"Passion of the Gun" - what platform next?

[Sam]

A Wilson in 9mm makes me think dirty thoughts. I'm so glad my California overlords are protecting my from myself and don't allow us peons to purchase such a dangerous thing here.

[Trooper224]

Cool thanks. Someone asked me about good entry level 1911s and I recommended colt or Springfield in the 5 inch variety in 45

I think you gave good advice. It isn't that you CAN'T get a 1911 in another configuration to run reliably. It's just that they can become a project, something that can be highly discouraging to a first time 1911 owner. A basic Colt Govt. Model, or a Springfield like those in the Range Officer series can be had for somewhere north or south of the $800 mark. Those are the only ones in that bracket I can recommend with a clear conscience. I've had both and used both hard. Heck, I used my first RO enough that I recently had to rebuild it with a new hammer, sear, etc. and it remains my main trainer/beater. The 9mm SA RO is running fine but it's only around the three thousand round mark, so I'm still wondering about that one.

[breakingtime91]

I think you gave good advice. It isn't that you CAN'T get a 1911 in another configuration to run reliably. It's just that they can become a project, something that can be highly discouraging to a first time 1911 owner. A basic Colt Govt. Model, or a Springfield like those in the Range Officer series can be had for somewhere north or south of the $800 mark. Those are the only ones in that bracket I can recommend with a clear conscience. I've had both and used both hard. Heck, I used my first RO enough that I recently had to rebuild it with a new hammer, sear, etc. and it remains my main trainer/beater. The 9mm SA RO is running fine but it's only around the three thousand round mark, so I'm still wondering about that one.

They wanted 45, I tried to convince them a 4.25 9mm was the way

[HCM]

So the question becomes, does +P ammo reduce reliability?

I would say no, just the opposite.

1911 was designed around the 45 acp which has more energy than 9mm. Theoretically, a lighter slide, like on a 4 or 4.25" gun would take less energy to cycle reliably than the slide on a 5" gun (more mass/ weight).

[Wondering Beard]

I would say no, just the opposite.

1911 was designed around the 45 acp which has more energy than 9mm. Theoretically, a lighter slide, like on a 4 or 4.25" gun would take less energy to cycle reliably than the slide on a 5" gun (more mass/ weight).

Well, the 45 ACP has more momentum but not more kinetic energy (Both have about 350 ft/lb IIRC). I don't know which one is more important to reliability in a 1911 format. Also, wouldn't a +P make the lighter slide cycle faster, which could have an effect on reliaibility?

[pastaslinger]

I'm debating a 38 super just because Great Depression Gunfighter... and that means either that or a 38/44 Triple Lock...and of the two, the 1911 would be cheaper...

Now that's weird to say.

But also because 38 super is just kewl.

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I'd just get a 10mm at that point

Ammo is probably more available and no need to deal with the semi rim either.

[Trooper224]

They wanted 45, I tried to convince them a 4.25 9mm was the way

Communist

[45dotACP]

I'd just get a 10mm at that point

Ammo is probably more available and no need to deal with the semi rim either.

That seems more logical...really it does. I reload so availability is a bit of a moot point as long as components are available and I do need to find some caliber to use my 8lb jug of Power Pistol on...plus a 9mm has compatibility with a 38 super and there's already a 9mm commander in my stable...plus I've been considering building a government model 9mm and just having a .38 super barrel would be nifty