1911 Dilemma

[KDM2]

When we lived in Darien Academy Sports finally built a store in Brunswick. That was first time I EVER saw a Hi Point for sale anywhere aside from a pawn shop. And that's when I knew Hi Point had finally went main stream. On top of that they're usually sold out of all models.
Is it the best model of firearm? Hell no! Is it the best bet if you only have $150.00 or less? Definitely! As of now I own 3 C9S a 4095 carbine and the pistol that uses the same mags. I have seen videos of HiPoints jamming/nose dive rounds but none of mine have done that so far.

I can get you on standardizing mags/chokes/etc. across your collection, makes sense.

If that model works for your needs, and in your experience is reliable, good for you. You probably saved a lot more $ than some.

For my money, if we're talking $1200 1911s: I'd propose two of these. Although I can get it on having the best for competition $1200 North - For serious athletes practicing as hard as they do, having the best is just part of the obsession.

For people saying they spent $ whatever on a SCAR they never shoot, that's another room.

 

[steviesterno]

Anyone who’s on the fence about shooting 1911s is welcome to try this one. Baer TRS with Sarge ivory and a Harrison gold front sight. Run hard and put away wet and the west through the blue is honest. I believe this is about as nice a 1911 as they come.

 

[steviesterno]

Better pics.

 

[greg vess]

If you miss with this girl, the miss is on you.

1911 | Smith & Wesson

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Underdog:

Iver Johnson 1911A1 38super Chrome

Iver Johnson 1911A1 38super Chrome with Black Dymondwood grips

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Thought she would be finicky, but no, she's been 100% even with German GECO 124 grain ball 38 super that is pushing 1400+ FPS. Nothing special under the hood to make that happen: OEM Mec Gar mags, also 100% even with Taurus PT1911 Mags I got off CDNN: those are surprisingly robust, followers good. Granted I clean the pistol and keep springs updated.

Thinking about refinishing her to WWII OD Green/ gray park, but don't want to damage the reliability

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The 1911 design, forget what model works for you in your experience...has perks.

Frankly i'd roll with a G19 as primary, but if If had a second pistol as 'free' She's be a super 38 1911 that runs, with hot ammo.
You can get hits on distance that are unreal.

I have always wanted one of those Performance Center S&W 1911's. They look keen as hell!