imadvm Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 Our 3 Wilsons and one Kimber 45s have run flawlessly. My wife had a Kimber 9mm and could never get it to run well so ended up selling it. Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringf22 Posted October 29, 2010 Share Posted October 29, 2010 I have 3 paras...the single stack .45 is my carry gun, more problems then I have fingers. The gun went back to the factory and came back with even more problems. If I would have known they were going to hold my gun hostage for $230 I would have void the warrenty and did the work from the beggining myself. when it came back I had to do it anyway, wouldnt feed, extract, cycle etc. now it runs without the help of para. my limited gun is a double stack para, it has too much work on it to call it a para anymore but it is a workhorse and can function in the most extreme conditions while dirty as heck, however once again didnt come that reliable. my open gun too is a para the only thing para is the frame which was still modified. The commom problem seems to be oversizing then over fitting from the factory. The quality of barrels are lacking too, possibly trying to get a few more barrels on a dull blade. for the money I am into any of the paras I could have bought a TRP or an STI build and been ahead by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
818-DVC Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 For defensive pourposes a revolver is about as reliable as it gets. 2nd would be a glock.. I have a few "factory" 1911's and my TRP has never failed in over 5000 rounds. I probably just jinxed it. I can't justify paying $3-5k on a single stack. If my life depended on it, I probably would carry an 8 shot .357 revo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soaringf22 Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 For defensive pourposes a revolver is about as reliable as it gets. 2nd would be a glock.. I have a few "factory" 1911's and my TRP has never failed in over 5000 rounds. I probably just jinxed it. I can't justify paying $3-5k on a single stack. If my life depended on it, I probably would carry an 8 shot .357 revo. I agree. The 8 shot might be awkward with a reload but thats personal preference so its up to the carrier. But I do advocate carrying what fits best whether its an 8 shot, 5 shot, single stack, double stack, glock. they all feel different and if it feels right and shoots right for you then its the one to go with. But a revolver is definately a good choice because if you have a bad primer or misfire there is no other manuever needed besides pull the trigger again. keeping in spirit with the question ill just revert back to my last thread, and leave off with advice you may hear too often. Buy what you like, practice practice practice, "Be aware of the guy with one gun he probably knows how to use it." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shield Posted October 30, 2010 Share Posted October 30, 2010 My friend has just over 75,000 rounds threw his Wilson CQB. He shoots 200 swc. Its been back to wilson just to get refinished and a tune up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 My first post here so time to jump in. I have been running a Colt Combat Elite for approximately 20 years. I have on and off shot IPSC, IDPA and 3 gun with it as well as using it in defensive pistol classes. It has approximately 40,000 rounds through it and it eats semi-wadcutters like they are ball ammo. The gun continues to impress people when they shoot it. Very smooth being a common comment. It may not be "in style" but it's hard to argue with success. My understanding is Colt still uses very good quality steel and hand fitted parts, non MIM. I plan to buy one of their Rail guns this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 I have a Nighthawk Talon 5" and it runs flawlessly, the only time I had an issue with it was when I put too light of a recoil spring in it I put the factory spring in and it's run without a hitch for over 5k rounds. If I were to get another 1911 for carry it would most likely be another Nighthawk, a Wilson, or a Les Baer. Competition wise I'd go with an STI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff F Posted February 11, 2011 Share Posted February 11, 2011 I have a Springfield TRP that has not given me any trouble ever. I plan on buying another very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 check out the les baer's they are up there with the Wilson's and Nighthawks but have a little lower pricetag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secinv Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 The best 1911 out of the box is a Springfield Arms and I prefer the GI model. The best overall would be a custom carry built 1911 on a Caspian frame and slide. In 2006, I did precisely this had proved to work out well. I built it myself, but a good gunsmith in your area could do the same or just go with Wilson or Brown, but that could get pricey. Oh, forgot to mention Cylinder & Slide for building a great .45 too.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now