What Makes a 1911 a 1911?

[dorminWS]

Found this to be of some interest; particularly in view of the fact that there are some profoundly mutated "1911s" in my best friend's inventory. Of course, I reckon it's still just one dude's opinion. Anyway, I thought it worth sharing.

http://www.outdoorhub.com/stories/2014/ ... 11-a-1911/

[OakRidgeStars]

The pistol manufacturers that uphold and adhere to the spirit of John M. Browning's design will always produce a true 1911.

Yes, that even includes Kimber.

[Chasbo00]

Anything that's different from the original trigger design, such as the series 80 firing pin plunger safety, makes it not a 1911 in my view. I feel the same way regarding external extractors.

[grumpyMSG]

Anything that's different from the original trigger design, such as the series 80 firing pin plunger safety, makes it not a 1911 in my view. I feel the same way regarding external extractors.

That is why Colt refers to that design as a 1991A1, not a 1911A1.

[wittmeba]

Lots of good reading.

http://www.browning.com/library/infonew ... asp?ID=301

[Wolvee]

I don't care much about any 1911s. My Sigs were fine, the Colt was probably the biggest waste of gun money I ever spent except when I bought a second Kel-tech PF9.

Nothing but issues.

I'll stick with my Hk's.

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