[Inspector Callahan]

Yeah, it is getting rather lame. Beretta is even doing it on their Elites. Other than marginal weight reduction, they serve no real purpose on non-optic guns.

 

[RikWriter]

No, I have always liked the looks of front cocking serrations.

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[RonS]

Thank God, I am not alone. I would pay extra for a 1911 to NOT have the front of the slide cut up. To me it ruins the pistol.

 

[Simian]

I don't have them on any of the 1911's that I have. I thought that I was way off by not wanting them!

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[boing]

Aesthically, I've never cared for them, especially on a 1911.

But I know more than one experienced shooter who went from hating front serrations to appreciating their utility, after they started shooting guns so equipped.

To each his own.

[This message has been edited by boing (edited 08-26-2001).]

 

[dwenslen]

I don't like what sharp front cocking serrations do to a nicely boned leather holster.
that is why I went with a 91a1 commander and not an xse.
cheers,
Derek

 

[SHUZ]

Im not a big fan myself. I guess Id never really thought of it until I read the original post, but upon checking my safe I concur.

I also apparently prefer the traditional thumb and grip safety as opposed to the extended versions offered on every production, semi custom, and full custom 1911 variant offered today.

 

[dsk]

I don't like them either. Only my Kimber Eclipse II looks good with them, IMHO.

BTW this topic is too General Discussionish so I'm moving it there.

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