1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically

[NM13]

Why no suppressors on the 1911/2011's?

 

[Formidilosus]

Why no suppressors on the 1911/2011's?

Because current pistol suppressors are by and large useless in real life.

 

[NM13]

Because of size or suppression capability or...?

 

[Dobermann]

The X300U has a higher output (1000 vs 650) than the Turbo with 15min less time, but I can't remember if it has a little wider "hot spot" than the Turbo. Both are same price. I don't have any time with the modlite.

The x300U is bright as hell. It lit up a mountain lion at around 170yds behind my house last year, FWIW.

I think T-Rex Arms has a video on the Surefire product pages that shows the difference between the 300 and the Turbo at night - it's a pretty good demonstration.

@RockAndSage - I'm not going to look it up - about to dash out, and a bit allergic to T-Rex after they shafted Lucas, but you should be able to find it easily.

Specs for the X300UB (the B has the slot-head screw, and more solid a mount than the QD of the X300UA): 1000 lumens, 11300 candela (so, less than the 13 000 of the XC3 Sub Weaponlight and the 20 000 of the TLR-1 HL), 213 m distance (vs 283 m of the TLR-1 HL), and 1.25 hours high runtime (vs 1.5 for the TLR-1 HL).

I currently have a X300UB on a Tisas Raider, and a TLR 7-X on a Bul 5" single-stack EDC. Will try to get you pics for context / comparison later.

Note that Tenicor don't do holsters for the TLR-7 or the Modlite - only the X300 or the TLR-1.

As they're likely the best Kydex AIWB option, then the X300 may be the go ...

 

[RockAndSage]

Why no suppressors on the 1911/2011's?

Unlike attaching a suppressor to a rifle, they change the recoil dynamics quite a bit, making them useless for training. That's completely separate from the holster usage. They also add so much length beyond your hands that in a house you might as well be using a carbine. And they can be especially difficult to get a 1911 running reliably with, for a number of reasons. Any time you'd need a suppressed weapon, a suppressed centerfire pistol is just about the last one you'd choose.

 

[RockAndSage]

I think T-Rex Arms has a video on the Surefire product pages that shows the difference between the 300 and the Turbo at night - it's a pretty good demonstration.

@RockAndSage - I'm not going to look it up - about to dash out, and a bit allergic to T-Rex after they shafted Lucas, but you should be able to find it easily.

Specs for the X300UB (the B has the slot-head screw, and more solid a mount than the QD of the X300UA): 1000 lumens, 11300 candela (so, less than the 13 000 of the XC3 Sub Weaponlight and the 20 000 of the TLR-1 HL), 213 m distance (vs 283 m of the TLR-1 HL), and 1.25 hours high runtime (vs 1.5 for the TLR-1 HL).

I currently have a X300UB on a Tisas Raider, and a TLR 7-X on a Bul 5" single-stack EDC. Will try to get you pics for context / comparison later.

Note that Tenicor don't do holsters for the TLR-7 or the Modlite - only the X300 or the TLR-1.

As they're likely the best Kydex AIWB option, then the X300 may be the go ...

Appreciate it, thank you.

 

[2Stamp]

That sounds pretty appealing, thanks for the clarification on model too. How is it on the inside of a house? Too much at all?

It's bright for sure. It's painful to look at that's for sure.

I think T-Rex Arms has a video on the Surefire product pages that shows the difference between the 300 and the Turbo at night - it's a pretty good demonstration.

@RockAndSage - I'm not going to look it up - about to dash out, and a bit allergic to T-Rex after they shafted Lucas, but you should be able to find it easily.

Specs for the X300UB (the B has the slot-head screw, and more solid a mount than the QD of the X300UA): 1000 lumens, 11300 candela (so, less than the 13 000 of the XC3 Sub Weaponlight and the 20 000 of the TLR-1 HL), 213 m distance (vs 283 m of the TLR-1 HL), and 1.25 hours high runtime (vs 1.5 for the TLR-1 HL).

I currently have a X300UB on a Tisas Raider, and a TLR 7-X on a Bul 5" single-stack EDC. Will try to get you pics for context / comparison later.

Note that Tenicor don't do holsters for the TLR-7 or the Modlite - only the X300 or the TLR-1.

As they're likely the best Kydex AIWB option, then the X300 may be the go ...

Thanks for the comparison.

 

[Formidilosus]

Because of size or suppression capability or...?

@RockAndSage has it above.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

Who's got Springfield EMP experience, particularly in the 4" format?

Held one and dry fired it today at a local shop. It felt nice in the hand and the texture was great. However the trigger felt heavy & not very nice. The thumb safety didn’t feel very positive. For $700 price tag on it, I bet you could replace some parts, do some fitting and make it usable.

 

[Firth]

Tisas still a favorite for a starter 9mm 1911? Any other favorites worth considering? I know nothing about 1911 beyond what I've read here. Any reason not to go full size if I just plan to shoot at a range?

I've wanted to pick one up for a while, is there anything I should keep in mind when looking? It sounds like single stack is preferred for shootability and bobtails are bad. How about sights? Anything to look for there? Ideally, I'd put an optic on it, which I assume would mean getting the slide cut.

Let me know if I've said something dumb so I can sort it out before I spend money.

 

[Eleven]

Anyone used the girsan influencer x? Not exactly what I’m looking for but I have an opportunity to get one at a really great deal.