1911 guys listen up!

[Crixus]

Military Spending Bill Authorizes Sale of 8,000 Military Surplus 1911s Next Year - GunsAmerica Digest

 

[JoeB131]

You know, there's a reason why the Army stopped using those.

 

[Defiant1]

You know, there's a reason why the Army stopped using those.

Because they are too effective???

 

[JoeB131]

Because they are too effective???

Um. NO.

They were really way too heavy for a sidearm (The MP's had to go to .38 back in the 1980's) and really, Officers only wore them for show.

 

[Skull Pilot]

Because they are too effective???

Um. NO.

They were really way too heavy for a sidearm (The MP's had to go to .38 back in the 1980's) and really, Officers only wore them for show.

Still a nice handgun though.

 

[jon_berzerk]

Military Spending Bill Authorizes Sale of 8,000 Military Surplus 1911s Next Year - GunsAmerica Digest

yup it is in the works

coming up soon

 

[jon_berzerk]

Because they are too effective???

Um. NO.

They were really way too heavy for a sidearm (The MP's had to go to .38 back in the 1980's) and really, Officers only wore them for show.

it is a free country joe

so fuck off

 

[Anathema]

You know, there's a reason why the Army stopped using those.

Yep. Because we are far too interested in sharing ammunition diet foreign "allies" we shouldn't even be aligned with (NATO) rather than the effectiveness of a weapon system.

The 1911 uses a .45 ACP cartridge. The rest of NATO used 9mm. Thsts why we converted to the Berretta M9 (foreign made 9mm) pistol about 25 years ago. It sucks.

 

[Jarlaxle]

Only problem with a 1911 is that is is not practical for left-handed shooters (like my wife); the safety is on the wrong side.

 

[JoeB131]

Still a nice handgun though.

It was a pain in the ass to do maintenance on, particularly getting the leaf spring back in. Also way too many small parts they managed to lose while cleaning them. (I always kept an ample supply of replacements.

 

[JoeB131]

Yep. Because we are far too interested in sharing ammunition diet foreign "allies" we shouldn't even be aligned with (NATO) rather than the effectiveness of a weapon system.

The 1911 uses a .45 ACP cartridge. The rest of NATO used 9mm. Thsts why we converted to the Berretta M9 (foreign made 9mm) pistol about 25 years ago. It sucks.

There was more to it than that. Part of the reason why they got rid of it was because it was too heavy. It weight over 3 pounds with a full magazine.

It wasn't practical for MP's, who had to use them on a daily basis.

 

[Anathema]

There was more to it than that. Part of the reason why they got rid of it was because it was too heavy. It weight over 3 pounds with a full magazine.

It wasn't practical for MP's, who had to use them on a daily basis.

I have T times carried a 1911 as my CCW choice. Commander length, full frame, stainless steel with 8+1 and had ne troubles. I'm not a big guy and I have to carry it concealed. Soinds like some whiney MPs to me.

 

[JoeB131]

I have T times carried a 1911 as my CCW choice. Commander length, full frame, stainless steel with 8+1 and had ne troubles. I'm not a big guy and I have to carry it concealed. Soinds like some whiney MPs to me.

Well, maybe unlike you, they didn't need to compensate for anything.

 

[Anathema]

Well, maybe unlike you, they didn't need to compensate for anything.

LOL. Cute. Considering they can't carry JJP ammo, their 9mm guns are fly swatter.

 

[Moonglow]

I done gotz one, but I'd like a few more for the kids...

 

[Moonglow]

They are selling M1 Garands with gear right now...I wish they came with a grenade launcher and a few grenades, to protect myself from an onslaught of renegade deers...

 

[fncceo]

They were really way too heavy for a sidearm

Too heavy for today's recruits ...

 

[Jarlaxle]

Yep. Because we are far too interested in sharing ammunition diet foreign "allies" we shouldn't even be aligned with (NATO) rather than the effectiveness of a weapon system.

The 1911 uses a .45 ACP cartridge. The rest of NATO used 9mm. Thsts why we converted to the Berretta M9 (foreign made 9mm) pistol about 25 years ago. It sucks.

There was more to it than that. Part of the reason why they got rid of it was because it was too heavy. It weight over 3 pounds with a full magazine.

It wasn't practical for MP's, who had to use them on a daily basis.

The 1911 is six ounces heavier than the M9 that replaced it. Having used both, give me the 1911.

 

[Skull Pilot]

Still a nice handgun though.

It was a pain in the ass to do maintenance on, particularly getting the leaf spring back in. Also way too many small parts they managed to lose while cleaning them. (I always kept an ample supply of replacements.

That's all part of an older style gun. I think it's part of the process and don't mind. I find complicated mechanical things to be rather zen inducing.

 

[Crixus]

You know, there's a reason why the Army stopped using those.

Yup. Girls and small men have issues with using them. That and plastic guns are better. Still, it’s a chunk of history.