A Fool's Errand? 2011 Delima

[bulldog009]

So, I think what I may do is wait until the end of the year bonus comes in and see what I could put those funds towards. I really love the idea of a 2011, and maybe before then I'll be able to find one to put a few rounds through. 

[Loudgp]

So, I think what I may do is wait until the end of the year bonus comes in and see what I could put those funds towards. I really love the idea of a 2011, and maybe before then I'll be able to find one to put a few rounds through. 

Come to proactive Sunday morning. I'll let you fire one


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[e4effort]

Late to the party, but I can relate so much to OP.

When I got into shooting, one of my first guns was a 1911 and I fell head over heels with the history and beauty of the platform (also cause I live win California, so it made more sense than owning a double stack). Started out just like you punching holes in paper at the range and gradually progressed to IDPA and ultimately went to USPSA.

I've never shot single stacks/2011s well. No matter how much dry firing or live practice I put the gun through, I was never consistent with it. I never wanted to let go of the platform (still haven't really), but I finally decided to give other guns more time (polymer and CZ) and so far all those guns have yielded far better results. I thought it was a grip issue or perhaps my girly hands couldn't handle major PF, but after taking a Ben Stoeger class and reading countless sources of shooting technique I just came to the conclusion that the platform wasn't for me. As I said, I'm not blaming the gun, but every other platform has given me no issues.

Try it out first, OP, and give it a little time to really cement in whether or not the gun is good for you.

[mlmiller1]

Ive been shooting glocks since about 1999 or so.  17 then 34 then 35.  Been shooting 35 for about 10 years.  This year got a deal on a new edge.  It really is a nice gun & has put fun back into shooting.  Havent touched my glocks since I got this gun & I think my shooting is starting to improve some.  Not sure if its better sights, more accurate gun, better trigger or just having fun with a new gun.  I like it.  

Good luck, come shoot with us a few hours west of dallas & you can try it out.  WTPS on facebook or 41 lead farm also facebook.

[Hunter1998]

The hardest part for me in the transition from revolver to 2011 was the grip safety. I could not engage it every time when I tried to keep my thumb on the safety 

I shot 6 months  with my thumb below the safety, then was instructed to rubber band the grip safety. Once that was done I was able to keep my thumb on the safety and hold the gun correctly. My accuracy improved immediately and now very comfortable and would not want to shoot anything else. I am happy I worked through the issues. 

I recommend visiting a local match and talking talking to 2011 owners

maybe even get the option of shooting one. They are a lot of different options and builders out there. Do your homework before buying, may save you some money in long run. 

[Gooldylocks]

21 hours ago, Hunter1998 said:

The hardest part for me in the transition from revolver to 2011 was the grip safety. I could not engage it every time when I tried to keep my thumb on the safety 

I shot 6 months  with my thumb below the safety, then was instructed to rubber band the grip safety. Once that was done I was able to keep my thumb on the safety and hold the gun correctly. My accuracy improved immediately and now very comfortable and would not want to shoot anything else. I am happy I worked through the issues. 

I recommend visiting a local match and talking talking to 2011 owners

maybe even get the option of shooting one. They are a lot of different options and builders out there. Do your homework before buying, may save you some money in long run. 

I just cut the little tab off of the inside of the grip safety on both my 2011s and my 1911. It still moves, but it doesn't do anything now.

 

I have shot or owned custom 2011 limited guns, open guns, factory STI 2011s, Para/RIA doublestacks, 1911s of several flavors, a CZ tactical sport as was mentioned earlier, and Glocks. Glocks are certainly not bad guns, but I personally believe that better options exist, especially in limited and open where the triggers start to really stand out. 19/2011s, the TS, RIA/Para framed guns... any of these I would choose over a Glock at this point. I would echo what the others in this thread have said. Give your 1911 a fair shake, and try out a 2011 as soon as you get the chance. They are excellent.

[Dr Mitch]

Try it, see if you like it.  Glocks are full of merit, but no Glock trigger can match a 1911 type trigger.  There is more to shooting than triggering, so you may find that it isn't for you.  Not terribly likely, but possible.  You only live once.  Buy a 2011.

[470nitro]

Agree with Dr. Mitch.  A 2011 is a beautiful thing regarding the trigger if properly tuned and is in a league unto itself compared to any striker trigger.   For me, I'd never go back to the Glock (unless for production).  Still, then I'd pick the Shadow instead.