OK well the boss ok'ed sending me to compete in the All-Navy rifle and pistol Competition at camp pendleton.. Which is great, something I have always wanted to do. I went today and picked up a 1911, to practice with, and maybe, if it groups great, to take to Pendleton.. its a basic Phillipine made 1911, called an ATI Military, but generally pretty tight, decent trigger, and less than 500$. Should give me something to practice and get ready with, as I havent shot a 1911 in probably 6 years.. I ran one box through it today, shoots decent, my first three shots at 7yds was one ragged hole. I will now have a super redhawk .44 for sale to cover the cost of this new toy..