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The 1911 pistol - more versatile than you might think!
So I'm entertaining some "gunny" guests, and one of 'em says "Do you have an opener for this Heineken?"
"Sure." I said. Opening the gun safe, I pulled out my (verified unloaded) Colt, and took care of the problem.
Helpful hint for future emergencies!
John
P.S. Every REAL 1911 should have a lanyard loop. Jeff Cooper said so!
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If you can afford 'up-town beer' spring for an opener.
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Ok but not ideal. 1st you need a lanyard loop on your 1911. 2nd you need to use the mag, which is not so strong.
Here's a better one. Russian Makarov
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Those Russkies - always trying to one-up the Americans! 
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Didn't the Israelis put a bottle-opener on the Galil?
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Yes, the bipod on the ARM worked well, I understand. But the Galil just barely balances well without all that junk hanging from the barrel. With it? No way.
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Man.. i got's to get me one.
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Now I'm thirsty...........
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Dangit, I've been use my 22 to open me beers. I can open a beer at 100 yards, just have to be careful of the glass shards.
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If you have the good taste to own a Colt, why in the world would you drink moose urine?
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I have honed a fine edge on the front edge of my 1911 slide. When released it will shear the top off of a beer bottle cleaning every time.
Of course, I'm a professional so please don't try this at home!!!
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Hi:
A question from a "Wimp": wouldn't it be easier to purchase Beer with "Twist Caps"?
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Hi:
A question from a "Wimp": wouldn't it be easier to purchase Beer with "Twist Caps"?
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They've been making Heineken in bottles the same way since Caesar was a road guard, and I'm a traditionalist. My pappy liked his Heinies that way, and I do too! Besides, there's something satisfying about hauling out the Colt and snapping that cap off... it's all in the wrist. Just the thing to impress the folks at a barbeque!
John
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Hi:
A question from a "Wimp": wouldn't it be easier to purchase Beer with "Twist Caps"?
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Down with twist caps!
Watch "50+ Ways to Open a Beer Before You Die" on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wY0...e_gdata_player
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Does that Makarov only work on Russky beer?
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Does that Makarov only work on Russky beer?
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Lol. Any!
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I feel so mundane, using the cap lifter on a Swiss Army knife... but I won't scratch any guns that way.
Still, I must say, I was impresssed with the inventive ways shown.
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