1911 Series Summary and Wrap Up

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This is the summary and wrap-up of the 22-part Great Affordable 1911 Series. We reviewed 44 different 1911 pistols in search of the perfect 1911 for carry, and one for general range work. (Videos on the selection of carry and range pistols coming soon.) Below is a list of the pistols we reviewed for this series:
Colt: Government, LightWeight Commander, Wiley Clapp Commander
Kimber: Custom TLE/TFS, Pro Carry, Aluminum Stainless, Ultra Carry II, Aegis, KHX
Ruger: SR1911 Full-size, Commander (3), Officer
S&W: "E"-Series, Performance Center, Scandium, Pro Series
Dan Wesson: Vigil, ECO, Guardian, CCO, PM-C
STI: Duty One, Elektra, Guardian, Staccato C
Rock Island: Government, Tactical
Sig: Scorpion, Nitron Fastback, Stainless Target Elite
Springfield: Mil-Spec, Range Officer, RO Compact, EMP CCC
Taurus: PT1911
Norinco: Model of the 1911 A1
Les Baer: Stinger
Nighthawk: T4
Citadel: CCO
For the RU-vid manual reviewers:
1) This video complies with all RU-vid guidelines and standards;
2) All firearm handling is done by a trained professional in a controlled, safe environment and all shooting is done on a dedicated, safe shooting range;
3) The link below is to my personal website and I do not sell, or offer for sale, firearms or ammunition;
4) This video is intended to entertain and inform. It is not intended to sell, or offer for sale, any firearms, ammunition, or accessory;
5) The firearm(s) shown in this video are completely stock and are not "previously modified" firearms.
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@BERETTA9mmUSA 2 года назад

The Dan Wesson Guardian Commander in 45ACP is my pick….. or my own Dan Wesson Vigil Commander in 45ACP which is on my hip right now. Both of these DW 1911s are Fantastic to shoot!! For about $1,200 to $1,300 New. They hold their value and they are made of High Quality Build & Finish. Great Job on this Video Review Rider…. I Loved Watching it. Guys Please Give This Video a 👍, as that will help more people see it as Recommended on RU-vid. 🤠👍🇺🇸👮🏻‍♂️⭐️. B9USA Sr.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

B9USA Sr., thank you very much for watching and commenting. I know you have become fond of your DW pistols (along with your new Cabot Gran Torino - WOW!, that a gun), and I agree that DW makes the finest "production" 1911s. In Part 15, I put the DW PM-C up against a Les Baer Stinger. Granted, the Stinger was pre-owned, but it was still a very nice gun. However, the Stinger is gone and the PM-C made it into my top 5.

@philp411 2 года назад

Carrying for 30 years has given me definite personal preferences. Commander length slide/barrel and Officer frame. A “short” S&A mag funnel gives the benefit of a little longer grip for my big hands with a smoother mag insert. I’m a die hard 45 fan but for carry, I’m typically using a 9mm. Right now I’ve settled on a Staccato C (newer model). It doesn’t have the “true” 4.25” Commander top but it’s close. I also cannot find a funnel for it but it works. For the range, a Commander or Government all steel 45 shooting my 200 grain SWC target loads puts a smile on my face.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Phil, you and I are thinking along the same lines. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@philp411 2 года назад

@@RidersRange I guess this is where I say, “great minds think alike.” Keep up the great content. If it’s not 1911’s, revolvers tug at my heart strings.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

@@philp411 I was a revolver guy long before I was a 1911 guy, so I have several more revolvers to bring out of the safe in 2022.

@pattonsghost520 6 месяцев назад

What a great series...found your channel quite late and it probably took a considerably less amount of time to watch this series than it took you to film....great work...

@RidersRange 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for watching and commenting.

@marksd5650 2 года назад

Congratulations on the subscriber numbers, you deserve the attention because your content is valuable. I’m often saying to my wife, come look at this guy shooting at 50 yards. I look forward to what’s coming. Best Regards

@RidersRange 2 года назад

TFC, thank you (and your wife?) for watching.

@dominicsignorile9511 Год назад

Thanks for the S&W Pro Series!

@RidersRange Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@thomasholohan4090 2 года назад

My only experience with the 1911 was when I was on the 4th Naval District Pistol Team, stationed out of the Naval Air Development Center. I was issued a standard 1911 that had been accurized by the San Diego Marksmanship Unit, with custom fittings, adjustable sights, etc. At the time (Vietnam era) we were required to compete in Navy and civilian matches with .45 acp ball issue ammo. That pistol had zero failures over three years of practice and competition, and I once won a case of beer for hitting a coke can at 100 yards (was young with an aviator's eyesight at the time). That pistol was the most reliable semiauto I have ever shot. My current FN SA/DA 9mm has not yet failed, but has nowhere near the total shots downrange that my Navy 1911 had. So I'd have to say if I were forced to choose a most dependable pistol in critical circumstances it would be the 1911 IF it were customized by the San Diego MU.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Thomas, thank you for your service, and thanks for watching and commenting. A Coke can at 100 yards is fantastic for a 1911, though a well-tuned one is certainly capable in the right hands.

@thinman8621 2 года назад

Whatever you decide for personal carry, might want to pick something with a little bling. Never know when you might stop for barbeque.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

The DW PointMan Carry looks cool, but not quite a real BBQ gun. The Heavy Armor Division Trump .45 comes the closest, but I have to be careful where I carry that one. Maybe the Ruger Naval Special Warefare commemorative?

@thinman8621 2 года назад

@@RidersRange The Ruger is a nice pistol but for a BBQ gun I lean toward something like the Colt Custom Shop 38 Super El Jefe. Bright polished stainless steel with ivory grips, the kind of pistol you can take to a BBQ or downtown on Saturday night :-). Happy New Year!

@TheFirearmGuy 2 года назад

Yep, you are definitely a 1911 expert

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Thanks. I don't consider myself an expert (at anything), but I enjoy learning. I got the two-volume Vickers Guide to the 1911 for Christmas, and that's helping my education.

@royyates1558 2 года назад

Rideri can’t wait!I’ve watched you grow and your content is always great!keep up the good work.by the way love your hat😁go navy!!

@RidersRange 2 года назад

roy, once again, thank you for watching and for your kind words.

@paulheinz2145 2 года назад

Love this series and your insights. You have earn my interest and consideration of your knowledgeable comments with regard to your series. I also love your voice it seem to fit that of the interest mad (at times) scientist. Keep up the great work.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Paul, thank you for watching and for your kind comments.

@MrThomass281 2 года назад

Carry Smith and Wesson Scandium Frame Commander. Range Springfield Armory Range Officer

@RidersRange 2 года назад

MrThomass281, I have carried the Smiths on occasion. Thanks for watching.

@MrThomass281 2 года назад

This is the series that made me subscribe. Thanks for all you do.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Thank you for subscribing and commenting. More to come in 2022.

@flaco5581 2 года назад

Carried a 1911 for 18 months in Central America in the mid 70s. It rattled when I shook it but it always went bang when I needed it.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

That rattling is a 1911 GI trademark, but it's also what made the GI gun so reliable. Thanks for watching.

@bobhartman2571 2 года назад

Thank you, RR. That was a great series.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Bob, thank you for watching and commenting.

@bobhartman2571 2 года назад

@@RidersRange Enjoy your reviews. BTW, being a Nam vet too, welcome back brother.

@willwilliam217 2 года назад

Love the seabee hat, UT from 74 to 78 active, active reserve seabee from 83 to 2002 in Detroit area. Love my 1911’s though I have only owned five. Own a magnum research bul desert eagle 3” and 5” both in 45 acp. Own a 45 acp full size range officer target. Had owned a stainless remington r1 which have many regrets trading in (very accurate and a fabulous trigger at 3.25#). Had owned a sig stx which had flawless operation but did not love as much as some of my others.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Will, thank you for watching and commenting. "Can Do".

@WheeledandWellArmed 2 года назад

I missed you doing these 1911 videos.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

I really enjoyed dong the series, but it was structured to end after the original 44 pistols. I still like my 1911s, and I'll still be reviewing some that meet my "affordable" criteria. They will also be included in the playlist. I'll even be revisiting some of my favorites, and maybe even putting one side-by-side with a newer gun on occasion. As always, thanks for watching. I hope you have a healthy and prosperous New Year. And, I hope to see more on your channel.

@greybeard277 2 года назад

Thanks for all the hard work, your series was a blast to watch and educational as well.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Grey Beard, I'm glad you enjoyed the series. Thank you for watching and for commenting.

@lens7859 2 года назад

Thanks for the work!

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Thanks for watching and commenting.

@irafowlerjr.7492 2 года назад

Helpful info, thanks for all your work.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Ira, thank you for watching. It's not really "work" when I enjoy what I do.

@irafowlerjr.7492 2 года назад

@@RidersRange that is true.

@sgtmajtrapp3391 2 года назад

Outstanding series on my personal favorite weapons system the 1911. Never owned the 9mm version. In that bore diameter I favor the .38 Super with 115 grain buffalo bore JHP, WHICH YIELDS OVER 530 FOOT POUNDS. This has the same capacity as the 9mm LUGER version but higher power. I also like the OTHER 9mm. The .357 SIG 1911 nightmare carry commander bobtail but all steel. More powerful yet but same capacity. So in .355 bore pistols I favor these.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

SGT MAJ Trapp, I occasionally consider the .38 super, but that means adding another quick change setup for my reloading press. So many guns, so little time. Thanks for watching.

@craigromack6156 2 года назад

I can't decide 😂 all of them. Just need 8 more to have a different one each week.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Once--upon-a-time I was convinced that 1911 was more than a model ID, it was a mathematical command - 19+11 = 30, so one needs 30 1911 pistols. However, once I got beyond 30, I realized I was wrong and the equation was actually a multiplier, not simple addition. So, 19X30 = 570. Looks like I have a LONG way to go.

@craigromack6156 2 года назад

@@RidersRange hahaha, could be very correct, sir. Unless of course it is exponential and it's 19 to the 11th power. That would be a dilemma 😅

@timshok 2 года назад

Thank you for your service! Looking forward to a new year of videos. Happy New Year

@RidersRange 2 года назад

timshok, thank you for watching. More to come.

@frankbutta9344 2 года назад

The Dan Wesson CCO is very nice as a carry pistol. Happy New Year! 💥💥💥💥 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Yes, it is. I hope you have a healthy and prosperous New Year. Thanks, as always, for watching and commenting.

@sgtmajtrapp3391 2 года назад

Humm I too have a Colt LW commander .45 1971 era pistol in exc condition and yes like it along with its looks. So do carry this for personal defense. The sights are not as good as more modern renditions yet remain adequate for my purposes.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

SGT MAJ Trapp, while I no longer carry my old Colt and I rarely shoot it, it's one I just can't part with. But I know it would do the job if I needed it.

@nouradel6763 2 года назад

Amazing video,,I love the Colt combat elite defender,,,,it's different than Colt defender,,, greetings from Alexandria, Egypt.👌👍

@RidersRange 2 года назад

First to comment. Many thanks.

@nouradel6763 2 года назад

@@RidersRange yw mate

@waynecastleman1363 2 года назад

Thanks Rider for all the interesting content, I enjoyed this video as well, Have you reviewed the Desert Eagle Undercover 45 ACP, it's a nice little pistol that's concealed easily. I also wish you a great New years day and looking forward to reviewing your channel incoming. Stay Strong 💪

@TheFirearmGuy 2 года назад

Rider is welcome to borrow my Undercover

@willwilliam217 2 года назад

My 1911U, had a few misfeeds, sent it back for warranty repairs. Feed 99 out of 100 which was acceptable to me. Cleaned and put back in safe. Took to range this past week, 6 fail to feed out of 35 rounds with oem mags half did not even leave the magazine. Cleaned mags, loaded with seven rounds, will try this coming week? PS: also have the G model in stainless, love them both, magnum research/ bul is top notch.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Wayne, as always, thanks for watching and commenting. I may just have to borrow the UC45 from TheFireArmguy.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Will, have you tried it with Wilson mags? I have found that Wilson or Tripp Research mags often work well when factory mags don't.

@waynecastleman1363 2 года назад

@@RidersRange That's a great offer , from a cool guy.

@PK-pp5lc 2 года назад

Thank you very much for your effort! I bought Dan Wesson ECO in 9mm thanks to you and I love it! My dream is to buy custom 1911 one day, but I am honestly asking myself how much better it will actually be compare to ECO. Happy New Year to you!

@RidersRange 2 года назад

P K, I also thought about a custom and was researching both Wilson and Nighthawk. But in the end, I'd spend a LOT more money and get a name, not necessarily better performance. The ECO is hard to beat at any level. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@karthurjr 2 года назад

I own a Colt Commander titanium. Purchased used in 1966.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

I'm not familiar with that one. Could be a rare gem?

@karthurjr 2 года назад

@Rider's-Range My Dad bought it for me prior to my Vietnam deployment. Couldn't take it. I see you were a Seebee. Maybe we worked together in Nam? Dong Tam, MRF, Army?

@karthurjr 2 года назад

@@RidersRange The colt commander serial # 46296 LW is that provide a clue to date/material?

@RidersRange 2 года назад

That gun was made in 1965, according to the Colt serial number lookup, but no other info other than it was a Commander. I can't find anything confirming that Colt actually produced a titanium frame, and if they did, it would be pretty expensive. Colt currently makes a "Competition Titanium", but that only refers to the Titanium Blue finish on the frame. Once-upon-a-time, Caspian made a cast titanium 1911 frame, but even those were expensive and wouldn't have been on an original factory Colt. The Colt LW (lightweight) Commander was produced on an aluminum frame (Colt called it Coltalloy) starting in 1950. They started out with the serial number xxxxx LW, but changed the numbering to CLWXXXXX in 1969 to differentiate the alloy frame Commander from the steel frame mode that came out that year. I hope that helps.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Most of my time "in country" was spent in Camp Wilkinson at Gia Le (southeast of Hue), with occasionally trips to Da Nang. (NMCB-121 Alpha Company)

@Dirtypool40-mk2 2 года назад

Cool series. SUBBED!

@RidersRange 2 года назад

D P, thank you for watching, commenting, and subscribing.

@T.A.B.Videos 2 года назад

Some beauties

@RidersRange 2 года назад

Thanks for watching.

@a.k.vollmer5200 2 года назад

Springfield emp ccc or range officer elite in 9mm is what I carry. Both 4”

@RidersRange 2 года назад

A.K., thank you for watching and commenting.

@greybeard277 2 года назад

A.K. Vollmer, I am looking for a 4" 9mm 1911 for carry and would have to save for a while to get the Dan Wesson ECO. I am currently looking at the Ronin version of the Springfield, either the regular 9mm or the EMP. Do you have a favorite between the two you carry or is it pretty even? Thanks.

@a.k.vollmer5200 2 года назад

@@greybeard277 EMP is nice because it’s lighter and slimmer. Carries very well.

@greybeard277 2 года назад

@@a.k.vollmer5200 Thanks, I appreciate the info.

@CHenry1951 2 года назад

I have never owned a 1911, I'm not sure why as I always thought they were " are " a cool gun, maybe in 2022 things will change ....... thanks !!

@RidersRange 2 года назад

The 1911 may be an old design, but the cottage industry that sprang up around the 1911 back in the '60s and '70s is largely responsible for many of the features and innovations on today's "modern" pistols.

@BLACKWOLF-1911 2 года назад

Great thing about 1911s is, I can go into my safe and grab my 2000 dollar bul armory or one of my colts or Springfields, and they all feel the same. The controls are all work the same, in the same place, sites are the same and all the triggers are all between 3.5 and 4 lbs. I wouldn't own or carry anything else.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

jeffrey, thank you for watching and commenting. I own many non-1911 pistols, but I carry a 1911 (well, actually a 2011) and that is still my favorite platform.

@nouradel6763 2 года назад

U forgot to mention Colt defender

@RidersRange 2 года назад

I didn't forget to mention it. I didn't review it, though I did look for one. I only mentioned the 44 different 1911s that I personally own and reviewed for the series.

@nouradel6763 2 года назад

@@RidersRange I see

@craigromack6156 2 года назад

Sorry, I have one. But I think it was acquired after the series

@nopro5433 2 года назад

👍👍🍻🇺🇸

@RidersRange 2 года назад

No Pro, thank you for watching.

@CrazyPetez 2 года назад

Why do we even have to consider “affordable”. I buy what I want, I don’t care about who can buy an “affordable” 1911. Obviously, I’m not an Obama fan I’m not trying to be an asshole, but consider: if you can’t afford a Mercedes Benz, you might buy a VW. Or I’d don’t want to boy buy a Cadillac, with you might buy a Toyota, or other foreign car. Your choice. Don’t knock the guy driving his Mercedes. Let him enjoy his car, while you enjoy your car. Simple.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

CrazyPetez, you may have missed the point of the series. That was explained in the introduction to the series back in mid-2019. But thanks for watching this one.

@CrazyPetez 2 года назад

A 9mm 1911 is blasphemy. .45 acp or nothing.

@RidersRange 2 года назад

There are still folks who subscribe to that thought. Thanks for watching.