[SmithDeanJ]

I know it may not have been the best choice, but I have finally gotten hold of a life long dream. And that is to own a 1911. Now I know a lot of people don't like 1911's, I however love it. Easy to work on, Easy to shoot, a crap ton of accessories, and in most cases very reliable. I'm not sure of the year of manufacture, but it's a Charles Daly, black, black grips, stainless barrel. I would like to know if anyone has had any issues with this particular 1911. I love the black on black look, but I do intend on changing a few things. Any help or information will be wonderfully appreciated. God Bless

 

[jodum]

Congratulations on your new 1911. I love them also but severe arthritis in my hands keeps me from being able to cycle the slide on them. I had to trade all mine in on 9mm type guns that I can function. Like you said, there are so many options for the 1911, you can spend a fortune just adding to them. Let us know how the Charles Daly shoots. I suspect it will perform like most 1911s. Just go to Midwayusa.com and search on 1911. It will take you a month to go through all the items.

 

[pisgah]

I had a Charles Daly 1911 for years and loved it -- one of the true "never should have sold" guns I've owned. It was every bit the equal of guns retailing for 3 and 4 times as much money, and much better than 2 Kimbers and a Springfield I owned during those years.

 

[SmithDeanJ]

Fired it for the first time today. Stove piped the first three rounds after that it seemed to do fine. Took it apart to clean and discovered that the ejector is slightly mushroomed and seems to be worn down. Could this be the cause of my problem. If so, I know that getting a new ejector installed should be the fix, but should I get a new extractor at the same time? Just to insure positive unloads? Any help is used thankfully. God Bless.

 

[ah-ha]

yes, it's possible that you need a new extractor as well, or maybe just bend in the existing one, to add a bit more spring tension. I suggest laying it on a pc of white paper, and drawing an outline of it. Then you can tell if and how much you'[ve bent it. Put its rear end in the slide hole for it (backwards) and that is the perfect "holder' so that you can grab the front end of it for bending.

 

[mattsbox99]

I have a CD Field Grade... ambi safety, beavertail GS, commander hammer, nice wood grips... all for right around $500 new. Pretty good deal in 1911s. The frames are made in the Phillipines like Rock Island and a few others, regardless they are quite reliable.

I can't say its even close to my STI, but its a good gun.

 

[TMan]

Now I know a lot of people don't like 1911's.

Could have fooled me on that one.

Judging by the way the 1911/1911 clones sell, and all of the aftermarket accessories, I would have guessed even granny had one in her bedside drawer.

I'm trying to think of somebody (not including Democrats) who doesn't have or want one.

 

[Combat Diver]

Congrats on finally getting your grail. I'm in the process of building another 1911 on a Double Star frame. I've ordered my parts from Brownells and they have a catalog just for the 1911. I would shoot is some more to see if you have anymore issues then if so, order a new extractor. Enjoy and good shooting. Oh and get some good mags ie Wilson, McCormick or Mecgar.

CD

 

[ah-ha]

there's been about 8 million of them made, and 6 million of them because of WW2 and 1. So it's not nearly as popular, really, as the Glock, which has sold 5-6 million, without the benefit of wars or major military purchases.

 

[mattsbox99]

Not in my safe! There are a half dozen 1911s, and zero Glocks.

 

[Combat Diver]

Less then 2 million made for the US Government for both wars.

CD