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Posted: 2/22/2006 5:26:37 PM EDT

I'm a newb to the 1911 world and I'm planning to buy my first as soon as I can scrape the money together. My question is about the HiCap model I saw on SA's website. It said that it held more than 7 rounds in the mag but I couldn't see how that was possible. Can anybody give me the story on this, especially whether or not its worth it to buy one or other companys that make them. Any help would be great thanks.

Posted: 2/22/2006 5:57:59 PM EDT

[#1]

It is a wider frame. 13 rds IIRC

Posted: 2/23/2006 4:51:36 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
It is a wider frame. 13 rds IIRC

You are correct. Note also that if you use the Para P14 mags which are compatible and better quality, you can get 14 rounds in the same gun.

Posted: 2/23/2006 5:14:02 AM EDT

[#3]

STI

Posted: 2/23/2006 11:53:33 AM EDT

[#4]

There are a number of manufacturers making a higher capacity 1911-format. You can buy a wide body gun from STI, SVI, Kimber, Springfield, Para Ordnance, Charles Daly, Rock Island, Wilson Combat and Entreprise Arms. I've probably forgotten a few.

Posted: 2/24/2006 6:57:01 PM EDT

[#5]

Wow, good to know...any word on whether or not there are any reliability issuse with these Hicaps? Why would I buy a standard 1911 over one of these?

Thanks in advance

Posted: 2/24/2006 8:14:55 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Why would I buy a standard 1911 over one of these?
Thanks in advance

Slimmer grip on a standard 1911, and a standard 1911 is easier to conceal.

Posted: 2/25/2006 5:52:08 AM EDT

[#7]

Weight is another factor. My empty 14-45 weighs 40 oz empty. I don't think my TLE is that heavy fully loaded. Another thing to think about is spare magazines. The single stack 1911 mag fits into a pocket with no printing. Try that with a 14 rounds of .45.

Quoted:
Wow, good to know...any word on whether or not there are any reliability issuse with these Hicaps? Why would I buy a standard 1911 over one of these?

Thanks in advance

Posted: 2/25/2006 5:03:27 PM EDT

[#8]

From the various high-cap 1911's I've owned and/or played with over the years, I think the Wilson KZ-45 Compact is about the best for daily carry.

Posted: 2/25/2006 5:06:42 PM EDT

[#9]

Never met a hi-cap 1911 chambered in .45ACP Id trust for anything other than games.

Posted: 2/25/2006 6:11:03 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Never met a hi-cap 1911 chambered in .45ACP Id trust for anything other than games.

OK, but why?

Posted: 2/25/2006 6:25:22 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Never met a hi-cap 1911 chambered in .45ACP Id trust for anything other than games.

I disagree with this..I have had 2 ParaOrds, P14 and a P13 that I did trust to everyday carry. I ran thousands of rounds through them. With the exception of break-in and the odd ammo failure, the guns ran extemely well.

I trusted them 100% for daily carry.

Posted: 2/26/2006 7:43:32 AM EDT

[#12]

The "game" I play everyday at work is me going home alive. My para LDA and SA keep me safe. Never met a felon yet who liked to have it pointed at em. The 2 pit bulls and 2 rots (4 different shoots) that tried to eat me are no longer with us.

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