Monday Minute | 2011 Controls

Published on April 11, 2022
Duration: 1:00

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical explains how to manipulate controls on 1911 and 2011 platforms, drawing parallels to the AR-15. He highlights that the thumb safety location and reload procedures, including magazine insertion and slide release, are similar between these firearm families, aiming to ease the transition for shooters coming from striker-fired systems.

Quick Summary

Roger Barrera of QVO Tactical highlights the similarities between 1911/2011 and AR-15 controls, particularly for safety manipulation and reloads. He notes that the thumb safety location and magazine insertion process are comparable, aiding shooters transitioning to single-action-only platforms.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Monday Minute & 1911/2011 Controls
  2. 00:07Questions on Switching from Striker-Fired
  3. 00:16Relating Controls to Familiar Platforms
  4. 00:231911/2011 Safety vs. AR-15 Safety
  5. 00:30Reloads: Magazine Insertion Comparison
  6. 00:34Slide Stop vs. Bolt Release Function
  7. 00:41AR-15 Control Demonstration
  8. 00:51Conclusion: Familiarity for 2011 Transition

Frequently Asked Questions

How do 1911/2011 safety manipulations compare to AR-15s?

Roger Barrera explains that the thumb safety on 1911 and 2011 platforms is positioned similarly to the safety on an AR-15. This allows shooters transitioning to these single-action-only pistols to utilize a familiar hand motion for engaging and disengaging the safety.

What is the similarity between 1911/2011 reloads and AR-15 reloads?

When performing reloads on 1911 or 2011 pistols, the process of inserting a magazine into the mag well is directly comparable to how one would reload an AR-15 rifle. This similarity aids in the transition for new users.

How does the slide stop on a 1911/2011 relate to an AR-15's bolt release?

The slide stop on a 1911 or 2011 pistol serves a similar purpose to the bolt release on an AR-15. Engaging the slide stop can cause the slide to go forward, chambering a round, mirroring the action of an AR-15's bolt release.

Why are 1911 and 2011 controls being compared to AR-15s?

Roger Barrera is drawing comparisons to help shooters who are transitioning from striker-fired platforms to the 1911/2011 single-action-only systems. The familiarity of AR-15 controls makes the learning curve for 1911/2011 manipulation smoother.

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