11/04/2026
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Why do I keep coming back to the 1911 pistol when modern 9mm carry guns hold more rounds and have less recoil? After putting close to 4,000 rounds through this .45 ACP 1911 without a failure, the answer comes down to its thin frame, five-inch barrel, clear sight picture, familiar safety, and controls I can find without thinking. I also compare it with the lighter four-inch Kimber Pro Carry II and explain how weight, recoil, muzzle flip, bull barrels, guide rods, and real training affect the way a 1911 shoots. Before you write off the classic 1911, see what thousands of rounds have taught me.