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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: silverdalesauer on January 06, 2012, 10:56:26 PM

Title: It's Finally Here!
Post by: silverdalesauer on January 06, 2012, 10:56:26 PM: After waiting for nearly 5 months, my first pistol is finally here.

I spent about 3 months trying to figure out what my first pistol would ever be. I've researched, read a lot of posts on here that other guys have put information on, read the reviews online, went to the Marksmen Pistol Range and tried out a bunch of pistols... and when I held it, shot it, and saw the results I knew it had to be this:
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Post by: GoPlayOutside on January 06, 2012, 11:00:10 PM: Sweeeeet! Get to shootn! That thing looks too new...put some scuffs on it.
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Post by: silverdalesauer on January 06, 2012, 11:00:36 PM: Super excited.

Just wish my hunting buddy was home from his deployment to go to the range with me.

Anyone out there with a 1911 .45 ACP that has suggestions on extras that would go nice with this gun? Bullets to use? Laser options? Etc.
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Post by: GoPlayOutside on January 06, 2012, 11:20:00 PM: 1911 has a ton of options.
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Post by: jyerxa on January 06, 2012, 11:37:21 PM: Get a good holster. I like the *censored* rig at galco

http://www.usgalco.com/default.asp
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Post by: Biggerhammer on January 06, 2012, 11:55:01 PM: A pile of 230gr ball/FMJ's and your good to go, any issues with stoves pipping, failure to feed or failure to eject. Change the factory spring out for a heavier one. Dont freak out and throw it down range. 90% of the time with a 1911 and such issues. It's the spring, there are several guys locally that got smoking deals on 1911's that I had enough of and just about gave them away.

Then one day while resisting the urge to throw my 2nd Para Ordnance GI Expert down range. A friend handed me a heavier spring out of his 1911 and things were all better, it was sunny out, the birds were singing and I no longer wanted to throw my handgun or choke the crap out of a Oprah doll.
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Post by: christopheri on January 07, 2012, 12:15:19 AM: Thats a sweet looking pistol. 1911 are soooo sexy! :drool:
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Post by: whitey on January 07, 2012, 09:45:01 AM: Thats a nice one.
They are tough to find, I gave up and bought a Kimber.
http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/crimson-carry-ii/pro-crimson-carry-ii
Im hoping to get some trigger time today. Enjoy and lets hear a review on it after you have had some time with Her.
Enjoy
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Post by: Huntbear on January 07, 2012, 10:07:39 AM: If you reload, you can load about 200 rds. for what 50 cost ya in the store... lazer cast bullets are awesome for low velocity target loads...

For carry loads I have always loved Cor bon or Federal ammo... Always fed well. Never stove piped. Was accurate enough at even 15 yds to put 2 in the chest, 1 to the head on bad guy targets.
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Post by: 400out on January 07, 2012, 10:12:19 AM: I seen a show on guns and ammo about these, they look very nice and functional :tup:
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Post by: Wacenturion on January 07, 2012, 10:43:33 AM: Quote from: jyerxa on January 06, 2012, 11:37:21 PM
Get a good holster. I like the *censored* rig at galco

http://www.usgalco.com/default.asp

Agree...get a good holster or two. A Milt Sparks Versa Max II Holster IWB 1911 is a good choice. Have to get on a waiting list, but like waiting for that nice 1911 you got, it's worth the wait. That is unless you want to get it now and pay more off of Ebay.
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Post by: silverdalesauer on January 07, 2012, 12:13:03 PM: Quote from: whitey on January 07, 2012, 09:45:01 AM
Thats a nice one.
They are tough to find, I gave up and bought a Kimber.
http://www.kimberamerica.com/1911/crimson-carry-ii/pro-crimson-carry-ii
Im hoping to get some trigger time today. Enjoy and lets hear a review on it after you have had some time with Her.
Enjoy

Yeah, I tried out a couple Kimbers at the pistol range. Oohh, sweet guns! But the price was just too much for this time around. One day, though - definitely will own a Kimber.
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Post by: Raul Duke on January 07, 2012, 12:23:42 PM: thats a good looking piece. What was the cost on it? I currently have the Rugar SR9c and love it, but want something a little bigger (.45)
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Post by: birdwacker on January 07, 2012, 02:33:44 PM: Nice gun! Iv'e heard nothing but good things about them let us know how things go.
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Post by: Jburke on January 08, 2012, 01:19:17 AM: Quote from: silverdalesauer on January 06, 2012, 11:00:36 PM
Super excited.

Just wish my hunting buddy was home from his deployment to go to the range with me.

Anyone out there with a 1911 .45 ACP that has suggestions on extras that would go nice with this gun? Bullets to use? Laser options? Etc.
As far as options go, the possibilities are endless darn near. Lazer options are a little harder without a rail but there are still options regardless. I would go with the crimson trace grips if you want a lazer. :twocents:
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Post by: JJB11B on January 08, 2012, 01:25:13 AM: Buy Chip McCormick power mags,
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Post by: sticky on January 08, 2012, 08:27:26 AM: New pistols give me a chubby. :P

It would be a good idea as a new pistol owner to find a good instructor and take a defensive pistol course. It will start you off right and will make shooting more useful than just throwing rounds downrange. Even a one day course will make a big difference.

Don't be discouraged if you find out you can't shoot like John Wayne or anyone else in the movies. Nobody can. It's much more difficult than a rifle, but that's more reason to practice! Enjoy your new weapon.
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Post by: C-Money on January 08, 2012, 09:01:38 AM: Very nice selection! You will like it! Hard to beat the 1911! I am sure Ruger makes a great one! I like the pancake style leather holster with the thumb break. I dont mind carrying cocked and locked, but the strap between the hammer and the firing pin gives me a little psychological peace of mind when its on my hip.
Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: silverdalesauer on January 08, 2012, 09:03:39 AM: Quote from: Raul Duke on January 07, 2012, 12:23:42 PM
thats a good looking piece. What was the cost on it? I currently have the Rugar SR9c and love it, but want something a little bigger (.45)

After tax - $700 at Wholesale Sports in Silverdale.

But you'll have to wait about 5 months for it. Put your name on a waiting list. It's worth the wait.
Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: silverdalesauer on January 08, 2012, 09:06:19 AM: Quote from: sticky on January 08, 2012, 08:27:26 AM
New pistols give me a chubby. :P

It would be a good idea as a new pistol owner to find a good instructor and take a defensive pistol course. It will start you off right and will make shooting more useful than just throwing rounds downrange. Even a one day course will make a big difference.

Don't be discouraged if you find out you can't shoot like John Wayne or anyone else in the movies. Nobody can. It's much more difficult than a rifle, but that's more reason to practice! Enjoy your new weapon.

Thanks for the advice.

I can't believe what my wife said yesterday... cool pistol. Then those words I never imagined I'd hear... "I'd kinda like one too."

Holy crap! What???

So, now it's on my list to get her an LCP and both of us take a course together. :tup:
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Post by: C-Money on January 08, 2012, 09:08:46 AM: Very Nice, glad she has her eye on a pistol! Great fun is in your future!
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Post by: JJB11B on January 08, 2012, 11:49:14 AM: keep us posten on how well the pistol performs.....im in the market for another 1911
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Post by: royalbull on January 08, 2012, 04:31:45 PM: I bought the same pistol but without the wait sportmans warehouse had about 30 of them for their grand opening
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Post by: Cap.Silver on January 08, 2012, 05:07:07 PM: That is pretty looking 1911.... and in .45 what is the mag ? 7 or 8? that rocks ...
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Post by: silverdalesauer on January 08, 2012, 05:56:39 PM: Quote from: Cap.Silver on January 08, 2012, 05:07:07 PM
That is pretty looking 1911.... and in .45 what is the mag ? 7 or 8? that rocks ...

It comes with a 7 and an 8 round mag.
Title: Re: It's Finally Here!
Post by: whitey on January 09, 2012, 06:34:04 AM: silverdalesauer
If I could have gotten my hands on the Ruger I would have bought it.
But I always wanted a Kimber and after working the whole month fo december overseas I decided I deserve it. :dunno:
:chuckle:
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Post by: silverdalesauer on January 09, 2012, 10:54:51 AM: Quote from: whitey on January 09, 2012, 06:34:04 AM
silverdalesauer
If I could have gotten my hands on the Ruger I would have bought it.
But I always wanted a Kimber and after working the whole month fo december overseas I decided I deserve it. :dunno:
:chuckle:

You sure do deserve it!
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Post by: silverdalesauer on January 09, 2012, 10:55:55 AM: Quote from: royalbull on January 08, 2012, 04:31:45 PM
I bought the same pistol but without the wait sportmans warehouse had about 30 of them for their grand opening

What do you think? Have you enjoyed having it?
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Post by: royalbull on January 09, 2012, 07:21:50 PM: have only shot 1/2 box of shells thru it, too early to tell but so far I like it. have to buy some empty cases and start reloading for it, I don't like paying that much for ammo.
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Post by: silverdalesauer on January 09, 2012, 08:30:55 PM: Yeah, wish I had the ability to reload. I simply don't have the space or equipment. Maybe one day.