Most Important Accessories For A Pistol
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The basics.
Get the highest quality you can afford of these things:
Holster, mag pouch, belt
magazines
enough ammo to start a small war. Expend and replenish often.
training
light, mounted or handheld, your choice. Base this choice on training.
cleaning kit
Springs/small parts
Everything else is (or should be) designed to help you use these more efficiently. If it doesn't help you put more rounds on target more accuartely, it's just a marketing gimmick.
A lockable case isn't a bad idea, should you ever envision yourself traveling or staying in hotels/motels.
Get the highest quality you can afford of these things:
Holster, mag pouch, belt
magazines
enough ammo to start a small war. Expend and replenish often.
training
light, mounted or handheld, your choice. Base this choice on training.
cleaning kit
Springs/small parts
Everything else is (or should be) designed to help you use these more efficiently. If it doesn't help you put more rounds on target more accuartely, it's just a marketing gimmick.
A lockable case isn't a bad idea, should you ever envision yourself traveling or staying in hotels/motels.
BlindJustice
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S & W 1911 Stainless Sttel(SS) Fixed Novak Sights
5" Bbl. Len. in .45 ACP
Cleaning kit
5 - Wilson Combat(WC) ETM SS Magazines
WC Versa-Tool for complete dissasembly of 1911
WC - Silicone imprg. wipe down cloth
Guy Hogue Ebony w/palm swell grips
Cabella's "Bulletproof" Aluminum pistol case
Milt Sparks Axiom holster & 1.5" belt.
.400 CorBon "Drop-In" Bbl. from Jarivs Inc.
& looking at getting a .22 LR conv. kit.
5" Bbl. Len. in .45 ACP
Cleaning kit
5 - Wilson Combat(WC) ETM SS Magazines
WC Versa-Tool for complete dissasembly of 1911
WC - Silicone imprg. wipe down cloth
Guy Hogue Ebony w/palm swell grips
Cabella's "Bulletproof" Aluminum pistol case
Milt Sparks Axiom holster & 1.5" belt.
.400 CorBon "Drop-In" Bbl. from Jarivs Inc.
& looking at getting a .22 LR conv. kit.
BlindJustice
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I forgot to mention I have a Concealed Pistol License
aka CPL as they are known in Wash. State.
my order from Milt Sparks is due this month after
first placing it in June. I mention this because in Addition
to the Axiom, an OWB w/FBI Cant has two snaps on
either side with metal reinforced loops The DFC owb
double mag holder is also in the order as well as the
Mirage holster and a single IWB mag pouch. The Mirage
is OWB but only covers the trigger otherwise not much
wider than the belt, all in Cordovan.
The Cabellas Case was $120 and it's 18" x 11" x 4" dimensions
can carry two large pistols, but not a 14" T/C
Cntender. I just keep the 1911 in one by itself with
the accessories. Although it is dust and water
resistant, I have the aforementioned silicone imprgnated
cloth folded over the gun.
Revolver stuff.
S & W 625 in .45 ACP/.45 Auto RIm
S&W Perf. Center Mastger Revolver Action Job
Guy Hogue full size finger grooves checkered
monogrip in Rosewood.
25 or 30 Full Moon clips
4 HKS 25M Speedloaders
Only thing I bought was a good set of scredrivers
Same cleaning kit as the 1911
Need a carry rig
Range bag - if it isn't on my belt it will be
in the bag, A Leatherman's Wave multi-tool.
oh, and the Wilson COmbat 'insert marketing
label blah blah " lube comes in a nifty hypo that
can be twisted on or off. My gunsmith likes it.
Shooting Glasses
I have a REI multi-pocket vest that
has a bunch of handy stuff usuallay in it.
Night Vision Monocular
what?
aka CPL as they are known in Wash. State.
my order from Milt Sparks is due this month after
first placing it in June. I mention this because in Addition
to the Axiom, an OWB w/FBI Cant has two snaps on
either side with metal reinforced loops The DFC owb
double mag holder is also in the order as well as the
Mirage holster and a single IWB mag pouch. The Mirage
is OWB but only covers the trigger otherwise not much
wider than the belt, all in Cordovan.
The Cabellas Case was $120 and it's 18" x 11" x 4" dimensions
can carry two large pistols, but not a 14" T/C
Cntender. I just keep the 1911 in one by itself with
the accessories. Although it is dust and water
resistant, I have the aforementioned silicone imprgnated
cloth folded over the gun.
Revolver stuff.
S & W 625 in .45 ACP/.45 Auto RIm
S&W Perf. Center Mastger Revolver Action Job
Guy Hogue full size finger grooves checkered
monogrip in Rosewood.
25 or 30 Full Moon clips
4 HKS 25M Speedloaders
Only thing I bought was a good set of scredrivers
Same cleaning kit as the 1911
Need a carry rig
Range bag - if it isn't on my belt it will be
in the bag, A Leatherman's Wave multi-tool.
oh, and the Wilson COmbat 'insert marketing
label blah blah " lube comes in a nifty hypo that
can be twisted on or off. My gunsmith likes it.
Shooting Glasses
I have a REI multi-pocket vest that
has a bunch of handy stuff usuallay in it.
Night Vision Monocular
what?
The required "accessories" for ANY pistol regardless of use are:
- Instruction manual; read it thoroughly several times.
- Ammo; goes without saying. Get appropriate loads for the intended use; medium-weight hollowpoints or EFMJ for defense, heavier total metal jacket for target, light FMJ or lead slugs for plinking.
- At least 3 mags. I keep one loaded with JHPs for defense and the other 2 with FMJs, normally for plinking but they work well against a BG too. Some may advocate four or five (to have two or three mags of defense ammo), especially if you carry. IPSC competitions require as many mags as you can carry.
- Cleaning kit (also goes without saying); this includes a few rags for wipedown and q-tips for digging out gunk from crevices.
- Bolt/action lock. Hardened steel shackle only, cable locks are worthless as are a lot of trigger locks. The lock is in the gun (or the gun is in the safe) whenever it is not within reach.
- "Eyes and Ears"; safety/shooting glasses and earmuffs/earplugs. Even if you shoot "outlaw", your sight and hearing are of utmost importance.
- A bag/case to take everything to the range. Any duffel bag will do, but a locking case is preferable.
If you're planning on concealed carry, you also need (in addition to the license):
- Holster; selected for comfort, reachability/draw speed, and of course concealment.
- Gun belt; one or more sturdy belts that'll keep your pants up with the extra weight, or take the weight off of your pants in the case of an internal gun belt.
- Mag pouches; in case S really HTF and you need more than a clip to off your bad guy.
- A weapon less lethal and/or faster to deploy than your gun. Pepper spray and a good folding knife are good choices and invite fewer questions when used. Carry a baton only if you can conceal it and have take the certification course.
General good-to-haves, not necessary to do the job but definitely an advantage:
- Flashlight; as bright and long-lasting as you can afford (80 lumens or better is pretty much a must otherwise it's just a giveaway). A weaponlight is handy, but very specialized; a 6-D maglight makes as good a club as a light.
- Aftermarket grip; gives you a more solid hold on the gun so squeezing the grip (low shots) is less likely.
- High-vis and/or night sights; an essential for defense, timed target, and whenever speed counts. This can be glow paint, stick-on dots, tritium cells, fiber-optic (light-gathering) material, etc.
- Range rod/quick-cleaning kit. For the unlikely occurrence that you hit a squib (dead powder) or shoot so much you foul the gun to its failure point.
- Quick-access safe; faster and more secure than an action lock; the safe can be opened in seconds or kept open while home, closed when you're out.
- Dummy rounds; chargeless, primerless rounds with or without snap caps to use for practicing drawing, firing, clearing jams, and unloading.
- A dummy gun or guns for use with a partner to practice basic handling, weapon retention, disarmament, and room-clearing.
- Pencil; always good to have one. You can do "shoot the pencil" drills to improve accuracy at home, use it to mark previous hits on a range target, and it, like anything, is a weapon.
Now when out and about, all you need are the gun with any mods (grip/sights/taclight), a few mags, and what's on the concealed carry list. If you're serious about shooting in any sense of the word, I would try to get as much of all this as possible.
- Instruction manual; read it thoroughly several times.
- Ammo; goes without saying. Get appropriate loads for the intended use; medium-weight hollowpoints or EFMJ for defense, heavier total metal jacket for target, light FMJ or lead slugs for plinking.
- At least 3 mags. I keep one loaded with JHPs for defense and the other 2 with FMJs, normally for plinking but they work well against a BG too. Some may advocate four or five (to have two or three mags of defense ammo), especially if you carry. IPSC competitions require as many mags as you can carry.
- Cleaning kit (also goes without saying); this includes a few rags for wipedown and q-tips for digging out gunk from crevices.
- Bolt/action lock. Hardened steel shackle only, cable locks are worthless as are a lot of trigger locks. The lock is in the gun (or the gun is in the safe) whenever it is not within reach.
- "Eyes and Ears"; safety/shooting glasses and earmuffs/earplugs. Even if you shoot "outlaw", your sight and hearing are of utmost importance.
- A bag/case to take everything to the range. Any duffel bag will do, but a locking case is preferable.
If you're planning on concealed carry, you also need (in addition to the license):
- Holster; selected for comfort, reachability/draw speed, and of course concealment.
- Gun belt; one or more sturdy belts that'll keep your pants up with the extra weight, or take the weight off of your pants in the case of an internal gun belt.
- Mag pouches; in case S really HTF and you need more than a clip to off your bad guy.
- A weapon less lethal and/or faster to deploy than your gun. Pepper spray and a good folding knife are good choices and invite fewer questions when used. Carry a baton only if you can conceal it and have take the certification course.
General good-to-haves, not necessary to do the job but definitely an advantage:
- Flashlight; as bright and long-lasting as you can afford (80 lumens or better is pretty much a must otherwise it's just a giveaway). A weaponlight is handy, but very specialized; a 6-D maglight makes as good a club as a light.
- Aftermarket grip; gives you a more solid hold on the gun so squeezing the grip (low shots) is less likely.
- High-vis and/or night sights; an essential for defense, timed target, and whenever speed counts. This can be glow paint, stick-on dots, tritium cells, fiber-optic (light-gathering) material, etc.
- Range rod/quick-cleaning kit. For the unlikely occurrence that you hit a squib (dead powder) or shoot so much you foul the gun to its failure point.
- Quick-access safe; faster and more secure than an action lock; the safe can be opened in seconds or kept open while home, closed when you're out.
- Dummy rounds; chargeless, primerless rounds with or without snap caps to use for practicing drawing, firing, clearing jams, and unloading.
- A dummy gun or guns for use with a partner to practice basic handling, weapon retention, disarmament, and room-clearing.
- Pencil; always good to have one. You can do "shoot the pencil" drills to improve accuracy at home, use it to mark previous hits on a range target, and it, like anything, is a weapon.
Now when out and about, all you need are the gun with any mods (grip/sights/taclight), a few mags, and what's on the concealed carry list. If you're serious about shooting in any sense of the word, I would try to get as much of all this as possible.
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Anonymous wrong person. No one knows what Jesus looks like, there is just a common picture that makes him look like some "fabio" wannna be. Blasphemous. Peace loving... Yes until it is time to fight "Armageddon". Anti-establisment... depends he instituted the family and the church and instructed his followers to render unto ceaser what is ceasers. LIBERAL... NO WAY not in sense it is construed in today's society for example his feelings on homosexuality. Stange Ideas...Only to Liberal hipped freaks with secular humanistic philosophies.
"“Jesus Was A Long Haired, Peace Loving, Anti Establishment, Liberal, Hippie Freak With Strange Ideas. Everything Conservatives Hate." - Anonymous Wise Person "
Anonymous wrong person. No one knows what Jesus looks like, there is just a common picture that makes him look like some "fabio" wannna be. Blasphemous. Peace loving... Yes until it is time to fight "Armageddon". Anti-establisment... depends he instituted the family and the church and instructed his followers to render unto ceaser what is ceasers. LIBERAL... NO WAY not in sense it is construed in today's society for example his feelings on homosexuality. Stange Ideas...Only to Liberal hipped freaks with secular humanistic philosophies.
redneckrepairs
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I have to say ammo and range time , Lots and Lots of both .
Zach S
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22 conversoin! Sadly, I dont have one. Havent had money lately. Bills, holidays, 6 month old daughter. The tranny is going out in my Caprice as well, so I'll need a new car soon. I wish I had got the rimfire conversoin a long time ago, at least then I could afford to shoot now...
Not uncomfortable at all. Of course, I carry a 1911. If I carried my widebody 1911, or any double stack handgun, I could see comfort being an issue...
Zach S
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oops!
VARifleman
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Extra Springs, not just recoil, any spring for the gun.
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