1911a1 Advice

[Fmedges]

I have a Springfield Armory GI. I purchased this pistol not knowing anything about pistols at the time and I have only shot maybe 300 rounds for it. Since then I have bought 2 m&p's and an XD in .40. I really enjoy shooting those, but the .45 not so much. The other pistols feel really good in my hand and more natural than the .45. I still really don't know a lot about the 1911 and I am torn if I should consider selling it for another polymer pistol, maybe an FN FNX. Can I make the 1911 fit me better and what is your opinion on this matter. Mine is the same as pictured below except for that I've had the ejection port lowered and I have 3 dot sights, but I haven't put them on yet.

[KS63]

What specifically don't you like about it. The beauty of 1911's is that you can customize them to your liking. If you plan in getting rid of it, hit me up.

[Fmedges]

What specifically don't you like about it. The beauty of 1911's is that you can customize them to your liking. If you plan in getting rid of it, hit me up.

I would say that the way that it fits my hand. The sights also, but like I said I have replacements.

[Graves]

Try a flat MSH, and slim grips. Or slim grips with the arched...or flat with std. grips...or hogue wrap arounds (finger groved). There are a few options that you can look into, the differences aren't really that dramatic IMO.

[rondog]

Many guys feel the 1911 is the "perfect fit", but everybody's hands and tastes are different. Some love 'em, some hate 'em, some won't have one, some want 'em all. My bugaboo seems to be BP revolvers, those things hate me.

So, it's kinda up to you, and what you want, and your tastes. You may sink a ton of money into it and never really like it, or you might hit the magic combo of parts and fall in love with it. Or, you may be better off trying different 1911's for feel and fit, maybe you'd like one with a beavertail, longer trigger and straight MSH better. Or, you may be happier just moving on to something different altogether.

All guns aren't for all people, just like cars and motorcycles, etc. You'll never catch me in a sports car or on a sport bike, for example, but then they aren't exactly a "fit" for me either.

[sroz]

Try a flat MSH, and slim grips. Or slim grips with the arched...or flat with std. grips...or hogue wrap arounds (finger groved). There are a few options that you can look into, the differences aren't really that dramatic IMO.

^^^^^^^ This.

[Fmedges]

thanks guys

[SideShow Bob]

If you don't want to sink a wad of cash into it and then find out that it is just not for you, try meeting up with other members that have a variety of modified 1911s and ask to shoot them. That way, you can see what different modifications feel like. Starting with just the basics like grips and moving up to a full boat mod.

[Fmedges]

If you don't want to sink a wad of cash into it and then find out that it is just not for you, try meeting up with other members that have a variety of modified 1911s and ask to shoot them. That way, you can see what different modifications feel like. Starting with just the basics like grips and moving up to a full boat mod.

Yeah that is a good idea

[KS63]

If you don't want to sink a wad of cash into it and then find out that it is just not for you, try meeting up with other members that have a variety of modified 1911s and ask to shoot them. That way, you can see what different modifications feel like. Starting with just the basics like grips and moving up to a full boat mod.

This is good advice. Also, just go to a dealer and handle some of the higher end 1911's. Fitted beavertails, different mainspring housings and high cut trigger guards can make a difference. If anything, you've got a great base pistol for modifications.