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I would spend money in custom, semi-custom 1911 but not 2011. What is your take?

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BoomDad
Regardless of the caliber, 1911s are iconic and worth the money!
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Here's my "Danny Downer" response, "I'd hate to drop big bucks on a custom 2011, then one day be restricted to 10 round magazines." Regardless, if I were to drop the big bucks on a custom, it'd be a single stack 1911.
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J Scott said:
Here's my "Danny Downer" response, "I'd hate to drop big bucks on a custom 2011, then one day be restricted to 10 round magazines." Regardless, if I were to drop the big bucks on a custom, it'd be a single stack 1911.
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But with a single stack youre limited to 8 rounds, maybe 9 rounds unless you want some ugly long stick hanging from the bottom of the frame. Im not sure I understand your logic. Even at 10 rounds in the 2011, its more than a single stack.
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BoomDad
AJP said:
You need to shoot an Atlas or Infinity, it is a revelation.
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DRD said:
My take, you say? I love traditional looking 1911's. Custom or otherwise. Perfect feel in the hand for me, at least.

I have absolutely nothing against a 2011s, but they're not 1911's. If I want to shoot a double-stack, I'm perfectly content with my Sig P226 SAO's (19 rd. mags) from the German Master Shop. The ones I have, at least, cede nothing to the 1911 in terms of smoothness, accuracy, and trigger.
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Agreed!
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AJP said:
It would be best if you shot an Atlas or Infinity, it is a revelation.
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I did; they are fantastic! However, 1911s appeal more to me!
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FranklinBullitt
To each his own. I was an early 45 double stack guy with Para-Ordance and absolutely loved them. As for double stacks now, I go with 9mm CZ's and they are perfection.
My favorite 1911, is my custom 1911 that operates flawlessly and is an amazingly close twin to the Longmire 1911.
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I honestly can't get over paying that much for low capacity lol
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Everyone has both high and low capacities, but, 1911s are iconic, the originals, have more sentimental value and, are more fun to shoot.
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BoomDad
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But with a single stack youre limited to 8 rounds, maybe 9 rounds unless you want some ugly long stick hanging from the bottom of the frame. Im not sure I understand your logic. Even at 10 rounds in the 2011, its more than a single stack.
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This is not about mags restrictions, low capacities, or small hands! 1911s are the originals
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I see no reason that both can't be enjoyed.















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oldnrusty38
Firstly I say buy whatever you like and makes you happy. To throw a wrench into the argument; if the 1911 is iconic, why the need then to go full-custom/semi-custom? You are only diluting the icon and JMB's design. Further, one could argue the 2011 is an evolution from the 1911 and a 'full-custom' in a sense.

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First round early CMP lottery Service Grade, 1943 Colt slide on a 1945 Colt frame.

In short, I keep my 1911 original and go custom with anything else.
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I'm not into all of the silly 1911 "Romanticism" and "Traditionalism" that so many get caught up in.
The 1911 design was the greatest for many decades, but it was surpassed a long time ago.
I'll take my my Staccato P, CZs, HKs, and Walthers over any 1911.
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Flawlessfoose
I'll add a couple more reasons I like the 1911. I like all steel guns the most, they feel great. Second, I like the slim nature of the whole package that flows through the entire gun. Third, 2011's in general look ugly. That grip just looks beyond odd
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PhilaPop
There's a nice Les Baer 45ACP 1911 for sale in the Classified for a little over $2k. Take a look, good for your first 1911...
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1L26
I purchased a C2 a couple years ago and it truly is a great gun but, what I spent for it is about my limit for a 2011. Not because of what it costs but because it to me is just a piece of equipment (a nice piece of equipment to be sure) to further a goal. For years I lusted after a NHC Kestrel in 10mm or in a pinch 45 acp. That lust was finally cooled to room temperature when I got my head turned by a ACW Quantico in 45 acp. As much as I drool over it I have decided at my age and in my retirement status I just will let this go also! If I was to spend $omething approaching $4k that would be the one. I'll just say this... As I have just stepped into my 70s becoming pragmatic is kind of a turd in the punch-bowl feeling! 😁
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PhilaPop
I turned 71 this year and some things have definitely changed. I ordered my last "build to order" gun. I won't wait 2 years to get a gun, and I don't buy green bananas. I'll buy guns on the forum and at my LGS ut I don't want to have guns delivered when I'm 80!

I sometimes lust for a gun and in the past if I thought about it constantly for a week, I would buy the thing I lusted over I decided it was easier to get a PT job for 2 days a week than worry if I could afford it or not. I'm happier now not having to worry if I could afford it or not.
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TacticalSpeed
I prefer double stack. Less reloads!
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dnuggett
AJP said:
I will go all in on either. Both are great.
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100% this
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dnuggett
First, there are no custom 2011. Those are all production guns from Staccato. Second, you are missing out on truly amazing pistols if you won’t consider a custom widebody.
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DevilDog61 said:
I'm not into all of the silly 1911 "Romanticism" and "Traditionalism" that so many get caught up in.
The 1911 design was the greatest for many decades, but it was surpassed a long time ago.
I'll take my my Staccato P, CZs, HKs, and Walthers over any 1911.
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1911 ADDICTS ????
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dnuggett said:
First, there are no custom 2011. Those are all production guns from Staccato. Second, you are missing out on truly amazing pistols if you won’t consider a custom widebody.
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What are Joe Chamber's wide body? They are custom built to order.
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Jimhoag
I have all single stacks.I had a double stack 38 super custom built with commander slide and comp. Built on a paraordance frame. I think it had 2 18 round magazines.
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