that Vickers tactical Springfield is a great bargain for 1500
its on the platform of a loaded Operator which is already about 1300.  for 200 more, you get the Wilson combat hammer and safety, upgraded grips, front strap checkering, front sight tritium/FO, rear combat sight
but the Colt 1911 is a great gun too

You should get a W/C 1911 next 

Difference between Wilson 10 round mags?  I dunno.  I'd have to check my mags.  Of the top of my head, I think there are different followers.

Website says feed rail. IDK how important this is for 1911 mags, as I know very little about them.  But the mags will be dropped and possible kicked around in the dirt.  I do know that I won't be getting the black mags.

the Colt route is expensive considering that you are approaching custom 1911 smith work that can be done on comparable and cheaper Springfield Armory 1911s.
unless they give you a test target with your Colt....

the Colt route is expensive considering that you are approaching custom 1911 smith work that can be done on comparable and cheaper Springfield Armory 1911s.
unless they give you a test target with your Colt....

Yeah, I realized that when I was shopping for other options. But MARSOC, too bad they converting to G19's. But some units haven't converted.  That pic of the suicide bomber in A-stan, the casket on the plane. The marines in there all had the 1911's still.

Website says feed rail. IDK how important this is for 1911 mags, as I know very little about them.  But the mags will be dropped and possible kicked around in the dirt.  I do know that I won't be getting the black mags.

I think just have to test.  I've heard good things about W/C and McCormick (sp?) mags, and some others.  I've also seen issues with W/C on some guns.  Not that many rounds, but my 1911 in 9 am 45 function well with W/C mags.  That said, the 45 is somewhat finicky in general. 

Yeah, I realized that when I was shopping for other options. But MARSOC, too bad they converting to G19's. But some units haven't converted.  That pic of the suicide bomber in A-stan, the casket on the plane. The marines in there all had the 1911's still.

Cost is usually a factor in decision.  For me, function and practical is key.  That said, sometimes one just wants a model, for whatever reason.  Name, .mil uses, whatever.  Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

Cost is usually a factor in decision.  For me, function and practical is key.  That said, sometimes one just wants a model, for whatever reason.  Name, .mil uses, whatever.  Personally, I don't think there's anything wrong with that.

That's pretty much hitting the nail on the head. Once I shopped around and made the decision between the 2 choices, looking at other models wasn't really a turn on.  Even the TRP was meh IMO.

I'm gonna order the X300U-B from Amazon. Parents gave me a gift card for my bday and they usually give me one for xmas.  So gonna wait till then to order it.  FYI diff between X300 are as follows:

1) X300-600 lumens
2) X300U-A-1000 lumens, designed for polymer frames
3) X300U-B-1000 lumens, designed for steel frames

Both U models would work fine on either frames though.  Haven't decided between U or non-U. Depends on what the price is. Currently I got a TLR1HL on the VP9.

Going with X300 because Safari's M45 holster is only for the x300. They don't make a specific m45 model for other lights.  So no choice. But I rather go with TLR1 because it's half the price of a X300.  And gotta be matchy matchy with the VP9.  OCD gonna kick in.

That's pretty much hitting the nail on the head. Once I shopped around and made the decision between the 2 choices, looking at other models wasn't really a turn on.  Even the TRP was meh IMO.

I'm gonna order the X300U-B from Amazon. Parents gave me a gift card for my bday and they usually give me one for xmas.  So gonna wait till then to order it.  FYI diff between X300 are as follows:

1) X300-600 lumens
2) X300U-A-1000 lumens, designed for polymer frames
3) X300U-B-1000 lumens, designed for steel frames

Both U models would work fine on either frames though.  Haven't decided between U or non-U. Depends on what the price is. Currently I got a TLR1HL on the VP9.

Going with X300 because Safari's M45 holster is only for the x300. They don't make a specific m45 model for other lights.  So no choice. But I rather go with TLR1 because it's half the price of a X300.  And gotta be matchy matchy with the VP9.  OCD gonna kick in.

The older X300 were something like 170-200 lumens. The early Ultra models were 500 and then they changed some stuff to get 600 lumens.

I think most 1911 rail slots are spec'ed for pic rail as I had to use the 'R' adapter plate/bar. I would recommend the X300U-B because it is easier to change out the slot adapter and overall less things to mess around with.

Yeah, I realized that when I was shopping for other options. But MARSOC, too bad they converting to G19's. But some units haven't converted.  That pic of the suicide bomber in A-stan, the casket on the plane. The marines in there all had the 1911's still.

Marine Force Recon are using the M45A1.

That's pretty much hitting the nail on the head. Once I shopped around and made the decision between the 2 choices, looking at other models wasn't really a turn on.  Even the TRP was meh IMO.

I'm gonna order the X300U-B from Amazon. Parents gave me a gift card for my bday and they usually give me one for xmas.  So gonna wait till then to order it.  FYI diff between X300 are as follows:

1) X300-600 lumens
2) X300U-A-1000 lumens, designed for polymer frames
3) X300U-B-1000 lumens, designed for steel frames

Both U models would work fine on either frames though.  Haven't decided between U or non-U. Depends on what the price is. Currently I got a TLR1HL on the VP9.

Going with X300 because Safari's M45 holster is only for the x300. They don't make a specific m45 model for other lights.  So no choice. But I rather go with TLR1 because it's half the price of a X300.  And gotta be matchy matchy with the VP9.  OCD gonna kick in.

I have older 180-200 ish lumens X300s and the Ultras in 600 lumens (I think).  I also have both the A and B models.  I have the older lower lumen ones on handguns and one Ultra for a handgun.  I have a couple of Ultras for ARs as well.  U plate for Glocks and the P (or whatever the one for picatinny) for the ARs.  My lights came with a variety of plates for the attachment. 

The older X300 were something like 170-200 lumens. The early Ultra models were 500 and then they changed some stuff to get 600 lumens.

I think most 1911 rail slots are spec'ed for pic rail as I had to use the 'R' adapter plate/bar. I would recommend the X300U-B because it is easier to change out the slot adapter and overall less things to mess around with.

Now that you mention that, I think I have both the early 500 lumen and newer 600 lumen ones. 

The B does make taking off and putting back on easier.  I have a couple of A models where I tightened down the side rails too much and they were, uh, very secure on the top rail of my AR.  Very secure.  :facepalm:

I have older 180-200 ish lumens X300s and the Ultras in 600 lumens (I think).  I also have both the A and B models.  I have the older lower lumen ones on handguns and one Ultra for a handgun.  I have a couple of Ultras for ARs as well.  U plate for Glocks and the P (or whatever the one for picatinny) for the ARs.  My lights came with a variety of plates for the attachment.

Wish I had that many pistols. Only got 1 light and 1 pistol.  Or is it like holsters, never found the right light and took trial and error?

Wish I had that many pistols. Only got 1 light and 1 pistol.  Or is it like holsters, never found the right light and took trial and error?

Meh, Glocks cheap. . .    3xGlocks for every 1911.  haha

I have backups for my main training guns.  I tried to have backups for both classes when travelling, as well as overall.  So was the 17s for a while, and now 19s with RDS. 

I've also gone full circle with handguns.  From trying all different ones and see for myself, to focusing back on the tried and true.  I am one that want's to try and see for myself, to that led me to trying many handguns beyond Glock.  Plus tried different guns for specific things, like pistol matches, or teaching (like revolvers).

2 is 1. 1 is none.
Except for my .45. 

Back up 1911s are more effective.  They are heavier, so when you throw them, they have more "stopping power" (Saving Private Ryan scene)

make sure you have a test target

make sure you have a test target

#fakenews
#neverexisted

 

make sure you have a test target

I've seen key hole holes in a target, but why the hell is there a 1911 shaped hole now? 

I've seen key hole holes in a target, but why the hell is there a 1911 shaped hole now? 

just like laundry - no ticket no laundry
no test target no 1911

Wow

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