So been sitting on this for a while, but my next firearm will be something in 45. I was originally set on the SIG Scorpion. But after reading more about 1911's and their maintenance schedule, I'm on the drawing board again. So now I'm looking into a HKUSP instead. Not a fan of the HK45 due to it being to similar to the VP9. Not a fan of the FN45 or M&P45. Glock21 might be a possibility. But looks is also a factor. 1911's just look cool and so do USP's. HK MK23 is out of my price range (see below).
I plan on using the 1911 for skill builders/classes. So she won't be a safe queen. So spending $1200 or so is what I'm willing to spend and not have an issue with it being a tool. If I spend say $3k, then I won't want to get her dirty or scratched up.
So correct me if I'm wrong (still researching)
1) Many post/vids of 1911 mention around 5K mark some maintenance will be needed. Mainly the extractor. Compared to my VP9, I have probably double that and no extraction issues. HK says for USP, 10K is still g2g.
2) Heard the 1911 mags don't last as long as other mags. And can't just replace spring, need to buy new mag.
3) 1911 does come with only 7rds, compared to USP or others that can come with 10rd mags without having to buy a mag extension. So that's added cost per mag.
So what's everyones thoughts. Again, this pistol will be a workhorse. I won't add a RDS,but probably a fiber optic and WML.
I read my initial post just for fun. And wow.
1) I feel more comfortable with the maintenance schedule after watching vids about 1911's and how they're older tech compared to newer Glock like tech with regard to maintenance.
2) My initial budget was based on my income at the time, but I came into more, which is why I upped by budget. I still like the SIG Scorpion, but I've only seen a few on GB compared to the many M45s on GB over the past 6 months. Like 20 to 1 ratio. And visiting Vegas gun stores, I haven't seen a Scorpion in the case. But I have seen multiple Spartans in the cases. But I am still under my $3K budget, so that hasn't changed.
3) Affter watching more vids about 1911's, the extractor is very easy to replace or bend back.So no problem. Also the extractor test.
4) I mentioned mag extensions, but what I've learned is they're an extended mag with regard to the 10rd mags. Which I purchased a bunch of Wilson Combat 10rders already.
5) Of the vids I've seen, I haven't had 1 YTer mention mags not lasting long and replacing them. But then again, Hicock45 has a box of mags, so IDK.