Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on December 25, 2010, 11:03:43 AM
Also like the looks of the 1911 in .45 ACP. I am a big guy with big hands.
Need some opinions... Lets not make this a pissin match.
Post by: D-Rock425 on December 25, 2010, 11:09:33 AM
Post by: addicted on December 25, 2010, 11:18:24 AM
Cant have a good pissing match without a price range.
Post by: carpsniperg2 on December 25, 2010, 11:30:45 AM
Post by: runamuk on December 25, 2010, 11:34:47 AM
Price range homey........ i cant believe i just called you "homey"
Cant have a good pissing match without a price range.
That's funny....lol
Post by: Tony 270 on December 25, 2010, 11:37:00 AM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 25, 2010, 11:41:36 AM
I'm a complete 1911 fan, yet I would not advise one in 40. 45? Yes.. But if you're going 9 or 40, take advantage of the double stack capacity.
I think you should really look at the Springfield XD. I don't own one. But everyone that I know that does, really likes theirs.
http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=75 (http://www.springfield-armory.com/xd.php?version=75)
-Steve
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on December 25, 2010, 12:01:46 PM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on December 25, 2010, 02:08:28 PM
I like the 1911 in .45. So in the 1911 wich is the better model, there are so many.
I am not a big fan of the 9mm.
Had to go from the 45 in the navy to the 9 and i prefered the 45.
Post by: norsepeak on December 25, 2010, 02:13:38 PM
Post by: ribka on December 25, 2010, 02:24:41 PM
$700-$1000 range going to get a better pistol. You mentioned the HK USP and Sig Pro. Have shot both of those too and own them too. Am partial to Sig because have carried at work for almost 20 years and have shot over 20,000 rounds with no issues. Again HK and SIg are very good and proven pistols and a little better than the Springfield and Glock but will pay a little.
And there are the 1911's...
Go to a gun store/range and try shooting different pistols and see what you like
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on December 25, 2010, 03:21:49 PM
I love my Kimber Stainless II!
Otherwise, you can't go wrong with a Series 70 Colt 1911 in 45acp!
-Steve
Post by: FC on December 25, 2010, 06:15:00 PM
Seriously they really are the best.
Post by: timberghost72 on December 25, 2010, 08:28:50 PM
Post by: kenjo on December 26, 2010, 08:43:18 AM
Another good firearm in 40 is the H&K USP Compact or the P2000. The P2000 comes with different back straps so you can change the size of the grip to fit your hand. The LEM trigger in the USP Compact and P2000 is awesome, if you don't mind not having an external safety.
There are lots of excellent 1911s out there and the quality is usually closely related to price. Try to shoot a few different makes and models before you decide.
Post by: addicted on December 26, 2010, 04:11:50 PM
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Post by: Schwag173 on December 27, 2010, 07:46:46 PM
A $3500 1911 is beautiful but I'd rather carry a $500 Glock and spend the other $3000 on other things. Unless you are restricted to using FMJ ammo, any argument between .40 & .45 is just silly.
Since you mentioned .40 & .45 I assume you're talking semiauto 'carry' guns. WHATEVER you buy, buy something small and light enough that you'll actually carry it EVERY day. The big, beautiful 1911 that stays at home isn't as good as the smaller Glock 27 that lives in the small of your back.
We all have our preferences and prejudices. Buy the one that feels good and that you shoot well.
Post by: GlennGTR on December 27, 2010, 07:53:31 PM
Post by: addicted on December 27, 2010, 11:53:41 PM
How does that birdshot work for you? I almost bought a box in .40 at Cabelas the other day.
killed a couple mice with it. Tried for a rabbit once but it was just too far i guess, about 12 yards.
I think it will be more useful if i get stationed somewhere hot next, I HATE poisonous things.
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on December 28, 2010, 06:07:15 PM
I think i am going to go withthe sig pro in 40 cal. cheaper ammo than a 45. I like the 1911 but it is a little larger of a gun.
One of the reasons i am getting a pistol is to carry more in the woods,during Muzzy season and when hiking in the summer and spring.
Post by: Jekemi on December 30, 2010, 04:54:50 PM
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Post by: huntandjeep on December 30, 2010, 08:11:56 PM
Post by: groundhog on December 30, 2010, 08:52:13 PM
If you are planning on packing it on long hikes I would consider a Glock model 22 in .40. It is light, has a fifteen round mag and they are surprisingly accurate out of the box. Sometimes I forget I am wearing mine. I never have that problem with the 1911. I have always been hung up on buying handguns with adjustable sights but the Glock is just as accurate with fixed sights. You really can't go wrong though, just as long as you buy one!
Post by: addicted on December 31, 2010, 01:35:22 AM
my 23 in 40 is a little bit more packable for the long hikes.
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 19, 2011, 07:25:43 PM
Went to Cabelas yesterday. Filled out the papers for a Ruger P90T it is a special edition they had on sale for 429. No money out of pocket... I have safety awards and gift cards saved up.
I got a call today saying all is well. I dont have my CWP yet. Working on that.
1 day to get an OK. I was told 3-7 days.
Can i buy ammo at the same time? I have a 50$ off of 500 so i would like to buy a few boxes.
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 19, 2011, 07:30:17 PM
Post by: FC on January 19, 2011, 07:39:20 PM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 19, 2011, 07:53:05 PM
Post by: Mossy on January 19, 2011, 08:01:45 PM
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 20, 2011, 07:01:45 AM
Cabelas had the special edition 2 tone on sale for 429 and i couldn't pass it up. It has different grips than shown in that picture. They have the finger ridges in them.
Post by: GoldTip on January 20, 2011, 07:44:17 AM
Mossy from everything i have read this ruger is built like a tank. I have not read one bad review about this gun. I am going to pick it up on saturday.
Cabelas had the special edition 2 tone on sale for 429 and i couldn't pass it up. It has different grips than shown in that picture. They have the finger ridges in them.
WDFW, my Dad has that gun in a 45acp, and other than the grip feeling a bit boxy to me, it shoots great and runs well. Fires everything from cheapo factory's to hot handloads with no problems. I know a lot of guys don't seem to care much for the Ruger auto pistols, personally near as I can tell they are bullet proof. My Dads rides under his seat and rarely see's a cleaning and has worked like a champ everytime I've layed hands on it. Let us know what you think once you've been shooting it.
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on January 20, 2011, 11:17:17 AM
-Steve
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 20, 2011, 07:28:43 PM
The grips on the P90T are different, i held the P90 and the P90T and the 90T has the finger indentions. where the 90 didn't and it felt boxy to me.
I was going to wait untill i got my CPL but i didn't want to wait untill the gun was not on sale anymore. I can buy a few boxes of ammo for the difference in cost.
Post by: WDFW Hates ME!!! on January 23, 2011, 03:29:25 PM
What i like is the crisp trigger pull. Dead on accurate from 20 yards. Yeah i only put 20 through it factory PMC ammo. But i like it.
My wife shot it once (first time ever shooting a gun) and she handed it back to me, she wants something smaller.
My 11 year old shot it 4 times and said he loved it.
It didn't kick all that much.
Easy to take apart and clean.