Looking for some info on hunting with a 1911 and pricing info.

[Dubs Chops]

Hey guys, I am interested in keeping a 1911 on my side during rifle season for some of the close work and some hog fun. My question is,

A. will a .45 be enough for consistent kills if i do my part? or will I need to go to like a 10mm?

B. what would the cost be if i built my own off of a purchased frame? in a 6" barrel vs Buying it? could I save any money building it myself?

 

[jeffsoward]

[quote author=Dubs Chops link=topic=93.msg731#msg731 date=1285086734]
Hey guys, I am interested in keeping a 1911 on my side during rifle season for some of the close work and some hog fun. My question is,

A. will a .45 be enough for consistent kills if i do my part? or will I need to go to like a 10mm?

B. what would the cost be if i built my own off of a purchased frame? in a 6" barrel vs Buying it? could I save any money building it myself?
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I'm not a hunter, so I couldn't comment on the round efficacy. But as far as build vs. buy; if you're not into 1911 smithing, I'd just buy one or have one built for you. I don't know what your experience level is with 1911's, but after getting my first and having it rebuilt by a pro, I know I couldn't have done it. no way. I've built many AR's, but this is a different animal. Hell, it's like comparing apples to cows.
Trying to get every part right when it's your first time around is typically something to be done on the cheap and just for experience. if you want to rely on it, then I wouldn't recommend it as your first build.
You might save a little building one, but the time fitting parts and potential for problems with the gun from improper fitting make the additional cost not so bad, in my opinion.
Pros; learning experience, you can say you built it
Cons; everything can go wrong if it's not built and fitted correctly.

just my .02

 

[Dubs Chops]

Thanks. I was hoping I would not hear that but was expecting I would. =]

 

[technetium-99m]

Meh, it's not so bad, my first pistol is still running strong after 15-20K.

Don't plan on spending less than 8-9 hundred, quality parts add up quick, plus you'll need a few tools your first go round. I recommend buying parts that won't really require machining or farming it out to someone reputable. You'll still have a ton of fitting to do but the sight cuts, cocking serrations, barrel ramp, etc. will be done for you. First choice would be Gan's guns for machining operations since I don't know if the local guy is doing anything like that yet.

 

[mike cyrwus]

yes, the local guy is doing stuff.

 

[jeffsoward]

[quote author=mike cyrwus link=topic=93.msg990#msg990 date=1285203851]
yes, the local guy is doing stuff.
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HAHAHA!
Hey local guy, whacha doin?

 

[technetium-99m]

Well there ya go, Mike is doing machine work for hire, and you don't have to ship a handgun.

YAY!

Didn't mean to offend, just didn't want to tell people you were doing work that you weren't.

 

[Patrickcudd]

I carry a Wilson 5" .45 during deer season. I've finished off several deer, a cow (it was sick and the owner asked me to), a few prarie dogs, and a few rabbits. As long as you carry quality bullets, I would not hesitate using a .45 on hogs or deer at comfortable ranges.

 

[Stingray]

Personally, I wouldn't want to be in the woods with anything that you can't kill with a .45

-S

 

[dennishoddy]

Here is some good info....you don't need a race gun or a specially modified 1911 to take game.
Of the rack with adjustable sights will do any thing you want.
Keeping in mind you will be shooting at close range, the .45 ACP is legal in Ok to take deer and I've taken two with it. One was a fall-over-and-flop shot, and the other was a 50 yd run before expiring.
I use 185 grain HP's loaded to 1100fps for hunting.
Here are some pics of bullets recovered from a deer and a bobcat.

The results:

 

[dennishoddy]

Here is some good info....you don't need a race gun or a specially modified 1911 to take game.
Off the rack with adjustable sights will do any thing you want.
Keeping in mind you will be shooting at close range, the .45 ACP is legal in Ok to take deer and I've taken two with it. One was a fall-over-and-flop shot, and the other was a 50 yd run before expiring.
I use 185 grain HP's loaded to 1100fps for hunting.
Here are some pics of bullets recovered from a deer and a bobcat.

The results:

You do your part, the round will do its.