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Beretta 92fs or Springfield 1911 ?

Discussion in 'Guns & Hunting' started by OCTaco, Jun 17, 2010.

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Which One?

Poll closed Jul 17, 2010.
  1. Beretta 92fs

    21 vote(s)
    16.7%
  2. Springfield 1911

    105 vote(s)
    83.3%
  1. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:33 AM
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    OCTaco

    OCTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I've been made an offer I cant refuse, but I also can't make up my mind:

    Beretta 92fs onix (Italian Model) for $670 new

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    or

    Springfield 1911-A1 for $890 new

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    Ok we have a new player, a member from TW just made me another good offer

    Sprigfield XD $450 this is an actual pic of the gun and all the equipment
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    I can only afford one, so which one do I get? :confused:
     
  2. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:40 AM
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    mak90

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    Have you shot either of them to see the one you like better? I had a beretta did not like it got rid of it and bought the springfiled. Springfield is so much better imo.
     
  3. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:41 AM
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    Janster

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    The Beretta!! I say that because I own that exact gun. :D
     
  4. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:42 AM
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    J0HN_R1

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    Only one of those has been the US Armys official side-arm since, you guess'd it...

    1911

    :quickdraw:
     
  5. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:55 AM
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    OCTaco

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    Acutually, MP's carry the M9 which is actually the 92fs.:D
     
  6. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:56 AM
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    OCTaco

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    I shot the M9 in the ARMY which is practically the 92fs. I haven't shot the 1911 but I've heard good things about it.
     
  7. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM
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    Ive had both and i would go with the 1911.
     
  8. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:57 AM
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    What's the maintenance like? Is it hard to keep it clean?
     
  9. Jun 17, 2010 at 7:58 AM
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    Reasons why? Is the cost difference worth it?
     
  10. Jun 17, 2010 at 9:28 AM
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    Haven't shot it for years, but when we did (a lot).... just a typical cleaning kit & barrel snake to clean out the barrel. But honestly, it really never got dirty (in a sense). Or maybe we just didn't shoot it enough?
     
  11. Jun 17, 2010 at 9:34 AM
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    middiedefense

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    1911 for sure. Its a nail driver
     
  12. Jun 17, 2010 at 10:08 AM
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    And they've carried them since when..? The 1911 is still in service today (by some, not all), 100yrs later... Because it's reliable...


    I suggest the OP join-up on the 1911forum dot com & start reading...

    And may I suggest a pre Series II Kimber, over your S/A version...

    http://www.kimberamerica.com/products/pistols/compactprocarry/stainless_pro_carry_II/
     
  13. Jun 17, 2010 at 10:21 AM
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    I voted 1911, b/c I cant stand beretta pistols. IMO, go with an H&K....
     
  14. Jun 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM
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    I would say the Springfield but I am biased as I recently bought a Springfield Champion Lightweight 4" 1911 about a month ago and love it.
     
  15. Jun 17, 2010 at 10:28 AM
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    The 1911 is a design that has not been bested in the 100+ years they've been around IMO. If you had listed a Sig instead of the Beretta it might be a toss up for me, but this one is easy :D
     
  16. Jun 17, 2010 at 10:31 AM
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    I've ran about 60-65 mags thru my friends Kimber Pro-Match... Never hesitated, failed, jammed, nada...

    I puts rounds down range everytime you pull the trigger... :evil: Nothing stops like a .45 ACP either...!

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  17. Jun 17, 2010 at 10:32 AM
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    1911. I just picked up a Kimber CDP and I love it. I never had much interest in 1911s but now that I have one I can't believe I didn't get it sooner. It's really fun to shoot. It can cost a pretty penny to shoot as well so maybe that plays into your decision making process.
     
  18. Jun 17, 2010 at 10:48 AM
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  19. Jun 17, 2010 at 11:11 AM
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    1911 it is!
     
  20. Jun 17, 2010 at 11:13 AM
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