Thinking about new handgun purchase.

[Blmpkn]

Finally got around to shooting the 5.7 on Christmas, very much reccomend.

Thing is super muzzle-blasty.. seemed like it extended 2' past the end of the barrel lol.

Still want a 1911 though -__-

 

[sgtsandman]

Finally got around to shooting the 5.7 on Christmas, very much reccomend.

Thing is super muzzle-blasty.. seemed like it extended 2' past the end of the barrel lol.

Still want a 1911 though -__-

I prefer 1911s. The grip is just right to me and I just like them better than my other pistols. If you plan to EDC it, get one with an aluminum frame. That makes a world of difference. My steel framed 1911 hurts my back, even with magazines on the opposite hip to help counterbalance the weight.

A word of caution though. 1911s can be picky with ammo. Hollow points, because of how big the hole in the nose is, can possibly not feed reliably. I've found Hornady rounds with the polymer insert in the hollow point fixes the issue. Critical Defense or Critical Duty run just fine. Plus, there is the Zombie round if you can find them. They have the green tip instead of red and tend to be cheaper than the Critical Defense rounds.

 

[Blmpkn]

I prefer 1911s. The grip is just right to me and I just like them better than my other pistols. If you plan to EDC it, get one with an aluminum frame. That makes a world of difference. My steel framed 1911 hurts my back, even with magazines on the opposite hip to help counterbalance the weight.

A word of caution though. 1911s can be picky with ammo. Hollow points, because of how big the hole in the nose is, can possibly not feed reliably. I've found Hornady rounds with the plastic unsert in the hollow point fixes the issue. Critical Defense or Critical Duty run just fine. Plus, there is the Zombie round if you can find them. They have the green tip instead of red and tend to be cheaper than the Critical Defense rounds.

The grip&ergos of the 5.7 are pretty solid IMO. Much better than other plastic pistols. I'm not the biggest fan of where the mag release is.. can't easily get it with my thumb which is what I prefer.. but i can get at it decently with my middle finger.. just need a bit more time to get used to it.

I do admittedly live (half) under a rock.. but this is the first time I've heard of plastic filled HP's.. I'll definitely be looking into those. Are there any benefits to penetration or is it to primarily to help feeding issues?

Getting a 1911 is kinda just a dream at this point.. can't justify spending the dough at the moment.. but I would very much like to make it happen this year at least. For now.. I'll somewhat satiate my desire to purchase more pew-pews by buying +1 mag and extended Floorplate for my LCP lol. I love the hell out of that little thing.. just wish I could wrap my pinky around it.

 

[Roert42]

I think it's mostly just to help with feeding issues, but I suspect it may also help increase the velocity a bit. Haven't looked into it.

I just run ball nose ammo in my .45, never had a jam.

 

[901wd#2]

Compact 1911?
grip is longer than the slide.

 

[sgtsandman]

I do admittedly live (half) under a rock.. but this is the first time I've heard of plastic filled HP's.. I'll definitely be looking into those. Are there any benefits to penetration or is it to primarily to help feeding issues?

The tips are supposed to help with expansion and prevent clogging of the hollow point orifice, which can prevent proper expansion. I imagine filling the hole would help with projectile speed and ballistics some but probably not a large amount. I think the feeding thing is just a side benefit. The nose profile of the Critical Defense and Critical Duty bullets are different than the standard hollow point round. Critical Defense is more like ball ammo and Critical Duty is more conical.

 

[Snatchsquatch]

Finally got around to shooting the 5.7 on Christmas, very much reccomend.

Thing is super muzzle-blasty.. seemed like it extended 2' past the end of the barrel lol.

Still want a 1911 though -__-

Have you considered a Rock Island in 22TCM? It's a bottleneck cartridge based on a shortened 5.56 and just a smidge hotter than the 5.7, it's also much easier to handload. I've got one and I love it!

 

[Blmpkn]

Have you considered a Rock Island in 22TCM? It's a bottleneck cartridge based on a shortened 5.56 and just a smidge hotter than the 5.7, it's also much easier to handload. I've got one and I love it!View attachment 129597

I actually bought a commander length rock Island the end of last year in .45

Really need to get a sight pusher tool.. damn thing hits 2" to the right at 10~ paces

 

[superj]

Thats probably my ria commander 1911 issue, too

 

[Snatchsquatch]

I actually bought a commander length rock Island the end of last year in .45

Really need to get a sight pusher tool.. damn thing hits 2" to the right at 10~ paces

Now you need a 22 tcm to go with it lol. I've got a Jimber commander (machined an ss 80 frame as the factory alloy one was cracked). It's ugly but shoots great (Cerakote didnt stick worth a damn)

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[Blmpkn]

Now you need a 22 tcm to go with it lol. I've got a Jimber commander (machined an ss 80 frame as the factory alloy one was cracked). It's ugly but shoots great (Cerakote didnt stick worth a damn)View attachment 129666View attachment 129665.

That's a bummer about the cerakote.. how much did it cost you to have done? I've been considering having it put on a few things

 

[Snatchsquatch]

That's a bummer about the cerakote.. how much did it cost you to have done? I've been considering having it put on a few things

A friend did it for me so just material, I think the kydex holster wore it the worst. The frame is stainless so I just stripped it. I'm thinking about having the slide nitrided but I might just powder coat it or let it patina.

 

[Roert42]

I've heard that the cerakote does not hold up super well on handguns, because of the holster, x2 if you have a straight kydex holster.

The Ruger Wrangler comes from the factory with cerakote instead of Blue, and when they first came out people were complaining how fast the coating was wearing out. All those Quick Draw McGrawl practice sessions in the mirror...

 

[sgtsandman]

I view my firearms as tools. I don't baby them but I don't abuse them either. They get cleaned, inspected for function every so often, and cared for but scratches and the finish wearing off doesn't bother me. As long as they function like they are supposed to and are safe to use, that is good enough for me.