Just wondering

DaTeacha · 10-13-2009, 12:16 PM

Is there some single source that lists all or many of the currently available 1911s and their specs in something resembling a spreadsheet? It would make comparing a lot easier.

woody1981 · 10-13-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DaTeacha

Is there some single source that lists all or many of the currently available 1911s and their specs in something resembling a spreadsheet? It would make comparing a lot easier.

Teach, in my quest for a 1911 promised me for Christmas, I've begun one of these. There's a lot of work left to do, but I'll send it to you when I'm finished.

DaTeacha · 10-16-2009, 07:44 AM

That's great! I started one, too, but am finding an incredible number of possibilities and a lack of time interfering with getting it done, hence my query. I have mine on Excel.

woody1981 · 10-16-2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by DaTeacha

That's great! I started one, too, but am finding an incredible number of possibilities and a lack of time interfering with getting it done, hence my query. I have mine on Excel.

Exactly. My is on Excel also, and the possibilities are nearly endless. Consider, for example, only the versions inside Springfield Armory's 1911. I'm continuing to work on however.

linkoncolt · 10-19-2009, 11:48 AM

senr me acopy when you finish it also. thanks linkonc olt

DaTeacha · 10-19-2009, 12:23 PM

Okay, it appears this could be a popular thing. What are the chances of getting this thing organized a bit and have several of us work to put it together? If we can agree on what format to use, which features to list where, etc. then each of us could work it up for one brand, send it to Chris or someone else here, and they could consolidate it into a very useful sticky or something.

SwedeSteve · 10-25-2009, 03:29 PM

Sounds like a GREAT idea to me. I'll help as well.

DaTeacha · 10-25-2009, 06:30 PM

So, who want which brand(s)? I could do Kimber or Springfield since those seem to be calling me the loudest right now. Who wants what? For that matter, what's out there?

Secondly, does anyone know how to post it here, or do you want to exchange pieces by email?

woody1981 · 10-25-2009, 06:39 PM

I'll help for sure. We could probably ask a mod or Chris how to upload it to the site so that everybody could refer to it. That might be better than exchanging spreadsheets. Should we further define our parameters? Would we want the shorter variations of barrels included, for example. I would think so, but what do you all think. Would we list pricing also? That is not always available on the manufacturer website. I'm in, say for Taurus and Para and Smith Wesson.

DaTeacha · 10-26-2009, 12:37 PM

Yes, we definitely need to decide what to include and not include in the list. Kimber, for example, offers 3 basic pistols with numerous variations as to color, sights, grip panels, rails, etc. Para has their basic sizes but also different frame widths in some sizes for high cap magazines.

As a minimum, I think we need to include barrel length, magazine capacity, height, length, thickness, and weight. And that's just the carry related stuff.

10-13-2009, 12:16 PM	#1
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	Just wondering Is there some single source that lists all or many of the currently available 1911s and their specs in something resembling a spreadsheet? It would make comparing a lot easier. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

10-16-2009, 07:44 AM	#3
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	That's great! I started one, too, but am finding an incredible number of possibilities and a lack of time interfering with getting it done, hence my query. I have mine on Excel. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

10-19-2009, 11:48 AM	#5
linkoncolt Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: binghamton ny Posts: 7	1911 spread sheet senr me acopy when you finish it also. thanks linkonc olt

10-19-2009, 12:23 PM	#6
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	Okay, it appears this could be a popular thing. What are the chances of getting this thing organized a bit and have several of us work to put it together? If we can agree on what format to use, which features to list where, etc. then each of us could work it up for one brand, send it to Chris or someone else here, and they could consolidate it into a very useful sticky or something. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

10-25-2009, 03:29 PM	#7
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	Sounds like a GREAT idea to me. I'll help as well. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-25-2009, 06:30 PM	#8
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	So, who want which brand(s)? I could do Kimber or Springfield since those seem to be calling me the loudest right now. Who wants what? For that matter, what's out there? Secondly, does anyone know how to post it here, or do you want to exchange pieces by email? __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

10-25-2009, 06:39 PM	#9
woody1981 One of the Usual Suspects Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: southwest PA Posts: 1,359 Images: 4 Blog Entries: 1	I'll help for sure. We could probably ask a mod or Chris how to upload it to the site so that everybody could refer to it. That might be better than exchanging spreadsheets. Should we further define our parameters? Would we want the shorter variations of barrels included, for example. I would think so, but what do you all think. Would we list pricing also? That is not always available on the manufacturer website. I'm in, say for Taurus and Para and Smith Wesson. __________________ A fear of weapons is a sign of retarded sexual and emotional maturity.”~Freud

10-26-2009, 12:37 PM	#10
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,913	Yes, we definitely need to decide what to include and not include in the list. Kimber, for example, offers 3 basic pistols with numerous variations as to color, sights, grip panels, rails, etc. Para has their basic sizes but also different frame widths in some sizes for high cap magazines. As a minimum, I think we need to include barrel length, magazine capacity, height, length, thickness, and weight. And that's just the carry related stuff. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.