bcp Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 My last 1911 was the Nighthawk Border Special, which is a carry gun for me. I've been thinking about starting in SS but haven't made up my mind about what gun I will use. I'm thinking it might be the gun I don't own yet...hah. I've been looking at 1911 .40s from Atlas, Nighthawk, etc but no decisions yet. It will be a govt frame size and setup for SS. What's next on your list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigzeke Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) Caliber is going to be a major (sorry, forgive the pun) factor. I have several 40 and 45 SS guns, my next one is a 9mm. In that market, the sky is the limit. In production guns, Dan Wesson is hard to beat. Edited March 11, 2020 by Bigzeke Added content Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Still need a limited gun so I’ve been fighting the urge to buy a 5.4” 2011 in .40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 (edited) I have a couple of nice Limited .40s in my SVI and CK Arms sight tracker models. I'm wanting a 1911 that can run the same loads as my limited guns. I also like to buy quality and not have to buy/sell my way up the food chain. So I'm looking at custom and semi-custom options. Edited March 11, 2020 by bcp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigzeke Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 In 40 cal SS, Custom is about all that’s left. The older Trojans (mine included) ran pretty well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGA Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Kimber Stainless Target (I) .45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 10 minutes ago, RGA said: Kimber Stainless Target (I) .45 The 1911 I’ve carried the most is my Kimber Super Carry Pro. I love the bobtail Commander models. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dranoel Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Building a new race gun in .38 Super on a Titanium double stack Caspian frame with a commander length slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve133 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 I've also kind of been feeling the itch to branch out into single stack recently... I should probably shoot one of the .45s that I already own before jumping into a new purchase, but it's still something I've considered. I recently discovered that even though Dan Wesson doesn't regularly stock any single-stack guns in .40, CZ Custom has an arrangement with them to build the occasional USPSA-optimized gun in .40. Seems like a good "semi-custom" option that won't break the bank as much as a complete custom build, so might go that route, eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigzeke Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 50 minutes ago, Steve133 said: I've also kind of been feeling the itch to branch out into single stack recently... I should probably shoot one of the .45s that I already own before jumping into a new purchase, but it's still something I've considered. I recently discovered that even though Dan Wesson doesn't regularly stock any single-stack guns in .40, CZ Custom has an arrangement with them to build the occasional USPSA-optimized gun in .40. Seems like a good "semi-custom" option that won't break the bank as much as a complete custom build, so might go that route, eventually. That is my new SS blaster. Dan Wesson SSC in 40. It’s not perfect, but it’s one heck of a nice piece. Also, not easy to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD45 Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Stainless Springfield Range officer. Or if not a similar Les Baer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belus Posted March 11, 2020 Share Posted March 11, 2020 Briley Versatility in whatever caliber I find it, preferably in .40 though. Or if anyone posts one of Don Golembieski's guns for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 I would be tempted (possibly) to do 9mm instead of .40 but I prefer major for scoring. Maybe I should be one of those guys who just trains hard with minor and outshoots the other guys. Then there's the whole battle of trying to get that 9mm 10 rounder to work right...ugh. Of course, there's always room for another .45 in the house... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 2 hours ago, belus said: Or if anyone posts one of Don Golembieski's guns for sale. I've yet to see one of the Kodiak Precision guns in person. I haven't even seen the website before in searches for it. Post a photo here if you have one of his guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 11, 2020 Author Share Posted March 11, 2020 4 hours ago, JD45 said: Stainless Springfield Range officer. Or if not a similar Les Baer. There were many times I thought about a Les Baer...but I always end up going another direction. I can't quite get there for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlestiller Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 My next 1911 will be something in 9mm for my wife. Not sure which one yet. My criteria is that it has to be the softest shooting one possible and the grip checkering can’t be overly aggressive.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 I really liked the Ruger 1911 in 9mm that I had for awhile. It was the softest shooting 1911 I've used. Might be something to consider for your wife. It was a great pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlestiller Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc3257 Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 I have 2 Sig 1911 Max’s I use in SS. One in 40 and one in 45. Decent guns for the money. The external extractor turns the traditionalists off but they run. Just sold a Springfield Range Officer in 9mm. It was a little to fussy about ammo. A 9mm 1911 shoots great. May replace it with a Dan Wesson PM9.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perttime Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 If I had a bit of money, I'd ask Rogue Tactical to build one for me: https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/280298-alpha-single-stack-oversized-bushing-barrel/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 (edited) A third Atlas Nemesis. Yes I know that's a 2011 but since I don't do SS......... Edited March 12, 2020 by Brooke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prange Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 David Sams 1911 with irons in .45ACP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distant Thunder Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 The last two 1911s I got were Springfield Mil Spec models. One in 45 ACP and the other in 38 Super. Yeah, I know, how lucky am I? As to what's next, I'm not sure at this point. Doesn't mean I won't continue to look though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, perttime said: If I had a bit of money, I'd ask Rogue Tactical to build one for me: https://forums.brianenos.com/topic/280298-alpha-single-stack-oversized-bushing-barrel/ I hadn't seen that info before. Interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcp Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, jc3257 said: I have 2 Sig 1911 Max’s I use in SS. One in 40 and one in 45. Decent guns for the money. The external extractor turns the traditionalists off but they run. I have thought about the Sig Max 40 for SS. Anything you don't like about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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