Why I Don’t Like Bobtailed 1911s 

This isn’t a slam on the bobtail. It’s just personal preference after many years of playing with them. I’ve literally had over $10,000 in bobtailed 1911s through the years. Regards, Marky

I Bobtailed my Pro Carry... I liked it and just wanted something different... I’ve also learned not to take advise from guys who constantly buy and sell their Firearms.

I have a bobtail Dan wesson. Beautiful gun. 1st time i shot it the rear sights slid out. It is more concealable though. Especially if yer smaller.

What brand and model is that full size with the ivory grips in the video? I love the look of blued wear.

Good points. I like the traditional for having magwells on them. The bobtail depending on the person's build, hand size, preferences etc, in my opinion, as long as it's the commander size, is good for AIWB and may aid smaller handed shooters. However the negative like you said is reloading if you have the flat base plate, I've pinched my hand numerous times. I agree a full size 1911 with a bobtail makes no sense.

Have been on the fence about this for a while. I definitely notice the lack of a full grip on a contour frame compared to a flat mainspring housing with or without a magwell. My biggest inclination towards the bobtail design was to have something different and more comfortable for conceal carry since it was going to be purpose built for it on a 4 inch commander variant. Now I am not so sure this is the way anymore. Thanks for the video.

"I'm right, you're wrong " Marky 2019 😁

I wondered that, I have big hands also thanks for the info

What’s your opinion on the smaller bobs like the ones Wilson combat does? I think they look cool, and don’t seem to have the downsides like with the full bobs.

I agree

Couldn't remember whether I owned 4 or 5 lambos.

There are only 2 "Bobtail 111's still being made in 2923 that I'm aware of. the Ed Brown Kobra Carry and a Commander side version of the SIG P226 Emperor Scorpion. I don't htink they're selling any more or there would be tons of Bobtail 1911's by all gun companies. Never shot one but....stands to reason...if you're missing a little of the grip at the heel you're loosing leverage...it wil "wobble" as you mentioned and possibly kick up and maybe add more muzzle rise?? ....depending on your hand size (I wear a size L glove)....\ I think the idea of "Bobtails" was a trendy idea created to help sell more guns. Just like the RDS, laer grips....etc. For the guys that like to GUcci-up their guns to look "tacti-cool" at the range....to look like an OP.... And yes...I do think adding a "mag-well" is a good thing. Nothing ridiculous as what you see on race guns but a functional "mag well" nonetheless e.g. Dan Wesson Specialist (one of the best gun designs IMHO...outside and IN ...heh....forged parts...etc. no RDS mounts....(dont need them unless for "shooting sports e.g)....

well….i looove 1911s. i own 2 of them and waiting for my Ed Brown Kobra carry (my first bobtail) so i guess we’ll see if your gripes are applicable to me. not like i can’t sell it and get my money back if not more due to gun shortages nowadays. in all my research videos you’re the first i’ve seen to have complaints on them. we’ll see…..

Absolutely all reasons are subjective and none of them are true. 1. You have to change your grip and you actually have more real estate on your firearm with a bobtail unless you have skinny hands. (its not on the end the advantage, its in the middle of the back part of the grip with the safety) Your hand can come closer to the firearm and have less "leverage" as you say and more grip. (This is the whole reason behind bobtailing in the first place). 2. When you are changing the magazine, when it counts, while replacing a magazine your hand meat is in the way and softer and more flexible than a regular 1911 (much easier to do so in the dark or with low visibility because its closer to your other hand) 3.Concealing is less noticeable. You will notice a regular 1911 before you notice a bobtail (if you carry the whole grip out or half the gun out of your belt or pants then you are not concealing properly and the edge bothers when you bend over and move around also) 4. 1911s that are collectable are not bobtail because they are old or stick to the original design. There are reasons for its existence apart from appearance. If you don't like it because you are traditionalist, then that is your loss. The fact that you don't have one at the moment shows that you couldn't overcome your negative bias to actually experience that it is better. I would pick a regular 1911 only if it had more value, if they are both the same, then bobtail is better. Modifying a regular 1911 would only be justified if the firearm will have no added value or there is no bobtail option for what you can afford...

I've just never liked the look of the bobtail

I don’t understand why people make and post a video explaining their preference. As if to hope people agree with you? What does that matter?

Yeah but you don’t want the gun to print though a bobtail is definitely different than a full size grip it would definitely be better for concealed carry but Dan Wesson is one of the best 1911 brands out there and they were originally famous for making Riva but you probably didn’t know that by being made out of all steel compared to injected into a mold yes you’re gonna pay more but it’s gonna be a lot more accurate and a lot more reliable

Could it be you're either gripping the gun too hard or not hard enough? The force of the recoil/muzzle rize should be focused in the V of our hands in line with our index finger. Also, as for missing the mag-well...that might be inevitable. but rare. It should be in our muscle memory. Just like a piano player after a short time won't be looking at where each key is to play. We KNOW where all the keys are by FEEL. We're looking at the music sheets or talking to someone. Eyes not focused on the keyboard.

I agree %100 . I’m going away from bobtail for these same reasons

Save the reload, that’s what she said😂😂😂

If you want to get hammered I'll buy the first round.😎 (Sorry I couldn't find anything to disagree with or hassle you about on this one)

Nice. An "anti'bobtail" review with some duded showing non bobtail pistols. Says he'd own one if the deal was good. Baby internet Jeusus cries.

Dont like it dont buy one...DONE!

This is the guy who can’t shoot so he critics he’s gun to every degree lol and buys and sells all of them, but the shots never get better!