[Genso]

I started looking for a stainless 1911 recently. I was a little shocked at how hard it is to find a 100% stainless gun. Aside from a few base model offerings from some manufacturers, almost everything else is a mix these days and has at least some black hardware on it ie Ruger SR1911. Or even many of the all-black guns at least have one stainless piece (hammer, beavertail safety, or trigger etc) for example the Desert Eagle 1911. Its like every manufacturer goes into the parts bucket and instead of adhering to a design philosophy.

Oh and just try to find a .40 cal stainless 1911 under $3000. smh

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[xmanhockey7]

9mm or 45 will likely open up your options.

 

[DWARREN123]

Not new. I have seen them for many years, use to cost extra.

 

[R0CKETMAN]

Two tones have been around for many decades. You should get out more.

 

[Genso]

Rocketman you are missing my point. Two tones were always options. Now the are the overwhelming majority. That clearly wasnt always the case. Further, nowadays a lot of them arent even two tone - they are more like 90% one color with a few or one contrast part. YMMV but i think the one or two contrast bits are ugly and out of place and it looks like the manufacturers are sometimes doing it just to save money (i.e. maybe they outsource some parts and dont want to refinish them to match)

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[bac1023]

I don't know, maybe try looking for one in a 1911-friendly caliber?

:dunno:

 

[faawrenchbndr]

Dan Wesson

 

[Gary1911A1]

I know it's hard chrome and not stainless, but a friend recently purchased one and he's happy.
http://www.shootersconnectionstore....ctionstore.com/STI-50-Trojan-40-SW-FO-Ambi-Hard-Chromed-SC-Exclusive-P3544.aspx

 

[AMSny]

I started looking for a stainless 1911 recently. I was a little shocked at how hard it is to find a 100% stainless gun. Aside from a few base model offerings from some manufacturers, almost everything else is a mix these days and has at least some black hardware on it ie Ruger SR1911. Or even many of the all-black guns at least have one stainless piece (hammer, beavertail safety, or trigger etc) for example the Desert Eagle 1911. Its like every manufacturer goes into the parts bucket and instead of adhering to a design philosophy.

Oh and just try to find a .40 cal stainless 1911 under $3000. smh

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[R0CKETMAN]

Rocketman you are missing my point. Two tones were always options. Now the are the overwhelming majority. That clearly wasnt always the case. Further, nowadays a lot of them arent even two tone - they are more like 90% one color with a few or one contrast part. YMMV but i think the one or two contrast bits are ugly and out of place and it looks like the manufacturers are sometimes doing it just to save money (i.e. maybe they outsource some parts and dont want to refinish them to match)

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All stainless
Colt
WC
DW
EB
SA
ect..

Is it the 40 that's causing you availability issues?

I dig contrasting frame parts which match contrasting slide color

 

[Genso]

Rocketman, thanks for the input. The two tone subject and the 40 cal are really two separate issues, I probably shouldnt have confused the matter.

I just got back from the range. I looked around. Kimber, for example, had just two all stainless. (Ultra Raptor and their entry SS model). Everything else was a mix match of parts and colors. Most manufacturers were the same.

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[Genso]

Btw, I recently purchased an Sig 1911-22 FDE. Good gun, and the contrasting parts works. But when I buy a 45 (or preferably a 40) I want all stainless and its discouraging how limited the options are.

This thread is meant to generate discussion, not necessarily result in an inventory of examples of all stainless models. Im just noting the trend, and I question whether manufacturers are doing it because its in demand or if its expedient in other ways.



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[GregP220]

You stupid kids with your 2 tone guns and your girly jeans!!!

Just kidding, reminds me of my rants about beavertails on pistols that don't need no stinking beavertails.

 

[Scrappy]

I take it no one wants stainless anymore

 

[BuckyP]

I really like the two tone look.

 

[bac1023]

I really like the two tone look.

I do when it comes to 1911's, but not as much with other pistols.

 

[willieH]

...This thread is meant to generate discussion... Im just noting the trend, and I question whether manufacturers are doing it because its in demand or if its expedient in other ways.
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Surprising to some, but gun manufactures sell guns. Other than institutional buyers they have to distinguish themselves from the pack to attract the fickle gun buying public. I've witnessed a person turn down a well designed quality built gun and bought a POS pistol because they liked the pretty blue grips.

I think it's both demand and expediency is driving manufacturers to offer a models with only cosmetic variations and idiotic names. While most of the major manufactures do this Sig seems the master; I like to look at their discontinued guns to see what didn't work. Trends get started and get played out until something else because popular. FDE yesterday, now Sniper Grey. I always thought Urban Camo was a ridiculous concept, but what do I know.

 

[Glolt20-91]

I haven't had any issues finding stainless in standard length 1911 calibers, brush or bright. Also have nickel plated in 38Super and black shield coating in 10mm.

 

[tnhawk]

I haven't had a difficult time finding 1911 pistols in stainless or in 40 cal. My bank account would be much larger otherwise.

 

[eb07]

What's up with this non 45acp 1911 crap?