Colt 1911A1.. WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

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As most of you know, I went to the range for the first time a few weeks backs.. and loved it I might add.. so much so I am going again tomorrow... I asked Classic if I could shoot the Colt 1911A1.. and here lies my problem..

We have been talking to a few people about the 1911A1.. and have mentioned that I want to shoot it.. and they have all said I wont be able to handle it.. NO, CLASSIC HAS NOT SAID THAT... IN FACT HE IS ENCOURAGING ME TO FIRE IT..he has told me it will jump.. but not much more than the bull barrel Smith.. He has faith in me and my abilities.. What can I expect from the gun?..

Thanks

Highball

Wear good ear protection,expect a little beller and buck..hold it tight,and enjoy the experience.Two-handed is best to start.Ignore the nay-sayers..they can't shoot,and hate it when a woman can handle a gun better then they.

God,Guts,& GunsHave we lost all 3 ??

woodsrunner

I think you'll find it a little bit easier to handle than his .38 snub. If you've shot that with defense type loads the .45 won't bother you a bit. It's heavier and has more to hold onto.

Woods

How big a boy are ya?

offeror

You'll be fine. The slide rides a bit high and pulls the muzzle up a bit when it fires but if you're worried about recoil, don't. .45s are built heavier than 9's and the result is that the recoil is pretty much the same. Use your other hand to cup your shooting hand and help hold the grip locked down to keep the muzzle on target for better accuracy and follow-up shots. On an old 1911 with a short beavertail, the hammer can come back far enough to bite the web of your hand, unless you have the rounded Commander hammer, so watch for that nip.

- Life NRA Member
"If cowardly & dishonorable men shoot unarmed men with army guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary...and not by general deprivation of constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878

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Thanks for the responses..I enjoyed the snub.. (his baby till I got the 1911A1 for him) *LOL...I think, well in my opinion, the 25 I shot had more recoil than the snub...
I have fired a few rifles that put me on my butt..literally *LOL..but once I got by that first shot, it was okay.. Guess I can expect the same from the 1911A1.. the first shot will tell all.

Had one guy today tell me the 1911A1 was bigger than I am.. almost kicked his butt on that one.. *LOL

Will let you all know how I like or didnt like it...

Xracer

Forget about the horror stories.

Yes, you can expect recoil from an '11, but it's a very controllable recoil. Use a two hand hold. Keep your gun wrist locked and your elbow loose. When the gun recoils, let your elbow pivot up with it, when the recoil is finished, bring the weapon back down on target for your next shot.

offeror

If you're getting knocked back it's probably because you're stepping one foot forward but leaving most of the weight on the back one. There are different stances taught in classes, but in general you don't want to stand bolt upright like a tree, you want to lean into the shot just a bit. Keep a little more weight forward since that's where the energy's going and that's where any recoil will come from. If you watch the Israeli ladies on the news practicing with their full auto Uzis you'll notice they hunker forward a bit when aiming and firing. Same principle.

- Life NRA Member
"If cowardly & dishonorable men shoot unarmed men with army guns, the evil must be prevented by the penitentiary...and not by general deprivation of constitutional privilege." - Arkansas Supreme Court, 1878

kimberkid

All above is good advise ... but what they didn't tell you is:

YOU CAN EXPECT TO LIKE A KIMBER BETTER!

I'll probably get flamed ... but I had to throw in my 2 cents ...

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The only bad thing about choosing a Kimber ...
... there are so darn many models to choose from!
kimberkid@gunbroker.zzn.com

Edited by - kimberkid on 06/10/2002 10:02:24

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Let me tell ya guy,s, BLACKROSES is a natural, when it comes to shooting, I was a small arms instructor in the ARMY for 21 yrs, and beleive me when I say she is a very adept student, Scary even,

After giving her instruction on a Galise .25 auto, she took the gun and put 6 on the target at 20 yds, (WITH A .25 Cal auto)

Then I stepped her up to my smith mdl 10-6 with a bull barrel, 25 yrd,s she put six in the 9 and 10 ring, first time out,

But as with all women they take what some people say litterally, as I have told her nothing to fear with the 1911, as the weight makes up for the bit of recoil she might experience,, Beleive me she will do fine,,

Thanks for encouraging her guys,

LR

mudge

Mrs. Classic..(sounds strange, huh?)...Just for comparison...Mrs. Mudge is 5'1" and 125 lbs. (of delightful woman, needless to say). She shoots a Glock 30 like she was born with it in her hand. It's also .45 cal. and says the recoil doesn't bother her a bit after the first few rounds. Just FYI...

Mudge the fortunate

I can't come to work today. The voices said, STAY HOME AND CLEAN THE GUNS!