What's the Big Deal About the 1911? Larry Vickers, Ken Hackathorn and Bill Wilson Weigh In

Larry Vickers, Ken Hackathorn and Bill Wilson take a look into what makes the 1911 so special and why it has been so popular for the last 100+ years.

Video used with permission courtesy of TAC-TV (http://www.tac-tv.com)

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[8166PC1]

I heard when you shoot somebody with a 1911 they'll explode into a billions pieces, and the after shock of the round will cause earth quakes and tsunamis killing thousands of Indonesians.

[NurseMan1911]

Yep, it tells me that I have a real gun.

fwiw, my 1911's run just as well as my glocks. 1911's being unreliable is overblown by the internet.

[Joshw124]

I got a true 1911, made by colt in 1934. It is a beautiful, reliable and accurate beast.

[Joshw124]

True, plus u have people who dont take care of their guns for SHIT, dont replace things, dont lube, crap ammo, then bitch when it doesnt work.

[Socrates1320]

W.W.B.D.  What Would Browning Do!

[NeoAndersonn]

It jammed a lot

[thedukeal]

Have you ever seen an IDPA or USPSA competition?

[xeanth]

"I have yet to see anyone shoot on the move or one handed." You need to get out more then.

[dduangrat]

When these "custom" 1911 go down, can they swap out parts with another 1911? NO. Every video I see of 1911's on the range, it is shot two handed and static positions. I have yet to see anyone shoot on the move or one handed...you know, practical shooting like in real life situations where you won't likely be a perfect stance and more than likely shooting on the move and one handed. Try shooting these custom 1911's like they boost its purpose.

[Jonathan M]

I went hunting for panda in China, the ensuing blast from my first shot of a big 'ol 230 gr FMJ created the Island of Taiwan. As the panda bolted, I went back to my traditional "accuracy by volume" way of shooting... those blasts created the Islands of the Philippines.

[Grayson Gilman]

When a guy like Larry Vickers gives something his stamp of approval, listen to him. If you blow his opinion off, you don't know who he is.