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mclarke
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 08 Jul 2013 01:49 |
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Joined: Thu 04 Jul 2013 13:16 Posts: 19 Location: Menomonie, WI
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speezack wrote: mclarke wrote: Well, I am new to this but I am looking at a 1911 (.45). I see a lot more practical side arms but I have always favored this pistol as a personal choice. Great choice... there are many to choose from. May I ask which you are considering? Colt. I found just a basic old style one. I do not know why, but it just feels durable and traditional. Great piece of history.
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speezack
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 08 Jul 2013 06:49 |
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Joined: Fri 02 Mar 2007 10:51 Posts: 5055 Location: South Central Virginia
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Frankly, you cannot go wrong... that weapon has protected men and women for a very long time... lots of other guns out there... Glocks seem to be the mainstay with a lot of newbies and that is fine... but frankly, you can't beat the old reliable 1911... I have several and all shoot very well... Here is a picture of an old Camp Perry National Match 1911 Colt that my daughter inherited from a friend several years ago... she is selling it (to my dismay)... valued somewhere between $1500 and $3000 depending on markings and of course who wants it and what they are willing to pay... it is a real gem... we shall see where it goes... got a guy in Colorado that is very interested, we shall see... I personally have a Ruger SR1911 (which shoots extremely well), a Colt Defender (small frame, which I have not fired and maybe won't), a Springfield 1911 that has been customed a bit... and also shoots very well... There are many, many out there... most are not cheap, but look around for a decent name and look it over closely.... good luck.
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docmike
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 08 Jul 2013 14:39 |
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Joined: Sun 26 Nov 2006 04:28 Posts: 679 Location: San Jose
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I have to admit I used to carry the Glock 21. Being slightly older and a bit nostalgic I went back to a Kimber Warrior II 1911. Nothing like a heavy chunk of metal attempting to drop your ants and show ur drawers. My first gun every was a 1911 have had 2 others in-between. I like the feel, they way they shoot and just plan cool factor. Heck if I can hit them with 8 then I can always throw it and knock them down.
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Agent 329
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 08 Jul 2013 21:29 |
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Joined: Thu 19 Aug 2010 06:23 Posts: 18 Location: Delaware
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Taurus 24/7 G2 in .40 cal
_________________ Ed H~ DE BEA #329 7th Street Apprehensions,New Castle,Delaware 302.588.3516
If you're absent during my struggle,don't expect to be present during my success. ~Will Smith.
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speezack
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Fri 12 Jul 2013 12:54 |
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Joined: Fri 02 Mar 2007 10:51 Posts: 5055 Location: South Central Virginia
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Agent 329 wrote: Taurus 24/7 G2 in .40 cal I also will mention... I do often carry a little Taurus Millennium Pro, GIII... 145, .45... lots of folks give this name a bad rap, but this little gun shoots well and has never failed to feed and fire... I added some nice Trijicon night sights... a bit expensive but very good since I do not plan on adding a lazer to this one... Here's a neat little .gif file... right click the image and save it on your computer.. then paste it where ever you want....
_________________ Bill Marx, Sr. "FREE STATE BAIL BONDS" "FREE STATE INVESTIGATIONS" DCJS: 99-176979 Cell: 434-294-0222
"Endeavor to Persevere" "Lone Watie"
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that , comes from bad judgment" "Will Rogers"
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Agent 329
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Thu 18 Jul 2013 12:54 |
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Joined: Thu 19 Aug 2010 06:23 Posts: 18 Location: Delaware
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I also have a Taurus Millenium in .40 cal as my daily carry weapon.As you stated,I've never had any type of problem,and it shoots anything I put in it
_________________ Ed H~ DE BEA #329 7th Street Apprehensions,New Castle,Delaware 302.588.3516
If you're absent during my struggle,don't expect to be present during my success. ~Will Smith.
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adarbyem
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 12 Aug 2013 00:11 |
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Joined: Tue 25 Jun 2013 23:21 Posts: 15 Location: Washington State
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I carry a Springfield 1911 .45 with the doublestack magazine.
I also (though not "technically" a firearm) carry an X26 Taser.
_________________ Aaron Darby Washington State Bail Bond Recovery Agent - #400
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speezack
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 12 Aug 2013 07:51 |
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Joined: Fri 02 Mar 2007 10:51 Posts: 5055 Location: South Central Virginia
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adarbyem wrote: I carry a Springfield 1911 .45 with the doublestack magazine. I don't know much about guns but................................. I wasn't aware that a Springfield 1911 .45 was "double-stacked"...??? I may be misunderstanding your term.... I was under the impression that double stacked referred to rounds being alternated side to side and single stack was only one above the other. Every 1911 I have is single stacked. There are some custom 1911's that are hi capacity... double stacked but the stock Springfield 1911 .45, as far as I know... is single stacked. Just confused me a bit...?? but of course,,, I am old and half blind... If you do in fact, have a double stacked Springfield 1911, .45... I would be interested in seeing a picture... post it here. HERE IS AN EXCELLENT SITE FOR GENERAL FIREARMS INFORMATION"\: http://thefiringline.com/forums/index.php" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" rel="nofollow
_________________ Bill Marx, Sr. "FREE STATE BAIL BONDS" "FREE STATE INVESTIGATIONS" DCJS: 99-176979 Cell: 434-294-0222
"Endeavor to Persevere" "Lone Watie"
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that , comes from bad judgment" "Will Rogers"
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adarbyem
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 12 Aug 2013 20:55 |
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Joined: Tue 25 Jun 2013 23:21 Posts: 15 Location: Washington State
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As requested, my Springfield 1911 .45 doublestacked... enjoy Attachment:
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_________________ Aaron Darby Washington State Bail Bond Recovery Agent - #400
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KARMA
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Post subject: Re: If you carry a Firearm, what do you carry? Posted: Mon 12 Aug 2013 23:44 |
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Joined: Mon 14 Feb 2005 10:59 Posts: 7563 Location: Arkansas
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Agent 329 wrote: I also have a Taurus Millenium in .40 cal as my daily carry weapon.As you stated,I've never had any type of problem,and it shoots anything I put in it I too carry one of these . . . sweet little piece. I also carry concealed in my Ava Holster a Glock 27. In my Owl purse I carry a Taurus 38 Special (5 shot) and in my Gym bag I carry a S&W chromed 38 Special. You can rest assured I am only second a ways from "hot"
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Do not consider anything for your interest which makes you break your word, quit your modesty, or inclines you to any practice which will not bear the light, or look the world in the face .... Marcus Antonius I AM Some Folks "KARMA" and A MODERATOR @ FRN
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