When I first got into handguns I was young, didn’t have a lot of money, and didn’t really know exactly what I wanted. A friend of mine suggested I start with a revolver. I went out and bought a Colt King Cobra and fell in love with .357 revolvers. Over the next several years I managed to acquire a Python, a couple of Smiths some Rossis etc. It made all the since in the world and I could run the expensive .357 or the cheap .38 special ammo through them.
When Texas starting issuing CHL licenses I realized that needed to qualify with a semi auto in order to carry both. So I went out a bought a Glock 17 and, surprise, surprise, fell in love with 9mm pistols. Over the years I have acquired several 9mm pistols really found myself more satisfied with the full size steel frame varieties. Maybe that came from my revolver days. I have a couple of CZs that I love and I cherish my BHP. For some reason I only stuck with 9mm thought. It made since right, all these autos and only one size ammo to worry about.
Then just last week I was at a gun & pawn shop I frequent and just like I normally do I walked right by the 1911 section over to where the compact guns were. I wanted to check out a Kel-Tek PF-9. Right next to that section is the used gun case where the manager was labeling up a Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded Combat. I told him the gun was beautiful and he handed it to me. As I was fondling it I told him I’ve never owned a 1911 and really didn’t know a whole lot about them. He gave me a nice overview of the features of 1911s in general and what that gun had that was considered upgrades. He told me it just came off pawn and I could take it for $600 bucks. Then I did something I normally never ever do. With no research and no knowledge, I said sold. It just seemed like a good price, looked and felt so good in my hand, something inside me just said take it.
On the way home I didn’t have buyer’s remorse but I was a little trepidatious about the purchase just because I didn’t know squat about the gun. I posted a thread here asking for general opinions of the gun and had a question about the Brazil stamping on it. I am so appreciative of this forum and all the knowledgeable folks who take the time to read and respond to messages when someone has a question.
I finally had a chance to try my first 1911 on Saturday morning. I must say it shoots like a dream. And for anyone who actually read all my rambling you won’t be surprised to find that over the 4th of July weekend I fell in love with my SA 1911. The big problem I having now is what to get next.
When Texas starting issuing CHL licenses I realized that needed to qualify with a semi auto in order to carry both. So I went out a bought a Glock 17 and, surprise, surprise, fell in love with 9mm pistols. Over the years I have acquired several 9mm pistols really found myself more satisfied with the full size steel frame varieties. Maybe that came from my revolver days. I have a couple of CZs that I love and I cherish my BHP. For some reason I only stuck with 9mm thought. It made since right, all these autos and only one size ammo to worry about.
Then just last week I was at a gun & pawn shop I frequent and just like I normally do I walked right by the 1911 section over to where the compact guns were. I wanted to check out a Kel-Tek PF-9. Right next to that section is the used gun case where the manager was labeling up a Springfield Armory 1911 Loaded Combat. I told him the gun was beautiful and he handed it to me. As I was fondling it I told him I’ve never owned a 1911 and really didn’t know a whole lot about them. He gave me a nice overview of the features of 1911s in general and what that gun had that was considered upgrades. He told me it just came off pawn and I could take it for $600 bucks. Then I did something I normally never ever do. With no research and no knowledge, I said sold. It just seemed like a good price, looked and felt so good in my hand, something inside me just said take it.
On the way home I didn’t have buyer’s remorse but I was a little trepidatious about the purchase just because I didn’t know squat about the gun. I posted a thread here asking for general opinions of the gun and had a question about the Brazil stamping on it. I am so appreciative of this forum and all the knowledgeable folks who take the time to read and respond to messages when someone has a question.
I finally had a chance to try my first 1911 on Saturday morning. I must say it shoots like a dream. And for anyone who actually read all my rambling you won’t be surprised to find that over the 4th of July weekend I fell in love with my SA 1911. The big problem I having now is what to get next.
