Were Trump actually SERVING the 2nd term he was ELECTED to 😠, I'd be SERIOUSLY looking at swapping all my .45 1911's out for .40's. I'm not getting any younger, and while I like the 1911 design, moving to a .40 - even in full-house loads - will be an easier ride for an old guy like me.
With the craziness of firearm and ammo availability right now, Trump will hafta be elected to a THIRD term (and ACTUALLY serve it), before things straighten out, I believe.
I'd really like one. I figure I'll send an email to Alchemy as I am in LOVE with their work. I thought I wanted Wilson Combat but for me, Alchemy just hits the emotions....
If I could get an Alchemy Elite in 40 cal for under 4k I'd find a way to pay the piper.
I had a TRP long slide in 10mm. I found the weight of the 6" barrel to be a little much. Sold it to a friend and picked up a 10mm TRP 5" and ahhh, love it. I also have a Glock 29 and Glock 20. Solid 10mm pistols but no soul like a 1911. 1911 in 40 cal would be a really nice addition.
What does it take to convert a 45ACP 1911 to a reliable 40 cal? Realistic project or simply something that requires enough time on a smith's bench not so realistic?
Picked up a 40 S&W SA EMP. Awesome pistol. Tried finding a EMP4 but no luck. 10mm is the next step up. Being a reloader, can share bullets between the two calibers. Suggest you consider 10mm if your wanting a 5 inch barrel.
If you use a Wilson Combat you will need to adjust the spacer upward a tat and a half. So I use one just for the 357 Sig. as for the barrel one would always fit it for maximum performance. And who would want a plastic pistol? Surely not a 1911 guy. 1911’s Forever
If you use a Wilson Combat you will need to adjust the spacer upward a tat and a half. So I use one just for the 357 Sig. as for the barrel one would always fit it for maximum performance. And who would want a plastic pistol? Surely not a 1911 guy. 1911’s Forever
Huge variation in bullet weights and powders that can be utilized. You can also load longer than 9mm for better feed in a platform designed around 45 ball OAL. Don't dislike 9mm 1911's at all, just prefer 40.
One of the uncommonly seen Colt factory .40s lives here. It was a one year only chambering variation of Colt's Enhanced, itself a not too well received Government Model variation there in the 1990s.
The .40 S&W is a really good handgun cartridge and a worthy alternative to the .45 ACP that goes well in the 1911 design. I admire the ballistics of the .40 S&W in a way that I never will with the 9mm. I'd wanted to play with 10mm and .40 S&W when both those cartridges were introduced. Leave it to me to not get around to it until years later, 2014 for the .40 S&W and 2016 for the 10mm.
One of the uncommonly seen Colt factory .40s lives here. It was a one year only chambering variation of Colt's Enhanced, itself a not too well received Government Model variation there in the 1990s.
The .40 S&W is a really good handgun cartridge and a worthy alternative to the .45 ACP that goes well in the 1911 design. I admire the ballistics of the .40 S&W in a way that I never will with the 9mm. I'd wanted to play with 10mm and .40 S&W when both those cartridges were introduced. Leave it to me to not get around to it until years later, 2014 for the .40 S&W and 2016 for the 10mm.
I tried finding a 40 S&W 1911 in 4 or 5 inch barrel without any luck. Contacted SA and was told they quit making 40 S&W. If I could have found a EMP4, wouldn't be getting a 10mm. Came across a sweet deal for allot of brass, bullets, and primers recently while on vacation in another state along with a RIA 10mm thats $250 cheaper than the only one I found in my state. Can't wait until I get it and start reloading for it.
Loading for 10mm ... sigh ... If I'd get off the dime on loading ... ah check that ... For a moment there, I was thinking that loading 10s to .40 velocity, there'd be no need to swap barrels and recoil springs between .40S&W and 10mm. Upon typing "... recoil springs ..." it hit me those would still need swapped in the m1911s.
There was a time I wanted a 1911 in 40 as I started shooting centerfire with a 1911 and my first CC was an officers model but then the 40sw came out and I had to have one ! . I have carried a 40sw as a primary handgun till 7 months ago when I went back to a lw commander in 45 . I did acquire an m&p pistol in a family trade I set up for a daughter 8 years ago . MY daughter wanted a smaller 9mm she could carry so I ended up with a 4.25 40sw with thumb safety and has a apex fss trigger kit . Trigger pull weight is 3lb 6oz and if your trigger reset follower type shooter it is about as goods as a tuned up 1911 carry commander you would carry as it still has a little take up and over travel that I can adjust out with a set screw but its a good carry weight and function . Its also a heck of a shooter unlike many early m&p 9mm's . I no have the eye sight for open sights but a grandson can tap off 25 yards 2 to 2.5" groups with stock sights and 155gr coated swc loads . I have 45 years with 1911's but a 40sw 1911 is not longer on my want to have list . Now a kart 38super barrel and bushing is in for my 9mm 5" ronin 1911 I have . Just need to fit the barrel or have it fit and change springs !
Bought a 10mm Kimber Stainless Target II several years ago and lucked into several extra Kimber barrels, one being in .40 S&W. With the ammo it likes it runs just like the rest..
Bought a STII many years ago in .38 Super and was so impressed that last year when I decided to drink the 10mm KoolAid a STII in that caliber was searched for... Of course Kimber had just discontinued the STII in 10mm (and .38 Super) but was able to find a mint used one for $850.00 on...
www.1911forum.com
Recently a friend who I let shoot one of my Supers fell in love and started looking for a gun. Since I had two Kimbers that would run most ammo made, I sold him the 10mm with the extra 9mm and .38 Super barrels..
I picked up a 40SW Colt Defender a few years back. Changed the trigger, sights and installed some Colt medallion grips. Definitely one of my favorites!
Is this place legit??? Seems way to cheap. $699.00 plus $30 shipping. Image is of brand new firearm but does not say used or new. They show more than one in stock as well. This is in 40 cal.
Premium gun deals is the name. I did order one to reserve it; I have to pay them via Zelle or various money wire services, no credit cards. So I can readily bow out without penalty.
Not a close friend but I worked with him a few times. Close enough we have each other private cell #'s. He is an ATF Agent in compliance side. ATF has received numerous complaint about money accepted and never shipping the firearm. Felt too good to be true and is.
THAT IS CHEAP....if I didn't already have the Kimber I would buy one of those... Bought a SIG Nightmare Carry in .357 SIG last year and it has been excellent...
One could drop 10mm, 9mm and .38 Super barrels in that gun and still be under what most people are just paying for a good quality 1911 on the auction sites...
Bob
This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Related Threads
?
?
?
?
?
1911Forum
7.6M posts
204.2K members
Since 2000
A forum community dedicated to all 1911 firearm owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more!