Ayoob: Is It Time to Retire the 1911?

[NMEDGE]

I think there will always be a place for the 1911. Now the question is will the "new" generation accept the platform.

 

[DunRanull]

Might be time for Mas to retire.

Unless he is stricken with some debilitating disease{God forbid!} I look for Mas to die with his boots on, doing what he does best... Shooting and writing...

 

[Bassbob]

Unless he is stricken with some debilitating disease{God forbid!} I look for Mas to die with his boots on, doing what he does best... Shooting and writing...

And advertising for carry insurance lawyers.

 

[bc22wm]

And, next month THE 16G IS DEAD. (something we have been hearing for 60 years)
Sir, you're one of the last of the old breed. You could tell humorous war stories from days past; of names we all know for the rest of your life.

 

[AUTOMAN]

I have a half dozen in .45, and none in 9mm or .38 Super which are my next acquisitions. So for me, the 1911 is very much alive.

 

[PaulieDC]

Retire it! In all it's forms! And all your 1911's are belonga MEEEE!!!

Except mine!

 

[PaulieDC]

I think there will always be a place for the 1911. Now the question is will the "new" generation accept the platform.

They can’t even accept a five-day work week, everything else doesn’t even have a chance.

 

[Grayfox]

Retire the 1911? Not hardly.

https://imgur.com/04Udgzd

This is an old picture. I now have more.

My EDC. 1959 Colt Commander .45.

https://imgur.com/hUjlkBw

 

[Jester560]

Yes!! It is tired and needs to be put out to pasture.

 

[CEW]

I too carried a .45 ACP for many years for work from Colt 1911 to FN-45 tactical and wanted to actually give-in and get a 9mm range pistol, but found I still wanted metal over polymer this time. And damn ended up with a Beretta that weighs well over three pounds empty with brake and optic and is all carbon steel (looks like SS, but ain't). Is a DA/SA per say, but lacks a de-cocker enlieu of a cock and lock feature on the frame. But it does shoot 9mm and appears I am an ugly American stuck in the past. Oh wait, this is the "new" model and they have a few SA only with a de-cocker and I am getting confused... Guess I will stay with the hammer so I can keep up...

 

[3L120]

Anybody who thinks the 1911 is going away just has to look at how many companies are now building their version.

 

[DunRanull]

I like a hammer. And a decocker w/double action availability when possible. However, the single action "cocked and locked" over a loaded chamber works for me as well. I really do not like or really trust these new-style no-safety designs based on the Glock- as accidents-in-waiting. Deal with the plastic I can- the lack of a positive safety-lock or even a grip-safety really bothers me... I have long since learned to sweep off the safety on the 1911 and BHP while drawing, it is a non-existent "problem".

 

[trader]

Retire the 1911? Not hardly.

https://imgur.com/04Udgzd

This is an old picture. I now have more.

My EDC. 1959 Colt Commander .45.

https://imgur.com/hUjlkBw

impressive lineup Gfox!

 

[trader]

IMHO the 1911 is used and enjoyed as a carry, sport pistol, target and more by many loyal fans. I have used quite a few over the years, but to each their own. I do like a good magnum revolver though, mostly for the range and if that dates me, so be it.