Posted: 1/11/2009 9:16:01 AM EDT
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I'm going to order another Wilson and have not been able to decide on the have the front cocking serations left off or on? I like the clean look of my Professional without but my CQB looks great with them?
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My opinion is that front serations on a 1911 are like spinning rims on a car. Since they serve no useful function, they scream,"Hey, look at me, I can afford to waste money on useless cosmetic silliness just to get attention."
My"rule" is that if it serves a legitimate function, dressing it up to appeal to your eye is cool. If it is just decoration, leave it off. |
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My opinion is that front serations on a 1911 are like spinning rims on a car. Since they serve no useful function, they scream,"Hey, look at me, I can afford to waste money on useless cosmetic silliness just to get attention." My"rule" is that if it serves a legitimate function, dressing it up to appeal to your eye is cool. If it is just decoration, leave it off. Some people actually use them. Not me, but some people do- and to them, that makes FCS necessary. |
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I say yes because they don't look bad and they do have some purpose.
Personally, I wouldn't pay extra for them. My Loaded had them when I bought it. I don't even know what I'd use them for. I don't what my hand near that end of the barrel when there's a round in the chamber. Just my $.02 |
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I like them for IPSC.
when the RO says "IF YOU ARE FINISHED, UNLOAD AND SHOW CLEAR"
I dump the mag, reach under the dustcover with my weak(left) hand and rack the slide back. this way allows the RO to clearly see the round ejecting, and a clear/empty chamber. Kinda like this,( except I think Rob is clearing a jam).... 
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I voted "yes," neither my M9 nor my 1911 has them, and I have always wanted them, because I would use them. Obviously, I can do without, but IMHO, they are useful for clearing the weapon/clearing jams, and locking the slide back.
Oh, and blasphemy of all blasphemy, I *like* the way they look. 
Planning to get them put in once I get some more work done to my 1911. ~Augee |
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I like them for IPSC. when the RO says "IF YOU ARE FINISHED, UNLOAD AND SHOW CLEAR"
I dump the mag, reach under the dustcover with my weak(left) hand and rack the slide back. this way allows the RO to clearly see the round ejecting, and a clear/empty chamber. Kinda like this,( except I think Rob is clearing a jam).... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/derek45/1911/tgo.jpg I do the same but I turn my gun on the side and rack....burns like a mother with the slide cuts on my limited gun and I touch barrel 
By the way that is one old pic of Robbie.....pre Springfield. |
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I like them for IPSC. when the RO says "IF YOU ARE FINISHED, UNLOAD AND SHOW CLEAR"
I dump the mag, reach under the dustcover with my weak(left) hand and rack the slide back. this way allows the RO to clearly see the round ejecting, and a clear/empty chamber. Kinda like this,( except I think Rob is clearing a jam).... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v488/derek45/1911/tgo.jpg I do the same but I turn my gun on the side and rack....burns like a mother with the slide cuts on my limited gun and I touch barrel
By the way that is one old pic of Robbie.....pre Springfield. Look at the writing on his shoulder, it says SPRINGFIELD ARMORY also DILLON, and ERNIE HILL Speed Leather, and possibly WILSON COMBAT I like the retro OAKLEY's 
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| I'm old school and like the 1911 the way it was made originally. No serations and no light rail. Think about it do you think you will ever need to cock the pistol using the front serations, they were added for the people that use them in competition. I'm sure more people have shot themselves when they put their hand over the end of the barrel to cock the pistol. I would never use them. Old school. |