1911 Rollmarks

[Rob377]

I HATE ginormous billboard rollmarks. Especially tacky ones that look like they've been drawn by a 2nd grader. Even if the gun it's on is fantastic by all other standards, I can't get myself past the gaudy roll mark. Am I wrong?

Compare:

Option A: tacky.
Option B: tasteful and understated.

 

[mwg]

I do love the look of the dan wesson .

 

[LPMan59]

to each their own.

 

[rockhopper46038]

Here's the one that most people think of when they talk of a "billboard rollmark".
Colt 1991A1 "ORM"
https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...1042524@N02/]rockhopper46038[/url], on Flickr 024 by rockhopper46038, on Flickr

I neither love nor hate the markings, but I love the gun.

 

[alloyguitar]

I'm not a fan of that, either. I was considering purchasing a ria 1911, but that's one reason i've been back and forth on it.

 

[TopDog]

Cant say it would make any difference to me. More concerned about performance than esthetics. What gets me is gaudy engraving like giant gold leaf scrolled all over the slide.

 

[halfmileharry]

Clean lines are a must.
I personally don't like the look of a pad on the bottom of a mag on the 1911s either.
I don't like large target sights.
Nice wood checkered grips, smooth sided slide, no ambidexterous safety.
Simple and clean look is what does it for me.

 

[Drail]

I agree. Billboard logos on slides or barrels are the ultimate in cheeseball advertising. No matter how nice the gun is I won't buy from companies who think this is OK to do.

 

[billyboyr6]

I think some are tastefully done. And I also agree that some have completely gone overboard. Springfield EMP one of my favorites is beautifully done.

 

[88E30M50]

I'm put off by the billboards as well. I don't mind some of them that are around the size of the Kimber logo. Some of them are pretty gaudy and while I won't say that I'd never buy a gun based on the size of it's billboard, I tend to not even look at the ones that are over the top. If I don't look at them, I will probably not read reviews about them. On a table at a gun show, I won't intentionally skip them, but I will be more likely to pick up a good looking gun than a bad looking one. Of all of the gun shows I've been to, and all of the gun stores I've frequented, even though I love 1911s, I have yet to touch a Taurus. There is usually something more interesting to me than the advertisement with a gun underneath.

 

[M67]

Depends, I'm mostly a fan of having no front cocking grooves.

 

[sparkyfender]

I do love the look of the dan wesson .

THIS!!!


I also find the small script roll mark on MOST Colt's to be acceptable. My stainless Commander's markings are very subtle. I'm with you; hate the HUGE, cover the slide, logos! Taurus comes to mind...........And I am not a Taurus basher.

 

[xM3RC1L3SS1x]

I prefer it smaller as well. Nice clean lines.

 

[dingodog]

I don't think any of these are that bad. I have seen some really terrible ones, every spot is stamped with something. I find a gun full of etching and scrolling much more unappealing.

 

[alloyguitar]

To me it's just another place for the slide to crack or otherwise fail, and that isn't welcome.

 

[Fordtough25]

Everybody has their own opinions but I am with the OP, I like a pretty clean 1911. None of mine are fancy models, however I do like the Colt XSE for some reason.

 

[rlidgard]

agreed to a certain point. some people want the advertisong so they can show it off. to me it doesnt matter as long as it will save my life. thats all i really care about

 

[Jeremiah]

I love the dan wesson valor look, and if I ever have the cash I may buy a guncrafter industries "gun with no name" to avoit the billboard.

 

[churchmouse]

When I spend huge money on a 1911 I want it clean and sexy. My Springfield Trophy Match is a bit gaudy by my standards and I had to get passed that to buy it. Once in my hand I knew the piece was the real thing.
If I am going to advertise for a Manufacturer I feel they should send me a check or give me a break on the purchase price. JMO.

 

[dom1104]

These are pics of the 1911s I own, they have varying degrees of rollmarks, none of which particularly bother me.

In "REAL LIFE" they are much less noticable than in pictures on the internet.

And I cant imagine NOT having front cocking serrations. Not having them would seriously hamper me in operating the gun.