First jump into semi auto
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Anchorite
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I like to reload too (well, sorta, depends on my mood), and Im basically doing some aspect of it every day of the week, mostly reloading what I shot over the week, and that's without casting. Im barely keeping up as it is. If I was casting too, Id have to give up shooting to make time.
For me, it is a time value issue …. I’d rather spend my time reloading and shooting. Casting can take away from that. And there are so many quality sources of commercial cast now. Wasn’t that way 30 years ago.
aaaaa
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You are right, it would be more. They do have free shipping for LEO, 1st responders, and veterans.You left off the $14.90 for shippng.
357smallbore
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Hello fellow gunner.
Buy what you like and can afford. In autos I was a 45 fan for years. Switched over to 9mm and never looked back. Nothing at all wrong with the 45. Just prefer the 9mm
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This isn't just another 9 mil vs 45 argument to make glue. The guys in the video are of the same generation as the OP and have a lot of relevant experience. If you know anything about them, you know the 1911 and 45 have been a big part of their careers, businesses, and lives.
BTW, I personally don't have a dog in the fight. I'm all-357 revolver all the way and I handload it to be whatever I want. I don't own a 1911 or a 45 or a 9. They're all good choices, and so is Super 38.
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Targa
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I can certainly see that. Right now I find casting an enjoyable hobby but I can certainly see a day when that will change and I will want to use the time casting, which is considerable, to do other things.
CoalTrain49
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The trick is to be retired and live a LOOOOOOONG time afterwards.
I've been retired for 9 years, but I left a little early to have more time to shoot. I found that the older I get, the less I eat. That means more money for ammo.
Zaydok Allen
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I’m down to only one 45 now. Can’t afford the ammo, and I reload. And I have a good job.
That should tell you something.
That should tell you something.
md7
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Shot 9mm pretty much exclusively for the better part of the past two decades, and got into 1911’s only a few years ago.
Yes, 45 ammo is more costly vs 9mm if buying factory ammo. But I really enjoy the 1911 in 45 acp. I’m not talking ballistics or effectiveness. Just saying that shooting a 1911 in 45 brings me pleasure. That’s worth something to me.
But I understand finances and cost, too. And honestly, have considered a 1911 in 9mm. Never shot a non 45 1911, but am open to considering it. But I wonder if I’d enjoy it as much. Perhaps I would.
Yes, 45 ammo is more costly vs 9mm if buying factory ammo. But I really enjoy the 1911 in 45 acp. I’m not talking ballistics or effectiveness. Just saying that shooting a 1911 in 45 brings me pleasure. That’s worth something to me.
But I understand finances and cost, too. And honestly, have considered a 1911 in 9mm. Never shot a non 45 1911, but am open to considering it. But I wonder if I’d enjoy it as much. Perhaps I would.
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I love 9mm 1911s. Add quality 10 round magazines, and you always end the box on a full magazine, which is also wildly important to me. 
CapnMac
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The Phased plasma pistol in the 1 watt range will be passé, and the 9 v 45 debate will still rage on
As will 40 v 10.
And 5.56 v 7.62 (x39 & x51) . . .
aaaaa
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Ultimate 9mm vs .45 test. Fire them directly at each other so the bullets kiss dead on. Use flat point WWB. Then see what is the result. Will need high speed photography. What will it prove? Nothing. Will it be fun to watch? You bet!I'll be 52 in a couple of months.
I've often wondered if I'll live long enough to ever see the end of the 9mm vs .45 debate...
Variety is the spice of life
Is it OK if I don't volunteer?
aaaaa
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You are excused. This has to be executed by expert marksmen. Actually, I was thinking the guns have to be held in a jig of some sort and some set distance between them. I should search You Tube, someone probably has tried it.
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My name is soon to be changed to 9/10mmShooter.
aaaaa
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What price range 1911 are you seeking, just curious, since they can be had for about $500. They even had a Tisas .45 1911 marked to $350 new on Black Fri at my LGS. Of course if you want more than a basic model, there does not seem to be a reasonable upper end of pricing but $1000 should net you a pretty nice gun. Still, even $500 is a lot if you don't have that in spare change at the moment.
FWIW, I've spent a fair bit of time around some really good, professional pistol users, people who have fired more rounds in training in a week than most people do in a lifetime, people who have been in multiple gunfights with handguns. You know what you'll never hear them argue about, ever? .45 vs. 9mm.
Please define "wonder nine", if you would.
James K2020
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If I was on a tight budget I would look at Armscor Rock Island line. I have one of their 1911 FS Tactical (with the small logo) and it's an excellent gun. You can upgrade the barrel to an Ed Brown match grade if you want- drops in with no fitting. Internals are interchangeable with Colt factory parts too. They have both 9mm and 45acp. Hard to beat for the price.
As much as I like .45 and my first three 1911:s were in that caliber, my long-time favorite is a Caspian-pattern double stack 9mm. 15-17rd capacity in a frame that's no thicker (with slim grips) than a run of the mill single stack, mild recoil and rock-solid performance is an enticing combination. I'd jump on another in single stack configuration in a heartbeat.
Either way, you can't go wrong.
I have several 9mm pistols over the years and bought my first 1911 over black friday. for the 1911, was between a 9mm and 45. It would make more sense to get the 9mm but again, I don't own anything in 45 ACP. I have a ton of brass, complete dies, 500 230 gr projectile and 1k primers I've had for 5+ years. This coming year will be different. Of all my guns if I could only have one, it would have to be my Glock 17 or 19.
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