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Originally Posted by SexKey Scott
I hear a lot of people say they like the 1911 as their choice "go to" handgun. For those of you who know handguns - Is the 1911 an all around great gun? I know there are so many factors that determine what could make a gun great.. just wondering why the 1911 is so popular?
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Simplicity of design, durability, stopping power, reliability (although I would only say that using quality rounds), ergonomics.
Like a hammer or a rake, it is a tool that just defines a functionality that doesn't really leave much room for improvement, just a bit of refinement.
