Originally Posted by
KevH
I think you nailed it right there.
Just remember, we've been here before.
During the 1980's (and very early 1990's) and the height of Jeff Cooper's Modern Technique, there was a 1911 craze that rose and then died off...and the enthusiasts were left.
During the early-to-mid-2000's with the adoption of the Springfield Professional by FBI HRT/SWAT, rise of Kimber, Wilson Combat, and guys coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan, there was 1911 craze that rose and then died off...and the enthusiasts were left.
Right now there is a 2011 craze initiated by Staccato. It too will die off in a few years....and the enthusiasts will be left.
Throughout most of the 20th Century most cops carried 38 Special revolvers with most being served by the S&W M&P or Colt Army Special/Official Police. Why? Because they were light enough to carry all day comfortably, easy for most to shoot reasonably well, offered adequate ballistic performance, and needed very little maintenance.
Now it is the 21st Century and most cops carry a Glock or S&W M&P. Why? Because they are light enough to carry all day comfortably, easy for most to shoot reasonably well, offer adequate ballistic performance, and need very little maintenance.
There have always been enthusiasts and outliers. S&W N frames, Colt Pythons, S&W 39/59's, H&K P7's, and 1911's were sprinkled in during the 20th Century. In the 21st Century we have 2011's and some other fad gun yet to be invented.
Since I'm an enthusiast though (like many spending time on this site) I'll dabble in the 1911/2011 and put up with their quirks.