privateer Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Pardon the newbie question...I like 1911s. I'll likely shoot SS. But was wondering which production guns are most like the 1911s? BTW I have a Beretta and do enjoy shooting it, but am significatly better with a 1911. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChuckS Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 LDA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 Para Ordinance LDA (light double action). It's is basically a 1911 that's been converted to a short stroke double action. Has the grip safety, thumb safety, everything is 1911 except for the trigger group. It's what Todd Jarrett shoots in production. You'll have to check the official list for the approved model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunner Posted May 9, 2009 Share Posted May 9, 2009 CZ SP-01 Shadow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
privateer Posted May 11, 2009 Author Share Posted May 11, 2009 Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anon Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 CZ SP-01 Shadow. CZ and the CZ clones. You may forget that you liked 1911s! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holshot Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 The grip angle on the M&P is very similar to a 1911. Other mechanics are different but I carry a M&P because I train so much with a 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGlocker Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Like the SP01 tuned . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkushner1 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 From another web site: CZ's are definitely my favorite 9mm pistols of all time. They'll never get as big a hearing as they deserve in the U.S., because they were originally viewed as a "commie pistol", but their reputation is still growing steadily as more shooters realize what an undiscovered jewel they are. Colonel Cooper said the CZ 75 was the best DA/SA-type auto-pistol in existence. He also liked that you could carry it cocked and locked, like a 1911, so that you could shoot it entirely in single-action mode if desired. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotm4 Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Too me other than the trigger the M&P feels very much like the 1911/2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-JQ- Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 CZ SP-01 Shadow. CZ and the CZ clones. You may forget that you liked 1911s! True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McAllyn Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I would assume the Colt Double Eagle would be the closest thing, but they are hard to come by, and the DA trigger is definitely not 1911'ish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 LDA. After that, the M&P angles are perfect with a 1911. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I would assume the Colt Double Eagle would be the closest thing, but they are hard to come by, and the DA trigger is definitely not 1911'ish. The only .45 I currently own. A heavy triggerpull that lacks anything positive by way of attributes. It is a heavy POS that should never have received the Colt moniker. I would sell it, but noone has ever bit. Wanna paperweight? YOU PAY SHIPPING! ( Not quite that bad, but close.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscbigdawg Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 I'll give you $50 for it. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bodacious Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 A gunshop where I live sold a Double Eagle for around $800 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramas Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 LDA, but beware, it has the most horrible trigger reset, so try it first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CocoBolo Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 +1 on the CZ and Tanfoglio lines. I have shot CZ75B in production, but you will need to do some trigger work, like a 15lb spring and the competion hammer. Same goes for the Tanfo. between the two I prefer the CZ and the SP-01 and Shadow are the tops in that line. I am old school like heavy metal gun and a hammer. The only plastic gun that I have been impressed with is the M&P Pro, it seems to have a decent trigger and should work as a production gun right out of the box. It is plastic but it does not feel like a Matel Toy. I only shot about 20 rounds in one at a practice session but I could run it fairly fast. I won an XD and shot it once sold it the next day. With night sites the XD would make a good carry gun, but it would need a lot of work to be a match gun. There is no excuse for a bad trigger on a 1911 take it to a good smith have them replace the cheap parts and do a trigger job, shoot single stack or limited 10. Doing this will teach you how to do a reload plan and how to shoot stages, clean mags, and hit what you are shooting at since you don't have a huge mag full of bullets to spray and pray, when the match is over it can be your carry gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 A gunshop where I live sold a Double Eagle for around $800 Really? Sorry, bot trying to hijack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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