For an long time I have wanted to hold a grudge against the 1911. Most owners were arrogant and believed that all handgun development should have ceased 100 years ago. In fact, my first "good" handgun purchase was a FN Hi-Power because it was in fact J.M. Browning's last handgun design which is superior in many ways.
I bought a Springfield G.I. series and my prejudice was pretty well confirmed. It looked like something that you would use to beat someone to death, sloppy, gritty, etc.
I sold it and bought a PT145 which has been a great purchase. Small, light and a full .45. It was and is a tremendous concealed carry gun.
Now my dilemma. I bought a PT1911 and I have been caught in the spell. THIS is the gun that J.M. Browning would have evolved with this gun. It is accurate and reliable, but it is heavy with a long barrel and grip. I would love to carry this gun. It feels nice in my hand and it is an extension of my hand shooting. It handles the recoil and keeps on coming.
Now... the PT145 is THE CCW. But I'd love to magically find a way to remove 16 oz of weight and 1.5" of length, but until Taurus makes one that I can afford (yes, Kimber makes nice looking carry versions, but dog gone are the proud of them) I am at an impasse.
Have you found the perfect PT1911 holster... or just go ahead an confirm what my brain is telling me... carry the PT145 and enjoy it.
I bought a Springfield G.I. series and my prejudice was pretty well confirmed. It looked like something that you would use to beat someone to death, sloppy, gritty, etc.
I sold it and bought a PT145 which has been a great purchase. Small, light and a full .45. It was and is a tremendous concealed carry gun.
Now my dilemma. I bought a PT1911 and I have been caught in the spell. THIS is the gun that J.M. Browning would have evolved with this gun. It is accurate and reliable, but it is heavy with a long barrel and grip. I would love to carry this gun. It feels nice in my hand and it is an extension of my hand shooting. It handles the recoil and keeps on coming.
Now... the PT145 is THE CCW. But I'd love to magically find a way to remove 16 oz of weight and 1.5" of length, but until Taurus makes one that I can afford (yes, Kimber makes nice looking carry versions, but dog gone are the proud of them) I am at an impasse.
Have you found the perfect PT1911 holster... or just go ahead an confirm what my brain is telling me... carry the PT145 and enjoy it.