1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[JohnJohnson]

Finally got a day off work and took my Sig P211 to the range for its first shots. I was anticipating a rough break-in and put 400 rounds through it today. Had a FTRB midway through the first mag, another FTRB midway through the second mag, and one last FTRB when dropping the slide on the third mag. After that, it ran without issue to 400 rounds. That was with PMC Bronze 124gr ammo for the first 300 rounds and the last 100 was CCI Blazer 124gr. I witness marked the red dot screws and compensator screw beforehand and neither of them loosened during the session.

All in all it wasn't perfect but for a gun that I paid $0 for it appears to have broken-in well and seems good to go for now. The actual experience of shooting it is very impressive. The compensator works very well and the LOK grip panels I put on it keep my hands anchored through recoil.

 

[RockAndSage]

Finally got a day off work and took my Sig P211 to the range for its first shots. I was anticipating a rough break-in and put 400 rounds through it today. Had a FTRB midway through the first mag, another FTRB midway through the second mag, and one last FTRB when dropping the slide on the third mag. After that, it ran without issue to 400 rounds. That was with PMC Bronze 124gr ammo for the first 300 rounds and the last 100 was CCI Blazer 124gr. I witness marked the red dot screws and compensator screw beforehand and neither of them loosened during the session.

All in all it wasn't perfect but for a gun that I paid $0 for it appears to have broken-in well and seems good to go for now. The actual experience of shooting it is very impressive. The compensator works very well and the LOK grip panels I put on it keep my hands anchored through recoil.

My guy, you tell us you got this for $0, and don't give details on how you made that happen, or provide photos of your 211?

 

[JohnJohnson]

My guy, you tell us you got this for $0, and don't give details on how you made that happen, or provide photos of your 211?

It's just a normal 211-GTO with LOK grip panels and a Vortex Defender XL, not an Infinity or anything. I get the occasional free gun from work. I do appreciate that the optics footprint, while being SIG-LOC, comes with removeable recoil bosses for DPP footprint optics like the XL I have. No adapter plate needed. In general I think the 211 has a lot of upside for its price point. I haven't done anything bold like convert it to a Series 70 with a Wilson Combat shim like I see some people have done.

Side note: Mine came with a metal guide rod plug as did a friend's as well. I guess they made the switch a month or two ago.

 

[RockAndSage]

It's just a normal 211-GTO with LOK grip panels and a Vortex Defender XL, not an Infinity or anything. I get the occasional free gun from work. I do appreciate that the optics footprint, while being SIG-LOC, comes with removeable recoil bosses for DPP footprint optics like the XL I have. No adapter plate needed. In general I think the 211 has a lot of upside for its price point. I haven't done anything bold like convert it to a Series 70 with a Wilson Combat shim like I see some people have done.

Side note: Mine came with a metal guide rod plug as did a friend's as well. I guess they made the switch a month or two ago.

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That's a pretty solid work perk right there. Interesting to know they made the switch to metal guide rod plugs. I was actually hoping that Staccato's big surprise release for SHOT this year was going to be a Staccato C that uses Sig 320 mags, like the 211 does. There's an absolute mountain of them out there now.

 

[JohnJohnson]

That's a pretty solid work perk right there. Interesting to know they made the switch to metal guide rod plugs. I was actually hoping that Staccato's big surprise release for SHOT this year was going to be a Staccato C that uses Sig 320 mags, like the 211 does. There's an absolute mountain of them out there now.

The 320 magazines are quite nice. I got the 211 just to try out a 2011 to see what the hype is all about. I definitely get it now.

 

[Yooper]

Anybody have a favorite range holster they're using for a 1911? I've got a commander sized 1911 with an SRO that I'd like to start using more on range time. I was thinking of picking one up from Red Hill Tactical with the QLS mounting pattern but not married to that idea.

 

[RockAndSage]

Anybody have a favorite range holster they're using for a 1911? I've got a commander sized 1911 with an SRO that I'd like to start using more on range time. I was thinking of picking one up from Red Hill Tactical with the QLS mounting pattern but not married to that idea.

It can be a bit of a challenge to find a form-fitted holster for a given gun, when you add in the variables of lights and optics out there, so finding a holster maker that has all the different accessories and base guns to give a lot of options can take some searching. LegacyFirearmsCo has built 3 holsters for me now, molded specific to the guns, lights, and optics, along with personal preference options for mounting and kydex patterns. I've been very satisfied with their work, and the very reasonable prices they ask for it.

 

[Dobermann]

Anybody have a favorite range holster they're using for a 1911? I've got a commander sized 1911 with an SRO that I'd like to start using more on range time. I was thinking of picking one up from Red Hill Tactical with the QLS mounting pattern but not married to that idea.

My post on the prior page has some info on holsters ... and have you used the search function for this thread using 'holster' as the keyword? A few other suggestions on here.

 

[JohnJohnson]

Just because I've never tried silicon carbide out, I'm going to have the factory P211 grip panels done. I have long thin fingers and require a bit more space on grips than most people. The P211 is just big enough around but I'd like to see if the slight added circumference from the silicon carbide makes it even better compared to the LOK grips.

 

[RockAndSage]

Just because I've never tried silicon carbide out, I'm going to have the factory P211 grip panels done. I have long thin fingers and require a bit more space on grips than most people. The P211 is just big enough around but I'd like to see if the slight added circumference from the silicon carbide makes it even better compared to the LOK grips.

I just did a silicon carbide job on the front strap of a Dan Wesson DWX Compact a few weeks ago - it's less of a pain than you'd think. Just tape the area off really carefully, apply a thin layer of 50/50 JB weld, and pour on the grit, tapping it in a bit to seat and shape a little as necessary. Very happy I took the time to figure out how to do it, as there's a few other projects I might try, that I wouldn't have if I'd had to send it off to a smith.

 

[Castle Rock]

Looks great.
If you want something a bit less aggressive paint shops sell grit to put in varnish for stairs that can be used similarly, I use it on laminated rifle stocks.

 

[Castle Rock]

Thanks to those who replied about my post about decent 22s in a 1911, I didn’t get a notification.
Any further info would be appreciated

 

[Eleven]

I have a ciener 1911 upper. It now works fantastic and i love to shoot it. It took a bit of tuning to get it dialed in. But it helped me understand the 1911 platform a bunch more.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

I found this list of drills the other day, figured it might help other guys who also don't really have a great game plan for what specifically to work on with their pistol range time

GSSF® Drills

5 to G (llando88) G ‘ M (llando88) G t P (llando88)

pistoldrillqrc.wordpress.com

 

[Billogna]

Thanks to those who replied about my post about decent 22s in a 1911, I didn’t get a notification.
Any further info would be appreciated

If you go with the Hammerli, Taylor Tactical has a bunch drop in aftermarket parts. I opted for the set of Dawson sights and SS guide rod.

 

[Wilfred]

Thanks to those who replied about my post about decent 22s in a 1911, I didn’t get a notification.
Any further info would be appreciated

I tried the Kimber conversion and while it worked OK at times, was not satisfied. Did a lot of research, probably 10 years ago, and bought two of the Nelson Custom conversions. They are marked “Designed by Bob Marvel”. One is set up with irons on an old Les Baer frame. The other has an RMR and is on a Caspian frame. Both are quite accurate and function flawlessly.

 

[JohnJohnson]

I found this list of drills the other day, figured it might help other guys who also don't really have a great game plan for what specifically to work on with their pistol range time

GSSF® Drills

5 to G (llando88) G ‘ M (llando88) G t P (llando88)

pistoldrillqrc.wordpress.com

People should also look into Joel Park, Ben Stoeger, and Hwansik Kim for drills as well. They've all got great pistol training content.

 

[Billogna]

9 months ago…. I had zero 1911’s….

 

[FOS373]

1 month ago I had none as well.

Now have a SA full size stainless 1911 in 45 and a Prodigy 4.5

Still don’t own a tikka so I’m not fully Rokslide’d

 

[43.6N]

1 month ago I had none as well.

Now have a SA full size stainless 1911 in 45 and a Prodigy 4.5

Still don’t own a tikka so I’m not fully Rokslide’d

If you don’t post pictures, do you really own them?