Decisions Decisions

[Max_Gain]

I think the real question is this, would you rather have a .45, 10mm or a 9mm?
Once you make that decision, you can pick a 1911 in that caliber
Seriously though, I have had many 1911's, have 6 now and would point you in that direction.
I like Colts, but Sig makes a heck of a feature rich 1911 for the money.
P226 is a fine gun, but if I were to pick between a p226 or a 1911, I would choose the 1911 platform first.
Get a 1911 with Novak sight grooves, they are easier to change out and there are a wide range of choices.
My favorite setup is a new model Delta Elite (10mm). I have added trijicon hd's since the photo. That gun is pure Bada$$ery!

 

[cimino289]

greg vess thats interesting. Max_Gain I'm going to get one in .45 I have a beretta that's a 9mm that's the only reason I thought about the 226 but change is good

 

[Max_Gain]

greg vess thats interesting. Max_Gain I'm going to get one in .45 I have a beretta that's a 9mm that's the only reason I thought about the 226 but change is good

FYI 10mm is a virtual death ray!

 

[greg vess]

My Remington Long slide is 10 mm. Even with the extra inch on the end of the gun it still has a bit of muzzle rise. I watched the range officer shoot it just because he ask to. When the gun went off you could see every muscle in his back tense up from the recoil. LOL Like I said earlier it's a freaking cannon.

 

[Max_Gain]

There is a pretty wide range of 10mm ammo out there.
Much of the choices are pretty manageable out of a 1911 platform due to the weight of the gun, but some are downright painful to shoot.
Choose what you need to get the job done.

 

[cimino289]

Max_Gain we'lol see how I like the first one and maybe I'll consider the 10mm

 

[Max_Gain]

Max_Gain we'lol see how I like the first one and maybe I'll consider the 10mm

Right on, .45 ammo is cheaper, and a better place for most to enter into the 1911 world.
Enjoy, and let us know what you decide!

 

[greg vess]

That chart makes the 9mm look like a pea shooter compared to the 10mm. The difference is huge. HUGE! That's part of the reason I jumped on the Remington R1 Hunter. I always wanted a long slide and the 10mm made hunting with it a viable option. It will take hogs and deer no problem.

 

[KERTWOOD]

I like Colts, but Sig makes a heck of a feature rich 1911 for the money.

That's what I'm trying to tell'em.

Also, Coonan makes a .357 magnum 1911.

 

[Max_Gain]

That's what I'm trying to tell'em.

Also, Coonan makes a .357 magnum 1911 if you're feeling lucky Punk....

With that Coonan it looks like a follow up shot would be slow at best.
I would take one over a Desert Eagle in .357 any day though!
I am almost ashamed to admit how much I love my Taurus 608, same firepower, 8x .357, but with a much, much lower price