John W
A while back we had an active shooter
Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 18:04

training session at work.

The Massachusetts State Police arrived and the head of the STOP team was there to lead the training.

Guess what he was carrying?

A 1911 in 45 ACP

I chatted with him and asked why they used the 1911. He stated that they all carried 1911's that have been accurized. The officer told me that he very well may have to do a head shot and he needs an accurate platform to do so.

I can see that wisdom.

I know some like the Glock but ever since I bought a Ruger SR1911 I am finding that it is on my side more often than not. I know the 10mm auto is a tad of an oddball but what I like about it is that all types of ammunition I have used seems to shoot point of aim. I did not expect such out of the box.

So I can see the place of the 1911. That officer made sense. I am not sure if you could get the same accuracy with the Glock " Safe Action" trigger as you could with an accurized 1911. I forgot what model of 1911 he carried but it was in Fobus holster.