[PA Guns & Ammo]

The 1911 is a platform that will never die and here is some proof:

Colt Awarded Contract from U.S. Marine Corps - Guns & Ammo

James

 

[RoyP]

it's a very simple and reliable design without nearly as many moving parts that most pistols have these days. The 1911 will never die

 

[minderasr]

Love my 1911s.

 

[Degenret]

A 1911 is on my short list, just 3 or 5 guns away. I think.

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

Hopefully one of the mods can merge the threads together.

 

[.357MagNYC]

Just following up on the discussion in the other thread ( http://www.nyfirearms.com/forums/firearms-news/32311-marines-order-1911s.html).

A 9mm will stop just about anybody. They just might not go down right away. And it might take a few shots to get the job done.

But a .45 will knock down anyone, no matter how high their morale is or how many drugs they've taken. And you'll know right away when you've hit your target. It goes back to the old Moro guerrillas.

I was talking to a Marine who served 3 tours in Iraq recently. He said the Beretta is a great gun that never failed. But the reason the Marines broke out the 1911s in Iraq was for the caliber.

 

[Darthgamer138]

Just following up on the discussion in the other thread ( http://www.nyfirearms.com/forums/firearms-news/32311-marines-order-1911s.html).

A 9mm will stop just about anybody. They just might not go down right away. And it might take a few shots to get the job done.

But a .45 will knock down anyone, no matter how high their morale is or how many drugs they've taken. And you'll know right away when you've hit your target. It goes back to the old Moro guerrillas.

I was talking to a Marine who served 3 tours in Iraq recently. He said the Beretta is a great gun that never failed. But the reason the Marines broke out the 1911s in Iraq was for the caliber.

I would beg to differ. Using modern defense ammo I would wager the difference is not that great. For the military perhaps because they have to use FMJs, but for HPs and defense ammo I would say the 9mm vs. 45 thing is way overblown.

 

[.357MagNYC]

^ Yeah, I was just stating a Marine's opinion. I personally love both calibers.

 

[NCNY]

Headshots don't care about caliber.

 

[Baby Kaboomer]

Elio Carrion, shot by a deputy sheriff three times at point blank range with a .45 would agree that shot placement is everything.

County reaches $1.5 million settlement in Elio Carrion shooting case - Inland Empire Courts

 

[sr20sean]

Aguila needs to start making those 117gr aluminum HP's again.

 

[Tim]

Headshots don't care about caliber.

Hopefully you dont actually practice this way. Practicing for head shots is about the worst way to get yourself hurt or dead if attacked!

 

[ADKeagle]

Just got my first 1911 a week ago, I finally see what all of the fuss is about. I've only been to the range once wth it so far but boy is she sweet. I don't know if I'll ever go back to tupprware again!

 

[minderasr]

Which 1911 did ya get?

 

[ADKeagle]

Which 1911 did ya get?

Ruger SR1911

 

[PA Guns & Ammo]

Ruger SR1911

Got one and love it!!

James

 

[minderasr]

Awesome, welcome to the club! Love my SR1911.