Did you ever tell her that story?   

Yup, back in 2016 when we bought our first handgun and I was telling her what not to do.  Kind of like a Thumper in Sgt York at the rifle range.

I forgot to add after trying the Dan Wesson, the recoil didn't seem as snappy compared to other 9mm pistols.  Is this common with all 1911's, or just a DW?

So the pick up was the same, if not can be faster with more getting used to it.  Which I thought the recoil would be more due to the bigger caliber.

You're comparing a full size 1911 45 to a say a VP9? 

That's super subjective, but I would generally agree.  Also depends on other factors, but weight of the gun is probably the biggest factor in your perception. 

Also take a look at the physics.  K = 1/2 * m * v^2

So if you have a much higher velocity. . .well, I think you can figure it out. . .

Yup, back in 2016 when we bought our first handgun and I was telling her what not to do.  Kind of like a Thumper in Sgt York at the rifle range.

At least she got to learn from the lesson you learned the hard way.

First time I shot from the "close retention" position, where you're simulating fending off an attacker and you're firing the gun from close to your rib cage.  Well, just say I quickly learned the need to pivot my forearm.  This was fairly early on in my firearms training, but yeah, learn lesson the hard way is usually lasting.   

I forgot to add after trying the Dan Wesson, the recoil didn't seem as snappy compared to other 9mm pistols.  Is this common with all 1911's, or just a DW?

So the pick up was the same, if not can be faster with more getting used to it.  Which I thought the recoil would be more due to the bigger caliber.

1911 are all steel, so they are heavy and reduce felt recoil
plus, .45acp gives more of a "push" than the 9mm "snap"

1911 is the easiest shooting semiauto, IMO
great ergonomics, grip angle, steel frame, SA trigger, extended beaver tail
i like the slim grips, easier to reach the mag release for me

1911 are all steel, so they are heavy and reduce felt recoil
plus, .45acp gives more of a "push" than the 9mm "snap"

Poof poof no count. . .

Not 45, but get this one CMO!!!

https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=41275.msg367613;topicseen#new

Not 45, but get this one CMO!!!

https://2ahawaii.com/index.php?topic=41275.msg367613;topicseen#new

Gotta be the big boi caliber.

Rock Island Armory is one of the cheaper 1911's. I shot a friend of mine's RIA 1911 and I was surprised it shot very well.  I'm not a big fan of the full length guide rod, I prefer the regular GI recoil system.  I see no need for the full length guide rod, but that's just my opinion

I have a RIA 1911 9 mm.  I like it.  It's a solid gun, good shooter, and nice price.  It doesn't have many of the refinements that are in even say the SA 1911 in the $1k range, but I don't mind those details.  One is the finishing of the front sight in the dovetail/slot. 

I don't know why some 1911 smiths won't work on Rock Islands. 

With PTA accepting some walks ins, it has renewed my investigation into which 1911 to get.  Top choice was the SIG Emperor Scorpion. But holsters would be an issue. It was mentioned that this 1911 doesn't fit a traditional holster. So with my other Safariland thread, I discovered that they make a foreskin for the 1911 holster.  But for SIG, only 2 models and the Scorpion isn't 1 of them.  G-code makes a foreskin for a 1911. I have to email them to see if it will work with the Scorpion.

So this caused me to check out other 1911 makers like Kimber. Which looks like crap IMO.  Plus I heard their quality went down big time. Only reason why I favored Kimber was that it's what's used in The Unit by Jonas.

Then on to Wilson Combat. But out of my price at $3K+

Springfield had some good priced once, but none looked tacticool to my liking.

The Colt M45A1 looks similar to the Scorpion and has the tacticool level that I like.  I don't mind spending a little more $1600 vs. $1100.  My budget has increased since my OG post.  Gun Broker had a bunch for $1600's. Safariland makes a foreskin holster.  But the problem is that I would like a WML on it and they only make for the X300. Which is double the cost of my Streamlight TLR1-HL. So basically spending about $500 more.

Rock Island TAC Ultra FS looks up my alley. But Safariland no make holster. And the price is half of the Colt.

With PTA accepting some walks ins, it has renewed my investigation into which 1911 to get.  Top choice was the SIG Emperor Scorpion. But holsters would be an issue. It was mentioned that this 1911 doesn't fit a traditional holster. So with my other Safariland thread, I discovered that they make a foreskin for the 1911 holster.  But for SIG, only 2 models and the Scorpion isn't 1 of them.  G-code makes a foreskin for a 1911. I have to email them to see if it will work with the Scorpion.

So this caused me to check out other 1911 makers like Kimber. Which looks like crap IMO.  Plus I heard their quality went down big time. Only reason why I favored Kimber was that it's what's used in The Unit by Jonas.

Then on to Wilson Combat. But out of my price at $3K+

Springfield had some good priced once, but none looked tacticool to my liking.

The Colt M45A1 looks similar to the Scorpion and has the tacticool level that I like.  I don't mind spending a little more $1600 vs. $1100.  My budget has increased since my OG post.  Gun Broker had a bunch for $1600's. Safariland makes a foreskin holster.  But the problem is that I would like a WML on it and they only make for the X300. Which is double the cost of my Streamlight TLR1-HL. So basically spending about $500 more.

Rock Island TAC Ultra FS looks up my alley. But Safariland no make holster. And the price is half of the Colt.

Do they make 1911s with purple?   

I vaguely recall a Safariland holsters that accommodate a range of WMLs.  I want to say their T7 line.  I'll have to check later, but I recall the choice being WML yes/no, and I recall that there was a range of lights that it could accommodate and that included the TLR and X300 lines.

Not 100% accurate but I heard and read people using tlr1s in x300 6XXX series holsters. The plastic do hickey will keep the pistol inline. And adjusting the tension on the weaponlight itself will keep it more so from wiggling.

Since i did not wanna use my tlr1s in airsoft i bought a olight pl2 valkyrie. It worked in my 6320? Glock holster. Even without the plastic do hickey to keep the barrel aligned. My inner barrel for airsoft gun is 6mm thats why.

After airsoft, i love the safariland holster.

Hopefully someone with a x300 holster can test out a tlr1s/hl to see if it works.

Another option is the blackhawk omnivore. Its kinda huge but i know itll work...

Edit: another option is that phlster holster with tlr1 . Gotta get the "universal model" . It uses bungee cords on 1 side so it can fit a variety of weapons. My friend replaced those bungee cords by going home depot and buying washers and chicago screws. Epoxied the washers together to get the correct fitment he wanted. So it kinda isnt universal anymore but he dedicated that 1 holster for his 1 pistol. Dunno if itll work for every single pistol out there but i think 1911 and 2011s work

The will fit guides have a full listing on light combinations and their fit in relation to firearm models, as well as which models require the light to remain attached for retention purposes.

Here are the most common WML designations, these will be found at the end of the fit code. This is not an inclusive list of all the WML options available –  that information can be found in the Will Fit Charts or Holster Finder for your specific firearm/light combination.  There are some additional variations depending on specific firearm and light combinations.

2 — Inforce APL, Nightstick TWM-350, TWM-350S, TWM-850, TWM-850S, ITI M3, O-Light PL-2, or PL-Pro Valkyrie, Streamlight, TLR- 1, TLR-1HL, Surefire X200, X300, or X300U

I have a couple models ending with "2".  I recall testing them with TLR-1.  That said, I don't own an TLR-1 lights. . .

My safari order invoice says x300 on it, even though online status updates say TLR1-HL. Emailed them and said the holster works for either wml. This is for a vp9.

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My safari order invoice says x300 on it, even though online status updates say TLR1-HL. Emailed them and said the holster works for either wml. This is for a vp9.

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I definitely know x300 is bigger than tlr1 hl. And safariland holsters with weaponlights are designed to work with and without a light.

(If it was a holster that is solely designed to lock in place by a particular weaponlight, then i think youll have problems. Like r and r holsters or t.rex sidecars etc.)

I think your gtg

I definitely know x300 is bigger than tlr1 hl. And safariland holsters with weaponlights are designed to work with and without a light.

(If it was a holster that is solely designed to lock in place by a particular weaponlight, then i think youll have problems. Like r and r holsters or t.rex sidecars etc.)

I think your gtg

Bladetech makes 1 that locks onto the wml.

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My safari order invoice says x300 on it, even though online status updates say TLR1-HL. Emailed them and said the holster works for either wml. This is for a vp9.

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If you have access to a Glock 17, I have a couple of Safariland 7TS holsters with WML that I bought but never used.  You're welcome to give it a try.  I've used them a little with X300 and tested with a buddy's TLR-1.  It was a while ago, but I recall the draw being just ok.  I have a couple of 6354DO, both with and without lights, but I mostly use the one without light.  My only comment on those are that many need some dremeling to work.  At least half of mine needed some dremel.  It's easy, but a small hassle.