1911a1 Advice

[losttrail]

I was introduced to the 1911 as a kid growing up in MT. It seemed that nearly every 'old timer' had one. Then when I enlisted in the Army in 1980, the 1911 was the issued sidearm. As a tanker, I carried one all the time and it was my personal weapon that I qualified with. They have always fit my hand very well.

About 9 years ago I found a deal on a Springfield 1911A1 Loaded for $400 so I snatched it up. Put on the Hogue wrap around finger grips and it is my concealed carry preference. One in the pipe, 8 round WC mags and good to go. My next 'upgrade' will be a Smith & Alexander extended magwell MSH.

The first thing I always tell people when they ask what handgun to get is, the one that feels best in your hand. Worry about caliber second, but if it doesn't feel good in your hand, you won't enjoy shooting it. That's why I do not own a Glock. They just don't feel good in my hand, but my XDm 9 fits great. Now I just need to get an XDm 45.

Take the advice that people have given above. If you can't get it to feel good for you, I'm sure there are any number of us that would be glad to help you fund a replacement.

[BPTactical]

I would say the mod with the most instant impact to the feel of a 1911 is a cut in beavertail. It lowers the entire pistol in the hand and it makes a huge difference. Agreed with what SlimeShowBlob, put your paws on a few. Figure out what you like and we can make it happen.

[Fmedges]

Will do. Thanks again guys, I appreciate it.

[Sawin]

I know what you mean fmedges, but be careful not to spout sacrilege The ergonomics of my M&P and CZ p-01 are much better than the 1911, but like others have said you can customize it. I second the motion for slim grips, and even the rubber finger grooves if you'd like. Here's an example of the rubber finger grooves.

[SideShow Bob]

For 1911 mods, Bert at BP testical is the best and most economical in the front range, if not the whole state.

Fledges, if you want to come down this way and pay the range fees, we could meet up at The Firing line and you can fondle and put a few rounds through one of BP Testical's customizing jobs on a Springfield Armory Champion. And a few other stock SA's that are the next level up from your GI model.

[BPTactical]

I see what you did there SlimeShowBlob.........

[jerrymrc]

I see what you did there SlimeShowBlob.........

That was pretty slick of SlideStopBlojob..

I will agree to try things. I like the 1911 style of fit and feel so for me them and things like CZ75's and others work well for me. I prefer the flat mainspring housing.

[BPTactical]

And you did it too..........