Question for the 1911 lovers.

[mav]

Question for all the 1911 lovers. Since I have gotten into firearms I own or have owned Glocks, H&Ks, Sigs, FNs, Rugers, and various manufacturers of 1911s. Out of all the handguns that I have owned or have shot, I am definitely a 1911 fanboy.

While I love my 1911s, I recently I picked up a 2011. I have to admit that everytime I shoot it a smile appears on my face. It is an absolute joy to shoot. I had been looking at a HK 45, but I think my next 45 (later in the year) will be another 2011.

What are your thoughts on the 2011 platform? Love 'em, hate 'em, own 'em?

[Guest CK1]

Some of the NTPS guys will be along shortly with lots of intel I'm sure... While I don't own one I've shot a few and they're excellent guns, there's a reason they're pretty much THE platform in IPSC/USPSA.

A 2011 is pretty much a double-stack 1911 with a polymer lower so the grip stays almost the same size as the single-stack guns; An HK45 is a different animal entirely, I owned one briefly and while a good gun it's just a totally different thing. An HK45 is an accurate and rugged gun meant to be strapped on as a side-arm, a 2011 is more like a precision instrument. I won't be picking up another HK45 again, but pretty sure I'll end up with a 2011 down the road sometime.

Edited January 29, 2011 by CK1

[Guest BigJ45]

Got em! Love em!

[timcalhoun]

Love em!!!!

[deerslayer]

Gonna get one sooner or later. I would like a double stack .40 for IDPA, USPSA, and 3-gun.