My first 1911... sigh....

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06-01-2006, 21:40
Caliber357

My first 1911... sigh....

It's official - the diehard Glock fan (that's me - cause you guys don't know me yet) has finally broken his 1911 cherry. I finally see the light, like a shining star floating down on my poor misbegotten head. lol. I can't believe what I've been missing all these years! I turned my nose up at 1911 fans for so long, not understanding just what the magic is about this gun. Well, out of curiosity's sake, I bought one off of a new found friend of mine. Aside from being a great guy, and a patient old hand with someone of my relative inexperience with firearms, he's also the only person who's been able to show me exactly what makes a 1911 so great. I'm now a proud owner, a giddy shooter, and a diehard fanatic-to-be! The natural point of aim, the tame recoil (I've got a permenant wrist injury to my right hand that prevents me from shooting most .45's - this 1911 being the exception.) and the overall heft and confidence of it.... I could ramble for hours. But hey, most of you probably already know what I'm talking about, right? ;)
06-01-2006, 22:20
The1andOnlyKC

Let me be the first to say

[useless]

or at least we need some specs on this new firearm
06-02-2006, 06:34
7idl

Quote:

Originally Posted by The1andOnlyKC

Let me be the first to say

[useless]

or at least we need some specs on this new firearm

+1

Wecome to the club [pirate]
06-02-2006, 07:03
thedave1164

1911 disease is almost as bad as BRD :cool:

Sucks to have so many likes and so little money. :evil:
06-03-2006, 10:22
Gman

See, there really is a reason the 1911 form factor is still around after 100 years. :mrgreen:
06-04-2006, 16:19
Bumblebee Bob

So you've tasted the Koolaid and like it? :twisted:
06-04-2006, 16:28
Wallary

Springfield Armory GI-1911 A-1 is one of my favorite guns to shoot. I really like the feel and the hefftiness ( is that a word?) in my hand. I have the night sights on it . And if it was smaller and lighter I'd consider it as my primary carry gun. http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...ad/PW9108L.jpg
06-04-2006, 19:49
Gman

Try a scandium framed 4.25" S&W. I believe it's the perfect carry piece.
06-05-2006, 10:10
KarlPMann

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Originally Posted by Gman

Try a scandium framed 4.25" S&W. I believe it's the perfect carry piece.

Awww f&@%ing crap, why'd you have to go and say that? I don't NEED any more guns. :roll: Karl.
06-05-2006, 11:08
PsychoI3oy

I thought you already had a scandium S&W in .45acp? Or is that 'just' one of the airlights or something like that?
06-05-2006, 15:09
KarlPMann

I got the Scandium and Titanium J-Frame 357. Karl.
06-05-2006, 17:37
Wallary

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gman

Try a scandium framed 4.25" S&W. I believe it's the perfect carry piece.

I already have this bad boy http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y22...untainLite.jpg And I love it for hiking around in the woods but but because it's so light I find myself checking my holdster to make sure it's still there. It'll let you know when your firing off some heavy 357 Mags. It really BARKS !!! Yeeouweee!!! I might get another one but I think it would have to be hammerless or smaller hammer whatever you call it. This would be an idea carry gun I would say. :cool:
06-05-2006, 18:17
Ice Pirate

Welcome to the club kid. I've owned 1911's since my first in 1979. My current one, commander model is one of my favorites.
06-06-2006, 18:41
KarlPMann

That's what I have, the hammerless version. It's a Model 340PD. Weighs 12 ounces empty and kicks like no gun I've shot before or since. With the factory grips and a max. load, it's PURE punishment. Karl.