Do I Really Need a 1911?
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python1340
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Of course you need a 1911!!!
Stevie-Ray
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Yes
stevec
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Fact is, you don't need a 1911. You've probably got all the guns you "need" already - you don't need that new Beretta either. Truth be told, a single Ruger P90 probably fulfills your "needs".
And if you can't find a 1911 that shoots for you, and the Berettas do, then the Beretta is a better use of your time and money - whether you really need it or not.
Full stop. End of story.
Of course, people may think you are somehow defective if you can't appreciate the merits of a good 1911...
And if you can't find a 1911 that shoots for you, and the Berettas do, then the Beretta is a better use of your time and money - whether you really need it or not.
Full stop. End of story.
Of course, people may think you are somehow defective if you can't appreciate the merits of a good 1911...
cslinger
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Depends.
If you like collecting or acquiring firearms, I think everybody needs to have a nice basic 1911 in the collection. Like a Springfield Mil Spec, Colt 1991A1 or whatever. IMO, they work very very well and they just ooooozzzz cool nostagia.
If you just want cool uber-tactical weapons that are the best modern technology can give then I would probably say no. You won't be happy with the 1911.
I am pretty diversified in my firearms interests and get the warm fuzzies by a wide range of types of firearms. I get in the mood for an ohh so tactical, 150 years ago, Single Action Army some days while I want to break out the 1911 and Garand other days. Then there are the SIG/HK/Wonderplastic days.
I like guns all different kinds of guns for many different not necessarily tactical or useful reasons. For me a 1911 was a must have. I have guns I don't shoot as well as my serious social hardware that I still love and some I like even more then the ones I shoot the best. It all comes from that intagible quality that I will call the ZEN of SHOOTING.
By the way I just got my first P7M8. It cleaned up real nice and feels just about perfect. So I am not totally un-tactical.
Chris
If you like collecting or acquiring firearms, I think everybody needs to have a nice basic 1911 in the collection. Like a Springfield Mil Spec, Colt 1991A1 or whatever. IMO, they work very very well and they just ooooozzzz cool nostagia.
If you just want cool uber-tactical weapons that are the best modern technology can give then I would probably say no. You won't be happy with the 1911.
I am pretty diversified in my firearms interests and get the warm fuzzies by a wide range of types of firearms. I get in the mood for an ohh so tactical, 150 years ago, Single Action Army some days while I want to break out the 1911 and Garand other days. Then there are the SIG/HK/Wonderplastic days.
I like guns all different kinds of guns for many different not necessarily tactical or useful reasons. For me a 1911 was a must have. I have guns I don't shoot as well as my serious social hardware that I still love and some I like even more then the ones I shoot the best. It all comes from that intagible quality that I will call the ZEN of SHOOTING.
By the way I just got my first P7M8. It cleaned up real nice and feels just about perfect. So I am not totally un-tactical.
Chris
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Congrats! So is it all you expected it to be?
I'm rethinking this SA Vertec thing. It's like an ugly Billenium without carbon fiber grips.
I'll score me a Billenium when I leave California.cslinger
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I haven't gotten to the range yet but so far it is all that and more. I am amazed at how well made it is and after breaking it down and cleaning it I don't see what the big deal is with people complaining they are difficult to clean.
I really think this is one of the best handgun designs I have ever seen, especially for the left handed or ambidextrous shooter. My buddie is a leftie and this thing would be perfect for him.
I have 100 rounds of 9mm just begging to be shot but I don't think I will get to the range for a few days. I might try to sneak out of work a little early one day this week though....shhhh don't tell anybody.
Chris
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