Savvy opinions solicited

[oweno]

Winless, thank you for all you did for all of us...it's appreciated more than you can know. Every Memorial Day I fly a special flag in memory and respect of all, like you, who served.

Best regards,

oweno

 

[Deepsix]

I was impressed with your opinion that the Ruger SP-101 is the most "natural pointing handgun existent." I'd be interested in your opinion of the .45 ACP if you get the chance to test it. Earlier in this thread, I said that of all the times I fired my pistol during the war, I don't remember ever aiming it, I just pointed and fired. I had no interest in accuracy, I just didn't want a misfire. If I chased a Germans into a house, all that mattered to me was getting off the first shot when he turned to fight. Where my bullet hit made no difference to me, I don't remember the other guy ever jumping up looking for more.

Nearsighted all my life, I was too proud to wear glasses as a soldier. Needles to say, I wasn't famous at the 200 yard firing range, but up close, I had an uncanny gift for getting off the first shot and making it good. I began to think that after the war if they had an Olympic event for Wartime House Capture, I'd try for the gold. Imagine my disappointment after the war when I learned I had very ordinary reflexes. I finally concluded that being lucky was as good as being fast.

A friend's son has promised to take me to a local pistol range next week where he's sure members will let me test different handguns to see if I have enough juice to shoot anything tougher than spit-balls. I'll let you know if the .357 breaks my wrist.

 

[Guillermo]

Winless,

First off as a WWII vet you are anything but "winless". You helped save the western world.

Please know that the praise that you are receiving is well deserved. I only wish that all that owe men such as you would acknowledge their debt. You truly are part of the greatest generation that our nation has known. Thank you for your service on that Sherman.

As to the subject at hand, ArchangelCD recommended everything that I could have and probably did so with more eloquence. The only thing that I can add is that since you are not going to carry it, the weight is probably not as big of factor as working a slide. It that was the problem which caused you to become uncomfortable with the 1911 a revolver is a great solution. I too think that the SP101 or Model 60 might be a great solution for you.

Be well sir,

And thank you

 

[peyton]

We are grateful for your service, my uncle rode on the back of a sherman tank as well. The army does not think things like that are "safe" now. We ride in A/C comfort and get our butts kicked because the infantry can not spread out quick. I have a Taurus 905, 9mm and it goes bang when I pull the trigger.

 

[Markbo]

Winless, my CHL piece is actually a 1911. While I stake my life on it, it does not have that 'point from the hip' magic that the SP does for me. Now obtained and presented up to my eye it sure does... but not from the hip.

I can't explain why, but like your experience with the .45 in wartime, I can whip that SP in any direction from below eye level and be certain I am aiming it right. The the 1911 I don't do that... left and right is usually "OK", but up and down plane is not usually on until I get it up to face level.