Posted on 02/18/2011 9:27:30 PM PST by blarney
Since retiring from the military I have been a firm supporter of concealed carry. I am personally a fan of 1911 pistols and have had the pleasure of carrying many different types of 1911.
Thanks Merritt!
I was very used to a much thinner grip on my .45's and .357's. The rosewood grip on the P220 was very much thicker than I was accustomed, but after a few boxes of shells through it I just don't find it all that objectionable.
I have begun trying a new thing, however: for a combat grip I'm thinking about abandoning the venerable "weaver" stance and going with Mossad Ayoob's "isoceles" combat stance.
I can't promise the same results for everyone but when I started using Ayoob's isoceles stance my rapid-fire groups tightened up and my front sight/target acquisition was faster.
Your mileage may vary. :-)
Want to experience some pain? Put some .357 rounds through the new Ruger LCR .357. Twice as bad as the SP 101. GP 100 is a dream to shoot compared to the other two.
The GP100 is a tank especially in the 6” barreled version which I have and can handle the most powerful .357 loads out there with much lower blast effects. The LCR is simply too light as other light alloy revolvers are as they cannot dissipate the blast effects. I find the SP101 to be a pleasant shoot for a compact .357. The Corbon 110 grain Magnum is perfect for this gun. If you want to experience a new level of blast effect try the Ruger Super Redhawk chambered in either .454 Casull or .480 Ruger which are real cannons.
That is a big chunk of rosewood to get your paws around on the P220. I use both the “weaver” and “isosceles” stances too and yes I noticed my groupings tightened up too. Shooting is a constant process of adjustments. I am going to go tonite and shoot my Sig P250, Ruger 10-22 carbine, Dan Wesson .357 SuperMag and .480 Ruger Super Redhawk. All different weapons with different techniques but a good regimen to do.
I know lots of folks who own both and they are good guns. They just didn’t work for me. Doesn’t matter what the gun is, it matters if you can use it well. I also have a p22 and that gun is a serious shooter. Fast and accurate. I love my 1911’s but they are the gun I shoot best.
I would love to be d.o.b. with a high point, it would save my wallet some pain and suffering.
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Really nice weapon.!
Pssst... that’s a model 686, wasn’t introduced until 1980. You probably meant the model 66.
I have an LCP for pocket carry, but would love a P238 someday.
What an elegant pocket gun.
For the 1911, I love my Kimber’s.
I have 2 cz’s and think they are the best guns dollar for dollar, but to be fair, they do not make 1911’s which is what the OP was discussing.
Actually they do. CZ bought the Dan Wesson name a few years back and they put out a few 1911 variations including a very sweet looking bobtail commander...
Inspired by the Tea Party movement, adorned with beautiful nickel accents, and inscribed with the insignia that proudly flew on the flag that took us to battle throughout the Revolutionary War. This limited edition P226 is a must have for SIG SAUER shooters. Limited production run of 1776.This limited edition P226 ships with both a Gadsden bumper sticker and patch. 
Sleek and snagless SIG: The middleweight P239 SAS (SIG Anti-Snag) is a super-sleek, dehorned model from the SIG Custom Shop. It is designed specifically for concealed carry.
Very nice! Once ya shoot a 1911, there’s nothing else like it.
shoot at least 400 rounds of factory ammo through it. If it functions reliably by then, it’s good to go.
that P220 Elite is a great piece, but it’s too expensive. I could get two glocks for that price
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