1911’s in general, 9mm versions specifically
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FOS373
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Are you saying your 229 is finicky? While I don’t have a SAO 229, I have DA/SA’s (229s, 220, 226s, etc) and never found them finicky. They’ve always just run.
Since getting 1911s, I noticed that when I switch back to the Sig P22_ variants, I have to drive / push the front of the barrel down to get on target. The 1911s seem (to me) more natural to aim.
No I was pondering the opposite. If a p229 might be less finicky than a 1911. I realize Form and others are saying theirs re reliable. Just seems like there’s a learning curve that the p229 might not have. The other thing I hadn’t considered is that the 1911 has a lower bore height.
RockAndSage
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Different ballparks, not just as shootable.
But...still very shootable.
The newest variant in that category, the Sig 226 X-Carry Legion, is probably the best all-around EDC gun Sig's ever made. It's almost a modernized and updated blend of the best features of several of their best guns. They trimmed it down to somewhere around the footprint of a 228, so it's not as long as the normal 226s, and not as fat, chonky, and top-heavy as the 229s. Plus a bunch of modernization and general ergonomics updates in terms of being optics-ready, light rail, front-slide serrations, beavertail, excellent grips, etc. It's a genuinely outstanding gun. About the only criticism I'd have of it, generally speaking, is the higher bore-axis that comes with that family of guns.
Last year I was in the market again for a handgun, and gave a lot of consideration to the 229 Legion SAO in 9mm. I passed because of how top-heavy it still was. The 226 X-Carry Legion trimmed off all that 229 fat, and had it been out last year there's a high likelihood I would have gone with it.
The gun I did choose was the Dan Wesson DWX Compact - it's another genuinely outstanding gun. Mine has over 18,000 rounds on it, and the only problems have been a weakening extractor spring.
About 6 months later I picked up a Staccato C, based on the recommendation of this thread's OP, Form. Had I done that first, I wouldn't have ever gotten the DWXc, and I genuinely love that gun. But the Staccato C's a better EDC/all-around gun, with the same overall footprint.
All that said, if I were to get a new EDC 9mm to try out, the 226 X-Carry Legion is absolutely at the top of the list for anything less than $1500. The next step up in cost would be one of the commander-sized Kimber 2k11 variants. Beyond that, an Ed Brown Evo, which is about the only single-stack that's really interesting to me at the moment.
If you're wanting a super reliable, no-fuss EDC gun with no learning curve, a cheap 1911 isn't it. If you're ready to up your handgunning game though, and put a lot of rounds on one, nothing's going to shoot better for you. But that doesn't mean other options are "bad" - you just need to know their limitations, and your own.
Lonewolf72
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Finally got the Emissary to the range today. So far so good...no hiccups in the first couple hundred rounds. VERY accurate and LOW recoil. Hate the rear U-notch sight. Might switch over to a front fiber optic and rear square-notch sight set. And now that it shows potential reliability, time to get some extra Mec-Gars and an OWB holster.
Or perhaps a Bul? Not sure what their prices are stateside. (And hoping to not come across as a Bul shill; they're just affordable and reliable, best as I can tell from others with more rounds on them than me.)
kad11
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Are you planning to go with sights from Harrison?
timbernomad
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What are people thinking about Kimber 1911's these days? The basic single stack models. The hubbub on youtube is that they aren't having the old issues they used to have, but for all I know that's all just PR.
RockAndSage
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Oh, you're totally a Bul shill, but that's okay, because they're great guns. If they had an external extractor, I'd jump all over one.
Lonewolf72
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I had not put much thought into it yet. I just have an idea of what I'd prefer. I suppose I could go with Harrison, but was thinking I might try Dawson Precision. Either way, I could probably get by with just swapping out the rear sight, as the front tritium is sufficient. But I wear glasses and my eyesight isn't what it used to be, so I'll probably go for a fiber optic front sight.
TradLife406
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The 2k11 has been great for me! Honestly want a C or K.
I picked up a used Dan Wesson Pointman-9 bone stock with factory fiber optic sights. What a blast to shoot. Reminded me of being a kid with my ruger mark 2.
Makes me feel a bit silly spending > 3k for the C24/RCR.
Starting to think I could get by well enough with just 1911s and Glocks. The double stack stuff in the middle is in jeopardy. Time will tell.
Makes me feel a bit silly spending > 3k for the C24/RCR.
Starting to think I could get by well enough with just 1911s and Glocks. The double stack stuff in the middle is in jeopardy. Time will tell.
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RockAndSage
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Pics man! If you don't mind sharing, how much did you get the used Pointman for?
It was under $1300 with the background check and all. I hit the jackpot on this one, previous owner is a highly competent smith and comp shooter that fitted an EGW extractor. It stacks brass it neat little piles, I've never seen anything like it in a pistol.
I've owned a few Wilson's and a Les Baer but this is my first 9mm. I'm not seeing anything I'd pay more for with those "semi customs". I'll probably throw a chen si on it and some wood caliber dark walnuts but I'm totally happy as-is.
I'm totally content with the ignition might bring the pull up a hair around 3.5-4 is a touch light for me right now but I won't be swapping any parts.
I've owned a few Wilson's and a Les Baer but this is my first 9mm. I'm not seeing anything I'd pay more for with those "semi customs". I'll probably throw a chen si on it and some wood caliber dark walnuts but I'm totally happy as-is.
I'm totally content with the ignition might bring the pull up a hair around 3.5-4 is a touch light for me right now but I won't be swapping any parts.
RockAndSage
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Man, jackpot is right, that's a fantastic score. Especially at $1300 all-in. Beautiful gun.
Have you tried an S&W 1911 with the external extractor?
(Any why an external extractor for you?)
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