1911 vs revolver?

[RidgeRunner45-70]

I would find me a 2 1/2 or 4” S&W Model 66. That is 1973 Old School Cool. In 1973 when I worked for the SO in Colorado, I carried on and off duty a 4” blue Colt Python. Wish I still had it…

 

[bushmaster06]

Again,,,
I was just stating my preferences,,,
Not trying to argue or change anyone's mind.

The two safeties are probably "sufficient" in actuality.

I can't and could never convince myself,,,
That a cocked hammer over a chambered round is safe.

Not enough to carry it that way.

Aarond

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I'm not trying to change your mind, I'm just curious about why you think that something that's been done for over 100 years without issue isn't safe.

What kind of pistol do you normally carry?

 

[aarondhgraham]

I'm not trying to change your mind, I'm just curious about why you think that something that's been done for over 100 years without issue isn't safe.

What kind of pistol do you normally carry?

I've already answered your question:
"I can't and could never convince myself,,,
That a cocked hammer over a chambered round is safe."

Other than arguing semantics over specific words,,,
That statement really explains my why.

In my holster attached to my bed rail,,,
Is a CZ-75B with safety on and a chambered round under a de-cocked hammer.

In my satchel bag,,,
Is a Beretta 81 with safety on and a chambered round under a de-cocked hammer.

In my hip holster,,,
Is a Bersa Thunder 380 with safety on and a chambered round under a de-cocked hammer.

Like I said in my original post,,,
I prefer DA/SA pistols with exposed hammer.

I could carry with the safety off and just rely on the long first DA pull,,,
But I have always practiced my draw to include manually thumbing the safety off.

I also don't necessarily subscribe to the idea that,,,
Just because something has been done for 100 years makes it safe.

Aarond

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[OkieDoke88]

I’ve been driving my 73 F250 a lot lately. It’s a long bed so it’s a lot more useful for small lumber loads than my Duramax.

Problem is, I feel weird carrying a 320 with all the modern do dads. Rolling down the road with that appendix just breaks the feeling of driving an old single cab. Wife thought it was dumb but approved a new old style handgun.

1911 or revolver. I’m thinking a no rail 1911A1 from Springfield or an old colt. Or a nice S&W 357 magnum. I’ve never owned either. Both feel good in my hands, and I’ve shot other peoples. 357 would take a little practice but I’m good with a 1911.

So what say you older guys. If you go back to 1973 what would a guy in his 30s. If I get a 1911 I’m thinking about getting a shoulder holster because that says old school to me.

Oh man, now you’re speaking my language. I have to say a 2” model 10 or a model 36 is hard to beat and period appropriate. I’m a huge fan of either. I think budget wise, a quality 1911 will run you about twice of a quality revolver unfortunately. Factory 1911s are always a gamble if everything will be right from the box. Usually small stuff like an extractor that hasn’t been tuned. My 2 cents would be if you’re goin with a wheel gun, grab a model 10 or j frame from the time period. If you’re goin with a 1911, I’d go with something like a Dan Wesson vigil/valor/a2 or a Springfield TRP and replace the stocks with some wood.

If I could propose a third option, it would be either a n frame S&w in 45 acp. Maybe like an ol model 1917 or a model 25.

 

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Caliber Battle: .357 Magnum vs. .45 ACP

If you asked a random group of hunters to name big-bore handgun cartridges, I’d stake a not-insignificant amount of money that the .357 Magnum and the .45 ACP would be at the top of most people’s list. They aren’t the most powerful, but they’ve been around for a solid century and they remain...

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"Overall Winner: .357 Magnum"

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What they failed to mention is the 45acp was zeroed @ 90 yards!

@aarondhgraham if you are comfortable with safetys on with hammers down thats all that matters.

I on the other hand will not engage a safety on a firearm with a downed hammer.

I have come to prefer a decocker over a manual safety on a double action auto.

I never been a fan of cocked and locked on a 1911 either, but I can thumb the hammer just fine. I carried a DE1911 a wee bit long long time ago.

Now if I bothered to carry it, the DE1911 would be backup to my main carry

 

[aarondhgraham]

I on the other hand will not engage a safety on a firearm with a downed hammer.

I have come to prefer a decocker over a manual safety on a double action auto.

Many people and a few gun instructors have told me,,,
That the safety on with hammer down isn't at all necessary.

And in theory I have to agree with them,,,
But in practice my OCD won't let me not use it.



I do like de-cockers on semi-auto's,,,
But it's not a necessity for me.

I use the two-hand approach to uncocking the pistol,,,
Rather than the one-hand thumb method.

Aarond

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