1911s are overrated, fight me

[Alan]

Everyone treats them like they're perfect. Yeah they're classic but give me a modern gun any day. 1911 lovers, tell me why I'm wrong. Let's argue.

 

[Brunoo]

I won’t fight you but that trigger and history still make 1911 fans forgive everything else.

 

[Wingmaster]

I prefer steel over plastic.

I shot in USPSA matches with my 1911 for several years. Even with my 8 round magazines I was very competitive against "modern" guns that had 21 round magazines. I have in the neighborhood of 18,000 rounds through it and other than cleaning and lightly lubing it, it hasn't had anything done to it.

It's pretty hard to argue with success.

 

[CoachChris]

I can't tell you your wrong because you're stating your opinion.
The 1911 is extremely accurate and comfortable to shoot.
The trigger design is the standard by which all others are measured.
The overall design has stood the test of time proven by the fact that it was in service for 74 years and this is still a common discussion.
It's heavy. I don't carry mine.
It does need to be kept clean to run flawlessly. The tighter the tolerances more consistently it needs to be cleaned.
It's not as convenient to carry and shoot as some modern handguns.
I argue that it still holds its own in accuracy and comfort

 

[ferider]

Ask our microwave, please.

(My Colt Defender)

 

[the_leper_colony]

About 10 years ago, through a really weird set of circumstances, I briefly owned a Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact (that had formerly belonged to a family friend). It was kind of pricey, but definitely the nicest handgun that I've ever owned, so I can't really argue with the 1911 fans. Guess if I was going to personally claim 1911s are overrated, I might have to find something better than that one (which hasn't happened yet)...

 

[Alan]

I can't tell you your wrong because you're stating your opinion.
The 1911 is extremely accurate and comfortable to shoot.
The trigger design is the standard by which all others are measured.
The overall design has stood the test of time proven by the fact that it was in service for 74 years and this is still a common discussion.
It's heavy. I don't carry mine.
It does need to be kept clean to run flawlessly. The tighter the tolerances more consistently it needs to be cleaned.
It's not as convenient to carry and shoot as some modern handguns.
I argue that it still holds its own in accuracy and comfort

Can’t hate on a classic. She’s a little high‑maintenance but she still shoots like a dream.

 

[Alan]

About 10 years ago, through a really weird set of circumstances, I briefly owned a Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact (that had formerly belonged to a family friend). It was kind of pricey, but definitely the nicest handgun that I've ever owned, so I can't really argue with the 1911 fans. Guess if I was going to personally claim 1911s are overrated, I might have to find something better than that one (which hasn't happened yet)...

Okay yeah… if your reference point is a Wilson Supergrade, that’s a tough act to follow Hard to call 1911s overrated after that!

 

[ferider]

They work for me. Just yesterday:

 

[Wind River]

Of all autos they’re the coolest, certainly the most nostalgic. I have to practice a lot to shoot one well. I honestly have little practical use for one or any other handgun but my backward traditional preference in guns just loves the look and feel of the 1911.

 

[the_leper_colony]

Okay yeah… if your reference point is a Wilson Supergrade, that’s a tough act to follow Hard to call 1911s overrated after that!

Very likely a once in a lifetime situation - my actual firearms budget prequalifies me to shop at Walmart and the less exclusive pawn shops, IF they're having sales!