Posted: 7/31/2008 3:02:45 PM EDT
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Alright, i bought my first pistol about a month ago. Its a S&W 638. I do not yet have my CCP. Here is the issue. I like the revolver a lot yet except for about the three hundred rounds iv put thru it i have no experience. The reason i got this pistol was because of its all around general carry use. Here is the question. I love 1911s and have always wanted one. Would it be worth even considering selling my smith and wesson for a 1911. THe purpose of this pistol is primarily concealed carry. Would a 1911 be able to be concealed in shorts in tshirt? im 510 150. small guy. Dont get me wrong i love my revolver just doesnt seem like i would be able to hit much past ten yards. Granted most of the time its closer than that. Thanks for your input |
| I think 1911s are tough starter pistols because they vary so much in quality and reliability, however they are easy to shoot well and are easy to conceal, relatively speaking. Remember the barrel is usually in your pants, it's the grip you have to hide and 1911s have a thin grip. |
| I HAD a Springfield ultra compact. It felt great, and when it wasn't having FTE's & FTF's, it was a great shooter. Like Aimless said, 1911's are easy to conceal, but it's a crapshoot whether you get a good one or not. I sold the Springfield, and carry a Glock. I have thousands of rounds through both of my Glocks, and I have NEVER had an issue. For plinking, malfunctions are an inconvenience. But it could cost you your life if it's your primary carry pistol. So what I'm trying to say is reliability should be your biggest concern, with whatever gun you choose. |
| So basically regardless of brands 1911 are generally unreliable? What if i were to buy a brand like kimber? thats one reason i bought the smith and wesson because i know its going to work every time. That is my biggest concern with my carry gun. Glocks are great but not really for me. My dad has a 27 and iv messed around with a few. idk they just dont fit well in my hand. |
That S&W is a very nice handgun. IMHO you should KEEP the S&W. Save up more money and get a 1911 later. A pistol (whether it is a Browning design or some other, are more difficult to learn the manual of arms. The 1911 can wait, and you will regret selling that S&W one day soon, if you get rid of it 
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| No, not all 1911's are unreliable, Kimber is a well respected gun maker. However, so is Springfield, and I had issues with my particular pistol. You may have zero problems with the pistol you choose. Do your research, narrow down your choices, and try to shoot each pistol before you buy it. Then choose the one that feels best to YOU. Who cares what anyone else has to say? |
Personally I've never been a great shot with the little revolvers and I don't like the lack of a real rear sight. Course I'm not crazy about glocks as newbie pistols, the pulling the trigger to disassemble gets them in trouble and the lack of exterior safeties can be an issue. Hell I almost shot myself once when I reholstered and got the zipper and cloth of my carhart jacket in the trigger of my 19. 
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If you get a good holster you will have no trouble carrying a 1911. I'm about your size, 5'10" 165 lbs, and I carry a commander size 1911. I have no problems concealing with a medium size tshirt and shorts. That being said, keep the S&W and save up for the 1911. Never sell a gun. |
| BTW I've found the addition of the Crimson Trace laser grips is an outstanding addition to the S&W snubby. You will be totally amazed at how much more accurate and instinctive the point/aim of the 638 will be. The difference is like night and day. Also, for home defense purposes the laser is a must-have. |