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1911 Types

Old_Me said:
"most" G'ment model 1911's have a 5" barrel.

once you get into officers or other configurations, the barrel lengths differ.

but then there are some 5" barrel 1911's, that are NOT G'ment models.

the one YOU are looking at IS G'Ment model.
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The one I'm looking at WHERE? I know (see post #1) what is what and how long, I just need to know if I need to measure my barrel to understand that the 'piece' in my hand is: Government or Commander. Outside of them looking like a 1911, which do I have. Check my hood or check Google?
 
Old_Me said:
yes, but @Jfal called it a "protrusion"

i am wondering/guessing if that bit of a "protrusion" is there to "seal the ejection port, to cut down on the blow back gases, as well a to help lock up the barrel, sorta a "double duty" function..??
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I’d say #1 purpose is barrel/slide/frame lockup at the instance of firing, and #2 sorta “sealing up” the chamber at that same time.
 
Tinyman said:
Guess I'll try this:

PX9118L -- Government or Commander?
PI9128E -- Government or Commander?

It's the only two I own (at the moment).
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on a personal opinion, i like the g'ment (5" barrel) sized ones all the time.

i do not carry any 1911, so i'd not be wanting to buy any of the 1911's with a shorter barrel..
 
Tinyman said:
PX9118L -- Government or Commander?
PI9128E -- Government or Commander?

It's the only two I own (at the moment).
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PI9128E is Gov’t…. also often called simply “full size”.
PX9118L is Commander. Although I believe the only diff between Commander and Gov’t is the barrel length and directly associated parts like bushing, recoil spring etc.
Grip & frame parts remains identical to standard Gov’t/full size if I’m not mistaken ( reason for my caveat is there’s an Officer designation also).

But go on Springfield website and search those models and u should see specs.
:)
 
The hood on the barrel is for the lockup of barrel and slide, the hood locks up at the back of the slide in the injection port, when you fit a barrel to the slide you have to fit the barrel in several places, locking lugs, the legs where the link is and the hood area. Don’t know why there is so much talk about this area, the hood has nothing to do with who made the gun, Colt, SA, Kimber, all 1911’s are designed like this.
 
Annihilator said:
The hood on the barrel is for the lockup of barrel and slide, the hood locks up at the back of the slide in the injection port, when you fit a barrel to the slide you have to fit the barrel in several places, locking lugs, the legs where the link is and the hood area. Don’t know why there is so much talk about this area, the hood has nothing to do with who made the gun, Colt, SA, Kimber, all 1911’s are designed like this.
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Sorry Annihilator, I had no idea it was called a hood, but the "hood" is where my Ronin is measured from, to the muzzle, to a 5" full-size 1911 designation. The OP hinted about asking where to start the measurement (since it is not obvious that a 5" 1911 barrel is really only 4" + length of chamber and hood).
 
Tinyman said:
Ok all -- ya'll keep on talking about your hoods and protrusions.
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i gave you my opinion on what i like, the full sized, 5" barrel 1911's.

i just don't know what YOU like.

i was seeking an answer for another member, @Jfal as i did not want to ignore his question either.

it's the way some websites are.

and for the record, all my 1911's have that barrel protrusion, some with a sight notch cut out, others do not, and all my cars have had hoods.
 
Jfal said:
Sorry Annihilator, I had no idea it was called a hood, but the "hood" is where my Ronin is measured from, to the muzzle, to a 5" full-size 1911 designation. The OP hinted about asking where to start the measurement (since it is not obvious that a 5" 1911 barrel is really only 4" + length of chamber and hood).
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Hey, no problem, yea you have to include the chamber and such when measuring barrel length on a semi auto, I just couldn’t figure out the hoopla on the hood that’s all, but you don’t know unless you ask
 
Old_Me said:
i gave you my opinion on what i like, the full sized, 5" barrel 1911's.

i just don't know what YOU like.

i was seeking an answer for another member, @Jfal as i did not want to ignore his question either.

it's the way some websites are.

and for the record, all my 1911's have that barrel protrusion, some with a sight notch cut out, others do not, and all my cars have had hoods.
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The notch cut out is basically a loaded chamber indicator
 
Annihilator said:
Hey, no problem, yea you have to include the chamber and such when measuring barrel length on a semi auto, I just couldn’t figure out the hoopla on the hood that’s all, but you don’t know unless you ask
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he wanted to know what that "jotted out end" or "protrusion was and what it does. (what i circled in posting 14)

personally, i think it's a beer bottle cap taker offer..
 
Old_Me said:
i gave you my opinion on what i like, the full sized, 5" barrel 1911's.

i just don't know what YOU like.

i was seeking an answer for another member, @Jfal as i did not want to ignore his question either.

it's the way some websites are.

and for the record, all my 1911's have that barrel protrusion, some with a sight notch cut out, others do not, and all my cars have had hoods.
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My first was a RO Elite -- great pistol. My second was .45 Ronin. I like them both. As far as answering someone elses question, fine with me (thought I was being ignored).
 
Old_Me said:
Sorry Annihilator, I had no idea it was called a hood, but the "hood" is where my Ronin is measured from, to the muzzle, to a 5" full-size 1911 designation. The OP hinted about asking where to start the measurement (since it is not obvious that a 5" 1911 barrel is really only 4" + length of chamber and hood).
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No; your barrel is measured with the action closed from the muzzle to the breech face; usually with a cleaning rod or dowel.
 
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