Utah - Home of the M1911

Oberon · 03-18-11, 08:36 PM

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12792633

Got to admit, firearm glorification or not, I can't disagree with this, the M1911 is to the pistol what the AK47 is to the MG IMHO.

So, here's to you Mr Browning.

Gerald · 03-18-11, 08:44 PM

"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." -Helen Keller

Ducimus · 03-18-11, 08:45 PM

I do plan on owning a 1911, and I do plan on moving to Utah.... i should fit right in!

Seriously though, few things are as uniquely American as that sidearm.

Gerald · 03-18-11, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

I do plan on owning a 1911, and I do plan on moving to Utah.... i should fit right in!

Seriously though, few things are as uniquely American as that sidearm.

Great,then you're closer to Steve's gigs

btw,I prefer the Glock in the end

Oberon · 03-18-11, 08:59 PM

Glock is awesome, very modern and you'll probably find that it carries elements from the M1911. The Semi-Automatic pistol started with the Mauser C96, but then Browning took in the M1900, then the Hi-Power and then the M1911 which is still in service today. That's a hundred years with very little change to the original design. That's a classic alright.

Ducimus · 03-18-11, 09:07 PM

The Model 1911 has history and tradition behind it; Glock's plastic pistol doesn't.

edit:
Sorry, can't resist:

Gerald · 03-18-11, 09:23 PM

Certainly, not Glock same history and tradition that in 1911, but in terms of endurance and trusted and that it then is constructed of carbon fiber, which is not the same as "plastic", in situations where the case, then I think that history and tradition are not are essential, in real-life situation

Platapus · 03-18-11, 09:37 PM

I spy with my little eye a nit that needs to be picked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oberon

the M1911 is to the pistol what the AK47 is to the MG IMHO.

AK 47 is not a machine gun.

The AK 47 is an Assault Rifle

Where ever there is a nit to be picked, I will be there.

Ducimus · 03-18-11, 09:40 PM

Vendor, your missing the point.

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then I think that history and tradition are not are essential, in real-life situation

Despite your missing the point, you do realize that the Model 1911 has served in WW1, WW2, The Korean War, and Vietnam? That's a history that is essential, because if it wasn't a damn good sidearm, it wouldn't have been in service for so long. You can't get much more of a "real life" situation then 4 damn wars.

03-18-11, 09:40 PM

I prefer a modified Browning Hi-Power 9mm.
With custom ammo of course.

Ducimus · 03-18-11, 09:51 PM

Just saw this on youtube, and got a good laugh.

EDIT: Ok here we go.
History channel special. The 10 greatest guns. Model 1911 on this show, comes in at number 3. (it appears about 40 seconds into this video)

03-18-11, 10:03 PM

The great thing about the 1911?
It will still drop a Target in a HEART BEAT!

Gerald · 03-18-11, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ducimus

Vendor, your missing the point.

edit:

Despite your missing the point, you do realize that the Model 1911 has served in WW1, WW2, The Korean War, and Vietnam? That's a history that is essential, because if it wasn't a damn good sidearm, it wouldn't have been in service for so long. You can't get much more of a "real life" situation then 4 damn wars.

I have never claimed that 1911 is bad or anything negative, I am well aware of its extent in different wars, but you should keep in mind that you can not just rely on history, that I mentioned Glock, is that I personally think it's good then I could have said Crossman, Baretta Elite 2 etc, the state of the world shifts fairly rapidly, as you know

August · 03-18-11, 10:34 PM

I've always been happy with my M1911.

TorpX · 03-19-11, 05:02 AM

Yes, the M1911 is everything a proper sidearm should be. I never thought the adoption of the Baretta was a good move. As far as the Glocks are concerned, I don't care much for them. They seem to function alright, but have a very spongy trigger (the early ones anyway), and I can't see paying hundreds of dollars for a plastic firearm (excuse me, a "polymer" firearm).

03-18-11, 08:36 PM	#1
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Utah - Home of the M1911 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-12792633 Got to admit, firearm glorification or not, I can't disagree with this, the M1911 is to the pistol what the AK47 is to the MG IMHO. So, here's to you Mr Browning.

03-18-11, 08:44 PM	#2
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	"Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing." -Helen Keller __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

03-18-11, 09:23 PM	#7
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Certainly, not Glock same history and tradition that in 1911, but in terms of endurance and trusted and that it then is constructed of carbon fiber, which is not the same as "plastic", in situations where the case, then I think that history and tradition are not are essential, in real-life situation __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

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Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	Just saw this on youtube, and got a good laugh. EDIT: Ok here we go. History channel special. The 10 greatest guns. Model 1911 on this show, comes in at number 3. (it appears about 40 seconds into this video) Last edited by Ducimus; 03-18-11 at 10:03 PM.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've always been happy with my M1911. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

03-18-11, 08:45 PM	#3
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	I do plan on owning a 1911, and I do plan on moving to Utah.... i should fit right in! Seriously though, few things are as uniquely American as that sidearm.

03-18-11, 08:59 PM	#5
Oberon Lucky Jack Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 25,976 Downloads: 61 Uploads: 20	Glock is awesome, very modern and you'll probably find that it carries elements from the M1911. The Semi-Automatic pistol started with the Mauser C96, but then Browning took in the M1900, then the Hi-Power and then the M1911 which is still in service today. That's a hundred years with very little change to the original design. That's a classic alright.

03-18-11, 09:07 PM	#6
Ducimus Rear Admiral Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,987 Downloads: 67 Uploads: 2	The Model 1911 has history and tradition behind it; Glock's plastic pistol doesn't. edit: Sorry, can't resist:

03-18-11, 09:40 PM	#10
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	I prefer a modified Browning Hi-Power 9mm. With custom ammo of course.

03-18-11, 10:03 PM	#12
Madox58 Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	The great thing about the 1911? It will still drop a Target in a HEART BEAT!

03-19-11, 05:02 AM	#15
TorpX Silent Hunter Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 3,975 Downloads: 153 Uploads: 11	Yes, the M1911 is everything a proper sidearm should be. I never thought the adoption of the Baretta was a good move. As far as the Glocks are concerned, I don't care much for them. They seem to function alright, but have a very spongy trigger (the early ones anyway), and I can't see paying hundreds of dollars for a plastic firearm (excuse me, a "polymer" firearm).