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Quick Question: Is 1911M/1911 Standard Size Comparable To Pelikan M200/m400?

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Being eyeing a Caran d'Ache Ecridor and 1911 for a bit as my next pen next year, but overall design preferences make me lean toward the 1911, there is a considerable amount of $$$ difference between the M and full size and I would like to know if the M is about the size of a Pelikan M200/400, if you have pics it would be great!

 

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1- there is a considerable amount of $$$ difference between the M and full size ...

2- I would like to know if the M is about the size of a Pelikan M200/400,

3- if you have pics it would be great!

 

Hi Zepp,

1- The difference in the feel between the two is in the girth rather than the length, the full size is noticeably larger in the section.

2- The M is about the size of the M2xx/M4xx models in the body, but I think the section of the Sailor 1911m is a little narrower.

3- I'll take some photos for you either later today or tomorrow :)

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The Sapporo is definitely not my cup of tea (or beer? :lticaptd: ) as I find it way too small.

 

Thanks Bigeddie! I wouldn't mind if the grip section of the Sailor 1911M is a little narrower, since I hold my Pelikan on the threads anyway :D

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I find the Mid size 1911 considerably more comfortable to use My M205. The barrel 'bulge' is the main (if not only) reason.

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Hi,

 

Here's a group portrait of an M200, Sheaffer 330 and a 1911M:

http://i783.photobucket.com/albums/yy116/Sandy1-1/FPN%20Stuff%20-%202011/Ink%20Review%20-%20Sailor%20Jentle%20Sky%20High/e4d84662.gif

 

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Great! Thanks for the picture, I'll go for the 1911M :)

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Ahh, I'm late to the party again. For anyone looking in the future here are my comparisons (which I have to post separately due to an elusive bug).

 

The 1911m was one of my first pens and remains a favorite, as does the 1911 full size. They feel very well built, and are right up there in terms of writing quality with MB146s and Pilot Custom 823s.

 

Let us know how your purchase goes :)

 

14804030692_7b861df573_c.jpgPelikan M400 / Sailor 1911m / Sailor 1911 Large by Bigeddie100, on Flickr

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Hi,

 

I just brought an appetiser - you brought the main course and dessert to the party.

 

Whee!

 

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