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Tonight was the town fireworks after the summer festival that they have every year. The fireworks are shot off at the park and explode almost directly above my house which makes for a pretty good show. I had a buddy and his wife over to watch the fireworks since we have such a good view here. Every year the fireworks are huge and last about 30-45 minutes with a giant grand finale except for this year. Below is a video showing what ended up being the end of the fireworks show. There was a smaller explosion/ball of fire and then a second huge explosion shortly after that shook everything around and sounded like some glass blew out pretty close to us.

Looking to get some feelings on 1911's, just a house gun and plinking, not carrying, but something to have in the house and use at the range only. I am not overly familiar with anything but Kimbers, but know there are a ton of other brands out there after doing some looking. Thing is prices are ALL OVER THE PLACE. I am seeing tons of Llama brand's for $350-$450, Sigs for $1,100, Kimbers for $900, (used online), but then it looks like the point of spending the $900+ might as well just buy new. What are people's feelings on 1911 brands, I know Sig and Kimber are 2 big ones, Colt and Springfield Armory are another 2, and I think I like the S.A. Range Master for $769 right now at Vances. Looking for good, bad, ugly info on these guns. I believe I want to get one after Christmas when people need money to pay bills, or aren't buying and hopefully prices drop a tad more. I do think I want stainless though, or at least want wood grips on something like the Range Master. Go.