RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 on edit what does ACP mean? Automatic Colt Pistol Thanks evan, If i ever need to shoot a person i want them on thier ass, so yeah i think i have decided on a .45. 9mm and .40 will do that just fine as well. I think people tend to get hung up on the 'bigger is better' mentality. It's the age old argument of , small, light and fast, or big, heavy and slow. The fact is, any 9mm, .40, or .45 will work just fine on a person with the right ammo. Modern ballistics have come along so far that the difference is negligible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 WTF man, can't stop anyone with anything less than a 10mm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 why? "i'm telling you." is not a reason. Bricks aren't very comfortable to hold. And I don't like Ruger's reputation. That is improving a bit now that Bill Ruger is dead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 Thanks evan, If i ever need to shoot a person i want them on thier ass, so yeah i think i have decided on a .45. trigger wieght is not an issue, i think that i'd rather have i a little higher than most because i am a big strong dude. thanks for the input i will definatly make a trip to vance's this weekend and the powder room to rent a couple firearms before putting some cash down. thanks. come join us tomorrow at NOON at blackwing range in delaware. theres a decent group of CR people gonna show up and I'm sure you can test out a few guns, I'll let you try out my ruger if you want... see the thread just below this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 too bad i got up at 12:30. the wife suggested taking the tike to the pumpkin festival. I'll definatly make it out to one soon. sorry if i sounded bitchy last night, there are alot of empty beer bottles next to my computer desk this morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 too bad i got up at 12:30. the wife suggested taking the tike to the pumpkin festival. I'll definatly make it out to one soon. sorry if i sounded bitchy last night, there are alot of empty beer bottles next to my computer desk this morning. Today is Saturday. Have another beer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 who the hell schedules a range meet during a buckeye game? if this was for later today, i'd be game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 who the hell schedules a range meet during a buckeye game? if this was for later today, i'd be game. Range meet is tomorrow...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 BTW, guns > buckeyes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 hahaha.... reading > me. i might head up there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 ooooh....and im supposed to go to my g/fs cousins kid's birthday around the same time in prospect...maybe ill have her drop me off there and pick me up after the birthday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bam Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 thanks goes to austin for saving this thread, again folks the range meet is TOMORROW ----as in SUNDAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 24, 2009 Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 BTW, guns > buckeyes. And work trumps all wish I could make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted October 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2009 (edited) on edit: no can do this weekend, bit low on greenery. Sucks because i really want to come out, thanks for the invite. Edited October 25, 2009 by OGRE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTurbo Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 New base model 1911 can be had for ~$500. Check out RIA (I believe Copperhead has one and loves it). Also check out the Springfield GI. They're no frills 1911s, and they work. Don't expect match grade performance out of them, but I wouldn't hesitate to get one for plinking and such. On that note, Firestorm (and the Deluxe model), American Classic (and American Classic II), and Metro Arms 1911 are all sub $400 1911's. All entry level, but reliable. I believe the Firestorm and the Metro Arms are the same gun (marketed under their different names) made by Armscor. Armscor was farmed out to make the STI Spartan which is my personal 1911 of choice for all around goodness. Tech has come along way since all these company's have started making 1911's, and it's forced everybody to create an out of the box 1911 that functions fine from the get go. No more of the tuning and fitting required that was expected from the "big name" manufacturers 10 years ago. My personal suggestion, would be to opt for a model that is "upgraded" to a beaver tail grip safety and rounded hammer. Those help keep hammer bite from occurring, and slide bite as it helps to reduce how high your hand rides on the grips. The no frills models will be a truly base 1911 with the mil-spec safety and hammer. Expect hammer and slide bite from those if you're a first time 1911 user until you learn to make the effort to grip the 1911 right. Mil-spec 1911: Non mil spec with beaver tail and non spur hammer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 I would trust anything from Armscor, no question. I love my base RIA, but wish I had the Tactical model just for the better sights. Which, I believe, is still around $500 (if you can find one, ugh). I don't understand why Vance's carries Hipoint junk but not Rock Island. Someone on here needs to get an FFL so we can order shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 25, 2009 Report Share Posted October 25, 2009 Someone on here needs to get an FFL so we can order shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 DETAILS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Armscor Rock Island Armory 1911 A1 C S Blued NIB $465 Right up ur alley bud http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=143830351 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 Thompson Auto Ordinance 1911-A1 9MM Colt 1911A1 http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144385592 $449 SAM 1911-A1 Military Pistol 45 ACP 45ACP Colt http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144410254 $449 Taurus PT 1911 Semi Auto 45 acp w/ Night Sights http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=144517605 $489 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted October 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 ty that's a big help. i'll definatly need to do some shooting soon before picking something up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted October 26, 2009 Report Share Posted October 26, 2009 no problem bud. let me know what ya get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OGRE Posted October 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 how can you tell if a particular model can handle +P or +P+ rounds? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verse Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 http://www.columbusracing.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73252 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted October 29, 2009 Report Share Posted October 29, 2009 DETAILS I'm working on it. :bangbang: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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