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tranktn

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I finally broke down and bought a 1911. Something i've wanted since i was knee high to a grasshopper. A rock island armory tactical with rubberized black grips. Now to get used to the whole "cocked and locked" thing. :p
 
Oh, im definitely enjoying it. Experimenting with a "sticky holster" after the fobus i purchased took off some of the parkerized finish >:(
 
Congrats on the new purchase....I too love the 1911's, have a S&W and a Kimber both (.45) The Smith is very accurate the Kimber is almost dead nutts, even with my old eyes eyes. Purchasing a Colt is one of a few on my agenda for purchases next year, just got to figure out a way to sneak it out of the wife's grocery money. Keep us posted on how yours performs. Enjoy and happy shooting.
 
Bill Amsden said:
Congrats on the new purchase....I too love the 1911's, have a S&W and a Kimber both (.45) The Smith is very accurate the Kimber is almost dead nutts, even with my old eyes eyes. Purchasing a Colt is one of a few on my agenda for purchases next year, just got to figure out a way to sneak it out of the wife's grocery money. Keep us posted on how yours performs. Enjoy and happy shooting.
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I have Colts and 2 out of 3 will never be shot by me. But I have others to shoot including a RIA. The OP should see his gun serve him well.
 
A 1911 was the first .45 that I bought long ago. Still have it, still love it. However I also have a S & W 4506 and a Glock 21 SF. Love them too!
 
Such a sexy design, a great trigger pull, and a great caliber. Post some pics of your target when you're able to take it to the range.

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Went out shooting today. Blew up some gallons of water and experimented with tannerite a little. Performs like a DREAM. The wife even shot it aaaand shot it...aaaand shot it some more. No malfunctions shooting 230gr aguila ammo. I never thought to take a picture of the targets because..well.. There wasnt much "target" left. I would LOVE some more range time with it soon but ammo is few and far between
 
tranktn said:
Went out shooting today. Blew up some gallons of water and experimented with tannerite a little. Performs like a DREAM. The wife even shot it aaaand shot it...aaaand shot it some more. No malfunctions shooting 230gr aguila ammo. I never thought to take a picture of the targets because..well.. There wasnt much "target" left. I would LOVE some more range time with it soon but ammo is few and far between
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How'd you set off tannerite with a .45?
 
Haha. I knew i should've added that small detail. Tannerite was used as a "cleanup" tool at long range with a savage .270. We seldom go out with just one or two weapons on range day. Just waiting on the local shop to get a duracoat job done on my SCARY dpms ar-15 so another trip to the range can be made.
 
My next pistol will be a 1911. I think that will be the last purchase I make, until I see something else that I want....

I am considering the Springfield 1911, since I have the XD and XDS. Pros? Cons?
 
AMLKing said:
My next pistol will be a 1911. I think that will be the last purchase I make, until I see something else that I want....

I am considering the Springfield 1911, since I have the XD and XDS. Pros? Cons?
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I carry a Springfield Loaded model 1911 A1. For the price I think it comes with all the upgrades anyone would be satisfied with directly from the factory. Quality. Mine is the Black Stainless finish.
 
tranktn said:
I finally broke down and bought a 1911. Something i've wanted since i was knee high to a grasshopper. A rock island armory tactical with rubberized black grips. Now to get used to the whole "cocked and locked" thing. :p
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C&L will come with time as will the thumb safety. PRATICE-PRATICE-PRATICE, then when you really have it all down and the comfort level is at it's zenith, PRATICE some more. I can't grab my 1911 in the holster without my thumb resting on the safety. IT JUST COME NATURAL. Congrats on your new addition!
 
tranktn said:
Went out shooting today. Blew up some gallons of water and experimented with tannerite a little. Performs like a DREAM. The wife even shot it aaaand shot it...aaaand shot it some more. No malfunctions shooting 230gr aguila ammo. I never thought to take a picture of the targets because..well.. There wasnt much "target" left. I would LOVE some more range time with it soon but ammo is few and far between
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Those grips may be Hogue grips. Hogue doesn't mark the outside of the separate grip panels like they do on the wraparound ones. They are marked on the back though.

And mine got the wraparounds on it tonight.
 
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