1911 of choice or .357 of choice?

JimVH · Post by **JimVH** » 28 Jun 2022, 17:50

I’m fond of the 1911, but not very knowledgeable of the makers. I know several folks who swear by Kimber products.

As for .357, I’m a huge Ruger fan. I’ve owned or handled a number of their single and double action models and have been happy with each.

Thunktank · Post by **Thunktank** » 28 Jun 2022, 20:55

For me, the only place I use and carry a side arm (and rarely at that) is when I’m way out in the middle of nowhere on a hunting or scouting trip. I’m usually carrying a long arm anyway so why take a side arm too?

Anyway, a .357 would be my choice. A Smith & Wesson model 19 Classic. I love my S&W N Frame Model 25 in 45 Colt, but way too big most if the time. A 4 inch 357 would be perfect for an outdoorsman’s tool.

1911s are cool too though and if I wanted to carry a gun concealed that would be the one I would go with or a snub nose 357 loaded with +P 38 specials when I really wanted something small, a S&W Airweight.

DLJake · Post by **DLJake** » 29 Jun 2022, 15:46

The prompt for this thread is a good old fashion older brother punk.

One night we're catching up on the phone, he lives in Topac, AZ and is a fervent 2A supporting human. Has a legal concealed carry and everything.

I tell him I miss my old S&W Model K .357 that I used to wear open carry a long time back also in AZ.

Now I gotta listen to him bro-splain it to me for the next 45 minutes on how much better the .45 is to any .357.

Ok, whatever.

A few days later in my mailbox is a package from my brother. A 50 round box of .45 ACP rounds.

Yellow sticky note attached said,

OK. Now you got the ammo. Go get a real gun. Pussy.

MrPiper · Post by **MrPiper** » 29 Jun 2022, 18:25

I like the 1911 in general. A classic, simple, and reliable design that has stood the test of time for many decades.

My personal version is actually a Taurus 9mm. Not a .45 or .357.

It is the perfect caliber to stop who needs to be stopped and has exactly enough recoil to chamber perfectly with very minimal kick.

It's generally too big to concealed carry for me though. I prefer a Glock 43/9mm in an IWB holster called the "Mini Tuck" from Crossbreed Holsters.

I ONLY carry a racked, and loaded pistol when I am awake.

Post by **Biff** » 29 Jun 2022, 21:16

What is the intended purpose / use for said weapon?

joegoat · Post by **joegoat** » 29 Jun 2022, 22:06

A 1911 from a reputable manufacturer with a minimum of 8 rounds would be my first choice. A good revolver with six rounds of .357 is no slouch, but I'll carry eight over six any day.

Hugo Drax · Post by **Hugo Drax** » 30 Jun 2022, 03:54

Never owned a .357. Frequently pocket carry an air weight. My kimber tactical ultra carry ii (gayest name for a gun, if you ask me) is magnificent, but not much use for summertime carry.

coco · Post by **coco** » 30 Jun 2022, 05:09

Biff wrote: ↑29 Jun 2022, 21:16 What is the intended purpose / use for said weapon?

Shootin' stuff

Hugo Drax · Post by **Hugo Drax** » 30 Jun 2022, 05:58

DLJake wrote: ↑29 Jun 2022, 15:46 The prompt for this thread is a good old fashion older brother punk.

One night we're catching up on the phone, he lives in Topac, AZ and is a fervent 2A supporting human. Has a legal concealed carry and everything.

I tell him I miss my old S&W Model K .357 that I used to wear open carry a long time back also in AZ.

Now I gotta listen to him bro-splain it to me for the next 45 minutes on how much better the .45 is to any .357.

Ok, whatever.

A few days later in my mailbox is a package from my brother. A 50 round box of .45 ACP rounds.

Yellow sticky note attached said,

OK. Now you got the ammo. Go get a real gun. Pussy.

You know, that's an argument I've always found easy to win. Ask him to stand still and tell you if it hurts!