my new 1911 - Page 2

JLA · 07-31-2011, 03:55 PM

Excellent advice PHP.

Wring er out real good and once you master the weapon, then start customizing it. Its best to get a feel for what would improve the weapon for YOU, and the only way to do it is by shooting about 1000 meaningful rounds at the range.

EVERETT · 07-31-2011, 07:14 PM

wow sounds like the 460 is pretty nice , but requires a lil bit of work cool thou , an yeah im gonna just change the grips soon as i get around to it an maybe a 10rnd mag would be cool to play with at the range , when i do get to the range ill probly run a 100 rnds thru it an get a good feel to it an as soon as i do ill give u guys the report on it

JLA · 07-31-2011, 09:39 PM

Dont forget to break her down and clean her up before the first range visit. Most guns are Ok to be shot right out of the box but in my mind its best to clean and relube before runnin er thru the wringer..

EVERETT · 07-31-2011, 10:45 PM

thanks jla but im way ahead of ya on that as soon as i pickt it up after the longest 2 days of my life ,lol, got it back home an stript it down cleaned an oiled it good ,mags also oiled

Infidel · 07-31-2011, 11:17 PM

Everett,

If you are new to the 1911, congrats and welcome to the family. Keep in mind that the 1911 is a shooters gun and requires attention and practice. Shoot it a lot!! It can take it. It just warms my heart when someone joins the club.

Thanks for not buying a gl

ck.

JLA · 07-31-2011, 11:51 PM

Ill agree with that.. IMO, if youve never fired a 1911, you are missing out on what a real handgun feels and performs like..

Now I gotta go put on my foil armor to protect from the glockies..

Infidel · 07-31-2011, 11:56 PM

Sometimes.....I just sit and hold mine. Is that wrong?

JLA · 08-01-2011, 09:06 AM

No.. I do the same.. Sometimes I watch TV and practice sight alignment from the draw on the TV characters. Im getting pretty quick from my blackhawk holster..

berto64 · 08-01-2011, 09:39 AM

I keep my 2 Randall Raiders at my desk so I can always be fondling them an I know it's not wrong. Can't be if it feels soooo good.

JLA · 08-01-2011, 09:48 AM

It does feel good. That just means its either very bad for your health or its a sin..

Double D · 08-01-2011, 10:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infidel

Sometimes.....I just sit and hold mine. Is that wrong?

Actually, I take out my military issued 1911s and play with them quite often. So, dont get a complex or anything

EVERETT · 08-01-2011, 12:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infidel

Sometimes.....I just sit and hold mine. Is that wrong?

lol u know since i got it i did that alot to

an im very happy to be a proud owner of a 1911 its awsome , oh hey an range report is in just got back at 30 feet im shooting a quarter inch apart at 8 shots , an at 50 feet im shooting about a half inch apart a 8 shots i ran about 50 rounds thru it today an wow i luv it looks like a 1911 is my type of pistol , i also i tried sum quick action fast paced shooting from my shoulder holst an at a more rapid fire i shot a 8 rnd mag in about a inch apart of each shot ,

EVERETT · 08-01-2011, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Infidel

Everett,

If you are new to the 1911, congrats and welcome to the family. Keep in mind that the 1911 is a shooters gun and requires attention and practice. Shoot it a lot!! It can take it. It just warms my heart when someone joins the club.

Thanks for not buying a gl

ck.

an yup its my first 1911 an really its all i plan on buying more of , an hey i held alot of glocks an they just didnt feel right besides i allways try to buy american just like my cars to

Infidel · 08-02-2011, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JLA

No.. I do the same.. Sometimes I watch TV and practice sight alignment from the draw on the TV characters. Im getting pretty quick from my blackhawk holster..

HAHAHAAAA!!! I swear I do the same thing!!

My LCD TV kills the reflection of my laser though.

Infidel · 08-02-2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by berto64

I keep my 2 Randall Raiders at my desk so I can always be fondling them an I know it's not wrong. Can't be if it feels soooo good.

OOOHH! Another Randall fan. I used to have 2 service models but a moment of stupidity left me with one(traded it for another gun I care not to talk about). I'm a big fan, you are fortunate to have two Raiders. I found a lemay at the Tulsa gun show a few years back and forgot the table it was at and couldn't find it again.

Maybe someday again.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Double D

Actually, I take out my military issued 1911s and play with them quite often. So, dont get a complex or anything

Yeah, right or wrong, I can't quit.

07-31-2011, 03:55 PM	#26
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: my new 1911 Excellent advice PHP. Wring er out real good and once you master the weapon, then start customizing it. Its best to get a feel for what would improve the weapon for YOU, and the only way to do it is by shooting about 1000 meaningful rounds at the range. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-31-2011, 07:14 PM	#27
EVERETT V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: WEST ALLIS WISCONSIN Posts: 98	Re: my new 1911 wow sounds like the 460 is pretty nice , but requires a lil bit of work cool thou , an yeah im gonna just change the grips soon as i get around to it an maybe a 10rnd mag would be cool to play with at the range , when i do get to the range ill probly run a 100 rnds thru it an get a good feel to it an as soon as i do ill give u guys the report on it __________________ my idea of gun control is hitting what your aiming at ever notice how every once in a while you come across somebody u just shouldnt have messed with ? yeah im him (clint eastwood gran torino edited )

07-31-2011, 09:39 PM	#28
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: my new 1911 Dont forget to break her down and clean her up before the first range visit. Most guns are Ok to be shot right out of the box but in my mind its best to clean and relube before runnin er thru the wringer.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-31-2011, 10:45 PM	#29
EVERETT V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: WEST ALLIS WISCONSIN Posts: 98	Re: my new 1911 thanks jla but im way ahead of ya on that as soon as i pickt it up after the longest 2 days of my life ,lol, got it back home an stript it down cleaned an oiled it good ,mags also oiled __________________ my idea of gun control is hitting what your aiming at ever notice how every once in a while you come across somebody u just shouldnt have messed with ? yeah im him (clint eastwood gran torino edited )

07-31-2011, 11:17 PM	#30
Infidel V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 209	Re: my new 1911 Everett, If you are new to the 1911, congrats and welcome to the family. Keep in mind that the 1911 is a shooters gun and requires attention and practice. Shoot it a lot!! It can take it. It just warms my heart when someone joins the club. Thanks for not buying a glck.

07-31-2011, 11:51 PM	#31
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: my new 1911 Ill agree with that.. IMO, if youve never fired a 1911, you are missing out on what a real handgun feels and performs like.. Now I gotta go put on my foil armor to protect from the glockies.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

07-31-2011, 11:56 PM	#32
Infidel V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 209	Re: my new 1911 Sometimes.....I just sit and hold mine. Is that wrong?

08-01-2011, 09:06 AM	#33
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: my new 1911 No.. I do the same.. Sometimes I watch TV and practice sight alignment from the draw on the TV characters. Im getting pretty quick from my blackhawk holster.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-01-2011, 09:39 AM	#34
berto64 VMBB Admin Staff Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Owyhee County, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,385	Re: my new 1911 I keep my 2 Randall Raiders at my desk so I can always be fondling them an I know it's not wrong. Can't be if it feels soooo good. __________________ Be who you are & say what you will, Those that matter won't mind and those that mind don't matter. I'm a bitter clinger, One Nation Under God.

08-01-2011, 09:48 AM	#35
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,280	Re: my new 1911 It does feel good. That just means its either very bad for your health or its a sin.. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!