Mil Novecientos Once
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People ask me at the range why I carry a 1911; these are their reasons why I should not to carry a 1911:
1. The "Colt .45" is an old desing and only old scholl people like them.
2. They are too big and bulky to shoot and conceal.
3. They are unsafe because of the single action trigger.
4. Only 7+1
5. They are unreliable.
Here are my responses:
1. Handled my first 1911 at the age of 25, been in love ever since. I'm 29 now and my CCW is a SA 1911 Loaded.
2. Mine is in a Fist K1 IWB and it just disappear under a t-shirt. Besides that I have not found a gun that fits my hands better.
3. Thumb safety, grip safety, and finger off the trigger are enough.
4. Accuracy is final and a .45ACP JHP makes a big hole.
5. Practically all malfunctions can be traced to ammo and magazines. My 1911 dislikes Fiocchi and some comercial reloads. Runs like a champ with Federal's AE, Speer's Lawman, CCI, UMC, and Winchester. I've been shooting lately el cheapo PMC (400 rounds) with out any malfunction.
When they finish bashing the 1911 I usally let them shoot a couple of rounds with my gun after I teach them basic operation and handling. When they empty the mag they have a big grin. Their comments are that they they like the ergonomics, the trigger is awesome, recoil is not what they've expected, accuracy is great, and finally ask how much I payed for my gun and where they can learn more of the 1911.
1. The "Colt .45" is an old desing and only old scholl people like them.
2. They are too big and bulky to shoot and conceal.
3. They are unsafe because of the single action trigger.
4. Only 7+1
5. They are unreliable.
Here are my responses:
1. Handled my first 1911 at the age of 25, been in love ever since. I'm 29 now and my CCW is a SA 1911 Loaded.
2. Mine is in a Fist K1 IWB and it just disappear under a t-shirt. Besides that I have not found a gun that fits my hands better.
3. Thumb safety, grip safety, and finger off the trigger are enough.
4. Accuracy is final and a .45ACP JHP makes a big hole.
5. Practically all malfunctions can be traced to ammo and magazines. My 1911 dislikes Fiocchi and some comercial reloads. Runs like a champ with Federal's AE, Speer's Lawman, CCI, UMC, and Winchester. I've been shooting lately el cheapo PMC (400 rounds) with out any malfunction.
When they finish bashing the 1911 I usally let them shoot a couple of rounds with my gun after I teach them basic operation and handling. When they empty the mag they have a big grin. Their comments are that they they like the ergonomics, the trigger is awesome, recoil is not what they've expected, accuracy is great, and finally ask how much I payed for my gun and where they can learn more of the 1911.