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I'm in the long-term market for a 1911, and am considering the option of having one chambered in .40 cal. I have not had the opportunity to fire one, so I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with them that they could share.
The reason I want a 1911 is because of the accuracy, beauty, and feel of the firearm. After limited experience with .45 1911s, I've noticed that it doesn't flip up as much as my .40 SW99 does, making follow-up shots quicker and more accurate. What I'm wondering is if this feel is due to the heavier, slower .45 round, or because of the weight and design of the 1911. If I can achieve this same "feel" with a 1911 chambered in .40, then this is what I would prefer.
I would prefer the .40 because that is what I currently carry, and I'd like to avoid having too many calibers. I already have a few different calibers as it is. I am also satisfied with the .40's ballistics, on both sides of the round, so lets not turn this into a .40 vs .45 discussion. I have nothing against the .45, and will probably own one some day. For the time being, however, I'd like to stick with the caliber that I like and already own.
Anyway in summary, is the "flip" of the .40 cal round compensated by the 1911 style of handgun? And, are the 1911's chambered in .40 as accurate and reliable as the standard .45 1911s?
I'm in the long-term market for a 1911, and am considering the option of having one chambered in .40 cal. I have not had the opportunity to fire one, so I was wondering if anyone here had any experience with them that they could share.
The reason I want a 1911 is because of the accuracy, beauty, and feel of the firearm. After limited experience with .45 1911s, I've noticed that it doesn't flip up as much as my .40 SW99 does, making follow-up shots quicker and more accurate. What I'm wondering is if this feel is due to the heavier, slower .45 round, or because of the weight and design of the 1911. If I can achieve this same "feel" with a 1911 chambered in .40, then this is what I would prefer.
I would prefer the .40 because that is what I currently carry, and I'd like to avoid having too many calibers. I already have a few different calibers as it is. I am also satisfied with the .40's ballistics, on both sides of the round, so lets not turn this into a .40 vs .45 discussion. I have nothing against the .45, and will probably own one some day. For the time being, however, I'd like to stick with the caliber that I like and already own.
Anyway in summary, is the "flip" of the .40 cal round compensated by the 1911 style of handgun? And, are the 1911's chambered in .40 as accurate and reliable as the standard .45 1911s?