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Finally got to the range last week. Got a Taurus M85 I needed to shoot. First 5 shots were to the left, adjusted grip, second 5 were much better- Rented a S&W .500 Mag, these were the second round of three shots- And this is why I like my 1911-

I try to stay as visable as I can:D

As much as I like it, it will probably have to go to finance a better carry piece. I've got two full size .45's and want something a little smaller in size.

from Wikipedia: Trigger actions While the earlier standard versions of the 24/7 pistol came equipped with double action only triggers, the later Pro models and some of the OSS pistols sport double action/single action triggers, allowing for a safer and harder long double action initial trigger pull, with the action for all subsequent shots being cocked by the first, resulting in a lighter and more concise single action trigger pull. This system allows for two major advantages, one being that the pistol can be safely carried with the safety off for faster first shot capability, and the second being that if a round misfires, the trigger can be quickly pulled again in double action mode, repeating the attempt to fire the recalcitrant round. This type of DA/SA system, pioneered on such firearms as the Walther P38 and PP/PPK, is much faster and simpler than the standard tap, rack, bang method of clearing a dud cartridge.[5]

My Taurus 24/7 pistol is a hammerless design. I carry it chambered and trust it. When you chamber the first round, the firing pin is in a relaxed position, not pulled back against the spring. The first trigger pull is DA and pulls the firing pin back, gun goes boom, cycles the next round, and locks the firing pin back for SA action for following rounds. It also has a manual thumb safety and internal firing pin block. So carrying it with one (the first one) chambered should be extremely safe, and I like the SA for follow up shots.

My first real street bike was an '81 GS750, back in '85. Looked allot like the KZ. Love the look of the old school bikes. On my list of things I need to own someday.

When I carry the: 1911 - cocked and locked (condition one) 24/7 - chambered and safety on (first trigger pull is DA) Both in holsters. I do want to get one of the Taurus .357 snubbies for carry soon, but will probably have to sell the 24/7 to finance it.

I'm in!:grin:

I changed the oil in both my bikes a couple weeks ago. I wanted to switch them both to synthetic, and run a heavier oil in the Shadow, as the top-end makes allot of noise when hot (common Shadow problem I'm told). I also wanted to find something locally, that would be on the shelf when I wanted it. After some comparison shopping I ended up buying Mobil 1 4T 10w40 for both bikes. I was looking at the Amsoil, but my local dealer only had 3 quarts on the shelf. Like I said, local availability was a main concern. So far so good. The Shadow is much quieter (probably due to heavier weight) and the Interceptor seems to like the Mobil 1. We'll see at the next oil change. The Honda oil I put in the Interceptor at 500 miles came out "milky" looking at 3000. Didn't like that at all.

Does my CCW permit cover sporks?

Those folks are nothing but a waste of perfectly good oxygen.

I believe if I had neighbors like that I'd be in jail by now:beating:

Yes, I've been working on that sight picture...at least until I can afford to have the slide cut for adjustable sights. I print almost the exact same groups with my 24/7 Pro LS .45

First time out with the PT1911...I tend to pull a little to the left also.

That's all I'm saying, I'm sure there are a few variables missing that would tell the full story. It's just funny how the media always makes it sound like the motorcyclist struck the vehicle with no other choice. We (motorcyclists) always seem to be getting the bad rep no matter what happens at an accident.

Sorry, I wasn't trying to place blame anywhere or on anyone as I was not there to witness the accident. I was just stating the few facts we have to work with. I would however like to see the mathmatical equation used to show how a person can broadside a car at 90mph, crash thru the driver's window, and end up in fair condition.

You guys can do all the math you want, but it's real hard for me to believe that anyone going 90+ mile an hour ends up in fair condition after broadsiding a car. As far as the flipping goes, there has to be other variables involved. Fact is, girl pulls out in front of motorcycle from stop sign, that's all I need to know.

Just nice that they always make it sound like the motorcyclist's fault for hitting a car that pulled out in front of them.

From what I understand they take pictures at 10+ over the limit.

That's exactly why I don't go to or thru Heath anymore, unless I absolutely have to (Local Honda Dealer), and then I sneek in the back way. F**k em'! I think there was some mention of local businesses showing a decline since the ordinance, imagine that.