Andrew laffoon this guy is a fucking idiot. My grandpa carried one in ww2 and slept with it cocked and locked then. He had the utmost confidence in it. It’s killing abilities are not up for debate!
Jeremy dark country Steckman I own a couple Springfield firearms. The TRP standard government being one. A M1-A in scout squad being the other. Had around 500 rnds through the TRP and it's performance was spot on but opted on a few minor conversions. I wasn't keen on the two piece full length guide rod so I went with a standard GI with a flat wire recoil spring bumped up a notch from Wilson Combat. 10-8 plug. Have over 2,000 rnds through it now and it's been flawless. Chews up any ammo I run through it with no issues what so ever. Nothing but Wilson mags from jump. The TRP is as good as it gets for the money. Thanks.
@@stevemellgard6393 it's been so long since mine was done but I had a two peice guiderod a match grade barrel and trigger mine was done in the Springfield custom shop in Geneseo it was my brother's gun he carried on duty till he bought a custom berretta 96 and I bought this from him I've shot alot of deer with this gun
3 combat tours, 3 incursions 10 months in Honduras in the 80s and I carried a 1911 through it all. It never let me down and saved my life more times than I can count. I'm retired for more than 25 years and I still carry my old reliable buddy 1911.45acp
I agree, the 1911 is completely reliable. Had one for a few years now and it's never let me down in any type of weather or situation. It's the only semi I'd trust with my life.
I'm supporting the 1911, but if you have to "sweep off the safety" then you're holding it incorrectly... Watch the video by Matt Stamp: "1911s and how to properly use them."
Would be nice if military or police had a couple options that fit the budget. I think that's why the Army went with the new modular Sig. Hope it serves them well.
I'm a Vet that carried a 1911 and a gunsmith. I understand what you're saying, we have a saying in the shooting sport " if you think it works, it does, unil it don't." All guns have problems, training is what gets you out of that situation when not if it happens. Your life should not depend on any particular firearm but your training with that firearm. Don't buy it and put it in a holster and expect it to save your life.
_I agree with you 100% Some people just forget down the line what gun they have in their holster repetition, and practice just simply helps to master that._
4 Reasons I Don't Trust My Fist with my Life 1.) It hurts when I hit something hard. 2.) Bones break when I hit something really hard. 3.) Other people are usually Bigger than me and hit me Harder. 4.) I carry a gun, it's always better than my Fist. Just like this video, These are MY Opinions! :) Deal with it!
@@kulasnikov3875 100plus years of fucking shit up with 8 rounds...nazi Germany actually tried making claims against it with the Geneva convention...Locked and fucking Loaded!
@@kulasnikov3875 my 1911 holds 15 rounds, so the 9mm fanboys no longer have the capacity advantage that they once had, there are several manufacturers that currently make the 1911 chambered in the .45 ACP that holds 15 rounds, so we no longer have to give up capacity for caliber.
I carry a cz clone 10mm the tanfoglio stock 3 and limited pro for carry woods and target. I love 10mm it's the most flexible auto cartridge imo other than a smoothbore flintlock.
@@Chicano_pistolero I work security as well. My main carry is what is issue to me which is a Glock but my preferred as a 1911 and 9 mm and four spare mags
@@perryklein1790 Both are excellent weapons. Too many people calling 1911 carriers FUDD's and Glock Owners Glocktards. Where did the whole 1911 vs Glock rivalry start anyways? Regardless, Glock guys need to respect 1911 guys, 1911 guys need to respect Glock guys. At the end of the day, we are all on the same team.
@@josephcastrence7082 Yeah super obsolete... That's why it is still used by 35 different countries today and certain U.S special forces teams such as Marine Recon. The fact people even compare a 108-year-old gun to guns made in the last 10 years shows how "Obsolete" it truly is. That sentence alone dismantles the "Obsolete" opinion.
When you practice enough with a 1911 your thumb naturally rides on the safety when you grip it. When drawing the gun, thumbing the safety off is just a natural, fluid movement as you're bringing the gun to the firing position. There is a reason that the 1911 has been around for over 100 years. It's a rugged, reliable weapon.
I'm trying to get used to my thumb sticking up and out, I find myself (for now) dropping my thumb to wrap around the grip lol I'll get it. It's a mental thing, the slide going down beside my thumb, it's taking some getting used to.
@@ericbest9562 Yeah, I'm sure it takes some getting used to when you were used to other pistols first. A 1911 was my first handgun, a long time ago, so I didn't have to make the adjustment. I don't carry one anymore. I think there are better options available for that now. I still love to shoot them, though.
Man, I have had a 1911 since I was issued one in the Marines, never, never had any performance issues with the gun. I carry a 1911 (45) when I am out on a hunt, in case I have to deal with hogs. I totally trust the weapon and have had zero issues with this firearm. Just a reminder this firearm has been in more battles all around the world than any other handgun. Semper Fi
Former Jarhead here too. The 1911 is overrated. Given that most close combat fire fight happens less than 300 yard; you'll be spamming bullets faster than you can even count. The greatest drawback of the 1911 is the low ammo capacity count. Even with extended mags; the most I ever seen a 1911 with high magazine count was no more than 11 bullets or else the magazine will be sticking out like a sore thumb. I hate the myth that *"45 ACP"* is a man stopper or that one shot from a 45 pistol 1911 will kill someone. With newer technology; 9mm is catching up very fast with higher kinetic energy input. However it's your call to decide whether the 1911 is a good for you. I own a 1911 45 ACP, Beretta 92SF 9MM, Glock 23 40Cal, and a few others. I tell you that I'd trust my Beretta or Glock over my 1911 since the magazine count is simply higher incase I got to engage in suppressive fire or cover fire if *SHTF.*
Well he obviously doesn't like "Manual" safeties. There are DA pistols that rely solely on trigger and grip safeties, but they have long trigger pulls (often mushy, long resets). Alot of people swear to that "No manual safety" doctrine, but I don't fancy it. I prefer a great trigger and a manual safety, and I loath grip and trigger safeties 'cause to me they just add weight and complication.
The big QUESTION is what would he have done back in the day when the 1911 was the only semi-automatic pistol out there?O wait he would have been carrying a REVOLVER
Choosing and buying a firearm is just the beginning. Familiarity with and proficiency with that firearm are absolute essentials for responsibly owning and carrying it.
Not a single legitimate, convincing reason presented. Anyone fumbling with the thumb safety isn't competent enough to be using a handgun for self defense.
Disagree. Some people just don’t like them. This guy is a fucking Marine and you don’t think he’s competent enough to handle a firearm for self defense? Get the fuck out of here lmfao. For a self-defense firearm you should be able to draw and pull the trigger nothing else no flipping off the safety nothing because in a life or death situation you’re going to start losing fine motor skills so the more minimum amount of stuff you can do the better.
@@carryeveryday910 you know infantry guys regardless of branch typically suck at pistol shooting because they get so little training on them. I know some vets and their knowledge of pistol craft is fairly basic their knowledge on rifles though is very good so take that for what it's worth the government has better things to do than extensively train its military personnel on a weapon they will in all likelyhood never use outside of a range
@@carryeveryday910 ok, number one, just because he is a marine, means NOTHING to me, i served in the military for 11 years, and i have met plenty of marines that i would not trust with a Daisy pellet rifle, let alone a firearm, and if you were taught properly how to handle your 1911, you do not even realize that you are operating the thumb safety, just like you should not even realize that you are operating the grip safety when you draw it from the holster, i personally do not notice either the grip safety nor the thumb safety, that my be due to using the 1911 platform for 40 years, and having many many hours of range time and practice with them, but i don't notice my operation of either of those safeties
@@carryeveryday910 Lot of logical fallacy in you argument. Just because someone is a Marine for this example, doesn't mean their own logic or reasoning stands on it's own. Two, when people say "in a real situation you lose fine motorskills" they are honestly buying into the biggest bullshit myth/argument conceived in self-defense. That's a statement made by guys who are too lazy to train (or don't at all), enjoy theoretical pissing arguments, or they train in conditions that never stress them; they shoot and play in the comfort zone. Poking holes in paper all day and then come online putting on airs. Speaking as if you can make a grand assumptions on how everyone in the world operates is a dangerous game to play with slim chance that you will end up entirely correct or even remotely taken seriously.
Agree. Everyone assumes you are going to be battling twenty ninjas. In reality, it is most likely going to be one guy, and even if there are more, putting one down will cause the others to flee.
No FTF, or FTE, or stove pipping, or failure of slide into battery, or failure to take of safe, and second strike capability. And, you can leave it loaded almost for decades.
I think the M9 is 'better' except the weird silty sand in Saudi Arabia caused feed problems in the magazine. But things change and how the military uses things change. Things don't always have to be 'better'. The product support chain for the new M17/18 alone is enough to justify its introduction.
If you've trained on this gun time and time again, you probably have no problem. And if you're in the battle field, who's gonna have the safety on. That's why it works well. But for average carry, it can be a difficult weapon to use quickly.
“If you ever have to systematically break down why our current stuff is better than what we had 100 years ago, maybe the stuff from 100 years ago isn’t that bad.” TFB
There is INDEED a reason why after MORE than a Century, people are STILL carrying the 1911: 'hype' can only take something, or someone, just so far, AFTER that Point, RESULTS will tell the tale.
It’s more involved than that. The knowledge is explained because not everyone has thousands of rounds through a 1911 and a Glock to know the pros and cons
Semper Fidelis, and thanks for the opinion. I've been shooting a glock for 20 yrs. Changed to a sig the last 3. NEVER wanted to go near a 1911 for all the reasons you just said. Picked up a tisas 1911a1 just for the look and to put in my safe. Took it to the range. All stated fears went away. Immediately purchased a Springfield 1911 operator.
I tried not to like the 1911 for years, then I bought one, now I have two, and I still have hundreds of other pistols, but the accuracy and reliability of a semi clean 1911 is hard to beat.
@@HalfCrazy520 hundreds of pistols, assuming the price of a hi point is minimum 20,000$ with ONLY 100 guns. 1911’s? 1000’s each. Matt from demo ranch doesn’t even own close to “hundreds”. There is no shot mr big keyboard over here owns 100,000$+ in handguns
@@thannydevitos2332 -- The guy I'm talking about has F**K YOU money. That means "How much do you want for that?" It's not for sale.... "I don't think you heard me, I said how much do you want for it?" $100K is lunch money to this dude. One of my best friends and someone I worked for over several years and you would never know the guy had a dollar to his name. Just one of the guys.... but he has nice stuff.
Most dudes review weapons like they are going to fight half and army while out and about. Honestly doesn’t matter what type of weapon you have. If you are skilled the weapon doesn’t matter
Yeah, I've never understood the John Wick-ish approach to reviewing firearms for self-defense. My late father-in-law was a retired police officer, and his personal carry gun was a 5-shot .357 magnum revolver. His mantra was that training > ammo capacity, and that if five trained shots didn't resolve the situation, another ten untrained shots wouldn't resolve it, either.
I kinda think that’s one of my biggest problems, I in a way think if something was to happen, that I would probably be dealing with multiple people. I don’t consider it bad, but like a way of my body preparing for the worst. I also think if someone has a fire arm in the vehicle or breaking into your home, at least one other does. But carrying a Fire arm in general, you can’t help but understand the symbolism behind it, it’s a war with it if it comes down to defending your home or your family.
It is about the love and bonding with what feels right!. The 1911 although an old design, for me it is the correct design. Like any tool I learned how to operate it and learn from experience the firearm's characteristics. The firearm to me has a natural point of aim and ergonomic controls which make it quick to reload and target the intended target. Well done Mr Browning.
You're dense It's not because he's lazy, it's because the gun requires that much effort, to almost no benefit. Sure, the trigger is nice, and that's literally it. I'm not any more accurate with a 1911 than I am with a Glock. I've shot both extensively. I have faster acquisition with a Glock. Higher capacity in any caliber. The numbers prove the Glock is more reliable. Unquestionable. There's no reason to do all that or waste all that time that could be better used elsewhere when you could just buy a Glock and it works out the fuckin box until basically forever
@@jamesrobinson7732 don't get me wrong, I love clock, but people have literally used the glock platform for literally 109 years, so dont tell me the 1911 isn't reliable to some extent. Smooth, short crisp pull as opposed to striker fire, and literally the "wasted time" is minimal after living with the gun for a while. I like the 1911 because it's harder for an idiot to shoot themselves in the foot, but easy enough for a trained gunman to use with ease. Nobody said you needed to use the safety, and the 1911 comes in double stack variants. I trust 1911 more.
You can get a higher capacity with the 1911 if you're that bad of a shot. If you want to look at numbers.. the numbers show that I don't need 15 rounds in a situation. At least last time I checked the average needed is 6. Obviously every situation is different I understand. And the higher capacity is nice to have no doubt. As far as what type of ammo is better... It doesn't matter. You can chamber either gun in 9mm or .45 and other ammo types. That's just what you prefer. I carry .45 fmj. "They will always fall to a hardball". I have 9 at the ready .45 hard ball locked and cocked in my 1911 So let's start with the "high maintenance" argument. I thoroughly enjoy cleaning my 1911. I've never had such a bond with an inanimate object like I do with my 1911. Sitting outside the tiny cabin in the woods cleaning my guns is always so calming and enjoyable. You can look at the numbers all you want but let's look at the history of the 1911. It has served this great country and our fellow Patriots for over 100 years. Ask any man that came back from Vietnam what he thinks about his 1911. It has proven itself in the field to be extremely reliable. It has saved many lives and has taken many more. Glocks are very good guns as well though. I'm in no way talking shit about them. But they have not yet filled the massive footprint left behind by the 1911 which continuously gets larger. They are both fantastic weapons and both will save your life. I recommend you just pick one and train regularly with the one you'll carry. And if you carry a glock and your homie carries a 1911... both of you know that each of y'all are equipped with more than capable weapons. So let's stay United 😉 together we shall stand!
1. What kind of firefight or engagement do you REALLY expect to get into where you are going to be shooting 8+ rounds. 2. What the heck do you mean "the people who are able to maintain this weapon" its not complicated to clean the damn pistol are you lazy? 3. 1911's come in various calibers and not just .45 acp including doublestack 1911s for more ammo capacity 4. If you are seriously worried about the safety on your gun thats why the 1911 is great because you can leave it on safe, you can leave it half cocked, you can leave off safe entirely and just use the beaver tail safety. This is a shooter issue not a firearm issue. Seriously man...
Para Ordnance mb akes a double stack 1911 holding 14+1. Capacity is not an excuse. Laziness is the issue here. Have q Browning Hipower 1911 9mm 13+1 works great. Just bought a Sig 1911 .45 ACP shooting it tomorrow. Could have bought a 1911 in .38 super, .380 acp or even .22 lr. Not sure what this dude is on about except it appears he does not do basic maintenance on his firearms.
Failure to disengage the safety on a 1911 is a novice error, no excuses. Anyone who has trained hard with this weapon will instinctively brush off the safety during the draw stroke. It's not something you think about consciously. This "problem" is more anecdotal than a documented fault. The gun saw action from the trenches of ww1 to the jungles of Vietnam and island hopping in WW2. I'm sure it was drawn on many occasions by a soldier who was scared shitless and they still managed to get it working. If somebody is too lazy to learn the manual of arms for a 1911 then they should be carrying a Glock. Capacity is the only legitimate complaint.
but is it a feasible gun for someone who has carried Glock 22 for many years, is going to retire, would like to carry Colt 1911 as a ccw? How much training to overcome no safety and is it worth it if, like me, you shoot pretty well with any gun (as far as marksmanship and safety goes).
+teller121 it's definitely feasible for you. For some reason people always tell you can't learn to operate a safety effectively once you've had a gun without one, as if you've been ruined and are too dumb to learn but that's simply not true and frankly somewhat insulting to your intelligence. Just evaluate yourself honestly: Are you willing to spend the hours dry firing (doesn't hurt the 1911 FYI) and practicing drawing to learn a new weapon? If so then it's well within reason. If you do get into 1911s definitely get on 1911forum, it's an outstanding and extremely knowledgeable and mature group of people.
yes, if only there were some sort of grip you could take on a 1911 to completely eliminate this problem. Something like a 1911 grip, ah of only..... lol
first off that BS on the trigger isn't really a safety. Safeties prevent the gun from shooting, that is just a trigger with a gimmick. Don't believe me? Talk to guys with a black hawk holster and a hole in their leg. Any way, you wanted to know why buy a 1911.... Well for starters, unlike some jokers out there I'm not going to try to talk you out of a pistol you like. I never said they are better than glocks I just said 1911s are awesome. But I know you want reasons... how about if you have smaller hands (like half the population) 1911 might be the right choice... What if you want to shoot for accuracy (competition) the 1911 has better ergo, 10x better trigger and (usually) sights. What about any comp that limits you to 10 rounds, or you live a state that limits you to 10 rounds (if I lived in one I wouldn't even look at a Glock (except maybe the single stack). Maybe your just a good enough shooter where you can tell quality and get some benefit from it. Or maybe you just like your Glock better..... Which is cool, they are both great guns, with great after market support and proven very reliable in combat. You might like one over the other, but to say one is definitively better is a joke.
I'm always guarded when anyone refers to themselves as a master at anything. Ego gets in the way of wisdom. If he truly were a master at training in combat weapons, he would recognize the ultimate, up close combat weapon he is holding in his hands. So here are some of my interpretations for what he claims are his reservations. (1) Mag capacity is too small= you are not shooting accurately, or else you wouldn't need more rounds. Your handgun is only for fighting your way to your rifle. Teach your students that fact. If you need more than a 1911 will hold, you are in deep doo doo anyway, and probably aren't going to make it. (2) Thumb safety disengagement forgetfulness under stress= you are training people that shouldn't even own a 1911, or any other firearm. (3) Reliability issues= people that have no idea what they are doing and shouldn't own a 1911, or any other firearm, that are buying the wrong, cheap ammo. (4) Mag compatibility= people that buy cheap mags to go with their high dollar 1911. IMHO, Any instructor that says he doesn't believe in having a safety on a defensive, offensive, or combat firearm, (what's the difference?), has no business training anyone. Ask the united states military services, they have spent billions on hundreds of studies on making this determination already. Sorry, but I disagree with your assessment entirely. I have seen too many people shot from accidental discharges from firearms with no safety as a range officer and instructor of over 20 years... and I held three world records for speed and accuracy at one time, with guess what? A 1911 pistol. Every other kind of pistol came up against me and mine, and lost. Translate that to a real firefight for all the marbles, and they would still lose...... And yes, I have been in real firefights with my 1911, and I am still here. Sadly, they are not.
Well said. my wife thinks I’m doing to much when I carry my rifle in the car but I told her the pistol is there until I get my rifle. That’s all it is, just a transition. But I’m buying a 1911 in a month or so bc I’m saving money. And if people worry about Ammo capacity just carry more mags 🤷🏾♂️. I’ve carried six pistol mags in regular clothes and felt normal so yeah.
Served 32 months in Vietnam and my primary weapons were the Colt 1911 and the Springfield Armory M14. Both served me well and many enemy soldiers fell and paid the ultimate price. Sergeant, USMC
Muskets were reliable for 100's of years but you don't need anyone STILL using them. Same with flintlocks. Why is that? Oh they are outdated and less efficient. You think the 1911 isn't?
lerch400block if he did, this M1911 guy would've let him. I've never been into race guns. I'm the GI model guy and used it in the military to excellent effect that I'm prohibited from speaking of.
+liberty prime no difference between a .45 or a .22 if it is in the brain. Placement is everything. A .22 magnum penetrates body armor a large capacity centrefire doesn't.
Special forces gravitate towards .45's because it's a superior round when using a silencer because it's always sub sonic. Unlike other calibers that need a special load to be effective sub sonic.
I trust my 1911 with my life. I didn’t start out with a Glock. I’ve trained with a safety switch my whole life. Aside from a good parts matchup, break in, and good mags, and a test; I don’t know what the issue is.
I don't like Glock pistols had a really bad experience with one almost lost my hand it jam on me and later it exploded. My 1911 70's model never had any problems with it not even a jam with it even when I tried to limp wrist it. It just keeps on going. I trust it with my life
I tried a Beretta Brigadier once, it was pretty good. Then I got a 1911. I tried other various guns like the Glocks, etc. They seemed ok, to get the job done. They had all the bells and whistles, but I always kept coming back to 1911's easy to use, good reliability, sweet trigger pull. I've also shot a few 1911s that were kind of just cheap garbage, which was disappointing. But bottom line, I have a reputable brand 1911 that I've used regularly. I maintain it well enough and because of it, it never has failed me. I also have 100% faith in my 1911.
I haven't found a .45 auto Colt for sale recently but I do have two Colt .38 Supers. I cannot fault them. On the other hand, ammo isn't exactly easy to find, either.
Other than 3, count them, revolvers, every hand gun I've owned for the last 50 years has followed the 1911 pattern of controls. When my wife decided she should learn how to shoot she was started out with the 1911 pattern. Learn it, stick with it, you will never pick up a gun that you handle unsafely. You will know that it requires a firing grip, the thumb safety will always be in the same place and operate the same way. There won't be a new manual of arms to consider when under stress. The only simpler Manual of Arms is a single action revolver that can only fire if you manually cock the hammer, there is no "trigger safety" that can be defeated by something getting caught in the trigger guard or an idiot "playing" with the trigger. It doesn't go "Bang" unless you intend for it to.
@@ocelblack9823 Do you realize that the supposedly modern features of a Glock appeared on pistols before WWI (the first World War). The little lever in the trigger face, the half-cocked mechanism had already been used by then and they were in Austrian pistols. It's really hard to come up with something new.
2:32 not being able to flip the safety off when your pulling any firearm up towards your target is a ridiculous claim. Also saying a weapon that has been in service since WW1 is unreliable because their are some cheep nock off 1911s is like saying just because I 3D printed my aK lower and it blew up in my face all AKs are unreliable.
So, let me get this straight... You have “reliability” issues with one of the MOST reliable Guns around EVER, and some “design / maintenance” issues with a gun platform that was SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED to be LOW maintenance and quickly field stripped for cleaning AND that’s been around, relatively unchanged, for 109 years? Not to mention, has served and protected millions of Military personnel, SUCCESSFULLY I may add, through countless conflicts over the past Century. GOT IT !!
@G Thompson It's humorous to me that you would: A, expect to survive 20 years in an end-of-the-world scenario, and B, you would, for some reason, want to carry the exact same pistol for 20 years.
My first center fire pistol was a Glock. I hated it, I was never comfortable with it, but I put a considerable amount of time into it trying to be a better shooter with it. Then I got a Springfield 1911 and never looked back. Everything Mr. Shaw said is accurate; but as a civilian mag capacity isn't really as vital to me as it might be to others. And I actually love the time and maintenance the 1911 requires. Bottom line I will happily trust my life to a century old, single stack, single action, .45 handgun, but I don't blame others for wanting something different.
Will Mills What you said about loving the time maintenance is spot on. I think many feel that way and it is part of the appeal. As I said in the video, I know many people who have no trouble keeping their 1911's running and it is a good choice for them. Thanks.
Will Mills I agree completely about how well a Springfield shoots. I have an older Springfield Trophy Match 1911 in 9mm I use in the competitive shoots and a SA Target Loaded in .45 for fun. They are elegant weapons that will last for decades.
Will Mills I love the 1911. It's simply a joy to shoot. It's not my first choice for carry. Definitely my first choice for the range or out in the field for a day of shooting/practice/training. 1911 trigger is unparallelled. Excellent sights. Solid. Durable. Reliable. Yes they're expensive but you may only need to purchase one in your lifetime. On the matter of glock, I just don't care for striker fire or polymer frame pistols.
Will Mills Funny how people bring up the "Century Old technology" like it's a badge of honor...but ask them to compare an M1 Garand to an Colt M4 and it's "Oh that's too old for modern combat, there is much better technology now"...BWAHAHA!
Having owned many 1911's over the last 55 years and carrying one with the XVIII Airborne in the 70's and 80's ( even after we went to the M9) it is the one platform I have never had any problem with. Like the famous quote, "If you can't get the job done with 6, one more won't help". Just one guys experience.
I never was in a gunfight but I imagine it being extremely stressful and lots of adrenaline going on, which results in poor accuracy. How wouldn't you be better off with a modern hi-cap pistol? Not saying the 1911 is trash, it has proven itself for sure. Just the capacity is a disadvantage.
Been carrying a 1911 since 1961. It has never failed me. I don't carry concealed; I carry it conspicuously. I want you to know what is going to happen if start some...
Open carrying is also an excellent way to make yourself a target. Someone comes up behind you, bonks you on the head, and robs you. I don't care how tough you think you are it doesn't take much to knock a human being out. Also you say you have been carrying for 62 years, so you are most likely in at least your mid 80's. I don't care how big your ego is no human is there mid 80's is going to win a hand to hand fight against someone who is even in there 50's.
@@outspokengenius How about open carry concealed by a coat, western style? It is a compromise between being hidden and always being available, conceal carry typically has a slower draw than open.
+Al Lock A stupid comparison. Handguns stored in proper holsters will not discharge until you put your finger on the trigger. Carbines you've mentioned are worn on slings, therefore the need for manual safety.
+Mateo Well, if you have a proper holster (using your definition) then you don't need to put the safety on the 1911. Which makes your argument silly. Of course, not everyone may have a proper holster in all situations, which may make the existence of the safety useful. Now, as to a weapon on a sling, have you ever had a M16 or M4 discharge while just hanging on that sling? I didn't. But I just spent my time in the military in the Infantry and SF. Maybe you had an extra special relationship with your weapon that caused it to discharge without your finger on the trigger.
Al Lock I'm a sports shooter, I can't comment on anything military related. That being said, a design of a 1911 requires a manual safety when you're carrying a cocked weapon (I certainly wouldn't be carrying it any other way) However, these days we have lighter alternatives and there's no way I'll ever be CC such a large chunk of metal.
***** So , in other words, your comment regarding my question on the M16 or M4 was made completely from ignorance? As for the 1911, with the appropriate holster, carrying a weapon loaded and cocked without engaging the safety is just as safe as any other weapon.
Al Lock You don't understand. The author of the video is saying that turning the safety off on a defensive handgun is an unnecessary that prologues shooting reaction of an average person. Hence so many modern handguns don't have a manual safety and those are his preference. This has nothing to do with m 16s.
Wow, maintenance is a freakin' breeze on the 1911. Durability is legendary, and you would have to be a beast to wear one out, I mean years of constant shooting. Looks classic. Ergonomics perfect. Best of all, the first shot is faster than any other pistol. That matters.
It is an awesome and beautiful gun, but I do believe his argument against the 1911 has plenty of merit. Training is paramount to effectively use the 1911, courtesy of that thumb safety. Sure, there are plenty of badasses that can use that gun, but the vast majority of people who own guns are NOT badasses. They are also not well-off enough to go to the range every couple of days, and they don't have their own training compounds to shoot on. They also don't have the money (or time) to go and get tacti-cool parts put on their 1911s. There are guys who can rock the 1911, but there are plenty of people who would prefer a single-action revolver, and can probably draw and fire faster than the dude with the 1911, so that 100+ years of being in production isn't really that impressive.
As a seasoned LEO, I have carried some sort of 1911 and 2011s for the past 20 years and all my duty weapons have been solid and performed beyond my expectation. Yes, you must train and practice carrying and using 1911 type weapons every chance you get. Most of these weapons require frequent maintenance due to the tight tolerance. My current carry guns are Staccato P and EMP 9mm. These guns are very reliable and comfortable for me to carry daily. I taught Glock and other types of weapons as a department firearms instructor and find many positive factors with other types of weapons as well. However, 1911 type guns are my favorite due to the design and accuracy.
If a opponent got inside your reach and you had to use your secondary as a melee weapon, would you want a piece of plastic or a hunk of 4140 steel? This scenario seems to happen to cops often. See meth head with 42 holes in him still charging.
Just as in this video, I keep hearing whining/complaining about the 'External Safety' actually being 'dangerous', 'unnecessary', and an 'impediment' to one's life when carrying. ("People forget to disengage the safety") My response to these complaints, as in the video above, is that the Instructors are Improperly Training their students when it comes to the 1911 and ANY sidearm with an External Safety! Their instruction tells the student that Disengaging the Safety is an 'Extra Step' INSTEAD of teaching them that it is a Standard Part of the Drawing Process (which is how I was trained 'back in the day'....I was born in the Year of Sputnik). When this false paradigm is taught, that it is an 'Extra Step', it imputes to the student that disengaging the safety is SEPARATE or Extra from the Drawing Process, One Step BEYOND what they 'need to do' in using their sidearm to defend themselves or someone else. This creates a strong sense of 'negative view' in using their weapon, making them LESS confident, thus this type of instruction is destructive of building the students up in the use of the gun. Were External Safeties so problematic, why in the world are they on M4's, or for that matter, ANY Military Weapon, shouldn't military personnel be 'smart enough' to know to keep their weaponry in a safe condition at all times? Yes, I'm being somewhat facetious, but I'm just flat tired of people saying sidearms with externals are 'dangerous' and 'unreliable', to the point that you actually endanger your life if you carry one for EDC. The world seems to have gone what I refer to as 'Glock Crazy'; the weapon you never have to remember anything about except 'pulling the trigger'! I've LOST COUNT of the vids on YT of COPS answering calls of a 'man with a gun' or 'active shooter', where the officer engages the assailant and 'limp wrists' his weapon, causing a FTF or a Stove Pipe......so much for reliability. Proper Training can and will alleviate MOST problems, IF the students will work on them. I carry a CZ 85 B because I shoot it quite well, it feels wonderfully comfortable in my grip, I carry it when I leave the house, and right now, I can't afford to buy a quality 1911, but hopefully I shall (crippled up and on a really limited budget): preferably a good used Springfield V-16 (used to own one) with a Galco Shoulder Holster setup. Take care and Cheers.
@@Dayz_Ex he also said 1911s. There are a few agencies that carry 1911s or 2011s and also some SWAT operators carry them either on ops or all of the time even though they aren't standard issue for other patrol ranks. Ask me how I know for sure.
Just bought me a new 1911 for myself on Christmas Eve! I love all well made guns, and with the 1911 being 110 years old and having been used by millions of people I know it can be trusted. Mainly because I’m going to take care of it and I know it will take care of me.
The First gun I bought is a Colt 1911 45 ACP.... then a CZ 75 Sp 01 Shadow 9x21, a Ruger GP100 357 Magnum and a Glock 19x 9x21. Four awesome guns.. CZ 75, Ruger and Glock are great... But the 1911 has something magic.. I cannot explain...and She never failed!
@@johnnygride2118 yes it is 1911 is the gun... I recently bought a nice glock 19X... but the 1911... is my favorite.. the gun and its caliber... 45 ACP for me is the best
I started out with Glock, but the 1911 just had a feel that I love. For me I think it’s the nice crisp trigger pull. I still carry a Glock for work and for concealed carry, but 1911 is my favorite for the range. I’m a good shot with Glock, but even better with a 1911.
I bought the new colt python and took it to the range along with my colt 1911. It’s not even a close comparison to how much better the 1911 feels in my hand and because of that my groups are a lot better with it.
@@brianb900 it's question of feeling of course everyone has different tastes and opinions.. colt python is a great gun nothing to say but I also feel better with the 1911... love at first sight!
Sounds like the same reasoning why some people don't like higher end cars. "I dont like -MACHINE- because it requires maintenance and skill to make function correctly." And that's fine. That's why people run E-classes instead of S-classes, Nissans instead or Range Rovers, and Corvettes instead of Ferraris.
swdfsdft That would seem logical except in your examples the E-Class, Nissan and Corvettes would theoretically require MORE maintenance being of lesser quality. I'm no gun expert, but I do enjoy logic. -GN
I didn't use the word quality. Performance is labor intensive and expensive. To make something reliable, you give up some performance. The E-Class, Nissan, and Corvette are lower performance than their rivals, but are cheeper by leaps and bounds and are more reliable.
swdfsdft Range Rover is overpriced garbage with massive electrical issues and poor ergonomics. Built primarily for travelling to the golf course. Corvettes instead of Ferraris is just cash. No car person would choose a corvette over a Ferrari.
swdfsdft "To make something reliable, you give up some performance." No you don't. Expensive products are supposed to be more reliable and rugged than cheaper products, that's very obvious. The 1911 is expensive, but not reliable so reasonable people would call it impractical. Disadvantages of 1911s- Low capacity and unreliable Advantage of 1911- It looks cool and it looks cool and it just looks nice. That's it. The 1911 has a bunch of fanboys just because it looks nice.
For those of you who dont know, an infantry Marine has nearly 0 experience with handguns. this guy's opinion is one of the most invalid things i've ever heard.
Army infantry here.. can confirm. I did go through combat pistol school tho while on active but we used the m9. Never had a problem dropping the safty on my rifle when brought to the high ready and i never had a problem dropping a pistol safty under stress.
@@johnnytoobad2979 I mean I was a coach for a few years in the marines and officers and military police and pretty much any nco trained at our range in cherry point. Also fun fact I've learned. Infantrymen are more complacent and careless and stubborn when trying to teach them and at the end of the day it was the air wing marines that would kill the competition. So I always lol at the meat heads. I can respect what this dude is saying but if he worked on a range he had pistol training js
1911 is my favorite most reliable handgun(s) I own. One is never enough. Totally jam free and accurate not to mention simple to operate and maintain. John Browning got it correct.
Millions, literally millions, have risked their lives on this firearm in peace, in war (myself, too), and we are amazed by your declaration that it unsuitable for you. Too bad!
@@AlbertoJorgeSoares I hadn’t bought it yet I just bought it and had a conversation about it with the pawn shop worker who conceal carries and uses it for home defense he says he strongly recommends it
IF you are going to carry a 1911, it needs to be a way of life. I've got over 100K rounds thru my two custom built 1911's and they run flawlessly, I do agree that there are some 1911's out there that need major work in order to run that way. BUT having said that, I see lots of polymer pistols fail too. Regardless of what you carry, you should know how to clear it and make it run, and if your life depends on it, clean it like your life depends on it.
+Steve Shipley I couldn't agree more. My preferred sidearm is a 1911 I built, based off the Marine Corps earlier M45. I built it with a little oversight from a gunsmith friend of mine, couple thousand rounds later and I haven't had a single malfunction. But train with what you carry, that's why I don't advocate having numerous carry firearms, especially if they are of different makes. Same reason body builders aren't track stars and vice versa, if you spread your attention to multiple platforms, you'll never truly excel at any. Pick what works for you, and train with it and maintain it like your life depends on it, because it just might.
+Steve Shipley I think the takeaway here is that it shouldn't HAVE to be a way of life. You should be able to take it out of the box and it should function reliably. I have a CZ-75 that's had around 3,000 rounds through it and has never had a malfunction. In this day and age these things should be sorted out and you should not have to make excuses or stand on your head to get it to go fire and cycle when you pull the bang switch.
+Jeff Khoury Depending on what you get you can take a 1911 right out of the box and have it function reliably. This summer I purchased a PARA Expert. Ive put 1500 rounds through it so far and not just a few shots here and a few there, i ran it hard got it hot. I havent had it fail yet. Another note, I take pride in cleaning a gun, its more of an art than a chore. But for this 1911 I wanted to see if the lack of cleaning would make it fail sooner than later and therefore i have only cleaned it once and that was after the 500 round mark. Im not trying to say that my gun is better than yours or anything of the such, my point is that reliability for a person like me that only puts 3000 rounds down range a year, 1911s work.
+OTKUGO not gonna lie, had a POS Rock Island 5" with the old spring system in it and it jammed a lot. BUTTTT once i replaced that pistol with the Rock Island compact 3'5 in with the newer guide rod system in it, couldnt have been happier. havnt had a jam yet and its fired 1000+ mixed ammo. love it. and yes i carry that and also a walther PPQ
+Steve Shipley Glock will run perfectly while dirty and dry, so no. The only failures I've ever had in my Glock was from me limp wristing, and I only paid 475 for it. How much did you pay for your 100 year old, all steel, single stack out dated piece of junk? Thousands I bet. I put 500 rounds through it last weekend with it being completely dry and had no issues with it. The tolerances on your 1911 are so tight that a grain of sand will completely jam the entire gun up, specially if it's dry. Glock works perfectly from the factory, has no magazine issues, proven to be the most reliable pistol on the market over the last 30 years. Compared to 1911's that never work from the factory, have magazine problems, and only work correctly if you spend thousands of dollars on them.
Glock will outlive the 1911 fanboy. Americans are the only people that still use the 1911 because of their stupid false sense of patriotism. Every military around the world uses something else
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Uhhh, the US military hasn't used the 1911 in any meaningful capacity since it was replaced by the M9 in 1986, what planet do you live on?
Here’s why tend to agree with your assessment. Any defensive handgun is a compromise of four essential characteristics, in this order: Reliability, fire power, stopping power and conceal ability. If there is any question about reliability, any question at all, it’s out. No other virtue trumps reliability. The 1911 can and will stovepipe for any number of reasons; improper handgrip, which happens under stress, poor ammo which is old or has been improperly stored, defective magazine, or a gun that has not been routinely lubricated. 1911s need lubrication to function properly. If I’m carrying a semi automatic pistol its either a Glock, or an M9. I own a 1911 but I will not depend on it to save my life.
***** "The new 40 watt plasma rifle! The power of a standard lightbulb, packed in a flashy carry case, that has proven time and again that it is mildly irritating to the enemies eyes!" But srsly, 40 watt sounds so weak. Skynet couldn't squeeze out more juice for its troops?
Let’s see 1. I learned to cover my safety with thumb when drawing to deactivate safety every time. 2. My capacity is 14+1 45acp. 3. I’m an Army Disabled Veteran that maintains (cleans) his weapons regularly. 4. 1500+ rds and no malfunctions. 5. Fit and finish is unmatched. 6. More natural ergonomics. 7. Last but not least, that damn trigger!! Best by far!!!! This is a Para Ordinance Blackops Recon 4.25”, 14+1 45acp!!!! Love it.
If you practice with a thumb-over-safety draw all the time (or a lot), when you you pull a firearm with no safety you immediately become aware of that there is no safety; thus safety through awareness.
Buddy.. 45 acp has a larger diameter, that means larger wound channels and greater chance of hitting vitals, federal Punch ammo has equal penetration to fed HST 9mm, also you ask if a thumb Safety can be trained in, I'd say yes because it has been since the year 1911
My friend have a Glock 19, and he told me that it's the best reliable weapon in the market .... I was looking to buy a descent gun at that time... next day I got a 1911 Range Officer full size!
@@devontaenash409 LOL omg I love this response. I looove all three of my 1911's, I won't shoot any other handgun. The weight is just the cherry on top, I hate plastic guns.
AFTER 25 YEARS AS A SPEC OPS OPERATOR, I CAN SAY MY 1911 HAS NEVER LET ME DOWN. MAYBE IT IS THE TRAINING. ALL I KNOW IS THAT A LOT OF OPERATORS ARE GOING BACK TO THE .45 BECAUSE IT HAS KNOCKDOWN POWER THAT 9MM DOESN'T. AS FOR CAPACITY, LEARN TO SHOOT AND YOU WON'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM. ALWAYS CARRY EXTRA MAGS NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SHOOTING, BE IT LONG GUN OR PISTOL!!
@Larry Allen, What kind of Spec-Ops were you (for 25 years) ? And how was the magazine capacity (and number of mags) when you were in a drawn out shooting "match" without getting any new supplies for 24-36 hours ? Was 5x7 rounds enough or would it have been nicer with 5x17 rounds IF you ran out of ammo for your rifle (since the handgun is a backup for when SHTF). IF you can shoot - you'll get the righ placement with 9mm as well - and there's no need for "knockdown power" as you hit vital spots. Vital spots beats so called "knockdown power" every day of the week as they kill - knocked down people can still pop back up AND fight back...not so much with a bullet in the nervous system...
@@TactileLoki yes 13 years of age, that would have been 1964, and I bought from a friend. Also bought my first Cap And Ball pistol from the same guy...$11.00. I must have bought nonviolent guns, none have ever hurt anyone.
I agree with you that you have to have experience, training, and a high quality 1911. I started carrying one in Vietnam and have carried one ever since. As far as capacity is concerned I believe most armed encounters take place in 3 seconds with 3 or less shots fired. I would like to see someone explain to the district attorney why he emptied a 15 round magazine into or at the bad guy. Guess who's going to jail.
It IS DIY project. A friend has one and it can heat his 28 x 32 garage with a storage loft to 60 degrees when it is minus 10F outside. That's where I go if I need to do car work in the winter!
They are still issues people don't want to have to deal with. He is also right that if your 1911 is lnt well crafted you are going to have much more issues than a factory Glock . Also the mag capacity is also problem. Obviously these issues can be bypassed but these critiques are something inexperienced gun owners should know.
Beretta guy or m1911 guy. Whats the real difference. Both were adopted for use by the us military so they are both some of the most tested and highly aclaimed pistols in modern history. The us military wouldnt choose a crappy unreliable pistol to serve as the secondary for soldiers. Not to mention some groups in the us military still use modern m1911s and berettas even after the military switched its standard issue sidearms. If its good enough for soldiers on a battlefield fighting multiple combatants then its good enough for me.
@@subject204ghost3 The entire history of US military procurement is that of adopting dogshit equipment made by the lowest bidder and then spending years trying to get it working decently well. The 1911 was not a bad pistol for its time but the US military was too cheap to upgrade when better equipment like the far superior Browning Hi-Power came out, as keeping the exact same firearms in use for decades without replacing them is a lot cheaper than buying new ones. They'd much rather hand out a cheap firearm that doesn't work half the time and just hope it fixes itself than hand out an expensive one that works all the time.
@@infantjones They bought the Colt because it passed the dirt test -not because is was the cheapest option. It wasn't. I love the Browing, but it doesn't work as well when coated in dirt and grime. Yes, the US didn't replace a lot of their equipment - mostly because they stood down their military after conflicts - something other countries did not do. There was never anything inherently odd or wrong with the Colt and military thinking back in the day saw the infantry as riflemen, not pistoleers. If you run original type ammo through an original , factory gun, it is as reliable as anything. Today's plastic guns are for today's type s of threats, with large capacities and better sights. It is today's guns that are the cheaper option as well.
You are a retired Boot Newbie, perhaps. I actually carried a 1911 in the Corps and was thrilled I had that 8 rounds (+2 loaded mags), because when I pulled it out, it meant I exhausted all my rifle ammo and/or things were up close and personal.
+Daniel Shaw I have both. My 1911 shoots way better than my Glocks. Personally, I've had LESS ftf from my 1911 (zero) and both my Glocks (several). Better sights, better trigger... yeah, my 1911s are death traps! lol
+BikerBry That's the beauty of free will, you get to choose what is right for you. I never told you what to choose for yourself. I also see about 4,000 students a year and most shoot better with crisp and sometimes lighter triggers. The 1911 is the best trigger of all handguns in my opinion. It's no surprise that you shoot better with it. It's also no surprise when I see a fundamental error in trigger press amplified by a handgun with a trigger like the one on a stock Glock.
@@user-gz4vb2rf5c very fucking true lol. Imagine the modern 18 year olds you see filming 'funny' military tiktok videos telling you they're veterans and that's why they're right 30-50 years from now.
I have a Remington R1S that is bone stock except for the grips. It shoots like a dream and the action is butter smooth. Any problems with not flicking the safety off are training problems. I've shot pistols and long guns all my life with safeties that need to be deactivated in high stress situations. That move is muscle memory for me. Every pistol I/ own has the same operating devices located in the same place. Any pistol I pick up has the safety lever where my thumb lands and operating it is automatic. I would not allow myself to carry a Glock or other pistol without a safety lever on any occasion because I don't want to train myself that there is no safety lever. His other concerns are just personal bias.
No one seems to have difficulty operating the safety on a military rifle. M4s and shotguns are carried cocked and locked too, with two fewer safety features than a series 80. Lots of flawed thinking surrounding this issue.
I've owned and shot 1911's all my life, and I'm 66 years old. I love them and I've trusted my life with them for a long time. If you use QUALITY magazines and QUALITY ammo, there is little left to go wrong. First thing I do is disengage the safety. The only problems I have EVER had are failure to fire, caused by a defective primer on FACTORY ammo, not on my reloads. The 1911 isn't my carry gun anymore, but my carry gun IS a 45.....
CZ75, based directly off the improved Browning Hi Power locking mechanism, but it reincorporates the slide in frame from the early production guns for accuracy. Everything good about Browning pistols with none of the bad.
Sgt. Alvin York.He was as much of a hillbilly bumpkin as ever. Received five minutes instruction on the 1911, killed six charging Germans from a maximum range of 50 yards with one. I cannot imagine a more stressful situation, and certainly not one a civilian is likely to encounter. It's not the 1911s fault you can't figure out one switch, or hit what you're trying to hit...
Right? Lots of handguns have safeties that all function damn near exactly the same. If you've fiddled with one pistol safety, you've fiddled with them all. Clearly this man isn't a professional Safety-fiddler. It really isn't that hard.
Stephen N WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and never was completely replaced in US service. Turns out, the people like this who cannot figure out a safety switch are a relatively recent development. That said, don't listen to anyone's opinion about firearms. Go shoot as many as you can, find out what works for you. If that's a 1911, great. If it's a Glock, great. If it's a High Point, well, that's surprising, but great. Grow a beard, get some tactical clothes, then start your own vlog where you tell others what works for you, like anyone gives a fuck. You're an expert now...
+John R Has anyone, in the course of history, EVER killed five ARMED enemy combatants with a Brown Bess? I'll just let you know the answer is "fuck no!" Did the American Militia armed with rifles decimate British soldiers with Brown Bess's? Hell yes. The Brown Bess went obsolete in 1750. The 1911 never did...
Has anyone told him there’s double stack 1911’s? He seems incredibly oblivious to that fact, as well as there being 1911’s chambered in other calibers. Training with a safety is repetition, until it becomes an automatic, unconscious maneuver. If his students can’t do that that’s on him, he’s failing as an instructor.
I'm a LOT more verbose than you are, having said the same thing but with a lot more words! BAD TRAINING by Bad Instructors is the problem for sidearms with External Safeties. The sad fact is that the world has gone what I refer to as 'Glock Crazy'; they're told the ONLY thing they have to do is to 'pull the trigger' on the target and they're 'good to go'. Equine Fecal Matter, how many Cop Vids on YT have you, me, and other folks seen of Cops responding to violent calls who've 'limp wristed' their Glocks and ended up with FTF's and Stove Pipes? 2011's (the Double Stacks you mentioned) fix the Mag Cap issue for him, but so long as he sees the External Safety as an 'Extra Step' that has to be learned OUTSIDE/IN Addition to the Drawing Process, INSTEAD as being Part of the Drawing Process, he'll continue to incorrectly teach people about External Safeties. Cheers.
Exactly, people train to manipulate the safety on their AR15, AK, Etc but when its a handgun this is suddenly a problem? It would be hilarious if Tactical Timmys weren't pushing this "external safety bad" crap.
What's funny is you don't even understand the mechanical differences or the reasons for safeties apparently, never mind the very different applications.
I've been a 1911 lover all my life. Born and raised in a military family, and using one in the service myself, I felt no pistol could ever beat a 1911. Now, I'm 68 years old, and live on a large piece of property with a pistol range and a 100 yard rifle range and shoot anytime I want. My friends come over all the time to shoot. Recently, a buddy came over with a little S&W M&P "plastic gun" in .45 ACP cal. After a while, I asked him if I could try his pistol. I expected a hell of kick from it, low accuracy, and a terrible trigger. I was shocked when the pistol showed very little whip or recoil, the trigger was fine, and the accuracy was great. I couldn't believe it, it felt and shot better than my Colt 1911. Several weeks later, the spa repairman came over on a job and mentioned his new gun - a Taurus PT111, 12 shot, 3 inch bbl, in 9mm he bought for only $199. I asked him if the wife and I could shoot it right now, and we walked to the pistol range to shoot it. Once again, I was shocked to find the gun had very little whip or recoil, was accurate, and the trigger was fine - even the wife loved the gun compared to her S&W .38 Airweight Bodyguard. I bought one and put 1500 rounds through it in a week. I have to admit, I fell in love with the cheap little gun. It was the fastest shooting, most comfortable pistol I've ever used. I didn't even have to use the sights, it just shot where I willed it to. Trigger reset was very short, and it was double strike capable. During combat practice, with four targets and 3 shots per - it shot 4.4 rounds per second, with all "A" zone hits. I had never shot a gun so fast, or so accurately. Unfortunately, the Taurus jammed on average of once per 100 rounds, so I decided to put the gun away and seek another solution to the wife's desire to replace the S&W. I ultimately bought her a little "plastic" Springfield sub-sized 9mm with 13 round capacity, which she loves. So far, 500 rounds of various ammo and no jams. But, now whenever I shoot my beloved 1911's, I definitely feel the weight, the recoil, and the slowness of the gun. I'm sadden with the fact that this has happened - that I no longer view the 1911 as the ultimate combat weapon. I still love the beauty and the history of the famous 1911, but the new breed of guns are better for self defense - at least in my mind. They have higher capacity, they are accurate, have good triggers, and are comfortable to shoot. I won't sell any of 1911's, but I don't shoot them as much as I used to. It's a sad fact - a new generation of guns have arrived - a better gun - and they are ugly and they are "plastic".
Yah, I kind of agree with you. I picked up a glock 30 and converted it to 45 super(heavy RSA and a good brake) and am totally amazed at how pleasant it is to shoot. The trigger is like rubbing 2 files together but you get used to it. I'm the same age you are and served 1969 to 78. I grew up with 1911's and probably just out of pure stubbornness, won't turn my back on them. The little glock definitely has it's place as it's faster to me than the 1911, but the 1911 isn't going away.
I liked the PT111 so much I purchased two Millenium G-2's, same gun just updated and better warrantee.And they are a nice companion piece to my PT1911...
Dang guys I done shot a friend's Taurus 9mm my initial view of his gun being inferior to my 1911's.......until I pulled the trigger. I think the ammo was 150 grain but man o man my reset between rounds made me a killing machine. Any ballistics difference in 45 acp & 9mil during a gunfight would be non factor because I was surely putting lots of lead through just a few holes QUICKLY.
He wants to talk about real world use and proceeds to bring up magazine capacity?! On average, how many shots are fired in a defensive situation? How many magazine changes?
Zachary Fisher Read any instance of recent self defense shooting. This isn't talking about police shootouts or combat. Civilian self defense or even criminal offense, not many rounds are fired.
That's always cute to say, but by that same logic, if you even NEED a gun, you are having a very bad day so you might as well just leave it at home right? Right?
Limited magazine capacity?Listen to Paul Harrell. Most times you need a handgun to defend yourself the outcome is decided in six shots or less. Add to that the fact that .45 ACP is pretty much a guaranteed one shot stopper. If you are properly trained in its use releasing the safety becomes an unconscious action.
I have owned a Rimington R1 for 8 years. It by no stretch of the imagination is a top of the line 1911 at about 550.00. I estimate l have put 3500 rounds down range with this firearm and it has been one of the most reliable handguns l have ever owned.
After Cuomo gave the finger to Remington Arms...they offered a million square feet of available space to making what he needed, and he ignored them...i called Remington and let them know I have their back. Getting an R1 and a Remington 1100...smoothest shotgun on the planet. Remington has backed up the United States when the chips were down, read your WW2 history.
Do you realize how uncommon it is for a soldier to ever actually use a sidearm? In fact, many soldiers aren't even issued a sidearm. Just because it was issued for a long time doesn't mean it actually was used much at all.
To be fair… that’s like saying the AR-15 is a better battle rifle than an AK-47. There’s a reason why there’s a forward assist on an AR… and a reason why old guys bang on the back of the slide of a 1911 when they’re shooting.
Sometimes old isn't better. 1911 has low magazine capacity even if you find some high cap one as compared to 9mm or 40 cal. The only thing I'd see a 1911 being good for is if you are going to run into *Smokey The Bear* or *some drugged out 2 legged critters.* When bullets fly; you'll be trying to dodge and return fire inaccurately due to the sudden adrenaline rush. Unless you are a fast reloader then the 1911 will leave you outgunned if some thug has a Glock 19 with extended magazine of over 20 rounds. If you ain't a hell of a shot or some *Special Operator* like some of these TH-camrs who are former Navy Seal, Army Rangers, Green Beret, etc then you're at a disadvantaged.
Was gifted a 1911a1 in 76, a mil colt. Added some parts to change to 1911 configuration and ambidextrous safety. Have carried it for 46 years,2 barrels and a tighten up job and it has never let me down.
My favorite handguns (with a short explanation): • Colt 1911: Classic, powerful, reliable. But not suitable for beginners users • Glock 17: Modern, simple, reliable. Suitable for beginners and advanced users
I carried a 1911 for 15 months in the Vietnam jungle and it saved my life more than once as a backup weapon
Andrew laffoon this guy is a fucking idiot. My grandpa carried one in ww2 and slept with it cocked and locked then. He had the utmost confidence in it. It’s killing abilities are not up for debate!
Did you carry it with the safety on though?
@@rufusleers cocked and locked means with the hammer back and the safety on. i have carried mine that way for 40 years
@@bubblegump5410 don't patronize me like you old codger. I know what cocked and locked means.
@@bubblegump5410 I asked if he carried it with the safety off. Sleeping isn't considered carrying.
This should be titled “why I don’t trust my self with a 1911”
Lol
Yep.
#ignoranceisbliss
Austin Eckert this.
Stupid.
The 1911 isnt meant for everyone but after 110 years of service the 1911 deserves respect it's earned that much
Dispatched more enemy combatants and bad guys than any other pistol. Much respect.
I carry my 1911s during deer hunting season it's the only I gun I carry deer hunting I don't need like my Glock
@@stevemellgard6393 I've dispatched a whole of bambis with them to you can't beat them my TRP is a tack driver
Jeremy dark country Steckman I own a couple Springfield firearms. The TRP standard government being one. A M1-A in scout squad being the other. Had around 500 rnds through the TRP and it's performance was spot on but opted on a few minor conversions. I wasn't keen on the two piece full length guide rod so I went with a standard GI with a flat wire recoil spring bumped up a notch from Wilson Combat. 10-8 plug. Have over 2,000 rnds through it now and it's been flawless. Chews up any ammo I run through it with no issues what so ever. Nothing but Wilson mags from jump. The TRP is as good as it gets for the money. Thanks.
@@stevemellgard6393 it's been so long since mine was done but I had a two peice guiderod a match grade barrel and trigger mine was done in the Springfield custom shop in Geneseo it was my brother's gun he carried on duty till he bought a custom berretta 96 and I bought this from him I've shot alot of deer with this gun
3 combat tours, 3 incursions 10 months in Honduras in the 80s and I carried a 1911 through it all. It never let me down and saved my life more times than I can count. I'm retired for more than 25 years and I still carry my old reliable buddy 1911.45acp
Thank you for your service .
You didn't do jack. Stop trying to act like you are important loser
There is no telling how many ww2 soldier's would agree with you. I'm tired of these gun salesman setting the facts.
I agree, the 1911 is completely reliable. Had one for a few years now and it's never let me down in any type of weather or situation. It's the only semi I'd trust with my life.
so based on your limited real work experience 😜 lol hahaha you'd say this other gun salesperson is full of shit. lol 😆
They use the "Im too stupid to swipe the safety off" with the 1911 but EVERY one of their rifles has a safety and they never complain.
What if I told you: you are holding it incorrectly if you have to "sweep off the safety?"
I'm supporting the 1911, but if you have to "sweep off the safety" then you're holding it incorrectly...
Watch the video by Matt Stamp: "1911s and how to properly use them."
he probably keeps his gun safety off on all his firearms at all times
@@michaelangelo4742 #ignoranceisbliss
pressendforspanish you don’t carry your rifle in a holster idiot
“Your gun is like your nose, don’t let somebody else pick it for you.”
Good advice 👍
I agree, but if you're serving in the military then you don't really get a choice, unless you're special operations...
@@justindr.yaegertodd6220 Civilians off duty police and off duty soldiers still have a choice
Would be nice if military or police had a couple options that fit the budget. I think that's why the Army went with the new modular Sig. Hope it serves them well.
Excellent expression!
He said that the 1911 doesn’t meet his standards, his microphone doesn’t meet 1980’s standards
Hahahahaha
Hilarious the microphone really isnt bad at all
@@jackkrauser8687 what were you listening to? It was horrible...
Finally mentioned his stupid microphone!!! I could barely hear anything.
So, a great craftsman messes up and blames himself?
I'm a Vet that carried a 1911 and a gunsmith. I understand what you're saying, we have a saying in the shooting sport " if you think it works, it does, unil it don't." All guns have problems, training is what gets you out of that situation when not if it happens. Your life should not depend on any particular firearm but your training with that firearm. Don't buy it and put it in a holster and expect it to save your life.
_I agree with you 100% Some people just forget down the line what gun they have in their holster repetition, and practice just simply helps to master that._
Well said.
Best way to describe proper gun etiquette
I’m A Marine Combat Vetern Who Served With C co 1st Bn 9Th Marines In Vietnam! The M1911 Saved My Ass Enough Said
My Dad was a Vietnam vet first cav 1965-1967 and he said the 1911 was incredible in war!
I believe you sir Coz you have been fuck up that not everybody could have survive! salute to your service.
ALAIN BUEROM stfu
The 1911 didn’t save your life the gun you had did you would have saved your life with a beretta or glock or a sig just the same
He don't know enough about the 1911 to be making a video about it..he better be checking the knock down power compared to some other calibers
4 Reasons I Don't Trust My Fist with my Life
1.) It hurts when I hit something hard.
2.) Bones break when I hit something really hard.
3.) Other people are usually Bigger than me and hit me Harder.
4.) I carry a gun, it's always better than my Fist.
Just like this video, These are MY Opinions! :) Deal with it!
some guys like a 1967 corvette coupe and some guys like the honda civic.....daniel here gets really good gas mileage.
Lol
@@kulasnikov3875 Murica, come on now Mr. Nikov.
@@kulasnikov3875 100plus years of fucking shit up with 8 rounds...nazi Germany actually tried making claims against it with the Geneva convention...Locked and fucking Loaded!
..good thing we are only discussing handguns, shit our sidearms are just a means of getting to our real tools.
@@kulasnikov3875 my 1911 holds 15 rounds, so the 9mm fanboys no longer have the capacity advantage that they once had, there are several manufacturers that currently make the 1911 chambered in the .45 ACP that holds 15 rounds, so we no longer have to give up capacity for caliber.
I'm a military vet and I also do armed security. My 1911 is my go to weapon while I'm working. Had it since 2012 and never had an issue with it.
I carry a cz clone 10mm the tanfoglio stock 3 and limited pro for carry woods and target. I love 10mm it's the most flexible auto cartridge imo other than a smoothbore flintlock.
I’m armed security as well. Carry a .38+p snub nosed concealed appendix, and a .45 1911 with 4 spare mags as my main sidearm
@@Chicano_pistolero lol whacker
@@superserial1 I guarantee he has a high and tight. 😆
@@Chicano_pistolero I work security as well. My main carry is what is issue to me which is a Glock but my preferred as a 1911 and 9 mm and four spare mags
He's just basically telling you that he's a Glock lover..
Dee Nell nothing wrong with Glocks, bro.
@@perryklein1790 Both are excellent weapons. Too many people calling 1911 carriers FUDD's and Glock Owners Glocktards. Where did the whole 1911 vs Glock rivalry start anyways? Regardless, Glock guys need to respect 1911 guys, 1911 guys need to respect Glock guys. At the end of the day, we are all on the same team.
Mrjohnnymoo1 You must love 1911 or you're kind of Communist ! Lol
@@antoniodossantos6735 Why? Lol
Mrjohnnymoo1 it was a joke , 1911 is the king of pistols! 🤣
After watching this video, I love 1911 even more.
Same
Ditto
Yup same ,
Same
Ikrrrrr 🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌. I just traded an s&w sd40 and some ammo for a RIA 10mm 1911.
There is a old saying. "It is a poor craftsman, who blames his tools."
yea, too bad the 1911 is obsolete to even relate to that quote but whatever... cool quote I guess
fudd boomer alert!!!
With all of the new designs that are coming out, the 1911 will always be the most solid and reliable platform to fall back onto...
@@outcast668 Watch one of MAC's torture tests... I love my 1911's, but they fail too often!
@@josephcastrence7082 Yeah super obsolete... That's why it is still used by 35 different countries today and certain U.S special forces teams such as Marine Recon. The fact people even compare a 108-year-old gun to guns made in the last 10 years shows how "Obsolete" it truly is. That sentence alone dismantles the "Obsolete" opinion.
When you practice enough with a 1911 your thumb naturally rides on the safety when you grip it. When drawing the gun, thumbing the safety off is just a natural, fluid movement as you're bringing the gun to the firing position. There is a reason that the 1911 has been around for over 100 years. It's a rugged, reliable weapon.
This video is stupid!!! He lacks knowledge & should go train some more.
The moron that made this video wouldn't understand what training is.
It was designed for your grip to be ontop of the safety, so then it naturally disengages when your grip hits it, PROPERLY. I love my 1911's!!
I'm trying to get used to my thumb sticking up and out, I find myself (for now) dropping my thumb to wrap around the grip lol I'll get it. It's a mental thing, the slide going down beside my thumb, it's taking some getting used to.
@@ericbest9562 Yeah, I'm sure it takes some getting used to when you were used to other pistols first. A 1911 was my first handgun, a long time ago, so I didn't have to make the adjustment. I don't carry one anymore. I think there are better options available for that now. I still love to shoot them, though.
Man, I have had a 1911 since I was issued one in the Marines, never, never had any performance issues with the gun. I carry a 1911 (45) when I am out on a hunt, in case I have to deal with hogs. I totally trust the weapon and have had zero issues with this firearm. Just a reminder this firearm has been in more battles all around the world than any other handgun. Semper Fi
Any recommendations on 1911 brands ?
Former Jarhead here too. The 1911 is overrated. Given that most close combat fire fight happens less than 300 yard; you'll be spamming bullets faster than you can even count. The greatest drawback of the 1911 is the low ammo capacity count. Even with extended mags; the most I ever seen a 1911 with high magazine count was no more than 11 bullets or else the magazine will be sticking out like a sore thumb. I hate the myth that *"45 ACP"* is a man stopper or that one shot from a 45 pistol 1911 will kill someone. With newer technology; 9mm is catching up very fast with higher kinetic energy input. However it's your call to decide whether the 1911 is a good for you. I own a 1911 45 ACP, Beretta 92SF 9MM, Glock 23 40Cal, and a few others. I tell you that I'd trust my Beretta or Glock over my 1911 since the magazine count is simply higher incase I got to engage in suppressive fire or cover fire if *SHTF.*
Semper Fi shitbird
Thank you for the comment and thank you for your service.
@@sammytracey3935 there is only one brand for a 1911. Colt.
Man I wonder how he reacted when he found out the 1911 isn't the only pistol with a safety
And pretty much every battle rifle has a safety
Well he obviously doesn't like "Manual" safeties. There are DA pistols that rely solely on trigger and grip safeties, but they have long trigger pulls (often mushy, long resets). Alot of people swear to that "No manual safety" doctrine, but I don't fancy it.
I prefer a great trigger and a manual safety, and I loath grip and trigger safeties 'cause to me they just add weight and complication.
The big QUESTION is what would he have done back in the day when the 1911 was the only semi-automatic pistol out there?O wait he would have been carrying a REVOLVER
I dont like glocks cause they have no safety
@@firstsonofthesea7938 yes they do, its called a holster.
The only gun I trust with my life is my smooth bore flintlock.
Highgrove I fuckin laughed at loud when I read your comment thanks bro
this is the most legendary comment on youtube
Never fails (dont carry it on a rainy day tho)
I'll back you with the blunderbuss...because shooting shrapnel from a trumpet with a trigger is just satisfying
Lol
Choosing and buying a firearm is just the beginning. Familiarity with and proficiency with that firearm are absolute essentials for responsibly owning and carrying it.
Not a single legitimate, convincing reason presented. Anyone fumbling with the thumb safety isn't competent enough to be using a handgun for self defense.
Disagree. Some people just don’t like them. This guy is a fucking Marine and you don’t think he’s competent enough to handle a firearm for self defense? Get the fuck out of here lmfao. For a self-defense firearm you should be able to draw and pull the trigger nothing else no flipping off the safety nothing because in a life or death situation you’re going to start losing fine motor skills so the more minimum amount of stuff you can do the better.
Why isnt the video just called i dont like safties? Lol
@@carryeveryday910 you know infantry guys regardless of branch typically suck at pistol shooting because they get so little training on them. I know some vets and their knowledge of pistol craft is fairly basic their knowledge on rifles though is very good so take that for what it's worth the government has better things to do than extensively train its military personnel on a weapon they will in all likelyhood never use outside of a range
@@carryeveryday910 ok, number one, just because he is a marine, means NOTHING to me, i served in the military for 11 years, and i have met plenty of marines that i would not trust with a Daisy pellet rifle, let alone a firearm, and if you were taught properly how to handle your 1911, you do not even realize that you are operating the thumb safety, just like you should not even realize that you are operating the grip safety when you draw it from the holster, i personally do not notice either the grip safety nor the thumb safety, that my be due to using the 1911 platform for 40 years, and having many many hours of range time and practice with them, but i don't notice my operation of either of those safeties
@@carryeveryday910
Lot of logical fallacy in you argument.
Just because someone is a Marine for this example, doesn't mean their own logic or reasoning stands on it's own. Two, when people say "in a real situation you lose fine motorskills" they are honestly buying into the biggest bullshit myth/argument conceived in self-defense. That's a statement made by guys who are too lazy to train (or don't at all), enjoy theoretical pissing arguments, or they train in conditions that never stress them; they shoot and play in the comfort zone. Poking holes in paper all day and then come online putting on airs.
Speaking as if you can make a grand assumptions on how everyone in the world operates is a dangerous game to play with slim chance that you will end up entirely correct or even remotely taken seriously.
“Limited magazine capacity”...wait till he finds out I carry a revolver
Agree. Everyone assumes you are going to be battling twenty ninjas. In reality, it is most likely going to be one guy, and even if there are more, putting one down will cause the others to flee.
No FTF, or FTE, or stove pipping, or failure of slide into battery, or failure to take of safe, and second strike capability. And, you can leave it loaded almost for decades.
There aint nothing wrong with a revolver since its the caliber that counts( a caliber doesnt mean anything about the carrier)
Single action navy, do I count in this debate?
@@BrainEatPenguin why not?
After watching this video I've come to a hard conclusion and it was a tough decision to make, I'm sticking with my 1911 🤣
Same here... 😇
“ I see more problems with these 1911’s” these guns won two world wars!!
@@lilpoohgo along with some other guns but yeah you got a point
This guy was trying to rag on the 1911, but he kinda explained why it's perfect...
Keeping it real...SMART MAN....45 ACP 1911A1...JUST HARD TO BEAT...GOOD SERVICE WEAPON AND CONCEAL CARRY.
The 1911 literally has the best resume of all semi auto pistols. Combat approved 👌
I think the M9 is 'better' except the weird silty sand in Saudi Arabia caused feed problems in the magazine. But things change and how the military uses things change. Things don't always have to be 'better'. The product support chain for the new M17/18 alone is enough to justify its introduction.
@@YTRulesFromNM go watch "5 reasons the m9 kinds sucks" 1911 all the way. i rather a 1911 in 9mm than a m9
I guess 75 years of use by the military all of a sudden means nothing.
Yea its only a 107 year old design.technology probably didn't advance in that time lol
Who cares, the military has their philosophy of use. This marine, you, and I need to have our own
that doesn't mean shit glocks have been in spec ops for years
Well, he was a marine.
If you've trained on this gun time and time again, you probably have no problem. And if you're in the battle field, who's gonna have the safety on. That's why it works well. But for average carry, it can be a difficult weapon to use quickly.
next up: "I don't trust my cast iron pan with my eggs"
Just starting out frying eggs on iron and man am I bad at it.
@@samfish90212 vegetable oil👌🏾
😂😂😂
@@2phonebabyjay199 I have been using them daily and now I am quite successful. Making easy eggs every morning.
Someone’s triggered 😂 nothing better than the 1911 or 45 community. Always jumping to defend their need to compensate 100% of the time 😂
“If you ever have to systematically break down why our current stuff is better than what we had 100 years ago, maybe the stuff from 100 years ago isn’t that bad.” TFB
@Paul Tilley Against what? The whole point is to compare it to another firearm.
@Paul Tilley Definately? Not definately. That is nothing more than a brand based opinion.
There is INDEED a reason why after MORE than a Century, people are STILL carrying the 1911: 'hype' can only take something, or someone, just so far, AFTER that Point, RESULTS will tell the tale.
It’s more involved than that. The knowledge is explained because not everyone has thousands of rounds through a 1911 and a Glock to know the pros and cons
Semper Fidelis, and thanks for the opinion. I've been shooting a glock for 20 yrs. Changed to a sig the last 3. NEVER wanted to go near a 1911 for all the reasons you just said. Picked up a tisas 1911a1 just for the look and to put in my safe. Took it to the range. All stated fears went away. Immediately purchased a Springfield 1911 operator.
I tried not to like the 1911 for years, then I bought one, now I have two, and I still have hundreds of other pistols, but the accuracy and reliability of a semi clean 1911 is hard to beat.
I highly doubt you have hundreds of other pistols.
@@thannydevitos2332 thousands bro. Dont you know?
@@thannydevitos2332 -- I have a friend who owns over 400 guns... well over 100 of them are pistols, so it's possible.
@@HalfCrazy520 hundreds of pistols, assuming the price of a hi point is minimum 20,000$ with ONLY 100 guns. 1911’s? 1000’s each. Matt from demo ranch doesn’t even own close to “hundreds”. There is no shot mr big keyboard over here owns 100,000$+ in handguns
@@thannydevitos2332 -- The guy I'm talking about has F**K YOU money. That means "How much do you want for that?"
It's not for sale....
"I don't think you heard me, I said how much do you want for it?"
$100K is lunch money to this dude. One of my best friends and someone I worked for over several years and you would never know the guy had a dollar to his name. Just one of the guys.... but he has nice stuff.
Next video: “why I don’t trust drywall in my home”
What wall?
Chinese drywall is full of lead dust.
Adam
Ha!
🤣🤣
I don’t know why but I busted out laughing to your comment. I salute you
Most dudes review weapons like they are going to fight half and army while out and about. Honestly doesn’t matter what type of weapon you have. If you are skilled the weapon doesn’t matter
Doesn't Everyone fight off 26 ninjas & terrorist at walmart on the daily? I mean TP is a hot commodity worth dying for lately
Yeah, I've never understood the John Wick-ish approach to reviewing firearms for self-defense. My late father-in-law was a retired police officer, and his personal carry gun was a 5-shot .357 magnum revolver. His mantra was that training > ammo capacity, and that if five trained shots didn't resolve the situation, another ten untrained shots wouldn't resolve it, either.
I kinda think that’s one of my biggest problems, I in a way think if something was to happen, that I would probably be dealing with multiple people. I don’t consider it bad, but like a way of my body preparing for the worst. I also think if someone has a fire arm in the vehicle or breaking into your home, at least one other does. But carrying a Fire arm in general, you can’t help but understand the symbolism behind it, it’s a war with it if it comes down to defending your home or your family.
It is about the love and bonding with what feels right!. The 1911 although an old design, for me it is the correct design. Like any tool I learned how to operate it and learn from experience the firearm's characteristics. The firearm to me has a natural point of aim and ergonomic controls which make it quick to reload and target the intended target. Well done Mr Browning.
The kid is ignorant of JM Browning
"I don't carry the 1911 because I'm too lazy" is basically what this is about.
You're dense
It's not because he's lazy, it's because the gun requires that much effort, to almost no benefit. Sure, the trigger is nice, and that's literally it. I'm not any more accurate with a 1911 than I am with a Glock. I've shot both extensively. I have faster acquisition with a Glock. Higher capacity in any caliber. The numbers prove the Glock is more reliable. Unquestionable.
There's no reason to do all that or waste all that time that could be better used elsewhere when you could just buy a Glock and it works out the fuckin box until basically forever
@@jamesrobinson7732 don't get me wrong, I love clock, but people have literally used the glock platform for literally 109 years, so dont tell me the 1911 isn't reliable to some extent. Smooth, short crisp pull as opposed to striker fire, and literally the "wasted time" is minimal after living with the gun for a while. I like the 1911 because it's harder for an idiot to shoot themselves in the foot, but easy enough for a trained gunman to use with ease. Nobody said you needed to use the safety, and the 1911 comes in double stack variants. I trust 1911 more.
You can get a higher capacity with the 1911 if you're that bad of a shot. If you want to look at numbers.. the numbers show that I don't need 15 rounds in a situation. At least last time I checked the average needed is 6. Obviously every situation is different I understand. And the higher capacity is nice to have no doubt. As far as what type of ammo is better... It doesn't matter. You can chamber either gun in 9mm or .45 and other ammo types. That's just what you prefer. I carry .45 fmj. "They will always fall to a hardball". I have 9 at the ready .45 hard ball locked and cocked in my 1911
So let's start with the "high maintenance" argument. I thoroughly enjoy cleaning my 1911. I've never had such a bond with an inanimate object like I do with my 1911. Sitting outside the tiny cabin in the woods cleaning my guns is always so calming and enjoyable. You can look at the numbers all you want but let's look at the history of the 1911. It has served this great country and our fellow Patriots for over 100 years. Ask any man that came back from Vietnam what he thinks about his 1911. It has proven itself in the field to be extremely reliable. It has saved many lives and has taken many more.
Glocks are very good guns as well though. I'm in no way talking shit about them. But they have not yet filled the massive footprint left behind by the 1911 which continuously gets larger.
They are both fantastic weapons and both will save your life. I recommend you just pick one and train regularly with the one you'll carry. And if you carry a glock and your homie carries a 1911... both of you know that each of y'all are equipped with more than capable weapons. So let's stay United 😉 together we shall stand!
@@JP_Patriot you sound like a fucking idiot. Technology has passed where you can hold more rounds why would you not take that
@@meatboy2059 they make 2011s which are just double stacked 1911s
1. What kind of firefight or engagement do you REALLY expect to get into where you are going to be shooting 8+ rounds.
2. What the heck do you mean "the people who are able to maintain this weapon" its not complicated to clean the damn pistol are you lazy?
3. 1911's come in various calibers and not just .45 acp including doublestack 1911s for more ammo capacity
4. If you are seriously worried about the safety on your gun thats why the 1911 is great because you can leave it on safe, you can leave it half cocked, you can leave off safe entirely and just use the beaver tail safety. This is a shooter issue not a firearm issue.
Seriously man...
Para Ordnance mb akes a double stack 1911 holding 14+1. Capacity is not an excuse. Laziness is the issue here. Have q Browning Hipower 1911 9mm 13+1 works great. Just bought a Sig 1911 .45 ACP shooting it tomorrow. Could have bought a 1911 in .38 super, .380 acp or even .22 lr. Not sure what this dude is on about except it appears he does not do basic maintenance on his firearms.
@@InHotAz exactly
I was waiting for someone to point this out. I carry and love my 1911.
The 1911 even comes in .22, this dude doesnt know what hes talking about
Which I'm really surprised the .22 has enough kick to knock the slide back
Failure to disengage the safety on a 1911 is a novice error, no excuses. Anyone who has trained hard with this weapon will instinctively brush off the safety during the draw stroke. It's not something you think about consciously.
This "problem" is more anecdotal than a documented fault. The gun saw action from the trenches of ww1 to the jungles of Vietnam and island hopping in WW2. I'm sure it was drawn on many occasions by a soldier who was scared shitless and they still managed to get it working. If somebody is too lazy to learn the manual of arms for a 1911 then they should be carrying a Glock. Capacity is the only legitimate complaint.
but is it a feasible gun for someone who has carried Glock 22 for many years, is going to retire, would like to carry Colt 1911 as a ccw? How much training to overcome no safety and is it worth it if, like me, you shoot pretty well with any gun (as far as marksmanship and safety goes).
+teller121 it's definitely feasible for you. For some reason people always tell you can't learn to operate a safety effectively once you've had a gun without one, as if you've been ruined and are too dumb to learn but that's simply not true and frankly somewhat insulting to your intelligence.
Just evaluate yourself honestly: Are you willing to spend the hours dry firing (doesn't hurt the 1911 FYI) and practicing drawing to learn a new weapon? If so then it's well within reason. If you do get into 1911s definitely get on 1911forum, it's an outstanding and extremely knowledgeable and mature group of people.
Ryan David thx
yes, if only there were some sort of grip you could take on a 1911 to completely eliminate this problem. Something like a 1911 grip, ah of only..... lol
first off that BS on the trigger isn't really a safety. Safeties prevent the gun from shooting, that is just a trigger with a gimmick. Don't believe me? Talk to guys with a black hawk holster and a hole in their leg. Any way, you wanted to know why buy a 1911.... Well for starters, unlike some jokers out there I'm not going to try to talk you out of a pistol you like. I never said they are better than glocks I just said 1911s are awesome. But I know you want reasons... how about if you have smaller hands (like half the population) 1911 might be the right choice... What if you want to shoot for accuracy (competition) the 1911 has better ergo, 10x better trigger and (usually) sights. What about any comp that limits you to 10 rounds, or you live a state that limits you to 10 rounds (if I lived in one I wouldn't even look at a Glock (except maybe the single stack). Maybe your just a good enough shooter where you can tell quality and get some benefit from it. Or maybe you just like your Glock better..... Which is cool, they are both great guns, with great after market support and proven very reliable in combat. You might like one over the other, but to say one is definitively better is a joke.
Love it when these upstarts come along and dis a weapon that has been in use in various forms for 120 years.
I'm always guarded when anyone refers to themselves as a master at anything. Ego gets in the way of wisdom. If he truly were a master at training in combat weapons, he would recognize the ultimate, up close combat weapon he is holding in his hands. So here are some of my interpretations for what he claims are his reservations. (1) Mag capacity is too small= you are not shooting accurately, or else you wouldn't need more rounds. Your handgun is only for fighting your way to your rifle. Teach your students that fact. If you need more than a 1911 will hold, you are in deep doo doo anyway, and probably aren't going to make it. (2) Thumb safety disengagement forgetfulness under stress= you are training people that shouldn't even own a 1911, or any other firearm. (3) Reliability issues= people that have no idea what they are doing and shouldn't own a 1911, or any other firearm, that are buying the wrong, cheap ammo. (4) Mag compatibility= people that buy cheap mags to go with their high dollar 1911. IMHO, Any instructor that says he doesn't believe in having a safety on a defensive, offensive, or combat firearm, (what's the difference?), has no business training anyone. Ask the united states military services, they have spent billions on hundreds of studies on making this determination already. Sorry, but I disagree with your assessment entirely. I have seen too many people shot from accidental discharges from firearms with no safety as a range officer and instructor of over 20 years... and I held three world records for speed and accuracy at one time, with guess what? A 1911 pistol. Every other kind of pistol came up against me and mine, and lost. Translate that to a real firefight for all the marbles, and they would still lose...... And yes, I have been in real firefights with my 1911, and I am still here. Sadly, they are not.
Can't argue with that, even if I wanted to. Well said.
Rick Bowen Who could reasonably disagree?
I mean, i wish he had a mic to drop at the end. Very well said, and literally impossible to argue.
Well said. my wife thinks I’m doing to much when I carry my rifle in the car but I told her the pistol is there until I get my rifle. That’s all it is, just a transition. But I’m buying a 1911 in a month or so bc I’m saving money. And if people worry about Ammo capacity just carry more mags 🤷🏾♂️. I’ve carried six pistol mags in regular clothes and felt normal so yeah.
This is a terrible comment full of nonsense. The dude that tore this apart was correct.
Served 32 months in Vietnam and my primary weapons were the Colt 1911 and the Springfield Armory M14. Both served me well and many enemy soldiers fell and paid the ultimate price. Sergeant, USMC
The guy who made this video is a dumb fuck
@@shkumpvatican3877 How? Who wants to carry that shitty slow ass hammer fired pistol? You're basically carrying a revolver + 1
If you have shitty aim and need the extra ammo of a double stack just say that. If you need more than 7 or 8 shots just carry a knife.
@@VideoSpectator1223 slow? Lmfao ok
@@SiVisPacemParaBellum545 just pissed myself
110 years of reliability is why I do trust the 1911.
Facts!!
@Ubal_Blunt yeah some people use their passed down guns. Like the late 1800s guns. That are preserved.
Muskets were reliable for 100's of years but you don't need anyone STILL using them. Same with flintlocks. Why is that? Oh they are outdated and less efficient. You think the 1911 isn't?
@@MaharlikaAWA
Ehhh...no.
It is NOT.
@@iliafigueroa4820 It is.
I thought this was going to be a commercial for Glock, I was waiting for the logo to fade in.
Anyone else thought he was gonna toss it in the furnace?
Regardless of your opinions on the 1911, throwing one in the furnace would be a depressing sight lol
lerch400block if he did, this M1911 guy would've let him.
I've never been into race guns.
I'm the GI model guy and used it in the military to excellent effect that I'm prohibited from speaking of.
Stephen Villano ok. I have the same feelings about the m9.
lerch400block that would have been awesome.
lerch400block agreed. they are still works of art. I would cringe at any gun other than a hi point being tossed in a furnace lol.
Funny because Special Forces never gave it up for the crappier pistol known as the M9.
+liberty prime no difference between a .45 or a .22 if it is in the brain. Placement is everything. A .22 magnum penetrates body armor a large capacity centrefire doesn't.
Special forces gravitate towards .45's because it's a superior round when using a silencer because it's always sub sonic. Unlike other calibers that need a special load to be effective sub sonic.
special forces kept it because of ultra reliable/ accurate and rarely need second shot like lesser weapons and calibers
Special forces issue glock 19s now though lol. And 147 gr 9mm, which is a common load for 9mm, is subsonic. Any other takers?
All nato 9mm is +p too. Would you consider that a special round?
You must master this weapon, as you must master your life.
That was good.
I read that in a fortune cookie.
I trust my 1911 with my life. I didn’t start out with a Glock. I’ve trained with a safety switch my whole life. Aside from a good parts matchup, break in, and good mags, and a test; I don’t know what the issue is.
I don't like Glock pistols had a really bad experience with one almost lost my hand it jam on me and later it exploded. My 1911 70's model never had any problems with it not even a jam with it even when I tried to limp wrist it. It just keeps on going. I trust it with my life
@@kuninagako9035 scary stuff!! Be safe out there guys!
I tried a Beretta Brigadier once, it was pretty good. Then I got a 1911. I tried other various guns like the Glocks, etc. They seemed ok, to get the job done. They had all the bells and whistles, but I always kept coming back to 1911's easy to use, good reliability, sweet trigger pull. I've also shot a few 1911s that were kind of just cheap garbage, which was disappointing.
But bottom line, I have a reputable brand 1911 that I've used regularly. I maintain it well enough and because of it, it never has failed me.
I also have 100% faith in my 1911.
@@gamerjenkins2053 if you have one that works that's always a good thing. 👍
Wish I had the last 5 minutes of my life back. ET1 USN
AT1 usn
Hold on there Steve. He might let us roll one out of his bag!
I think everyone watching this video is thinking the same thing
BZ!
*Vietnam Vets and others in the comment section, the 1911 as secondary has saved countless lives and verified. Good to go. Carry on.* 🇬🇧🇺🇸
Damn I like how everyone is just going off on him 😆
Proud 1911 owner btw
I haven't found a .45 auto Colt for sale recently but I do have two Colt .38 Supers. I cannot fault them. On the other hand, ammo isn't exactly easy to find, either.
Other than 3, count them, revolvers, every hand gun I've owned for the last 50 years has followed the 1911 pattern of controls. When my wife decided she should learn how to shoot she was started out with the 1911 pattern. Learn it, stick with it, you will never pick up a gun that you handle unsafely. You will know that it requires a firing grip, the thumb safety will always be in the same place and operate the same way. There won't be a new manual of arms to consider when under stress. The only simpler Manual of Arms is a single action revolver that can only fire if you manually cock the hammer, there is no "trigger safety" that can be defeated by something getting caught in the trigger guard or an idiot "playing" with the trigger. It doesn't go "Bang" unless you intend for it to.
@@ocelblack9823 Do you realize that the supposedly modern features of a Glock appeared on pistols before WWI (the first World War). The little lever in the trigger face, the half-cocked mechanism had already been used by then and they were in Austrian pistols. It's really hard to come up with something new.
2:32 not being able to flip the safety off when your pulling any firearm up towards your target is a ridiculous claim. Also saying a weapon that has been in service since WW1 is unreliable because their are some cheep nock off 1911s is like saying just because I 3D printed my aK lower and it blew up in my face all AKs are unreliable.
So, let me get this straight... You have “reliability” issues with one of the MOST reliable Guns around EVER, and some “design / maintenance” issues with a gun platform that was SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED to be LOW maintenance and quickly field stripped for cleaning AND that’s been around, relatively unchanged, for 109 years? Not to mention, has served and protected millions of Military personnel, SUCCESSFULLY I may add, through countless conflicts over the past Century.
GOT IT !!
@@epitaph3988 Yea it is
Made it through 2 world wars
Coughs --- Glock guy
@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 mosin made it through two world wars, mosin gang for life
@@epitaph3988 hahaha so do you
@@chef-dp7hz mosin nagant is an impractical clunky shitrod.
@G Thompson It's humorous to me that you would: A, expect to survive 20 years in an end-of-the-world scenario, and B, you would, for some reason, want to carry the exact same pistol for 20 years.
My first center fire pistol was a Glock. I hated it, I was never comfortable with it, but I put a considerable amount of time into it trying to be a better shooter with it. Then I got a Springfield 1911 and never looked back. Everything Mr. Shaw said is accurate; but as a civilian mag capacity isn't really as vital to me as it might be to others. And I actually love the time and maintenance the 1911 requires. Bottom line I will happily trust my life to a century old, single stack, single action, .45 handgun, but I don't blame others for wanting something different.
Will Mills What you said about loving the time maintenance is spot on. I think many feel that way and it is part of the appeal. As I said in the video, I know many people who have no trouble keeping their 1911's running and it is a good choice for them. Thanks.
Will Mills I agree completely about how well a Springfield shoots. I have an older Springfield Trophy Match 1911 in 9mm I use in the competitive shoots and a SA Target Loaded in .45 for fun. They are elegant weapons that will last for decades.
Will Mills I love the 1911. It's simply a joy to shoot. It's not my first choice for carry. Definitely my first choice for the range or out in the field for a day of shooting/practice/training. 1911 trigger is unparallelled. Excellent sights. Solid. Durable. Reliable. Yes they're expensive but you may only need to purchase one in your lifetime.
On the matter of glock, I just don't care for striker fire or polymer frame pistols.
Will Mills try STIs, you'll love them!
Will Mills Funny how people bring up the "Century Old technology" like it's a badge of honor...but ask them to compare an M1 Garand to an Colt M4 and it's "Oh that's too old for modern combat, there is much better technology now"...BWAHAHA!
Having owned many 1911's over the last 55 years and carrying one with the XVIII Airborne in the 70's and 80's ( even after we went to the M9) it is the one platform I have never had any problem with. Like the famous quote, "If you can't get the job done with 6, one more won't help". Just one guys experience.
Nice quote
Then why did you have a rifle?
@@wehrewulf
Because I was issued one
@@jongirolami4978 Missed the point.
I never was in a gunfight but I imagine it being extremely stressful and lots of adrenaline going on, which results in poor accuracy. How wouldn't you be better off with a modern hi-cap pistol? Not saying the 1911 is trash, it has proven itself for sure. Just the capacity is a disadvantage.
Been carrying a 1911 since 1961. It has never failed me. I don't carry concealed; I carry it conspicuously. I want you to know what is going to happen if start some...
You’re the first mf they’ll shoot
Open carrying is also an excellent way to make yourself a target. Someone comes up behind you, bonks you on the head, and robs you. I don't care how tough you think you are it doesn't take much to knock a human being out. Also you say you have been carrying for 62 years, so you are most likely in at least your mid 80's. I don't care how big your ego is no human is there mid 80's is going to win a hand to hand fight against someone who is even in there 50's.
@@outspokengenius How about open carry concealed by a coat, western style? It is a compromise between being hidden and always being available, conceal carry typically has a slower draw than open.
Old Heads all think 1911 and Corvettes are the bees knees.
I am curious. Did you have difficulty with the selector switch on your M16 or M4?
+Al Lock
A stupid comparison. Handguns stored in proper holsters will not discharge until you put your finger on the trigger. Carbines you've mentioned are worn on slings, therefore the need for manual safety.
+Mateo Well, if you have a proper holster (using your definition) then you don't need to put the safety on the 1911. Which makes your argument silly. Of course, not everyone may have a proper holster in all situations, which may make the existence of the safety useful.
Now, as to a weapon on a sling, have you ever had a M16 or M4 discharge while just hanging on that sling? I didn't. But I just spent my time in the military in the Infantry and SF. Maybe you had an extra special relationship with your weapon that caused it to discharge without your finger on the trigger.
Al Lock
I'm a sports shooter, I can't comment on anything military related. That being said, a design of a 1911 requires a manual safety when you're carrying a cocked weapon (I certainly wouldn't be carrying it any other way) However, these days we have lighter alternatives and there's no way I'll ever be CC such a large chunk of metal.
***** So , in other words, your comment regarding my question on the M16 or M4 was made completely from ignorance?
As for the 1911, with the appropriate holster, carrying a weapon loaded and cocked without engaging the safety is just as safe as any other weapon.
Al Lock
You don't understand. The author of the video is saying that turning the safety off on a defensive handgun is an unnecessary that prologues shooting reaction of an average person. Hence so many modern handguns don't have a manual safety and those are his preference. This has nothing to do with m 16s.
Wow, maintenance is a freakin' breeze on the 1911. Durability is legendary, and you would have to be a beast to wear one out, I mean years of constant shooting. Looks classic. Ergonomics perfect. Best of all, the first shot is faster than any other pistol. That matters.
It is an awesome and beautiful gun, but I do believe his argument against the 1911 has plenty of merit. Training is paramount to effectively use the 1911, courtesy of that thumb safety. Sure, there are plenty of badasses that can use that gun, but the vast majority of people who own guns are NOT badasses. They are also not well-off enough to go to the range every couple of days, and they don't have their own training compounds to shoot on. They also don't have the money (or time) to go and get tacti-cool parts put on their 1911s. There are guys who can rock the 1911, but there are plenty of people who would prefer a single-action revolver, and can probably draw and fire faster than the dude with the 1911, so that 100+ years of being in production isn't really that impressive.
faster.....unless you leave the safety on.
Yup
As a seasoned LEO, I have carried some sort of 1911 and 2011s for the past 20 years and all my duty weapons have been solid and performed beyond my expectation. Yes, you must train and practice carrying and using 1911 type weapons every chance you get. Most of these weapons require frequent maintenance due to the tight tolerance. My current carry guns are Staccato P and EMP 9mm. These guns are very reliable and comfortable for me to carry daily. I taught Glock and other types of weapons as a department firearms instructor and find many positive factors with other types of weapons as well. However, 1911 type guns are my favorite due to the design and accuracy.
If a opponent got inside your reach and you had to use your secondary as a melee weapon, would you want a piece of plastic or a hunk of 4140 steel?
This scenario seems to happen to cops often. See meth head with 42 holes in him still charging.
Just as in this video, I keep hearing whining/complaining about the 'External Safety' actually being 'dangerous', 'unnecessary', and an 'impediment' to one's life when carrying. ("People forget to disengage the safety")
My response to these complaints, as in the video above, is that the Instructors are Improperly Training their students when it comes to the 1911 and ANY sidearm with an External Safety! Their instruction tells the student that Disengaging the Safety is an 'Extra Step' INSTEAD of teaching them that it is a Standard Part of the Drawing Process (which is how I was trained 'back in the day'....I was born in the Year of Sputnik). When this false paradigm is taught, that it is an 'Extra Step', it imputes to the student that disengaging the safety is SEPARATE or Extra from the Drawing Process, One Step BEYOND what they 'need to do' in using their sidearm to defend themselves or someone else. This creates a strong sense of 'negative view' in using their weapon, making them LESS confident, thus this type of instruction is destructive of building the students up in the use of the gun.
Were External Safeties so problematic, why in the world are they on M4's, or for that matter, ANY Military Weapon, shouldn't military personnel be 'smart enough' to know to keep their weaponry in a safe condition at all times? Yes, I'm being somewhat facetious, but I'm just flat tired of people saying sidearms with externals are 'dangerous' and 'unreliable', to the point that you actually endanger your life if you carry one for EDC.
The world seems to have gone what I refer to as 'Glock Crazy'; the weapon you never have to remember anything about except 'pulling the trigger'! I've LOST COUNT of the vids on YT of COPS answering calls of a 'man with a gun' or 'active shooter', where the officer engages the assailant and 'limp wrists' his weapon, causing a FTF or a Stove Pipe......so much for reliability. Proper Training can and will alleviate MOST problems, IF the students will work on them.
I carry a CZ 85 B because I shoot it quite well, it feels wonderfully comfortable in my grip, I carry it when I leave the house, and right now, I can't afford to buy a quality 1911, but hopefully I shall (crippled up and on a really limited budget): preferably a good used Springfield V-16 (used to own one) with a Galco Shoulder Holster setup.
Take care and Cheers.
I recently aquired a emp 9...haven't had a chance to shoot it yet, but im hoping its a good one!! Its gonna be a edc on my bike!
You have not carried 2011s for 20 years
@@Dayz_Ex he also said 1911s. There are a few agencies that carry 1911s or 2011s and also some SWAT operators carry them either on ops or all of the time even though they aren't standard issue for other patrol ranks. Ask me how I know for sure.
Just bought me a new 1911 for myself on Christmas Eve! I love all well made guns, and with the 1911 being 110 years old and having been used by millions of people I know it can be trusted. Mainly because I’m going to take care of it and I know it will take care of me.
a good surplus model works well with little maintance and ready to use any time , 1911 was made for a rough life and works well
The First gun I bought is a Colt 1911 45 ACP.... then a CZ 75 Sp 01 Shadow 9x21, a Ruger GP100 357 Magnum and a Glock 19x 9x21.
Four awesome guns.. CZ 75, Ruger and Glock are great... But the 1911 has something magic.. I cannot explain...and She never failed!
Your god dam right 👍👍👍 1911 is only for the men . Not some punk who points and shoots
@@johnnygride2118 yes it is 1911 is the gun... I recently bought a nice glock 19X... but the 1911... is my favorite.. the gun and its caliber... 45 ACP for me is the best
I started out with Glock, but the 1911 just had a feel that I love. For me I think it’s the nice crisp trigger pull. I still carry a Glock for work and for concealed carry, but 1911 is my favorite for the range. I’m a good shot with Glock, but even better with a 1911.
I bought the new colt python and took it to the range along with my colt 1911. It’s not even a close comparison to how much better the 1911 feels in my hand and because of that my groups are a lot better with it.
@@brianb900 it's question of feeling of course everyone has different tastes and opinions.. colt python is a great gun nothing to say but I also feel better with the 1911... love at first sight!
Sounds like the same reasoning why some people don't like higher end cars.
"I dont like -MACHINE- because it requires maintenance and skill to make function correctly."
And that's fine. That's why people run E-classes instead of S-classes, Nissans instead or Range Rovers, and Corvettes instead of Ferraris.
swdfsdft That would seem logical except in your examples the E-Class, Nissan and Corvettes would theoretically require MORE maintenance being of lesser quality. I'm no gun expert, but I do enjoy logic. -GN
I didn't use the word quality. Performance is labor intensive and expensive. To make something reliable, you give up some performance.
The E-Class, Nissan, and Corvette are lower performance than their rivals, but are cheeper by leaps and bounds and are more reliable.
HOD0R Sounds like a man who's never seen an INFINITY 1911 :P
swdfsdft Range Rover is overpriced garbage with massive electrical issues and poor ergonomics. Built primarily for travelling to the golf course.
Corvettes instead of Ferraris is just cash. No car person would choose a corvette over a Ferrari.
swdfsdft "To make something reliable, you give up some performance."
No you don't. Expensive products are supposed to be more reliable and rugged than cheaper products, that's very obvious. The 1911 is expensive, but not reliable so reasonable people would call it impractical.
Disadvantages of 1911s- Low capacity and unreliable
Advantage of 1911- It looks cool and it looks cool and it just looks nice. That's it. The 1911 has a bunch of fanboys just because it looks nice.
For those of you who dont know, an infantry Marine has nearly 0 experience with handguns. this guy's opinion is one of the most invalid things i've ever heard.
100% correct. Coming from a recon Marine.
Army infantry here.. can confirm. I did go through combat pistol school tho while on active but we used the m9. Never had a problem dropping the safty on my rifle when brought to the high ready and i never had a problem dropping a pistol safty under stress.
@@johnnytoobad2979 I mean I was a coach for a few years in the marines and officers and military police and pretty much any nco trained at our range in cherry point. Also fun fact I've learned. Infantrymen are more complacent and careless and stubborn when trying to teach them and at the end of the day it was the air wing marines that would kill the competition. So I always lol at the meat heads. I can respect what this dude is saying but if he worked on a range he had pistol training js
Yup... truth. The purpose of a pistol in any situation Military or Civilian, is to get to your rifle.
Why doesnt an infantry marine have experience with handguns?
1911 is my favorite most reliable handgun(s) I own. One is never enough. Totally jam free and accurate not to mention simple to operate and maintain. John Browning got it correct.
We love Mr browning!
Millions, literally millions, have risked their lives on this firearm in peace, in war (myself, too), and we are amazed by your declaration that it unsuitable for you. Too bad!
They depended their lives*
There are definitely better options out there
Lien Law Maven I just bought a MC 1911 S can I trust it for home defense?
@@ilovemyfeather97 You should have asked before buying it.
@@AlbertoJorgeSoares I hadn’t bought it yet I just bought it and had a conversation about it with the pawn shop worker who conceal carries and uses it for home defense he says he strongly recommends it
IF you are going to carry a 1911, it needs to be a way of life. I've got over 100K rounds thru my two custom built 1911's and they run flawlessly, I do agree that there are some 1911's out there that need major work in order to run that way. BUT having said that, I see lots of polymer pistols fail too. Regardless of what you carry, you should know how to clear it and make it run, and if your life depends on it, clean it like your life depends on it.
+Steve Shipley I couldn't agree more. My preferred sidearm is a 1911 I built, based off the Marine Corps earlier M45. I built it with a little oversight from a gunsmith friend of mine, couple thousand rounds later and I haven't had a single malfunction. But train with what you carry, that's why I don't advocate having numerous carry firearms, especially if they are of different makes. Same reason body builders aren't track stars and vice versa, if you spread your attention to multiple platforms, you'll never truly excel at any. Pick what works for you, and train with it and maintain it like your life depends on it, because it just might.
+Steve Shipley
I think the takeaway here is that it shouldn't HAVE to be a way of life. You should be able to take it out of the box and it should function reliably. I have a CZ-75 that's had around 3,000 rounds through it and has never had a malfunction. In this day and age these things should be sorted out and you should not have to make excuses or stand on your head to get it to go fire and cycle when you pull the bang switch.
+Jeff Khoury
Depending on what you get you can take a 1911 right out of the box and have it function reliably. This summer I purchased a PARA Expert. Ive put 1500 rounds through it so far and not just a few shots here and a few there, i ran it hard got it hot. I havent had it fail yet. Another note, I take pride in cleaning a gun, its more of an art than a chore. But for this 1911 I wanted to see if the lack of cleaning would make it fail sooner than later and therefore i have only cleaned it once and that was after the 500 round mark.
Im not trying to say that my gun is better than yours or anything of the such, my point is that reliability for a person like me that only puts 3000 rounds down range a year, 1911s work.
+OTKUGO not gonna lie, had a POS Rock Island 5" with the old spring system in it and it jammed a lot. BUTTTT once i replaced that pistol with the Rock Island compact 3'5 in with the newer guide rod system in it, couldnt have been happier. havnt had a jam yet and its fired 1000+ mixed ammo. love it. and yes i carry that and also a walther PPQ
+Steve Shipley Glock will run perfectly while dirty and dry, so no. The only failures I've ever had in my Glock was from me limp wristing, and I only paid 475 for it. How much did you pay for your 100 year old, all steel, single stack out dated piece of junk? Thousands I bet. I put 500 rounds through it last weekend with it being completely dry and had no issues with it. The tolerances on your 1911 are so tight that a grain of sand will completely jam the entire gun up, specially if it's dry. Glock works perfectly from the factory, has no magazine issues, proven to be the most reliable pistol on the market over the last 30 years. Compared to 1911's that never work from the factory, have magazine problems, and only work correctly if you spend thousands of dollars on them.
One highly trusted time tested pistol vs one glocc blocc boi
KGB - Better than FBI not all 1911s are made the same, some are ass, and some cost $3k and are a spiritual experience.
Glock will outlive the 1911 fanboy. Americans are the only people that still use the 1911 because of their stupid false sense of patriotism. Every military around the world uses something else
Glock is a superior weapon in terms of accuracy and engineering. My tastes have changed since last year lol.
Speaking of the blatant patriotism that we Americans have, it carries over to the AR-15.
@@MybeautifulandamazingPrincess Uhhh, the US military hasn't used the 1911 in any meaningful capacity since it was replaced by the M9 in 1986, what planet do you live on?
Here’s why tend to agree with your assessment. Any defensive handgun is a compromise of four essential characteristics, in this order: Reliability, fire power, stopping power and conceal ability.
If there is any question about reliability, any question at all, it’s out. No other virtue trumps reliability. The 1911 can and will stovepipe for any number of reasons; improper handgrip, which happens under stress, poor ammo which is old or has been improperly stored, defective magazine, or a gun that has not been routinely lubricated. 1911s need lubrication to function properly.
If I’m carrying a semi automatic pistol its either a Glock, or an M9. I own a 1911 but I will not depend on it to save my life.
Phased plasma rifle in 40 watt range.
***** BS mine is 60 watt.
***** That line always comes to mi mind everytime I go to a gun shop, hahaha.
***** The 45 Watt range really has that knock down punch your looking for.
ptman1945 Ah, the age-old discussion: 40, 45, 9 Watt -- any Wattage is better than no Wattage at all; however, I do prefer my 45....Watt, that is.
***** "The new 40 watt plasma rifle! The power of a standard lightbulb, packed in a flashy carry case, that has proven time and again that it is mildly irritating to the enemies eyes!" But srsly, 40 watt sounds so weak. Skynet couldn't squeeze out more juice for its troops?
Let’s see
1. I learned to cover my safety with thumb when drawing to deactivate safety every time.
2. My capacity is 14+1 45acp.
3. I’m an Army Disabled Veteran that maintains (cleans) his weapons regularly.
4. 1500+ rds and no malfunctions.
5. Fit and finish is unmatched.
6. More natural ergonomics.
7. Last but not least, that damn trigger!! Best by far!!!!
This is a Para Ordinance Blackops Recon 4.25”, 14+1 45acp!!!! Love it.
If you practice with a thumb-over-safety draw all the time (or a lot), when you you pull a firearm with no safety you immediately become aware of that there is no safety; thus safety through awareness.
Not too familiar with it, I see... It is Para ORDNANCE, not ordinance.
14+1? damn lmao how do you conceal/carry that
@@mlite_33 Being a grown man has its advantages.
@@mlite_33 big shirts my friend, all jokes aside. No one is staring at you, I’ve talked with police and they never notice!
"Rounds limited" coming from people that carry Shields and Glock 43s is a laughable argument.
It's almost as if those are intended as last-ditch backup weapons.
Buddy.. 45 acp has a larger diameter, that means larger wound channels and greater chance of hitting vitals, federal Punch ammo has equal penetration to fed HST 9mm, also you ask if a thumb Safety can be trained in, I'd say yes because it has been since the year 1911
My friend have a Glock 19, and he told me that it's the best reliable weapon in the market .... I was looking to buy a descent gun at that time... next day I got a 1911 Range Officer full size!
You made a smart choice. When you run out of ammo you can beat your enemy to death with a some steel not a piece of plastic.
@@devontaenash409 True! lmao ....
@@devontaenash409 I told my wife this years and years ago.
@@devontaenash409 LOL omg I love this response. I looove all three of my 1911's, I won't shoot any other handgun. The weight is just the cherry on top, I hate plastic guns.
AFTER 25 YEARS AS A SPEC OPS OPERATOR, I CAN SAY MY 1911 HAS NEVER LET ME DOWN. MAYBE IT IS THE TRAINING. ALL I KNOW IS THAT A LOT OF OPERATORS ARE GOING BACK TO THE .45 BECAUSE IT HAS KNOCKDOWN POWER THAT 9MM DOESN'T. AS FOR CAPACITY, LEARN TO SHOOT AND YOU WON'T HAVE THAT PROBLEM. ALWAYS CARRY EXTRA MAGS NO MATTER WHAT YOU ARE SHOOTING, BE IT LONG GUN OR PISTOL!!
@Larry Allen, What kind of Spec-Ops were you (for 25 years) ? And how was the magazine capacity (and number of mags) when you were in a drawn out shooting "match" without getting any new supplies for 24-36 hours ? Was 5x7 rounds enough or would it have been nicer with 5x17 rounds IF you ran out of ammo for your rifle (since the handgun is a backup for when SHTF). IF you can shoot - you'll get the righ placement with 9mm as well - and there's no need for "knockdown power" as you hit vital spots. Vital spots beats so called "knockdown power" every day of the week as they kill - knocked down people can still pop back up AND fight back...not so much with a bullet in the nervous system...
Bought my Colt 1911 ( not and A 1) when I was 13 I'm now 69, no issues yet.
13?
@@TactileLoki yes 13 years of age, that would have been 1964, and I bought from a friend. Also bought my first Cap And Ball pistol from the same guy...$11.00. I must have bought nonviolent guns, none have ever hurt anyone.
r tyou shot about 69 rounds through it too im guessing
Nice
You probably didn’t shoot it much.
I agree with you that you have to have experience, training, and a high quality 1911. I started carrying one in Vietnam and have carried one ever since. As far as capacity is concerned I believe most armed encounters take place in 3 seconds with 3 or less shots fired. I would like to see someone explain to the district attorney why he emptied a 15 round magazine into or at the bad guy. Guess who's going to jail.
I can't trust what you say until you insulate the walls in your shed !
Jon Smith what's even worse is that horrendous furnace which looks like a DIY project th at went horribly wrong
It IS DIY project.
A friend has one and it can heat his 28 x 32 garage with a storage loft to 60 degrees when it is minus 10F outside. That's where I go if I need to do car work in the winter!
Personally he doesn't have the time or want to spend the time to insulate his shed its his personal opinion
lol in tears lol
This is all training related issues you're having. There is a reason the 1911 has been used for well over a century.
LEOBear The garbage ass l85 has been in use for around 40 years despite all the problems it has so that argument isn't really that good.
You notice the military went away from it
They are still issues people don't want to have to deal with. He is also right that if your 1911 is lnt well crafted you are going to have much more issues than a factory Glock . Also the mag capacity is also problem. Obviously these issues can be bypassed but these critiques are something inexperienced gun owners should know.
The military started taking individuals who are less than sharp sticks.
He's talking about stuff he saw in classes. In other words, he's worried that people are idiots nowadays and can't handle a 1911.
I'm a beretta guy! But everytime I look at my 1911 I fell in love more and more!
Me too,. Beretta, Sig or Glock for carry every time, but with 2 ,1911 to Hunt. I have small collection of 1911,. And every day love more those toys.
Beretta guy or m1911 guy. Whats the real difference. Both were adopted for use by the us military so they are both some of the most tested and highly aclaimed pistols in modern history.
The us military wouldnt choose a crappy unreliable pistol to serve as the secondary for soldiers.
Not to mention some groups in the us military still use modern m1911s and berettas even after the military switched its standard issue sidearms.
If its good enough for soldiers on a battlefield fighting multiple combatants then its good enough for me.
@@subject204ghost3 The entire history of US military procurement is that of adopting dogshit equipment made by the lowest bidder and then spending years trying to get it working decently well. The 1911 was not a bad pistol for its time but the US military was too cheap to upgrade when better equipment like the far superior Browning Hi-Power came out, as keeping the exact same firearms in use for decades without replacing them is a lot cheaper than buying new ones. They'd much rather hand out a cheap firearm that doesn't work half the time and just hope it fixes itself than hand out an expensive one that works all the time.
Both Beretta and 1911 will do the job..
@@infantjones They bought the Colt because it passed the dirt test -not because is was the cheapest option. It wasn't. I love the Browing, but it doesn't work as well when coated in dirt and grime. Yes, the US didn't replace a lot of their equipment - mostly because they stood down their military after conflicts - something other countries did not do. There was never anything inherently odd or wrong with the Colt and military thinking back in the day saw the infantry as riflemen, not pistoleers. If you run original type ammo through an original , factory gun, it is as reliable as anything. Today's plastic guns are for today's type s of threats, with large capacities and better sights. It is today's guns that are the cheaper option as well.
You are a retired Boot Newbie, perhaps. I actually carried a 1911 in the Corps and was thrilled I had that 8 rounds (+2 loaded mags), because when I pulled it out, it meant I exhausted all my rifle ammo and/or things were up close and personal.
In other words...you're just too lazy to properly maintain a firearm.
At least its honest. Bet you don't know how to fix everything in your car. But this is the internet so I'm probably wrong
Night Snacks Hikes Lmfao
This guy is a comedian...
NightSnacks Hikes not the same as a car. Gun has less parts than a engine does. But if you can fixed a car by yourself then you can fix everything lol
Spoken like a true Glock fanboy.
Spoken like a true information fanboy. I rarely carry Glock, but thanks.
+Daniel Shaw Out of curiosity, what do you prefer to carry?
+Pat Herrmann ur mum.
+Daniel Shaw I have both. My 1911 shoots way better than my Glocks. Personally, I've had LESS ftf from my 1911 (zero) and both my Glocks (several). Better sights, better trigger... yeah, my 1911s are death traps! lol
+BikerBry That's the beauty of free will, you get to choose what is right for you. I never told you what to choose for yourself. I also see about 4,000 students a year and most shoot better with crisp and sometimes lighter triggers. The 1911 is the best trigger of all handguns in my opinion. It's no surprise that you shoot better with it. It's also no surprise when I see a fundamental error in trigger press amplified by a handgun with a trigger like the one on a stock Glock.
Sounds like you should be using a revolver. I'm a Veteran, I like the 1911.
Me too.
@@Macallan562 you replied to your own comment lol. The 1911 is cool but it's not even close to the most effective combat pistol
@@Macallan562 I was about to say I trust you up until you replied to your own comment 😭 now idk if I should keep my 1911 I just bought it
iM a vEtErAn!! RREEEEE!!! That holds no weight. There's a lot of fucking retarded veterans my man.
@@user-gz4vb2rf5c very fucking true lol. Imagine the modern 18 year olds you see filming 'funny' military tiktok videos telling you they're veterans and that's why they're right 30-50 years from now.
I have a Remington R1S that is bone stock except for the grips. It shoots like a dream and the action is butter smooth. Any problems with not flicking the safety off are training problems. I've shot pistols and long guns all my life with safeties that need to be deactivated in high stress situations. That move is muscle memory for me. Every pistol I/ own has the same operating devices located in the same place. Any pistol I pick up has the safety lever where my thumb lands and operating it is automatic. I would not allow myself to carry a Glock or other pistol without a safety lever on any occasion because I don't want to train myself that there is no safety lever. His other concerns are just personal bias.
Wow 3 years ago, well I sold my 5906 to get a 1911 and I couldn't be happier.
No one seems to have difficulty operating the safety on a military rifle. M4s and shotguns are carried cocked and locked too, with two fewer safety features than a series 80. Lots of flawed thinking surrounding this issue.
I've owned and shot 1911's all my life, and I'm 66 years old. I love them and I've trusted my life with them for a long time. If you use QUALITY magazines and QUALITY ammo, there is little left to go wrong. First thing I do is disengage the safety. The only problems I have EVER had are failure to fire, caused by a defective primer on FACTORY ammo, not on my reloads. The 1911 isn't my carry gun anymore, but my carry gun IS a 45.....
US Army 1966-1970, I carried the Colt 1911, it was a heavy bulky firearm, but I could shoot it quite well.
A quality 1911 is the one I would own if I had to choose only one pistol.
John Grytbakk honestly out of all the handguns to choose from de glock ruger etc i would always Go with a 1911 lol they look cool
mine has never failed.
CZ75, based directly off the improved Browning Hi Power locking mechanism, but it reincorporates the slide in frame from the early production guns for accuracy. Everything good about Browning pistols with none of the bad.
Quality? The more you pay the more they fail.
I'd go for a beretta 93r or a hk vp70m. They're the coolest.
Sgt. Alvin York.He was as much of a hillbilly bumpkin as ever. Received five minutes instruction on the 1911, killed six charging Germans from a maximum range of 50 yards with one. I cannot imagine a more stressful situation, and certainly not one a civilian is likely to encounter. It's not the 1911s fault you can't figure out one switch, or hit what you're trying to hit...
I wish I could have said that.
Right? Lots of handguns have safeties that all function damn near exactly the same. If you've fiddled with one pistol safety, you've fiddled with them all. Clearly this man isn't a professional Safety-fiddler. It really isn't that hard.
Wasnt it a standard sidearm in most of WW2, Korea, & Vietnam?
Stephen N WW1, WW2, Korea, Vietnam, and never was completely replaced in US service.
Turns out, the people like this who cannot figure out a safety switch are a relatively recent development. That said, don't listen to anyone's opinion about firearms. Go shoot as many as you can, find out what works for you.
If that's a 1911, great. If it's a Glock, great. If it's a High Point, well, that's surprising, but great.
Grow a beard, get some tactical clothes, then start your own vlog where you tell others what works for you, like anyone gives a fuck. You're an expert now...
+John R Has anyone, in the course of history, EVER killed five ARMED enemy combatants with a Brown Bess? I'll just let you know the answer is "fuck no!"
Did the American Militia armed with rifles decimate British soldiers with Brown Bess's? Hell yes.
The Brown Bess went obsolete in 1750. The 1911 never did...
Has anyone told him there’s double stack 1911’s? He seems incredibly oblivious to that fact, as well as there being 1911’s chambered in other calibers. Training with a safety is repetition, until it becomes an automatic, unconscious maneuver. If his students can’t do that that’s on him, he’s failing as an instructor.
I'm a LOT more verbose than you are, having said the same thing but with a lot more words!
BAD TRAINING by Bad Instructors is the problem for sidearms with External Safeties. The sad fact is that the world has gone what I refer to as 'Glock Crazy'; they're told the ONLY thing they have to do is to 'pull the trigger' on the target and they're 'good to go'.
Equine Fecal Matter, how many Cop Vids on YT have you, me, and other folks seen of Cops responding to violent calls who've 'limp wristed' their Glocks and ended up with FTF's and Stove Pipes?
2011's (the Double Stacks you mentioned) fix the Mag Cap issue for him, but so long as he sees the External Safety as an 'Extra Step' that has to be learned OUTSIDE/IN Addition to the Drawing Process, INSTEAD as being Part of the Drawing Process, he'll continue to incorrectly teach people about External Safeties. Cheers.
I didn't know that .
Exactly, people train to manipulate the safety on their AR15, AK, Etc but when its a handgun this is suddenly a problem? It would be hilarious if Tactical Timmys weren't pushing this "external safety bad" crap.
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It just BOGGLES my mind at the DISCONNECT when people train with rifles vs handguns........same for shotguns as well......
What's funny is you don't even understand the mechanical differences or the reasons for safeties apparently, never mind the very different applications.
“1911 isn’t gonna knock you down” buddy it sure is gonna knock you down
I've been a 1911 lover all my life. Born and raised in a military family, and using one in the service myself, I felt no pistol could ever beat a 1911. Now, I'm 68 years old, and live on a large piece of property with a pistol range and a 100 yard rifle range and shoot anytime I want. My friends come over all the time to shoot. Recently, a buddy came over with a little S&W M&P "plastic gun" in .45 ACP cal. After a while, I asked him if I could try his pistol. I expected a hell of kick from it, low accuracy, and a terrible trigger. I was shocked when the pistol showed very little whip or recoil, the trigger was fine, and the accuracy was great. I couldn't believe it, it felt and shot better than my Colt 1911. Several weeks later, the spa repairman came over on a job and mentioned his new gun - a Taurus PT111, 12 shot, 3 inch bbl, in 9mm he bought for only $199. I asked him if the wife and I could shoot it right now, and we walked to the pistol range to shoot it. Once again, I was shocked to find the gun had very little whip or recoil, was accurate, and the trigger was fine - even the wife loved the gun compared to her S&W .38 Airweight Bodyguard. I bought one and put 1500 rounds through it in a week. I have to admit, I fell in love with the cheap little gun. It was the fastest shooting, most comfortable pistol I've ever used. I didn't even have to use the sights, it just shot where I willed it to. Trigger reset was very short, and it was double strike capable. During combat practice, with four targets and 3 shots per - it shot 4.4 rounds per second, with all "A" zone hits. I had never shot a gun so fast, or so accurately. Unfortunately, the Taurus jammed on average of once per 100 rounds, so I decided to put the gun away and seek another solution to the wife's desire to replace the S&W. I ultimately bought her a little "plastic" Springfield sub-sized 9mm with 13 round capacity, which she loves. So far, 500 rounds of various ammo and no jams. But, now whenever I shoot my beloved 1911's, I definitely feel the weight, the recoil, and the slowness of the gun. I'm sadden with the fact that this has happened - that I no longer view the 1911 as the ultimate combat weapon. I still love the beauty and the history of the famous 1911, but the new breed of guns are better for self defense - at least in my mind. They have higher capacity, they are accurate, have good triggers, and are comfortable to shoot. I won't sell any of 1911's, but I don't shoot them as much as I used to. It's a sad fact - a new generation of guns have arrived - a better gun - and they are ugly and they are "plastic".
I totally agree. This comment needs to be on every firearm video on TH-cam.
Try the 2011
Yah, I kind of agree with you. I picked up a glock 30 and converted it to 45 super(heavy RSA and a good brake) and am totally amazed at how pleasant it is to shoot. The trigger is like rubbing 2 files together but you get used to it. I'm the same age you are and served 1969 to 78. I grew up with 1911's and probably just out of pure stubbornness, won't turn my back on them. The little glock definitely has it's place as it's faster to me than the 1911, but the 1911 isn't going away.
I liked the PT111 so much I purchased two Millenium G-2's, same gun just updated and better warrantee.And they are a nice companion piece to my PT1911...
Dang guys I done shot a friend's Taurus 9mm my initial view of his gun being inferior to my 1911's.......until I pulled the trigger. I think the ammo was 150 grain but man o man my reset between rounds made me a killing machine. Any ballistics difference in 45 acp & 9mil during a gunfight would be non factor because I was surely putting lots of lead through just a few holes QUICKLY.
Sounds like he is trying to bs his way through this list
He wants to talk about real world use and proceeds to bring up magazine capacity?! On average, how many shots are fired in a defensive situation? How many magazine changes?
2-4 on average.
DarkStarsGlory I'd like to see a source for that number if you wouldn't mind.
Zachary Fisher Read any instance of recent self defense shooting. This isn't talking about police shootouts or combat. Civilian self defense or even criminal offense, not many rounds are fired.
Yep. . . Like I say. If you are a civilian, and you need more than 6 rounds, you're having a very bad day.
That's always cute to say, but by that same logic, if you even NEED a gun, you are having a very bad day so you might as well just leave it at home right? Right?
Limited magazine capacity?Listen to Paul Harrell. Most times you need a handgun to defend yourself the outcome is decided in six shots or less. Add to that the fact that .45 ACP is pretty much a guaranteed one shot stopper. If you are properly trained in its use releasing the safety becomes an unconscious action.
I have owned a Rimington R1 for 8 years. It by no stretch of the imagination is a top of the line 1911 at about 550.00. I estimate l have put 3500 rounds down range with this firearm and it has been one of the most reliable handguns l have ever owned.
After Cuomo gave the finger to Remington Arms...they offered a million square feet of available space to making what he needed, and he ignored them...i called Remington and let them know I have their back.
Getting an R1 and a Remington 1100...smoothest shotgun on the planet.
Remington has backed up the United States when the chips were down, read your WW2 history.
1911, unquestionably the most combat proven gun in the United States
1911 and m2 two of the longest serving fire arms
Do you realize how uncommon it is for a soldier to ever actually use a sidearm? In fact, many soldiers aren't even issued a sidearm. Just because it was issued for a long time doesn't mean it actually was used much at all.
Only thing I have seen is when people shoot reloads and they get lazy and they don't clean the weapons like they should.
To be fair… that’s like saying the AR-15 is a better battle rifle than an AK-47. There’s a reason why there’s a forward assist on an AR… and a reason why old guys bang on the back of the slide of a 1911 when they’re shooting.
Sometimes old isn't better. 1911 has low magazine capacity even if you find some high cap one as compared to 9mm or 40 cal. The only thing I'd see a 1911 being good for is if you are going to run into *Smokey The Bear* or *some drugged out 2 legged critters.* When bullets fly; you'll be trying to dodge and return fire inaccurately due to the sudden adrenaline rush. Unless you are a fast reloader then the 1911 will leave you outgunned if some thug has a Glock 19 with extended magazine of over 20 rounds. If you ain't a hell of a shot or some *Special Operator* like some of these TH-camrs who are former Navy Seal, Army Rangers, Green Beret, etc then you're at a disadvantaged.
I have that same stove but it burns glocks instead of wood.
Melting down glock slides is a perfect way to creat more 1911 pistols :(
Was gifted a 1911a1 in 76, a mil colt. Added some parts to change to 1911 configuration and ambidextrous safety. Have carried it for 46 years,2 barrels and a tighten up job and it has never let me down.
You ride your thumb along the thumb safety while holding it. You don't even think about the safety if you know how to properly hold one.
yep! its almost second nature! except when youre wearing gloves...you must train with gloves at some point people!!
Andrew Lopez I train with oven mits just in case I'm attacked while baking a cake.
+Meat Dragon yes, yes indeed...cant trust muffins either : >
omg you too!!! ,my apron in Minerva.
same here, I tried shooting a Glock, but my thumb kept looking for something to push down on, felt weird as heck. (still a good gun though)
I feel like I need to donate money so you can get insulation and walls in your house.
Hahahahaha! Great comment!!
But dry plywood always compliments an open wood fire stove.
Why is everyone marking fun of him for sharing his opinion
@@2gramsofgold815 Like the late night talk shows that I stopped watching, "Because they can." A lot of the "one upsmanship" attitude.
@@cd1490041 oh
My favorite handguns (with a short explanation):
• Colt 1911: Classic, powerful, reliable. But not suitable for beginners users
• Glock 17: Modern, simple, reliable. Suitable for beginners and advanced users
Funny you say that , those are the last two guns we bought -Glock 17 gen 4 , and a RIA A1 Fs tact model 1911 .45
People worry about the thumb safety on the 1911 but never worry about the safety on the AR 15. I wonder why?