I kinda sorta like 45s

armkev · #1 07-31-2009, 07:53 PM

Colt Combat Elite,Sig GSR

Sig 220 ST, Sig 220 W German

ecam8000 · #2 07-31-2009, 08:01 PM

Nice pistols,GREAT bumper sticker.

rags · #3 07-31-2009, 08:15 PM

Nice! Looks like you like Sigs too!

Kobold_27 · #4 07-31-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by ecam8000

Nice pistols,GREAT bumper sticker.

You can get that bumper sticker here:

LaRue Tactical

Great folks there!

Best,

Michael

jcall · #5 07-31-2009, 09:25 PM

Nice collection you have. I have been eyeballing a used Sig P220 Certified Pre owned .45 . Any tips you can give me on what to look for with this pistol?? I have seen a pic, but the guy says its like new in box. thanks

mkk41 · #6 07-31-2009, 09:31 PM

I like 'em too!

armkev · #7 07-31-2009, 09:53 PM

I really like Sig P220s. Especially the older German ones. I have heard that Sig QC is not what it once was. I hope thats not true because I just ordered a 220 stainless elite. I have also read that the new external extracter is better than the internal one. I have never had issues with any Sig pistols and have several. I dont believe you can go wrong with a 220. If you get it please post it, love to see it. You can also check sigforum.com for more info. Good luck.

armkev · #8 07-31-2009, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mkk41

I like 'em too!

Now thats B/A! Since you like 1911s what do you think Colt will come up with in 2011?

tom turner · #9 07-31-2009, 10:36 PM

I saw a new Combat Elite at my local retail gun "pusher" yesterday . . . and about fainted at what they wanted for that gorgeous ol' slabside.

It made me seriously miss my early Combat Elite that I tricked out for competition use in the '90s . . . sub 2-lb trigger, Ed Brown beavertail, the works. I shot it loose after tens of thousands of rounds. Beautiful and reliable .45.

The new ones are much closer to what they needed to be brand new back when I owned mine. Colt is coming a long way to finally give the enthusiast what they want.

Great collection . . . and I especially like the CE!

T.

DougE · #10 08-01-2009, 12:10 AM

I only have one 45 and I'm pleased with it so far.

Sierra Hotel · #11 08-01-2009, 10:06 AM

I mean well, but, how do you shoot a 1911 "loose"?

sasu · #12 08-01-2009, 12:49 PM

Probably he means the gun was shot so much that the barrel lower and upper lugs developed enough play to be noticeable in accuracy. I imagine the slide to frame fit could also loosen, but its effect on accuracy is not very drastic.

A barrel might lose its best accuracy through wear of the bore, but that should take tens or even hundreds of thousands of rounds in a 45 ACP. A powerful Open gun in 38 Super or similar high velocity caliber could lose its accuracy a lot sooner, just like a rifle.

I have a few 45 ACPs, too, but they do not move in packs so the photos are one or two at a time.

The S&Ws first.

SW1911PD

SW4506

SW945PC

A couple of aluminum Kimbers, Tactical Custom II and Tactical Pro II

Les Baer Premier II

STI Ranger II

I do not have enough 45 ACPs as you can see, so I am already planning how to improve the situation.

45 ACP is such an enjoyable cartridge. It has historical character. It makes a full, fruity sound when it goes off, the recoil is a nice soft push. It leaves an easily visible hole in the target, which is sometimes useful in a hectic action match. The cartridge is very easy and forgiving to reload. And by reloading you get 45 ACP ammo at the cost of factory 9 mm.

Negatives? There are so many excellent 45 ACP guns on the market you can go crazy trying to decide which ones you can afford to own.

armkev · #13 08-01-2009, 01:12 PM

"It has historical character. It makes a full, fruity sound when it goes off, the recoil is a nice soft push"

Almost looks like you are referring to fine sippin tequila.