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Link Posted: 3/27/2024 11:20:27 AM EDT
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Jackass Tisas

Link Posted: 3/27/2024 12:39:04 PM EDT
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I like that. Is that the Tisas 10mm Yukon Bobtail?
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 12:40:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mooreshawnm:

My experience is the opposite.
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My experience would probably echo yours.

The $900-1400 range seems to have the best reliability in my experience.
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 12:51:48 PM EDT
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Colt 1911 Classic.
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 1:07:03 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Nick_Adams:

I like that. Is that the Tisas 10mm Yukon Bobtail?
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LW Commander 9mm Stingray

The Galco Lite 2.0 for 1911's includes a tab under the thumb safety to prevent it from accidentally being swept off.
I like that.

Link Posted: 3/27/2024 1:28:36 PM EDT
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Glock 19
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 2:47:57 PM EDT
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Glock 19
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Link Posted: 3/27/2024 4:51:03 PM EDT
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Glock 19
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Id say most of us in here have a Glock or 4. But this is a 1911 party!
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 6:40:00 PM EDT
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I guess my pick for a new 1911 under $1k, I'd be looking for a Ruger SR1911 or possibly something from Springfield.
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 6:44:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By doc540:


LW Commander 9mm Stingray

The Galco Lite 2.0 for 1911's includes a tab under the thumb safety to prevent it from accidentally being swept off.
I like that.

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Oh snap! That's pretty cool. I'm not a 1911 guy (yet) but that's a great feature.

Link Posted: 3/27/2024 6:45:34 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/27/2024 7:06:38 PM EDT
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People will scoff but my Citadel 1911 was very reliable. Like $600
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 7:31:10 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By doc540:

LW Commander 9mm Stingray
The Galco Lite 2.0 for 1911's includes a tab under the thumb safety to prevent it from accidentally being swept off.
I like that.
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/galco_tab1-3170932.jpg
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Originally Posted By doc540:
Originally Posted By Nick_Adams:
I like that. Is that the Tisas 10mm Yukon Bobtail?

LW Commander 9mm Stingray
The Galco Lite 2.0 for 1911's includes a tab under the thumb safety to prevent it from accidentally being swept off.
I like that.
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/galco_tab1-3170932.jpg

Nice!
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 7:58:24 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By TW52:


Yup, I have been shooting the shit out of 1911's for almost 20 years now and all of my guns run 100%, even a 2017 MFG Kimber I have. These guys that claim the platform is so hard to keep up and maintain

Shoot 300-500 rnds, wipe down, relube, continue on. Clean out extractor channel every 1k rounds or so +/-. Tough stuff.
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I agree with this too, weirdly enough. My 1911s don't get a ton of maintenance. Just a lot of lube.

It's that if something goes wrong, its a relatively intensive process to replace it, relative to other guns.
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 8:02:12 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Donut777donut:

BS, I’ve shot plenty of fancy smithed or custom shop 1911s that were too tight and unreliable.  You’re being an elitist, both high and low end 1911s can be turds.
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I've certainly seen bad higher end 1911s,  but with 1911s there is a sweet spot for cost and reliability, that lies somewhere around the $2-3,000 mark.

I also specifically mentioned inexpensive 1911s that work. I think RIA usually makes okay stuff, Tisas has a good reputation, MAC 1911s seem okay, I recommended the Springfield Garrison. I'm not being elitist about anything.
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 8:03:21 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By mooreshawnm:

My experience is the opposite.
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It happens. I'm not saying higher end guns never have issues. I'm saying I don't see it regularly.

It does seem that production 1911s seem to be getting better in general.
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 8:08:16 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Number0neGun:


I agree with this too, weirdly enough. My 1911s don't get a ton of maintenance. Just a lot of lube.

It's that if something goes wrong, its a relatively intensive process to replace it, relative to other guns.
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I think the hardest parts are barrel fitting and sear/hammer. The latter being too spooky for me.
Link Posted: 3/27/2024 8:32:10 PM EDT
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I love 1911s, and carry them often. However I find the High Power to be a better gun for me.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 1:25:11 PM EDT
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Maybe it was the Serpa paddle holster that pulled the gun away from my body and left a 4" gap, maybe it was the 45+ ounces of the SA Stainless Milspec, or maybe it was all the door frame smacking....but carrying the 1911 only lasted a day!  

I'm going to be focusing on my upcoming pocket gun replacement purchase for now.  But I appreciate all the replies and certainly have learned of some great options to consider for when I get the 1911 itch again.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 1:38:20 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/28/2024 2:24:40 PM EDT
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I use a DeSantis Cozy Partner IWB for 1911 carry. It works well and is comfortable.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 3:01:15 PM EDT
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Appreciate the suggestion.  I was thinking similar that a better holster may yield more comfortable results.  But again, for right now, I'm focusing on the pocket gun and when that's figured out I'll return to this.

Thanks again!!
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 3:17:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Nick_Adams:

Looks MIMy.
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Originally Posted By wildearp:
Originally Posted By Jackslack:
Under $1000 for a low capacity heavy CCW gun you can't beat a RIA.

I mean if you're going to test your fate, might as well go full risk.
Lighter weight aluminum frames are a thing.  I bought a used LW Kimber 9mm and wouldn't hesitate to CCW it.  I bought a stack of CMC/Wilson Powermags and this gun is 100%.  Fuck the haters.
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/41996/Kimber_9mm_LW_JPG-2979112.jpg

Looks MIMy.
In case you had not noticed, it is 2024.  MIM is a thing.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 3:27:32 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Emt1581:
Maybe it was the Serpa paddle holster that pulled the gun away from my body and left a 4" gap, maybe it was the 45+ ounces of the SA Stainless Milspec, or maybe it was all the door frame smacking....but carrying the 1911 only lasted a day!  

I'm going to be focusing on my upcoming pocket gun replacement purchase for now.  But I appreciate all the replies and certainly have learned of some great options to consider for when I get the 1911 itch again.
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Buy a real fucking holster and quit wasting our time.  

If you want cheap, I like Concealment Express.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 3:46:02 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By anesvick:
Buy a real fucking holster and quit wasting our time.  

If you want cheap, I like Concealment Express.
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Feel free to delete/stop your contributions.  If you need more than a thank you you came to the wrong place.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 7:19:02 PM EDT
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Ronin was a nice gun, but hard to justify the significant payload decrease.

A 2011 carry would be my ideal.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 8:06:35 PM EDT
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lest if be forgotten among the thread chaff

with two, 2 round mags


less than $450 if you shop diligently


Link Posted: 3/28/2024 8:09:23 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By doc540:
lest if be forgotten among the thread chaff

with two, 2 round mags


less than $450 if you shop diligently


https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/183309/Tisas6-3172249.jpg
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$399 in .45acp.

But I'd buy 9mm.  I might just buy one anyway because it looks like a sweet shooter.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 8:19:17 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Emt1581:


$399 in .45acp.

But I'd buy 9mm.  I might just buy one anyway because it looks like a sweet shooter.
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LW


Link Posted: 3/28/2024 8:28:48 PM EDT
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LW?
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:07:19 PM EDT
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Serpa...LOL...

If you want a basic OWB plastic holster at least get a Safariland. If you want to carry OWB and have it tucked in close to your body you want a slide type holster, every maker has something like this but they're not all good.

You really need a good OWB and IWB, both in leather, to figure out how to carry a 1911 properly. Personally, weight aside, it carries just as easily or better than a g19 for me.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:24:42 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LeadBreakfast:
Serpa...LOL...

If you want a basic OWB plastic holster at least get a Safariland. If you want to carry OWB and have it tucked in close to your body you want a slide type holster, every maker has something like this but they're not all good.

You really need a good OWB and IWB, both in leather, to figure out how to carry a 1911 properly. Personally, weight aside, it carries just as easily or better than a g19 for me.
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Any recommendations?  I’ve carried 1911’s plenty but never spent much on a good holster, mostly bad ones lol.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:27:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Matt_Hunter:

Any recommendations?  I’ve carried 1911’s plenty but never spent much on a good holster, mostly bad ones lol.
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What do you like to carry in? A lot of guys go with Milt Sparks for leather IWB, but some of us that like kydex go with Tenicor and JM Custom.

OWB leather would be your preference on looks, I like my Tucker Gunleather HF2 or for kydex go with Safariland.
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Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:32:03 PM EDT
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I carry one of these often, looked at the price recently and was surprised how much they'd gone up.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:40:44 PM EDT
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I have carried a Springfield Compact for over 30 yrs, steel slide with aluminum lower, fixed sights, dead-on accurate at 10yds, polished ramp, commander hammer, pro trigger job

shoots hollows just as well as ball
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:45:01 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Emt1581:


LW?
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LW?

Lightweight
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:51:13 PM EDT
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4 pages and OP gives up on the platform because he dislikes carrying it in a serpa holster...

SMH

Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:51:59 PM EDT
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Lightweight
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Oh ok.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 9:52:55 PM EDT
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Carry my garrison in colder weather when i can hide it better with sweats or jaclet. Miss a combat comander i used to have though.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 11:17:51 PM EDT
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quality leather pancake

make sure the belt slots are burnished

if not, move on

no good holster maker fails to burnish his slots

Link Posted: 3/28/2024 11:26:07 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Matt_Hunter:

Any recommendations?  I've carried 1911's plenty but never spent much on a good holster, mostly bad ones lol.
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I carry a 1911 everyday in OWB holsters. The most comfortable and easy to conceal for me are the pancake types made by TT Gun Leather and Warbird Gun Leather. Both are well worth the cost.

I carried a Commander LW for a decade or so and currently carry a Colt Defender in a TT Gun Leather pancake on a Beltman belt and it's extremely comfortable and disappears under a T shirt.
Link Posted: 3/28/2024 11:50:38 PM EDT
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Not my photo

The Roy Baker pancake is one of the finest strong side concealed holsters for the 1911, and for most guns.  Simply Rugged makes good retention and non retention versions of it, and originals for 1911s pop up frequently on eBay
Link Posted: 3/29/2024 12:11:49 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By SmokeEater2:

I carry a 1911 everyday in OWB holsters. The most comfortable and easy to conceal for me are the pancake types made by TT Gun Leather and Warbird Gun Leather. Both are well worth the cost.

I carried a Commander LW for a decade or so and currently carry a Colt Defender in a TT Gun Leather pancake on a Beltman belt and it's extremely comfortable and disappears under a T shirt.
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Originally Posted By SmokeEater2:
Originally Posted By Matt_Hunter:

Any recommendations?  I've carried 1911's plenty but never spent much on a good holster, mostly bad ones lol.

I carry a 1911 everyday in OWB holsters. The most comfortable and easy to conceal for me are the pancake types made by TT Gun Leather and Warbird Gun Leather. Both are well worth the cost.

I carried a Commander LW for a decade or so and currently carry a Colt Defender in a TT Gun Leather pancake on a Beltman belt and it's extremely comfortable and disappears under a T shirt.

When carrying OWB I use either a pancake from a local maker or a Safariland GLS paddle, depending upon what I am doing. Pancake is the way if you need it tucked in tight.

IWB is a Milt Sparks Summer Special 2. There are a bunch of other smaller makers that ar doing big things. Take a look at Ryan Grizzle.

FWIW I am a smaller than average guy and only carry government model 1911s and they are plenty concealable.
Link Posted: 3/31/2024 12:36:44 AM EDT
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For me, the scary thing about buying an expensive 1911 would be if it malfunctioned, out of the box with good ammo. I would have no confidence in it for self-defense; it's just a target pistol as far as I'm concerned.
I watched a popular you tuber have his new Dan Wesson Guardian malfunction repeatedly with the slide not locking back on an empty magazine, of any brand. The problem was solved with the installation of a Wilson Combat slide stop. I did that with a Springfield 1911 but that one cost half what the Dan Wesson did.
I can understand why someone wouldn't want to spend more than a Grand on a 1911, and I like them.
Link Posted: 3/31/2024 12:48:52 PM EDT
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Or you can go the "fix-it-up" route and enjoy the journey.  



Link Posted: 3/31/2024 12:58:08 PM EDT
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Rock River
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In actually doing that right now, very personal pistol platform.

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Link Posted: 3/31/2024 5:11:00 PM EDT
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I have not owned a Tisas but based on the mostly stellar reviews I'd start there.

I'd also go with an alloy frame.  I tried to EDC a Gov't., then I went to a steel framed Officer's.  Both were too heavy.
Link Posted: 3/31/2024 11:05:42 PM EDT
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In actually doing that right now, very personal pistol platform.

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/269204/IMG_9438_jpeg-3174824.JPG
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Go for it!
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