Well,

After months of hunting around and firing as many different pistols as possible, I took the plunge. About a month ago I posted on here asking you gun guys out there what you would choose between a Glock 23, a Springfield XD40, and a 1911 varient and I found many of your pointers very helpful, so thank you. I chose to go ye olde 1911. A Sringfield 1911-A1 Mil-Spec .45 in stainless with a black grip, to be exact. Get to pick her up on Jan 3rd.

Quick question for you 1911 guys out there; what are some good websites to check out for 1911 accessories? I'm really looking for some carbon fiber grips (or some kind of neat wood) and magazines (preferably something with a larger capacity than the standard SA 7 rounders that come with the gun).

-Chris

also, as a side note, for those of you that were interested in the Kel-Tec SU-16CA we talked about in past threads, I just added the compact forend and sling to mine, so I'll post up some pics of the new set-up as soon as I can find my camera.

 

And for those that were interested in the FN FiveseveN, they have some ammo in stock at the Antioch Armory... for $40 a box!

-Chris

 

with a single stack design, you cant fit much that 7 (or 8 like in my sig 220ST .45).

otherwise, you will end up with a mag that sticks below the mag well opening...

now if you like that look,

http://cgi.ebay.com/1911-Colt-Kimber...QQcmdZViewItem

 

I don't mind a little sticking down, but the amount 10 rounders will stick down may be a little much. I'm really just looking for some good 8 rounders (like what Colts come with stock) that anyone may have experience with. Thanks for the link though. For the right price, they may be worth a try.

-Chris

 

Congradulations on the new 1911! I have a loaded model myself and love it. As for extre cap. clips i use chip mccormick, and the best forum I have found so far is the http://www.1911forum.com/forums/.

 

Thanks SilverBlitzkeig. Right after I posted this thread I found that same website. Lots of good stuff there. I think a pair of Carbon Creations Carbon Fiber grips have my name on them. How do you like your fully loaded model? I was about to purchase a fuly loaded SS, but the price made me kringe. Plus, I'm a tinkerer. I think I'm just going to build this thing over time with parts I find interesting. It'll probably cost more in the long run, but I'm retarded like that.

-Chris

 

The loaded is great!Long story short i started out with a mil spec that i planned to build up, but after a few problems with it and alot of time at the Springfield factory they upgraded me to the loaded. I would get a set of the novak nite sights after a good set of grips( I use the houges myself) and then proly a few extra clips.

 

congrats on the gun.. down side to a 45 is the mag capacity

reason why i rarly shoot my usp 45... reloading is a pain and my 9 holds 15 per clip so yeah

 

15? did you get your clips pre Jan 2000?

Of corse you did...

I always wanted G-18, 33 round clips for my G-17.

 

Congrats on the new gun... One thing I hate about 1911's is magazine capacity. 13 + 1 in my glock 21 = teh w1n

 

Yeah, the mag capacity isn't thrilling, but I just fell in love with the rest of the gun. I tried the Glock 23 (which is going to be my next pistol purchase) and just wasn't as excited about it. It seemed almost too utilitarian to me, no romance. Since I can only afford one pistol for the time being, the 1911 made more sence to me. I like its feel, I like its history, and I like its looks. When I have the expendable cash I'll pick up a G23, mount up an M-3 light and use it as my home defence gun. In the meantime, if I can't put down whatever is threatening me in my home with 7-8 .45acp's, I've got bigger problems.

Hell, the damn thing weighs so much that if I run out of ammo I can just throw it at them.

"Heavy is good, heavy is realiable. If it doesn't work, you can always hit him with it."
-Boris the Blade

-Chris

 

+1 for ****** quote

 

Tell that to my girlfriend. I guess me walking around the house quoting ****** and Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels is getting to her. Girls have no taste in movies.

-Chris

 

Para Ordnace... still not quite as many rounds as a glock, but their hi-cap 1911s arn't anything to scoff at. You dont see too many18+1 1911s(http://www.paraord.com/product/product.html?id=19). I'm tempted to buy one of their pistols in a few days once I'm of legal age, but I think I'd rather keep saving for a Benelli M4 shotgun. *sigh* Soo many choices, and my car wants my money too.

 

Yep, Para Ordnace is def the one for me... I've been tempted to buy on in the past, but just havent for some reason.