other than lube & ammo) into my (2) 1911’s and never had a single jam, stove pipe, FTF or FTE. I would trust my life with either of them.

[@chris.3711]

The only problems I ever had with my Sig 1911 was an ammo problem, mainly reloads.

[@beernmetal6964]

I own several 1911s. One Colt in .38 super, A full size Kimber target .45, a compact Kimber .45 and two RIA in 9mm. Never had a single issue with any of them. I also have the Kimber .22 conversion for the full size 1911. I used to have the Taurus PT1911 and that thing would stovepipe like crazy.

[@bensteiner7859]

I have a Colt, series 80, 1911. It is the sweetest weapon that I own. It shoots itself.

[@paulmoss7940]

Ah, the Alec Baldwin model.

[@ladonnaghareeb4609]

@@paulmoss7940 LOL

[@rpunk1684]

I just recently bought a full size RIA Standard in 45ACP. Runs well on ACT mags, I used FMJ, reloads and hollow-points during break-in and I got zero malfunction.

[@dr1Voss48]

One of my first handguns was a $400 Chiappa Firearms/Brixia Field Grade 1911, chambered in .45 ACP and made in Italy. It’s been an exceptional shooter and has run every garbage magazine, glonky reload, and crappy condition I’ve shot it in (including sub-zero temperatures). Obviously I’m not a 1911 fanboy, having not spent that much on one, but I love my Glocks, my CZ’s, my S&W .357 Magnum, and all those great guns that work.

[@michaellee8442]

My Tisas 1911-a1 was $370 and it runs flawlessly. I carry it every day, I take it out and run a few rounds through it. The basic GI sights work for me, it’s all preference at the end of the day.

[@shawnmccorrison4084]

I recently bought a Tisas 1911, mine was a bit more….. $600 and I still think I got a hell of a deal! It’s flawless and reading into the brand I learned that this Turkish company bought out Colt and use actual Colt replica part!! So that would explain why it’s awesome!! I liked Tisas so much that I bought a 9mill Zigana PX-9 and it too is flawless!! Accurate as hell, and I’ve probably shot over 1000 rounds through it with out one jam!! Love Tisas!! Love my ABC ar15 too!!

[@DavidLLambertmobile]

My friend got a SDS 1911a1 Army .45acp in 2020. It's a crap ⚓. It BROKE 2X just looking at it. Would I buy a Tisas 1911 SAO? Nope.

[@shawnmccorrison4084]

@@DavidLLambertmobile ok?

[@lancecochrane9302]

That original RIA 1911 was/is a copy of the original GI 1911. I have one, runs great. Would not use Cheap magazines in any of my firearms, and I did end up putting a number of Wilson Combat parts into my RIA and it runs sweet !

[@Chevydevil]

My 1911 Tac Ultra in 10mm has been a great gun. It's well balanced, and suprisingly accurate. It does have the rear adjustable sight, and front fiber optic sight. I haven't had to change a thing with it, and it's never let me down.

[@mschulz55]

I have the tax ultra fs hc in 10mm great gun.

[@johnstraub7494]

I own a Beretta 92FS, a Baby Eagle .45 ACP, a Taurus Millenium .45 ACP, a Ruger .22 LR pistol, and just recently a Walther PDP pistol. I love each of these guns and have not had any issues yet. I have used all of them at one time or another as a carry pistol. I was a cop in the Air Force and we carried the M-9. I worked for the Navy as a cop and we carried the M-9 for several years until we switched to the Sig P-228. Preferred the M-9 due to 15 rd mags as opposed to 13 rd Mags I did not mind carrying a heavy pistol. It is what I was used to.

[@wildkatt77]

When I first started looking for a Handgun. I spoke with an old rangemaster if i could only get one what he would recommend? He said a Glock hands down. When I asked him why he stated reliability and durability. Picked up a 40cal Glock. I have put more than 5000 rounds without a jam. Easy to clean with less than 50 total parts. So far so good. Cheers

[@overrated121]

As a hk fan boy..id never buy a glock

[@overrated121]

But id buy 10 more p2000, usp .45 and hk p30L

[@wildkatt77]

That's why they call you overrated I assume. You sound like a salesman. Enjoy

[@davidnoot4995]

I’ve had over 12 Colt 1911s. They all ran perfectly. Never had to do anything to “get them to run”. People often run into problems when they go off factory parts and fitting unless proper fitting is done. You can change the sights on 1911 to anything you want. They are never “molded in”. Just have to stake the front sight if they aren’t dovetailed. New rock islands are cmc so a lot better. You don’t “turn your 1911s into 9mm, they do come that way. I love 1911s and would never trash talk a quality one. My choice for carry is M&P Shield and M&P9 for home defense though.

[@nameredacted1176]

I own an RIA Tac Ultra 1911 in 10mm and the RIA Standard 1911 in .45acp and they both run great. Oddly enough the only time either one of them have actually had trouble was using Armscor ammo. They’re both on my carry license too. Keep them clean, know what they’ll choke on and what they don’t and they run like greased butter.

[@festushaggen2563]

S&W 500. It's big, heavy, the ammo is really expensive and it's not fun to shoot. My neighbor bought one and I was impressed until I went shooting with him. After 5 rounds I was done. I'd never buy it.

[@thatguybrody4819]

you have to work your way up to that. use light loads and rent similar kick calibers at gun ranges till you get use to it. you don't go for the hard liquor on your first day.

[@emmettjenkins8026]

I have one. LOVE IT.😍

[@Elkabong53708]

Owning a S&W 500 is like owning a light weight Anti-Tank weapon. Unless you have feral Bearcats or school buses roaming about, its overkill.

[@wvincagold]

Old jarhead here. I learned on a 1911 to date myself. Before the military went to 9mm. I currently have 1. Works fine up to 25 yds max. Last year i bought my first glock. No comparison. The 45 has stayed in its case. My glock 26 out performed in every respect and i got 2 more rounds. I then bought a 43 for light carry. Holding both the 1911 to the glocks there is no comparison. Changing the sights on the glock took 5 minutes. Not having a gunsmith required like the 1911. Im a glock fanboy and there is a reason there is so many of us. They work right out of the box.

[@kevinthorrington2131]

40 years ago I bought a Llama 45 1911 really cheap. I passed it around to family members to shoot for years. It probably has thousands and thousands of rounds through it and still shoots quite well and reliable.

[@calisstic]

I'm a new gun owner and I recently bought a Beretta Px4 Storm Type F (9mm), and I absolutely love it! ❤️

[@shaunolinger964]

My first gun was a Taurus 92F. I wish I still had that gun... absolutely loved it.

[@angelluissoto9760]

My first gun was a chromed Taurus PT92, bought ($550.00) in November 1994. My second one was a Glock 19, bought in the same place ($520.00) in December 1995. I remember that more than a 1,000 rounds were fired from both guns, without any problems... never; each month since I sold both about more than 10 years ago. Now I have (bought in 2021) a Taurus G3C, and in its first use I fired exactly 150 rounds in less than an hour (100 115grain Federal FMJ, and 50 hollow point Federal defense rounds) with no problems, not even one! I really wonder when I see people complaining about problems with their Taurus guns... I think I'm a very lucky guy or I just had have the "one of a kind" of the Taurus guns. I was thinking to buy a Beretta, but a I prefer the Taurus decocker over the Beretta one. And now I can't find a Taurus PT92 available in Puerto Rico...

[@angelluissoto9760]

@Java N. Lava, I think haters just manifest jealousy because this brand makes as good guns as theirs. Every brand had their failures, and no matter what gun a person owns, he or she should be respected. I had Taurus and the 1st generation Glock 19 simultaneously and the first one I sold was the Glock. Because I did not like it, and still have not like them yet. Then I kept my PT92 for years until I decided not to have guns. Last year I decided to have guns again and the G3C was the chosen one. It have not fall yet, and as long as I keep it well maintained, it won't fail. It will be my primary gun until I get a PT92 again.

[@highsecurityagent8778]

Buy the EAA Girsan Regard 9Mm Beretta 92 full size clone.

[@lloydhorn5450]

I also have the taurus g3c. It was the right fit and price for my first gun at the time. Went home and researched them, just to find the old hate they had. Yet, seems like the past 10/15 years they've been nothing but reliable! Only have an issue with a certain defense round when fully loaded mag(12 rds) the hollow in the bullet will catch on the slide before the barrel. But with only 9/10 rounds in, no problems! Thinking that it's more of the amo issue, no problems with gun though!

[@jaymadre5996]

Taurus had a lot of defects in the 80s i believe and thats why they get hate their rep never recovered century arms gets justified hate and theyve done the bare minimum to address it so now their guns MIGHT not be pipe bombs

[@angelluissoto9760]

@@highsecurityagent8778 will be reviewing it. Thanks!

[@StevenKnightZ370]

I've had my Rock Island 1911 .45 ACP for years, never had a problem with it at all.

[@HiRevzMedia]

I’m not sure I agree with most of this video. However, I will say, every manufacturer has failures, EVERY ONE! You personally need ANY gun that is dependable, no matter the name brand.

[@matthewrobinson4323]

About 30-35 years ago, I bought my first gun: an R. G. (aka Rohn) 38 Special. It was an absolute piece of junk. But the only time I ever had to draw a gun, an entire gang of young tough guys suddenly remembered a previous engagement elsewhere. I'm astounded you didn't like your Rock Island Armory m1911a1. One of my guns in my carry rotation is their m206, along with a Taurus 856 Ultra Lite, a Charter Arms Undercover, and after my birthday next month, the gun my wife got me for a birthday present, the Charter Arms Police Undercover. As an add on to my comments:The Rock Island Armory m 206 is flat out awesome!!! I'm on my second one, but only because my first one was dao with the bobbed hammer, and I wanted to switch to the conventional da/sa hammer. A friend wanted to buy my old one, so I went ahead with it. My old one was a Christmas present from my wife 5 1/2;years ago. I bought it at a black Friday sale, and it had a problem with lock up. I called RIA customer service and they told me to send it in. I apprised them that I wanted to wait till after Christmas, so that I could open it for Christmas. They said they'd put a priority on it, and have it back in time. They had it back in time for me to open it Christmas morning!!! That's EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!! It gets even better. A couple of years later, I noticed the barrel had canted. I sent it in, and they REPLACED THE GUN AT NO CHARGE AND WITH NO QUESTIONS!!! Rock Island Armory flat out ROCKS!!! This is in sharp contrast to the (in my opinion) rather shabby treatment I received from Smith and Wesson.

[@danielodham9511]

I had a really good experience with my RIA 1911 it was the gi model A1 I believe never had a malfunction however I only put about 300 rounds thru it and it was gifted to my father-in-law because he loved it

[@patricklozito7042]

I would never buy a Glock. Before the hate begins, I was a fully licensed gunsmith in New York City and personally verified two with blow chambers, another with a NYPD trigger that failed in a way to produce a dead trigger (fail to fire) and all the phase 3 malfunctions that required the extractors to be replaced and the slides modified. All these defects were subsequently repaired in the various revisions. Personally, I don't like the grip angle and the short dwell time to barrel unlocking. Everything breaks or can be broken. There is no infallible firearm. That is simply reality.

[@Mcnizzle3]

As an NYC gunsmith, any first time handgun recommendations for someone with NYC restrictions?

[@robertbiermann4666]

Better said than me, I just call them entry level plastic. Not a fan of the way they shoot.

[@JGoh762]

You're from Nyc you aren't accessible to any model glock

[@patricklozito7042]

@@Mcnizzle3 If you are starting from the beginning with no previous experience, a .22 LR pistol like a Ruger MK4 Target or Tactical would give you an economical way to learn all the basic skills of sight alignment and trigger control. I would highly recommend joining a club and getting formal instruction from a certified instructor so you learn correctly and not acquire bad habits or techniques that are difficult to "unlearn." For many years, "conventional wisdom" would advise that a beginner start with a revolver since its function is more readily apparent. I sold countless S&W model 19 revolvers in the 1980s and 90s. Ultimately, the choice is yours. Do not be afraid to ask as many questions as you have but seek out a good instructor.

[@Mcnizzle3]

@@patricklozito7042 thanks for the words of wisdom. Will seek out both a club and an instructor.

[@leoncolwin8645]

The problem with many 1911s, is that today many of them are made using cheap metal inject molded parts. But get a properly made 1911 such as a Norinco and you will have a very reliable gun. My favorite Norinco never fails.

[@sanchezroman8995]

I have a 1911 - Norinco that l bought decades ago for about $100, New in the box.. literally in a cardboard box. The only changes l made on it are the installation of a BOMAR Adjustable sights and a Replacing the Norinco barrel With a 1911- " 77 " Vietnam War era issue military barrels. ( Vietnam vets are very much familiar with this G.I.issue .45 1911 Barrels.) Runs like a knife 🗡️ over butter..will Almost digest anything.. reloads.. factory loads.. military loads and cheap Asian made loads..

[@reedr1659]

Had issues with my 1911 until I took apart the slide and reassembled it. After that, it was great. Very accurate. Very reliable.

[@MrTehru]

Everyone should own a 1911. Not as an every day carry and not as your soul protector of your family but because it’s a damn cool gun. And you can get reasonable ones that work at least according to many reviewers exceptionally well like the new Rock Island. Every day carry heck no eight shots. And then on top of that it weighs like 35 pounds or whatever but it’s a lot but everyone should have one in their collection. It’s the fun gun to shoot. When you have friends at the range say check this out.

[@stickinthemud23]

35 lbs.? No way. 34.9 lbs. tops. 🤣

[@MrTehru]

@@stickinthemud23 I stand corrected...;)

[@Taras75357]

Interesting perspectives...I believe that the "wand chooses the wizard." I just don't like the feel of Glocks...It was the second pistol I bought and I graduated to the Sig 226 (original from Germany) and since then have been in love with Sig Sauer. Ruger's both revolvers and Semi-auto's are my second loved pistols followed by Colt 1911.

[@Whiskey5_]

I’m the same way with Sigs, they don’t feel right. I have noticed a long while ago that if you like Sigs you don’t like glocks, if you like glocks you don’t like Sigs

[@redline29]

I have a P220 from Germany as well. My carry is a Sig P320.

[@taennoyisspudnambffiwoyommumm]

Already

[@brockbaker9500]

I own sig and ruger and love them

[@beltwayjo7391]

I love both the same….I can understand some plight against the Glock but I feel both are great weapons

[@markfair8541]

Quality of firearms have improved because of the internet. If a brand or model of firearm doesn’t work, everyone will know quickly and they won’t sell.

[@Nohcal]

I bought the Colt 1911 railgun .45 and the Colt Lightweight Commander 9mm. Both pistols fire like a dream,and I love them. And I’m a Army vet. The history of my branch of service.

[@georgedykes5533]

I have several Rock Island 1911s and they are great. I have never seen a bad review of Rock Island 1911 and many compare it to much more costly brands.

[@josephmoya5098]

The cheapest models have poor sights you can't remove. That's the only complaint I think you can offer. I've only shot their TAC II 10 mm, but it shoots like a dream. I was expecting some issues in the first hundred rounds, but didn't jam once. Ate everything I sent its way, including my money. Gosh darn, 10 mm is expensive.

[@JoeyP322]

One of the worst pistols I ever shot was an M1911 when I was in the Air Force, shortly before the switch to the M9 was made. Horrible experience. I believe the stampings indicated it was refurbished in 1978. Turned me off to 1911’s until I got a RIA 1911 years later on sale that my buddy convinced me to get. Same crappy “military” sites but it shot excellent and never had any issues with it. I still have it.

[@groundhog141]

I'm sorry about your military negative experience. Mine was totally different at Ft. Bragg in 1970. Instructor went with a very positive approach telling our platoon at the very first that we were going to be first-rate marksmen and then proceeded to make it so. My first 1911 1a was/is a former military built in 1952. Love it and when at a local indoor range the range officer (off duty policeman) asked to shoot it and loved it as well. Glad you found one you like. Peace.

[@eyeyiyi101]

Some of the old military guns weren’t serviced much. I was in charge of our small arms locker for 3 yrs shot several they were rattle traps.but being in the navy they old me not to worry no one but me would actually shot them. I had to pass them out at every drill and while at dock for security glad no one had to use them

[@anthonyyoung6433]

I was a Navy Armorer at that time. Those pistols had been serving the Army since the 1950’s they were pretty worn out by then.

[@mmctest]

If you learn to shoot a 1911 Colt, Springfield or Rock Island you can shoot. My opinion

[@josephlong7420]

I was pleased to hear you put Taurus on par in quality with most modern manufacturers. In November I purchased a Gx4, put 80 rounds through it for a function check. I gave it to my wife to CC. She is new to guns with lackluster technique. I watched her put 50 rounds through it without issue. Yesterday I bought another one for me.

[@Zachary360Games]

I bought a 856 a few weeks ago and the thing runs like a champ. I’m very impressed with Taurus for their price.

[@dougmac9955]

I am 72 years old. Retired Army NCO. The very first gun I ever held was my grandfather's Colts 1911A1 when I was about 8 years old. I never saw a Beretta before I Retired. I love the 1911. I have about 2 dozen in my collection. My EDC is either a S&W 442 when that is all I can conceal or any one of several modern polymer 9mm or one S&W M&P 40. Again I love the 1911, but I love the Ford Model T as well, but I wouldn't pick one as my daily driver. For those young whipper snappers who don't know I believe the Model T was produced from 1908 to 1927. So it is contemporary to the1911.

[@tjwoodlawn9721]

I'm buying a RIA 1911. This comment section has made me want one. Lol. Lets go!!

[@Madmanmarque]

As an old fart, I cut my teeth on a 1911 in the late '70's and 80's in IPSC. At the time it was the only pistol that was competitive. Currently I shoot a Les Baer Custom Carry. I probably carry a Glock 26 most of the time but I still shoot the 1911 better than any other pistol. When my neighbor, who is new to guns wanted my opinion on weapon choice, I steered him in the direction of a Glock 19... He bought two.

[@jermainejohnson4782]

“As an old fart” is wild😂😂🤣

[@cartelplug8183]

What age do you consider to be an old fart ?

[@situated4]

Yeah, but which has the better trigger by far, the Glock or the 1911? Thought so. There ain't nothing better than the sweet, sweet click & reset of a four-pound trigger, I'll tell you what.

[@Madmanmarque]

@@situated4 Obviously, no contest! I live in CA (please, I've heard it all, so I can do without the Commiefornia references), so I'm limited to the Gen 3. As a lefty it makes it very hard to manipulate the slide using the release and while I can use the left sided mag release with my index, both of these are harder than with the 1911. Since my State limits rounds to 10, the capacity is not really an issue. Also with the Glock, the triggers are horrible as are the sights.

[@idessaoutlaw]

I had nothing but trouble from my Kimber 1911, but I have never had a problem with my Colt, Smith & Wesson, Browning, Taurus, Rock Island , Balaster Molina, or Tokarev pistols. I'm 62 years old and have been through the valley of the shadow of death many times. Generic plastic guns are for generic plastic people. Keepin it real.😎👌

[@Slugonthese]

A Glock is better than all of those

[@idessaoutlaw]

@@Slugonthese What a CROC o she it..😹😹😹👌

[@Chilidog335]

I also had trouble with Kimber 1911’s. The slide would lock open before the magazine was empty. The bullet was hitting the slide stop. This happened on two 45’s and a 10 mm. I sold all three of them and bought a rampant Colt which has worked flawlessly.

[@eriktruchinskas3747]

@@Chilidog335 i dont know how true it is but I heard its because their tolerances are so tight to create an accurate, nice feeling gun that it can cause failures

[@yesimbigwes]

@@eriktruchinskas3747 that’s what the argument seems to be. I bought a kimber less than a year ago and it had a handful of failure to feeds on the first 50 rounds. I took it apart and lightly polished the hammer face, the surface of the slide the hammer rides on, firing pin block, barrel and guide rod. I shot 50 more rounds without a hiccup after that. It has a very low round count, and it has a 500 round break in period. I just feel like a lot of people don’t give kimbers a chance after a few mags. It’s a nice firing gun but I would assume because of the tight tolerances it causes reliability issues

[@cackles1005]

I have had absolutely terrible experiences with polymer-frame pistols, especially compact pistols. I had a Kel-Tec PF-9 and it was genuinely painful to shoot for anyone who tried it. There was just too little mass below the slide, so when it slammed back forward after recoil, it would slam the trigger against the still-depressed trigger finger. After running just a couple of the very small mags (I think 7 rounds apiece), my trigger finger was noticeably swollen. My brother eventually gave it the name Mr Slappy, I gave it away, and I have only looked back to tell this story to anyone who will listen. As contrast, my CZ 75B is a beautiful machine and a joy to shoot. It is a full-size pistol, which is pretty much always going to be more comfortable, but it's also steel framed and feels like an actual gun instead of a particularly dangerous toy.

[@cackles1005]

@Kev Campbell While it is true that a Kel-Tec is not a Glock, it is a representative extreme. I have shot several polymer-frame pistols, including Glocks, a Kahr, Springfield XD, and M&P Shield, and they all have the rocking issue due to lack of balance. Followup shots are just abysmal and comfort isn't great even with the full-size ones. If they work for you, though, that's really what matters - I'm just giving my review and opinion.

[@jebwillsey1524]

These guys are ridiculous. I have a rock island armory 1911 45acp, never had a problem. Love it actually. I have kimbers that I would get rid of first.

[@derekroberts7217]

ATI Omni Hybrid AR-15 chambered in .223, I was excited when I got it put maybe 10 rounds through and it started to jam to the point that it might as well been bolt action. Sent it off for warranty they said it was a minor headspace issue and they fixed it then sent it back. The very day I got it back same freaking thing 10 rounds no problem then bolt action, I sold it to a pawn shop and ordered a DelTon Serria 316L, a higher end but still affordable rifle chambered in 5.56NATO. Put 300 rounds through it (before 2020 ammo crisis) with no problem what so ever.

[@jackreacher6758]

Century “American made” AKs and 1 st gen PSA AK. Soft metal. My bolts started showing deformation by 500 rounds.

[@josephjones836]

I would never collect: MBA Mk1 gyrojet and the 1917 chauchat light machine gun. Most impractical modern day handgun: 50 cal desert eagle Any beretta without a flash light mount; otherwise they are the perfect duty/ home defense setup. Most of it is a matter of preference or your philosophy on how you want to use a gun. 9mm vs .45, AK vs AR, striker vs. Hammer vs. Revolver all work in most cases.

[@robertohidalgo813]

I have a Rock Island 1911 in 10mm and that thing shoots pretty well! I've fired a lot thru it and not a problem! My other 1911 is a Sig stainless in 45 and that one is also very reliable and accurate! Sometimes I do carry the Sig although certainly it's not the best carry gun. Anyway, no problem with either one!

[@joeyp9358]

I am a revolver guy and have never had a problem. Carried a Glock on duty, never a problem either.

[@edgar_928]

My first 1911 is a Rock Island 1911 in 10mm as well and it shoot just fine out of the box. I bought some Wilson Combat mags with it and feels better. I think it is very reliable and accurate so far. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in a 1911!

[@nickbryslan8904]

My very first handgun was a Norinco (Chinese 9mm similar to 92 Baretta). Jammed every other round with premium ammo, every round with reloads. Paid $250 for it, got $80 for it from a gun store when I finally gave up on it. Bought a 92 Taurus ($100 less the the Baretta) and it was hands down the best pistol I ever owned.

[@Raycer84]

First pistol I ever bought, still own, will never sell and is a nail driver with just three simple upgrades. Is My Norinco 1911. A one piece guide rod, a 22# spring and a compensator. I’ve never had a failure of any kind. I bought it used for $500. Never had any problems with it before the upgrades. I’ve had guys with $2k+ 1911s, say my $500 shoots better than theirs.

[@ricks2651]

I have 5 Rock Islands and they work perfectly. I will never have any Mossburg rifles. They are crap, nor will I ever own any Glocks, I have shot several and they are very overrated.

[@williamwenrich3288]

I bought a S&W 9mm over 50 years ago. It has worked well, however, it is a bit large for concealed carry.

[@Astro_touches_children]

Model 59?

[@oscarpuente2029]

I had a 915 9mm. sweet shooter.

[@tommccormick1845]

In 79 & 80 I bought a model 59 then a 39. Then in 82 bought the then new model 439. Never understood why some bad-mouthed them. Because I never had a malfunction out of any even with widemouth hollow points.

[@SamSam-ws1ze]

Wow guess I am poor, I have a Rock island 1911..... love the damn thing and it shoots good.

[@jamestucker7513]

I am a 1911/2011 guy. To be fair not all work well without help. Once fitted they are fantastic. I have disassembled and reassembled one before and made total difference without changing any parts. Strange and wonderful. Love my others too.

[@lestergillis8171]

I once had Marlin replace a defective barrel on a 336 Stainless 30/30. This was more than 10 yrs after I bought it. It is a ☆☆☆☆☆ keeper now. A fine survivalist lever action .

[@zovaynezovanyari5442]

Old guy here. My first semiautomatic was a S&W 39. Not a great gun. It was a "MayPop". May pop, may not. I've had 6 glocks. I'm down to a g19, just causei think it's the best all-round pistol out there. I've gone from the new stuff TO the 1911. My edc's are a MP Shield plus and a Tisas Commander size 1911. I shoot the crap out of them and I'm waiting for my first malfunction. The Tisas is so much better than my colt I traded it off.

[@kinghyperion2329]

When I got my Glock 19 jammed on it's first shot

[@edstringer1138]

You can do alot better than a Glock

[@jackring5000]

Find an old Belgian made Hi Power and you'll find the best shooting pistol you've ever fired. Unfortunately I'm talking ball ammo. Finding the right hollow point for one of those beauties can be frustrating and I found only Winchester Silvertips utterly reliable. Then came the Mk 3 Hi Power. It will eat anything you put in it. Try mixed magazines and they still work. I hope the Springfield SA35 is the ultimate Hi Power. If it is it will be the most reliable, best pointing, and very reliable Hi Power ever made. The jury is out but I'll buy one my first chance.

[@chaysehiser]

Knowing what I know now, having multiple firearms in my life. Building preferences and going through phases I will never buy another polymer framed handgun. I do still have my gen 1 m&p shield in 9mm but it's typically in the safe. it may just be preference but I will take metal frame anyway, scandium, aluminum or just classic steel. No more polymer for me.

[@richardstaser6897]

I own 3 1911's....Kimber .40. Only issue I've ever had with it was with cheap bulk ammo for practice. It jammed up on shell extraction. Kimber has a really stout recoil spring and the cheaper ammo just couldn't get the slide to go back far enough for a full extraction. Premium ammo.....performed flawlessly!! I have a Remington R1911 in .45 and a Springfield 1911 in 10mm. I'd bet my life on all 3 of these pistols.

[@jesmoreland1104]

I read that the reason Taurus quality improved is because the Brazilian company that owns the brand took control of the American manufacturing company that was ruining their name. That led to the Taurus G series which I have 2 G2Cs and they are great firearms. I carry my Millinium G2 every day.

[@Scott-hh3gh]

I Recently purchased a RI 1911 and don't have an issue with it. The one firearm I won't buy again is the Ruger Mini-14. Mine jams after every 2-3 rounds, regardless of brand ammo or magazines used. A POS.

[@stevemaurer8454]

1st gun owned, thanks to a Friend's of NRA raffle, was a Kimber Ultra Carry. After several 1000 rounds still love it. I really like my xd 40 also.

[@Magdump_1972]

I have a Raven .25 that I bought when I was 21 years old (I am 49 now) I still carry it in an ankle holster as a back up. I think it was $69.99. It has never mis fired or failed to fire...those were a crap shoot, some were good some were garbage

[@rickc5197]

A friend had one, and asked me to take it to the range for him. I didn't even want to be seen with it. HOWEVER, it ran like a top that day. You just never really know.

[@travistucker4067]

I had a raven .25 too. Had to replace the firing pin every other year.

[@glockholiday3365]

We call Raven & Jennings firearms housing project slingshots wish I had a dollar for every one I confiscated or found at crime scenes or in the waistband of gangbangers.

[@Prosecute-fauci]

I bought a custom rock island armory 1911 during my deployment to Afghanistan in 2012. It has all the bells and whistles that you can imagine. At first I was having failures to eject unless I locked my elbows out. I stuck with it and within 500 rounds it wore in and functions perfectly. It’s one of my favorite pistols.

[@nancythompson3282]

Yidris - I appreciate your service to America. What handguns do you feel were very popular with the other soldiers? I though everyone used the same government issue pistols?

[@Prosecute-fauci]

@@nancythompson3282 the 1911 that I purchase was a personal firearm that I did not take possession of until I returned to the states. I didn’t mean for it to seem as though I carried it on deployment. The US Army does not stock .45 ACP any longer. We used the Beretta M9 for my entire military career. I believe that the Army has since changed their pistol to some other manufacturer. Honestly the M9 or 92FS (civilian version) is just about the best full size side arm you can get for the money. They are flawless, and you can truly trust your life to them.

[@lawrencestark8983]

You talk down about 1911's al you want but I still have mine from 1979 from my military days and it has only misfired about a dozen times but that was bad ammo. It may rattle a little but it's trust worthy. I carry it on my side

[@billbaker3565]

Anything from Springfield Armory after a few years ago they supported a law that would shutdown most firearms dealers in Illinois.

[@FKJIII]

@BillBaker They claimed after the fact that they didn't know that this bill would negatively affect dealers in Illinois.

[@drichi07]

One of the few I would never ever buy again: AMT 1911 clone .45 "Hardballer." Defective from the factory, it was pretty much a single shot due to the extractor hole being drilled off-center. I had replaced it 2 times and it lasted a magazine or so before constant failure to extracts. Then I read in the now gone "Gun Tests" magazine about the extractor being off-center. Traded it at a gun show for a new Colt Officer's Model Series 80. A fine handgun until the recoil plug broke (the tab) and flew off when shooting. Replaced it with a guide rod and it worked until round 756 (yes, I kept records) when I brought it down out of recoil to find there was no front sight to pick up. It had flown off. All this with factory hardball and light cast SWC target loads. My love of 1911s took a severe blow. AMT went bankrupt and deservedly so. When I get back to the States, I shoot some the handguns ---semi-autos and revolvers---I have back home and the one that is most comfortable for me, most natural to point (I love that low bore line) is a Glock 19. Never had a malfunction and nothing has broken in over 5,000 rounds. I would still love a 1911 to shoot, preferably something from Wilson Combat, but for carry and self defense, I think I would be hard pressed to give up my Glock.

[@lazytommy0]

I lost it in a boating accident sadly, but my m&p sheild plus was an amazing piece. Astounding quality and was my go to for any occasion. Great vid (:

[@nunyabiz4460]

I'm really enjoying my Walther PDP. I know it's not sleek and pretty, but it shoots like butter for me.

[@hamiltoncooper3603]

I lost my boat in a gunning accident.

[@MrBlack-vg8rv]

@@hamiltoncooper3603 I just picture you sitting in a boat on a lake at night slowly sinking with the titanic music in the background

[@hamiltoncooper3603]

Mr. Black Yes, and up until then I felt like I was king of the world.

[@MrBlack-vg8rv]

@@hamiltoncooper3603 well at least you have your gun,don't know what to tell you about your boat though,guess you're gonna have to do some bank fishing

[@MM8verick5]

I bought a Citadel 1911 and have yet to have a single issue with it, I absolutely love it and it works every time. Would still like a higher end one someday but I won’t be getting rid of my Citadel