At the softball field the other day talking to and FBI feller. He was talking about his carry weapon, a Kimber 1911. He was bashing a glock, xd, and Beretta. I've shot a few 1911's and a Colt 1991 A1.(I think that's what it was) Now, I can't say that I've never wanted one, but after shooting a few and handling a bunch at the gun store I can't see the real attraction. They do have a cool history and look awesome, but is it on a list to one day own? How about you guys? Can a $1000 1911 shoot any better than a $500 Glock or XD?
Sorry I know nothing about them but I believe Semp was around then and should be able to help. :wink:
I like the 1911. Here is a pic of one of mine. A Springfield TRP. It is the production version of the contract pistol that Springfield builds for the FBI.
(http://i124.photobucket.com/albums/p28/aggiecat/General/IMG_0639.jpg)
I also like the Glock and have owned and still own several of them. Glocks are rock solid and mine have never failed to go bang. Is the TRP worth almost 3 times the Glock's value? I think so. But, then, I have a weakness for most firearms. :wink:
I wondered if the fact that you can customize almost every part of the gun makes it more interesting to people.
I got a Chinese 1911 for sale. Its a Norinco. 1911A1. the gentelman that I am trying to move it for wants $650
I'm sold on the 1911 platform. I've got a Colt XSE LW Commander in 45 ACP. Glock? I HAD one and one was more than enough. Never again.
Quote from: Roundman on October 25, 2010, 08:04:48 PM
I wondered if the fact that you can customize almost every part of the gun makes it more interesting to people.
Aesthetically, the 1911 is more appealing than the polymer Glock. I also agree that customization is a large part of why people like the 1911. It can be tuned to run like a fine watch. Plus a lot people like the .45 ACP cartridge it is chambered for. For self defense purposes, I don't think one can do any better.
To answer the question that roundman asked,,,,,,,,,,,,,YES
Kimber 1911 In my opinion is the best shooting gun out the box . do I carry mine NO !! I am a bad shot when I am scared so and need all the projectiles I can get :eyebrownod:
I am a SIG man and thatS what I carry all winter. summer time carry gun is
stainless 380
but my Kimber it for when it times to shoot targets
I carry a Kimber Ultra Carry 1911 45ACP
I love that gun! But for no other reason than I have always carried a 1911 and shot them a LOT , so I am very familiar with it..... and comfortable shooting it under any circumstances.
Though the limited rounds of the gun is a down point...... If you are confident you can hit your mark...... and that the gun wont fail..... 230grains of hollow point can be an awesome thing..... :biggrin:
For a 1911 custom is a must....Kimber does a wonderful job of making a 1911 a very accurate,and reliable weapon right out of the box..... But many still need things such as sights ( laser/Glow dot). Some even need the ramp polished some more...
Back when I was working a lot we would swing a tire with a target in the middle of it.....From a rope....
Then we would take turns running and shooting at the target at the same time....
Running at the target is easier than running away..... or sideways.... And with enough practice.... You will find confidence with any weapon you choose.
I do know..... any gun....When yer a looking down the whole in the barrel........ will scare the hell out of ya.... but if the man shooting it......aint any good at it..... 7 shots is plenty,to shoot back with..... :eyebrownod:
And if they are good at it...... You wont get the chance to shoot 7... :nono:
I have shot with many Police officers...... some can shoot well...... Some should never own a gun....... They are after all human.... Like the rest of us.
Either your lacking in your education or we need to ask to see your Green Card? :doh2:
For one thing it's as American as Mom, Apple Pie, Purple Mountains Majesties, Stars & Stripes Forever, & basketball!
The only other thing to have more versions made of it is the Holy Bible!
Name another pistol that can be made so loose that you can drop it on wet foreign soil (mud) & you pick it up & keep on firing; or can be so tweaked that it's the prime pistol in competitions. Don't believe ask HaMeR's old girl friend. She has a room full of trophies won w/ a 1911.
I mean, look, the FBI carry 'em!
Enough ragging on ya RM. :laf:
Honestly though it is on most peoples bucket list of guns to own.
I love the way it feels, it has just the right amount of recoil (IMO) to be really cool. Parts are available about anywhere.
I have a inexpensive Llama & it shoots great.
They're great guns! :wink:
Quote from: vvarmitr on October 26, 2010, 09:17:02 AM
For one thing it's as American as basketball!
Ummm that game was invented by a Canadian :nono:.
I've had a couple 1911 too :yoyo:.
Quote from: pitw on October 26, 2010, 09:35:30 AM
Ummm that game was invented by a Canadian :nono:.
Was Nawt! :noway:
Quote from: vvarmitr on October 26, 2010, 09:58:13 AM
Quote from: pitw on October 26, 2010, 09:35:30 AM
Ummm that game was invented by a Canadian :nono:.
Was Nawt! :noway:
:hahaha:
Was too.
http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blbasketball.htm
Yeah, well he did it in the USA! :eyebrownod:
So are you saying Canadians aren't Americans? :confused:
Quote from: vvarmitr on October 26, 2010, 10:10:03 AM
So are you saying Canadians aren't Americans? :confused:
FnCountry. :doh2: :alscalls:
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Kim Hobart is just about the sweetest woman other than my Wife that I have ever met. She has a heart of gold & a big bright smile that lights up the room. And to top all that off here is a little bio I found on the net. I thought you would all like to know the accomplishments VV mentioned.
Kimberly Hobart holds seven (7) national records with a 45 caliber
pistol and three (3) with a 22 caliber pistol. She also holds two (2)
combined 22/45 NRA Conventional Bullseye 3-Gun Pistol records.
Kimberly has won the High Woman Overall National Championship
five (5) times and the High Civilian Woman’s National Championship
eight (8) times. She won a GOLD MEDAL shooting with the USA
Mayleigh International Team in 2002. Kimberly is a member of the Les
Bear Pistol Team and the USA Civilian Pistol Team.
That resume of Ms Hobart is very impressive. :bowingsmilie: :congrats:
Yes it is. She has worked very hard for everything as we all can imagine. It's an honor for me to know her on a personal level.
Quote from: vvarmitr on October 26, 2010, 09:17:02 AM
Either your lacking in your education or we need to ask to see your Green Card? :doh2:
Us dumb ol country boys don't get out much. Heck, I have a West Virginia public education, it doesn't get much worse than that.
Quote from: Roundman on October 26, 2010, 05:38:06 PM
Quote from: vvarmitr on October 26, 2010, 09:17:02 AM
Either your lacking in your education or we need to ask to see your Green Card? :doh2:
Us dumb ol country boys don't get out much. Heck, I have a West Virginia public education, it doesn't get much worse than that.
Good Gawd Mike!! I don't think I would've admitted that on my deathbed.
As far the 1911. They are my favorite pistol in the whole world. Loved them when we shot on the range in boot and just kept on loving them. Only thing is I really can't afford the one I want and they are more expensive to shoot than 9mm.
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Good Gawd Mike!! I don't think I would've admitted that on my deathbed.
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:laf: :laf:
Two things I live by.
1...Never be ashamed of where you come from.
2...If you worked at it...never be ashamed of where you are.
Quote from: Roundman on October 26, 2010, 06:46:13 PM
Good Gawd Mike!! I don't think I would've admitted that on my deathbed.
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:laf: :laf:
Two things I live by.
1...Never be ashamed of where you come from.
2...If you worked at it...never be ashamed of where you are.
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I guess I can live with that. I ain't from around here myself and I dayum sure ain't ashamed of it. :yoyo:
Absolutely love the 1911, Cant beat it! It's technology thats been working for over a 100yrs! I carried a Kimber 1911 Custom TLE II for 6 or 7 year's with many hundreds of yrds down the pipe and I have no complaints whatsoever, I thought so much of it I gave it to my son on his 21st B-day to be his carry gun. It's kinda like the difference between an AR and an AK, Like an AR it needs some tender love and care on occasion where a glock is more like an AK, You can fill it full of sand and shake it off and it will run no problem!
All that said, When the Zombies attack I will step over a pile of 1911's to get to my glock's! Like the man said......The only reason I carry a handgun is to fight my way to a long gun!!!
My opinion----Free of charge!
WWW
Quote from: WldWldWest on October 30, 2010, 10:59:36 PM
Like the man said......The only reason I carry a handgun is to fight my way to a long gun!!!
My opinion----Free of charge!
WWW
Yepper. I have to agree with that. :yoyo:
1911 .45ACP is my platform of choice for my conceal carry.
I have several friends in the military They all say thay like the 45. ACP. Thay told me the 9 mill wont stop the dope hades of the midle east.
I ,too, am a fan of the 1911. My primary carry gun is a Para LTC lightweight Commander size pistol. I just put Crimson Trace Laser grips on it. I haven't shot it with them on yet, but I think I'm going to like them!! Also have a Springfield Loaded model full size that I use to shoot IDPA matches with.
Here is the Para in a Milt Sparks Versa Max II holster prior to putting the laser grips on it.
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/Frog6man/100_1244.jpg)
Jim
I wasn't aware that there is any other pistol available. Have four of them, two Springfields and two Kimbers.
Quote from: Frogman on November 02, 2010, 04:50:03 PM
My primary carry gun is a Para LTC lightweight Commander size pistol. I just put Crimson Trace Laser grips on it.
(http://i230.photobucket.com/albums/ee269/Frog6man/100_1244.jpg)
Jim
Your going to like that Crimson Trace Laser. I have one on my XD. They are great in a hostage situation, the negotiator tells the bad guy, see that red dot on your knee, or on your crotch that is where the next round is going. That usually seals the deal and the bad guy releases the hostage.