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The 1911 is a battle defense gun. An evolution
Wednesday, December 04, 2024, 10:32

from the SA Colt to the DA then much more compact slab sides semi-auto with more firepower. The Commander was a good idea, boy did that 1/2" make a difference. Then continued to be chopped and modded, fattened for capacity, de-calibered too. It's amazing how good it still is!

The little specific built platforms, mostly striker fired, are pretty amazing as well. They owe a lot to old grandad 1911 in design morphing. Hugely simplified and modular through evolution, influenced with technology and production designs. I really like the SIG and Glock for useful tools. The SIG trigger in particular is really good. But goodness, be mindful in handling it. The Glock is something you just have to practice with. I'm almost ready to try that $150 Timminey just to see. I had a ZEV unit on a G20 once that was grand. I keep a pile of those cheap used Kahrs with the buttery smooth DA only conventional trigger firing the striker, truly simple and innovative. I worry less carrying and handling them as they simply cannot be accidentally fired, someone will have to pull the trigger. The PM45 in particular fills a niche, much smaller than a Glock 30s, it can use a Colt Military spec. 1911 mag for back up. 8+1 that drops in your pocket and less than 20 oz. is not bad. I have a .40 Covert PM I carry a lot too, an abbreviated grip length for uber concealment. But they are not for everyone. The new 9X is so small few will have much handhold on it without the mag extensions.