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oscarswanson
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Post subject: What gun next? Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:39 pm |
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Joined: Fri May 12, 2006 2:02 pm Posts: 138 Location: Rosemount
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What should I try next? Are 1911's really that cool? I have never even held one.
Glock 36 & 27.
Taurus Millenium Pro 9MM & .45
Taurus 617 Titanium & S&W 360 .357's
Keltec .32 & .380.
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cobb
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 12:57 pm |
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Joined: Sun Aug 07, 2005 2:47 pm Posts: 3045
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1911's are more than cool, they are addicting. You get a steel 5" in a 45 acp, then you think a light weight alloy frame 3" would be nice to carry. Then you think, heck a 9mm would be cheaper to shoot, so you find a nice stainless 1911 in 9mm. The three you have shoot nice, are a blast to punch holes with, but they very in impact with different loads, they all have fixed sights. So you find a good deal on an adjustable sight model, but it is in 40 S&W, well it would be neat to have a 1911 in 40 S&W, so now you own 4. But now you still have a problem, you wanted a 9mm with adjustable sights, and that stainless 38 Super at the local gun shop looked pretty cool too.
Etc., etc. and etc., that is how it all begins. I use to be a big bore revolver fan until my neighbor, which was the Blue Earth County Sheriff got me kinda hooked on 1911's. The rest is history, maybe too much history.
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DeanC
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Post subject: Re: Gun Porn Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:14 pm |
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oscarswanson wrote: I have never even held one.
I had put mine away for a few weeks. When I picked it up, I remembered why I bought it in the first place. For many people, the feel and heft of a 1911 is nearly a spiritual experience.
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oscarswanson
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:19 pm |
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I see what you mean.
It was only a couple years ago that I had no intersest guns. Didn't even own one.
Now I need a lot of them.
I still need a Shotgun and rifle.
My brother in law just orded a Bushmaster with a Leapolde (spelling) scope that added anith $700.00 to the cost of the gun. Can't wait to get my hands on that beauty.
The wife my have to take a second job
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plblark
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 1:37 pm |
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oscarswanson wrote: The wife my have to take a second job
yeah, cause f you took the second job it would cut into shooting time
Seriously, that's what second jobs do, I have one
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westhope
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 2:28 pm |
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Joined: Tue Sep 06, 2005 10:11 am Posts: 572 Location: West of Hope, MN (S. Central MN)
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Cobb, you didn't mention a 1911 in 22 LR. The Colt Ace. Kimber. Or just a conversion for the 1911's you have.
Sorry in advance if you are compelled to buy another 1911.
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MNBud
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 4:41 pm |
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I agree with the rest,you really need to add a 1911 to that already fine collection.
_________________ Just because you know your paranoid doesn't mean somebody's not out to get you.
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cobb
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 5:07 pm |
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westhope wrote: Cobb, you didn't mention a 1911 in 22 LR. The Colt Ace. Kimber. Or just a conversion for the 1911's you have.
Sorry in advance if you are compelled to buy another 1911.
Sorry to disappoint you, but I do not have any 1911 22LR or conversions. In fact, I have none in 9x23 and sold my 1911 in 40 S&W.
But you've got me thinking about a 22LR.
I do have an offer for oscarwanson though. Make it down to one of our IDPA matches in Faribault this summer and I will supply you the 1911 and gear to shoot a stage or two with us. Did this 3 years ago at a Mankato IDPA match with a couple shooters and got them hooked. In fact, I was told that one of the guy's wife was mad at me because he blamed me for going out and buying a 1911.
I guess I can live with that.
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Srigs
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 7:14 pm |
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You don't want one of those mean nasty 1911s! I'm told (no I don't have one) they are addicting so I avoid them!
plblark, you will have to bring your 1911 when you get to shoot my P32 and P11.
_________________ Srigs
Side Guard Holsters
"If everyone is thinking alike, then somebody isn't thinking" - George S. Patton
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BigRobT
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 8:22 pm |
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I don't see any H&Ks in that collection!!
_________________ A government big enough to give you everything you want is big enough to take everything you have. - Barry Goldwater
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The Nanny State MUST DIE!!!
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Pat
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:34 pm |
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Joined: Mon Dec 26, 2005 10:18 pm Posts: 422 Location: Maple Grove
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I have purposely kept out of this discussion to this point, as I have been bitten by the 1911 bug for some time now. I am seeking help, searching out a suitable twelve-step program, but so far have been unable to locate anything but a few rather seedy, underground-type organizations.
Really, these are amazing pistols which regularly can and do show absolute grace and precision. This, however, depends greatly on the skill of the individual gunsmith. Unfortunately the better 1911's can put you on short rations for an extended period...
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Selurcspi
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2007 9:55 pm |
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_________________ NRA Certified Instructor MADFI Certified Instructor MN DNR Certified Instructor UT BCI Certified Conceal/Carry Instructor
"If you expect the police to always be able to protect you, why are the ones who show up at crimes called 'detectives' instead of 'defenders'? Detectives try to find a criminal after they've committed a crime."
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plblark
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 8:35 am |
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Srigs wrote: You don't want one of those mean nasty 1911s! I'm told (no I don't have one) they are addicting so I avoid them! plblark, you will have to bring your 1911 when you get to shoot my P32 and P11.
That can definitely be arranged.
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mmcnx2
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Post subject: 1911's Rule Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:36 am |
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Joined: Thu Jun 29, 2006 1:52 pm Posts: 211 Location: Greenfield, MN
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1911's and their close brother 2011's are a must have for any serious enthusist.
A single stack 45 is a classic, there are a number of excellent manufactures ranging from dependable to art.
A 1911 in 9mm is a dream to shoot and a 2011 in 40 is a great high capacity for range or practical shooting.
I've got 4 in various config's and the next 2 already planned. I think I'll need at least 6-8 to get the full enjoyment from the platform.
If you have not guessed; I'm partial to the trusty 1911.
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