Modern 1911

[jreifsch80]

the modernization of the 1911 also includes beaver tail grip safety, adjustable trigger, extended thumb safety, ambi. safety......

how much more "modernized" do you need? i guess if it ere a da/sa that would make it interesting too

[MCarp71]

I've wondered for years how long it'll take someone to make a hybrid 1911/Glock. That is to say, looks like a 1911, handles like a 1911, single stack like a 1911, but without the exposed hammer and thumb safety - instead, a striker fire mechanism and Glock trigger. I think that'd be a great combo, and the best of both worlds. Or an abomination under God, take your pick.

Amen, I would love to see this!!

[Atrain1]

the modernization of the 1911 also includes beaver tail grip safety, adjustable trigger, extended thumb safety, ambi. safety......

how much more "modernized" do you need? i guess if it ere a da/sa that would make it interesting too

I would not mind having a true SA/DA not a glorified single action (PARA LDA)

[CO-Exprs]

In most respects, nearly all modern semi autos stem from the 1911 design in some way. The High Power was an attempt to Europeanize the 1911 and the CZ75 copied the High Power. Beretta 92f copied the CZ. DA triggers, stikers, decocking levers, trigger safeties, linkless barrels... these are all "evolutions" of the species, but nearly every make out there can be traced back to the 1911. There are rare examples of total departure. The HK P7 was a masterful attempt to reinvent the wheel. It's interesting that the one, greatest feature of the 1911 is the least copied... the trigger. It has only been fitting that as function has changed over the years that form should follow. In terms of purely looking at the 1911, the custom IPSC race pistols are about as far removed from the original asthetics as you can get, while still maintaining the same function.

[JCS918]

Amen, I would love to see this!!

Wouldnt mind it either

[Honor Bound]

I've wondered for years how long it'll take someone to make a hybrid 1911/Glock. That is to say, looks like a 1911, handles like a 1911, single stack like a 1911, but without the exposed hammer and thumb safety - instead, a striker fire mechanism and Glock trigger. I think that'd be a great combo, and the best of both worlds. Or an abomination under God, take your pick.

I'd have to go with "abomination". Taking away a 1911's trigger would be robbing the best feature of the platform.

I'm no gunsmith but the operation and function of the two sit at two separate ends of the spectrum.

Both are great designs but a hybrid that could reach the status of the other two would be a tricky.

HB

[Wolfen]

I've wondered for years how long it'll take someone to make a hybrid 1911/Glock. That is to say, looks like a 1911, handles like a 1911, single stack like a 1911, but without the exposed hammer and thumb safety - instead, a striker fire mechanism and Glock trigger. I think that'd be a great combo, and the best of both worlds. Or an abomination under God, take your pick.

as long as they don't call it 1911 we are fine. Would not bother me one bit if they came out with something like that. I really do hate the grip angle of the glock and think that the 1911 has the best grip angle ever designed. Also, the actual grip of the 1911 fits my hand perfect, while the glock is just ok and the hk usp is downright horrible for me. 1911 grip frame design built like a glock would interest me for sure.

[tmckay2]

They can get rid of whatever they want except the trigger. Single best thing about it. Very easily adjusted, easy for beginners to squeeze rather than pull, very even and smooth action. It is by far the 1911's best feature and it's not even close. Personally I think hammer pistols also have an advantage

[Jefe's AR]

I'd call the 'bob' an improvement.

I love my 1911s and I prefer the grip to be bobbed. I just like the way it looks, feels, and carries. I also shoot it very well. I prefer the external hammer and I really like the safety system.

I watched a vid where the guy claimed that a 1911 w/ the original arched MSH had the same grip angle as a Glock. True? I really don't like the way a Glock feels in my hand. They also have no soul. I really do wish I liked them more as they are very good guns and a pretty reasonable price. Especially compared to the 1911.

Gratuitous pics.



I also have a SA Loaded parkerized. Looking to sell if anyone is interested.

[Jefe's AR]

They can get rid of whatever they want except the trigger. Single best thing about it. Very easily adjusted, easy for beginners to squeeze rather than pull, very even and smooth action. It is by far the 1911's best feature and it's not even close. Personally I think hammer pistols also have an advantage

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