Re: Help me identify this please
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mr blasty</div><div class="ubbcode-body">What would you say some of the pros and cons are in your opinion between the 1911 and the 2011? </div></div>
The primary and most obvious difference is the capacity of each, with the 2011 being a high-cap, double-stack frame and the 1911 being a single-stack frame. For example, on a 1911 in .45acp, you get 7-8rnd flush fit mags while the 2011 affords you 12 rounds. The capacities increase dramatically in 9mm and 40. The 2011 frames/pistols were really born from competition needs/wants where high capacity is key (you can run 26+ rounds of 9mm in a 170mm open gun mag)! The sacrifice/con with the high capacity is that you increase the perceived size, weight and grip area which isn't always a good thing depending on the shooter or role that the pistol is meant to fill. Dimensionally, the pistols aren't all that different, but the 2011 definitely feels more "bulky" or "blocky" than the 1911.