1911 of cars?

[availrva]

On the market for a new car and was wondering the other day what the 1911 of the auto world is? Asked a few friends and it didn't seem to be a real clear answer. Discuss

[Power5]

Anything classic that has been remade to be a bit more modern but still retain the original looks. So superformance cobra. Good luck with the purchase.

Why is this in firearms? Title does not really help it pertain to guns. Should be in the TCL.

[Obin Robinson]

So big, old, outdated, heavy, low capacity by modern standards, and with a lot of aftermarket support?

Sounds like a 1950s Chevy truck to me.


obin

[Señor Peligro]

GMT400 Chevy pickups

[Elbows]

^This.

[Obin Robinson]

So we're going with "The Model 1911 handgun: The Chevrolet pickup truck of guns."

obin

[Air and water do mix]

So big, old, outdated, heavy, low capacity by modern standards, and with a lot of aftermarket support?

Sounds like a 1950s Chevy truck to me.

I was thinking more along the lines of:

Interchangeable parts and built by several manufacturers. I can also cobble one together out of stuff in my garage. That sounds like a Super 7 to me!

[ToucheTurtle]

This is the first thing that came to mind.

[jamerican1]

This is the first thing that came to mind.

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[S0RRY]

eidt: beaten, also answered jeep. Looks the same as it did when it was introduced, dead reliable, relatively simple.

[Lifelong Obsession]

GMT400 Chevy pickups

This. Design as old as Methuselah, yet made practically "forever". Still everywhere and does the job for many, despite the age of its design. Lots of variants. Great aftermarket support.

That said, the same could be said of many Jeeps, especially the CJ (which is still quite common despite the newest ones being 26 years old).

Perhaps the 1973-1979 Ford F-Series also falls into this category?

[Broduski]

This is the first thing that came to mind.

This. I refuse to believe one of my favorite handguns is comparable to a Chevy Truck.

[jacobyb]

911? It looks the same and over the years has gone through improvements but retained the same basic layout.

[Obin Robinson]

This. I refuse to believe one of my favorite handguns is comparable to a Chevy Truck.

1911 parts practically grow on trees they are so common. You can get something for them at pretty much any place that even sells the most basic of firearm accessories. Sort of like finding Chevy Truck parts at a NAPA, Sears, Pep Boys, or Autozone. Try ordering a Jeep transmission or cylinder head at your local Advance Auto Parts isn't going to be easy... not nearly as easy as a Chevy truck. Finding the expertise to work on it isn't going to be as common either.

obin

[91gti20v]

If you were to compare it to an engine, I would go with the small block chevy.

Obin's answer is pretty spot on though.

Also, I my 1911

Still incredibly accurate after all of these years. I think mine is nearing the age of 40.

[deagle]

i would say the 'vette

classic origins, that still shines today through each generation

the 1911 was known for hitting power, but lacked capacity .... maybe analogous to fuel economy

[Egilbe]

more than a jeep. I spent too much time either loading one, bouncing around in the back of one, or driving one. Haven't changed much since the late 30's or early 40's.

[Broduski]

1911 parts practically grow on trees they are so common. You can get something for them at pretty much any place that even sells the most basic of firearm accessories. Sort of like finding Chevy Truck parts at a NAPA, Sears, Pep Boys, or Autozone. Try ordering a Jeep transmission or cylinder head at your local Advance Auto Parts isn't going to be easy... not nearly as easy as a Chevy truck. Finding the expertise to work on it isn't going to be as common either.

obin

Going on that. I nominate this.

Sticking with the Military theme, My personal Dodge M880.

[RacingManiac]

I'd say Corvette too. While the design of core remain faithful to the concept(SBC, simple design), the car itself incorporates whats improved in each era. 1911 and its extension is still the mainstray of competitive shooting nowadays....

[barry2952]

On the market for a new car and was wondering the other day what the 1911 of the auto world is? Asked a few friends and it didn't seem to be a real clear answer. Discuss

Do you mean what car built in 1911 would be comparable to a modern car?

[S0RRY]

Do you mean what car built in 1911 would be comparable to a modern car?

Colt 1911. Built for 100+ years and the design is relatively unchanged.

[RacingManiac]

Colt 1911. Built for 100+ years and the design is relatively unchanged.

Something like this though is at its core no different in design....

[S0RRY]

Something like this though is at its core no different in design....

they even call them race guns

[kimilein]

The Toyota Hilux would be the AK47 of cars, no?

[S0RRY]

The Toyota Hilux would be the AK47 of cars, no?

Hilux came across my mind but didn't think it worked with the 1911 analogue, this is perfect though.

[Mabe]

The Toyota Hilux would be the AK47 of cars, no?

It's hard to find a picture of a hilux without a passenger holding an AK.

1911 = Chevy PU...or any GM with a pushrod engine.
AK47= Hilux
M1A1 = CJ
AR15 = Corvette
Luger = Beetle

[kimilein]

Luger = Beetle

I disagree. I think it's more like
Mauser 98 = Beetle
and
Luger= Mercedes S-Class

[ToucheTurtle]

It's hard to find a picture of a hilux without a passenger holding an AK.

1911 = Chevy PU...or any GM with a pushrod engine.
AK47= Hilux
M1A1 = CJ
AR15 = Corvette
Luger = Beetle

Nah the Corvette is actually reliable.

[Mabe]

Nah the Corvette is actually reliable.

It's reliable, but its not durable like a Hilux. You can't mount aaa to the back of a Corvette and drive it through the desert.

[kimilein]

It's reliable, but its not durable like a Hilux. You can't mount aaa to the back of a Corvette and drive it through the desert.

[Rookie77]

It's hard to find a picture of a hilux without a passenger holding an AK.

1911 = Chevy PU...or any GM with a pushrod engine.
AK47= Hilux
M1A1 = CJ
AR15 = Corvette
Luger = Beetle

I think the AR15 is more akin to a Ford Mustang -- or a Honda Civic

Huge aftermarket support, limitless customization, and fanatic owners. Capable of very high performance, but reasonably priced and fairly pedestrian on the lower end.

Yep, sounds like a Mustang or a Civic to me.

[AKADriver]

Mosin-Nagant = AvtoVAZ 210x (Lada Riva)




Endless variations. Endless production. AUTO IS FINE.

[AHFlynn]

[AKADriver]

I think a Glock is more like a Corolla or Camry. Too innovative to be compared to something like a CV; but not exciting, just boxy and reliable. Maybe like a Volvo 240.

[MAG58]

I think a Glock is more like a Corolla or Camry. Too innovative to be compared to something like a CV; but not exciting, just boxy and reliable. Maybe like a Volvo 240.

Does that make the G20 the volvette?