HOUSTON RICK
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"So what's the big deal about 1911's?"
1911's are almost as good as a 4506 and only cost three times as much.
1911's are almost as good as a 4506 and only cost three times as much.
So what's the big deal about 1911's?++ S&W Pic Added!
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I have a steel-framed Colt Combat Commander (4.25" barrel) and a Springfield Stainless Mil-Spec (5" barrel).
You just ruined my day...I thought that I was a 1911 owner.
I do see your point though...
Vadermedic
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I'm an owner of a Sig 1911, SW&W 1911 and a sig P220. Thought for a long time that my P220 was the greatest thing since sliced bread. Carried it over seas while deployed for Desert Storm and Provide Comfort. Recently over last year purchased the 2 1911's and love them. If faced in combat though, would probably take the Sig, just because of familiarity and ease of field stripping. My S&W 1911 under $800, & shoots perfect.
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Joe in SC
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1911's are not a beginners handgun unless they are dedicated to learning the manual of arms specific to this pistol. I have seen many first time owners dismiss their 1911 as defective when all it needed was to be properly broken in or simply not be limp wristed while firing.
Kimber raised the bar for all 1911 manufacturers when they introduced their line of 1911's ! They were the first to mass produce pistols using superior CNC machine tooling techniques. Colt was doing business as usual, not concentrating on civilian markets, allowing custom pistolsmiths to correct their faults for high cost to the consumers. Other makers of the time were also asleep at the wheel and like Colt were taken by surprise when Kimber slipped on the scene.
Since that time, when Kimber woke up the rest of the manufacturers, everybody that makes em' has be trying to catch up. Now you can buy several different brands of 1911's for 6 bills or less that are reliable and more accurate than the average handgunner can potentially utilize.
Out of curiousity I bought one of the first Tarus 1911's that hit our area. I bought it on SC's tax free days around Thanksgiving and paid 465 out the door. At the time I owned a Les Baer Primier II and a Kimber Stainless Gold Match, both of which are exceedingly accurate, reliable pistols. The Taurus cost a little less than half the purchase price of the Kimber and about a forth the price of the Baer. It functioned 100% reliable out of the box, was match accurate and was fairly well finished, considering the price.
Earlier this year I fired a Para Expert that is currently available on GunsAmerica for 539 + shipping and fees that will satisfy even a seasoned 1911 fan. Accurate, well finished and available. As far as I know is MADE IN THE USA.
Again, 1911's are not for everyone, but if you are SERIOUS about self defense and willing to invest the training time, the 1911 can not be beat, equalled perhaps, but not beat by a handgun of any design or brand, for the purpose for which it was designed 100 years ago. And that's a fact Jack!!! I'd bet my life on it!
Kimber raised the bar for all 1911 manufacturers when they introduced their line of 1911's ! They were the first to mass produce pistols using superior CNC machine tooling techniques. Colt was doing business as usual, not concentrating on civilian markets, allowing custom pistolsmiths to correct their faults for high cost to the consumers. Other makers of the time were also asleep at the wheel and like Colt were taken by surprise when Kimber slipped on the scene.
Since that time, when Kimber woke up the rest of the manufacturers, everybody that makes em' has be trying to catch up. Now you can buy several different brands of 1911's for 6 bills or less that are reliable and more accurate than the average handgunner can potentially utilize.
Out of curiousity I bought one of the first Tarus 1911's that hit our area. I bought it on SC's tax free days around Thanksgiving and paid 465 out the door. At the time I owned a Les Baer Primier II and a Kimber Stainless Gold Match, both of which are exceedingly accurate, reliable pistols. The Taurus cost a little less than half the purchase price of the Kimber and about a forth the price of the Baer. It functioned 100% reliable out of the box, was match accurate and was fairly well finished, considering the price.
Earlier this year I fired a Para Expert that is currently available on GunsAmerica for 539 + shipping and fees that will satisfy even a seasoned 1911 fan. Accurate, well finished and available. As far as I know is MADE IN THE USA.
Again, 1911's are not for everyone, but if you are SERIOUS about self defense and willing to invest the training time, the 1911 can not be beat, equalled perhaps, but not beat by a handgun of any design or brand, for the purpose for which it was designed 100 years ago. And that's a fact Jack!!! I'd bet my life on it!
keith44spl
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Well Boys, a 1911 just suits me right down to the ground...
Su Amigo,
Dave
Su Amigo,
Dave
Cocked & Locked
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Cocked & Locked
My forum name kinda says it for me I reckon.
My forum name kinda says it for me I reckon.
1911s are obsolete!
45 ACP is obsolete!
What you need is to get rid of those obsolete guns and get you a nice new S&W Bodyguard - Or some other piece of modern (not obsolete) junk -------- I mean modern wonderful firearms - Yep, that's what I meant.
I volunteer to help you out (it's a Tennessee thing).
Contact me off site and I'll give you my FFLs address to ship your old (or new - new's not a problem) obsolete gun(s) to. Don't forget to include $10 for the transfer fee - Cash is fine. No need to thank me - I LOVE being helpful.
My only 1911 isn't a 1911 --- It's a Colt Commander. Obsolete, like me, but I can take it.
Them's some fine pictures of some fine obsolete pistols, btw!
45 ACP is obsolete!
What you need is to get rid of those obsolete guns and get you a nice new S&W Bodyguard - Or some other piece of modern (not obsolete) junk -------- I mean modern wonderful firearms - Yep, that's what I meant.
I volunteer to help you out (it's a Tennessee thing).
Contact me off site and I'll give you my FFLs address to ship your old (or new - new's not a problem) obsolete gun(s) to. Don't forget to include $10 for the transfer fee - Cash is fine. No need to thank me - I LOVE being helpful.
My only 1911 isn't a 1911 --- It's a Colt Commander. Obsolete, like me, but I can take it.
Them's some fine pictures of some fine obsolete pistols, btw!
1911s are beautiful things, both in form and function. Whenever I see one for sale--whether it's a plain Jane GI model or a fully tricked-out competition gun--I'm always tempted to buy it.
But I never do. I'm J-frame kinda guy.
But I never do. I'm J-frame kinda guy.
jed
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Ruger 10/22
If you buy one make certain that it is not loaded up with plastic parts.
Check out RimfireCentral.com - Rimfire Community! for every thing you want to know or need to know about 10/22 rifles.
I have a 1911 C3 Sig 45. It has been flawless. Buy used if possible as new ones are quite expensive.
jed
If you buy one make certain that it is not loaded up with plastic parts.
Check out RimfireCentral.com - Rimfire Community! for every thing you want to know or need to know about 10/22 rifles.
I have a 1911 C3 Sig 45. It has been flawless. Buy used if possible as new ones are quite expensive.
jed
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Well Boys, a 1911 just suits me right down to the ground...
Su Amigo,
Dave
Only one??? I know I have seen some of your fine pictures with boatloads of them(or is it pack mules loads?)
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Only one??? I know I have seen some of your fine pictures with boatloads of them(or is it pack mules loads?)
That is beautiful leather.
ElToro
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lovely leather C&L and Keith 44
if its not a Colt its a copy
heres my meager stable of 1911s all Colt. i sold a kimber that i didnt like. the stainless is a Delta, the blue commander is a lightweight the parked commdaner is a 1991, the 2 full size with wood grips are series 80 and the blue with rubber is a "Special Combat" 1 of 500. ALl bought previously loved, i didnt put the idiot scratch on the ones were its evident.
all run really well. i want to send one back to Colts for their Model O package. The Yankee Fist
if its not a Colt its a copy
heres my meager stable of 1911s all Colt. i sold a kimber that i didnt like. the stainless is a Delta, the blue commander is a lightweight the parked commdaner is a 1991, the 2 full size with wood grips are series 80 and the blue with rubber is a "Special Combat" 1 of 500. ALl bought previously loved, i didnt put the idiot scratch on the ones were its evident.
all run really well. i want to send one back to Colts for their Model O package. The Yankee Fist
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I have a bright nickel 70 series Government Model that I bought at a show about 30 years ago. It has a throated barrel, maybe a little trigger work, and aftermarket sights. That's all you really need.(and quality magazines) I love the gun, but I don't think it's a natural pointer. It is a gun that one needs to learn how to use and hold. I used to carry mine in the truck, but no more. It's just too valuable. The basic 1911 is kind of like a 1955 Chevy, it's a classic design, and you can customize and hot rod any part of it. Most of that stuff is just personal fluff.
A 1911 is a Colt, pure and simple, everything else is a copy. Yes, I own 1911's and also copies.
...after being the number one choice of those that go in harm's way for the last 100 years, if you have to ask...well...
Right on MOONDAWG. You said everything that needs to be said! If you've been there, you just know.
keith44spl
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Pack Mule Load...
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Sometimes folks can't rightly tell if'n I'm a revolver man or just a cranky ol' pistolero!
Not all Colts, but by dabs they'll do...
Su Amigo,
Dave
*Only one??? I know I have seen some of your fine pictures with boatloads of them(or is it pack mules loads?)
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Sometimes folks can't rightly tell if'n I'm a revolver man or just a cranky ol' pistolero!
Not all Colts, but by dabs they'll do...
Su Amigo,
Dave
I have 5. A 70s vintage Combat Commander, and Goverment Model Colts, an early NM Springfield, and a couple of Norincos. The Commander is stock. The rest have had varing degrees of alteration to suit me. The Norincos have both been extensively reworked. Part of the magic of the 1911 is that they can be modified to fit a shooters needs. They are a tinkers dream with an almost unlimited of enhanced parts and accessories. There is also a large group of gunsmiths that are willing to build you any type of gun that you want. I like a firearms related project as much as I like to shoot. 1911s fit the bill nicely.
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