Not many guns can evoke the kind of strong emotions the 1911 does. Whether you love it or hate it, chances are, you have an opinion. Today, we're digging into how the 1911 became such a big part of gun culture and why it's a polarizing topic even 110 years after its invention.
VIDEO HERE (11:33 minutes)
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I carry a compact 1911. I carry one because the grip angle feels right to me, the grip size fits my hand well, I love the trigger, and most importantly, I can hit with it all day long. I see no sense in retraining myself with another type of handgun just so I can carry more (but smaller) cartridges.
It's pretty much a matter of what a person is used to. The 1911 was what was available when I first thought about buying an automatic. Had I started on a Glock, I'd probably be carrying a Glock right now.