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Old 08-23-2009, 12:49 PM   #1
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Hello folks. I just purchased my first handgun: Springfield 1911 .45 Loaded Stainless. I love it! Its so perty. Can't wait to fire this puppy. I enjoy reading your posts and threads. Keep it up, I'm just starin' my learning. Alex

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Old 08-23-2009, 12:54 PM   #2
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Welcome Wildcatfan,your purchase will put you in the good books of many senior members here
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Old 08-23-2009, 01:26 PM   #3
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I bet so. Though, I have several buddies in their 20s and 30s who are huge 1911 fans, as well. They're timeless.
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Old 08-23-2009, 02:26 PM   #4
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It's atoss up around here platic vs 1911
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Old 08-23-2009, 02:45 PM   #5
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Ahh. I see. Well, this is the 1911 Forum so that's why I'm here.
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Old 08-23-2009, 02:47 PM   #6
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Congratulations, many hours of enjoyment await. I see you have started as I hope you will continue, with a wise choice in the 1911.
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Old 08-23-2009, 03:05 PM   #7
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Welcome to the Forum wildcatfan.... post pictures when you can...

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Old 08-23-2009, 03:21 PM   #8
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Old 08-23-2009, 10:55 PM   #9
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Welcome to the forum WC. Congrats on your new gun. Don't take too long in getting that gun to the range. And for glocknuts sake get some pics posted asap or he will badger you all the way to your grave and perhaps beyond.
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Don't worry Iread earlier that Glocknut is looking for Sig's now
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Old 08-24-2009, 05:01 AM   #11
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Hello folks. I just purchased my first handgun: Springfield 1911 .45 Loaded Stainless. I love it! Its so perty. Can't wait to fire this puppy. I enjoy reading your posts and threads. Keep it up, I'm just starin' my learning. Alex
You have to be very careful shooting that 45 WF, the recoil can break your wrist. You need to make sure your backstop is substantial, at least 10 feet thick, or the 45 will shoot right through it.
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Wrong thread ST,And I think that only applies to the Glock 21 sf
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Old 08-24-2009, 05:07 AM   #13
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Welcome to the forum... I think you are going to totally love your new piece.

Post up some pics if you can!


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Old 08-24-2009, 06:10 AM   #14
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Break my wrists? Ouch. You got me wonderin' now.
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Old 08-24-2009, 06:42 AM   #15
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Break my wrists? Ouch. You got me wonderin' now.
He's only pickin! Welcome to the forum! There are a lot of .45 lovers here, you'll feel right at home. You know, I was just thinking, the very first hand gun that I ever purchased was a Ruger .22, the second was a .45.
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Congratulations on the gun purchase and that is one sweet gun
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Old 08-28-2009, 03:26 PM   #17
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Congrats on the gun. I just replaced my old Springfield MilSpec with a nice Parkerized Loaded. The old Springer went to my son.





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