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re: Looking to buy my 1st handgun...
Posted on 11/16/11 at 9:43 am to Boats n Hose
Posted on 11/16/11 at 9:43 am to Boats n Hose
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I find it strange when someone is buying a pistol that so many people automatically assume it's a carry gun or that it being the perfect gun for a self defense situation is the top (or only) priority.
I can't speak for others, but I didn't make that assumption. Its just as puzzling to me however, for a poster to not consider it as a distinct possibility. The OP didn't really give any details as to what his intended purpose was.
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Posted on 11/16/11 at 9:47 am to coloradoBengal
quote:I would never consider it. Besides, basically everyone makes a 1911. You're being a bit disingenuous here.
distinct possibility
This post was edited on 11/16/11 at 9:49 am
Posted on 11/16/11 at 9:50 am to coloradoBengal
True. When I get mine I want something that's fun to shoot mainly.
And I guess I'm just getting a little butt hurt because I'm planning on getting a 1911 for my first pistol
Or maybe second now, because I might get a cheap .22 revolver soon.
And I guess I'm just getting a little butt hurt because I'm planning on getting a 1911 for my first pistol
Or maybe second now, because I might get a cheap .22 revolver soon.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 9:50 am to AlxTgr
quote:
I would never consider it.
You would never consider it a possibility that when someone asks you about a handgun... that they might want to carry it?
quote:
Besides, basically everyone makes a 1911.
So?
quote:About what?
You're being a bit disingenuous here.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 9:53 am to coloradoBengal
quote:I would never consider carrying a handgun.
You would never consider it a possibility that when someone asks you about a handgun... that they might want to carry it?
If a poster is asking about his first handgun, and mentions a 1911, there is no way I'm thinking carry. You just don't like my points, so you built a straw man.
quote:If it is such an unusual choice, why are so many made?
So?
quote:The 1911 as a first handgun.
About what?
Posted on 11/16/11 at 9:59 am to AlxTgr
quote:
If a poster is asking about his first handgun, and mentions a 1911, there is no way I'm thinking carry.
This. And half of the guns people say they carry I wouldn't want to carry. If I ever got a CCW I'd get an airweight .357 or .38 special or something.
There's definitely no way I'd want to carry a full size pistol.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:00 am to AlxTgr
quote:
I would never consider carrying a handgun.
If a poster is asking about his first handgun, and mentions a 1911, there is no way I'm thinking carry. You just don't like my points, so you built a straw man.
Whoa. Back up.
You need to go back and re-read this thread. That's not what happened at all.
quote:
If it is such an unusual choice, why are so many made?
When did I say it was an unusual choice?
quote:
The 1911 as a first handgun.
Its a great first gun. When did I say it wasn't?
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:03 am to coloradoBengal
I got you mixed up with another poster. Not sure where we are at this point. I stand by my previous posts.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:05 am to AlxTgr
quote:
I got you mixed up with another poster. Not sure where we are at this point. I stand by my previous posts.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:08 am to Boats n Hose
Crap, I though you were Bourg...nevermind.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:09 am to AlxTgr
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:11 am to Boats n Hose
Hijack
Reinstatement thread on OT
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Reinstatement thread on OT
End hijack
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:21 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
if you are dead set on a 1911 frame than go with a Taurus, it will run you about 250-300 dollars cheaper than a Kimber because all parts are manufactured here in America.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:26 am to Mr J Evans
What is your budget OP?
Buy the most gun you can afford and be done with it.
The STI Trojan might be worth checking out in the same price range as what you linked.
Buy the most gun you can afford and be done with it.
The STI Trojan might be worth checking out in the same price range as what you linked.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:46 am to Mr J Evans
quote:I'd rather have a CZ-75 varient.
Thoughts?
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:51 am to AlxTgr
I've heard that carrying a Kimber is about as convenient as carrying a boat anchor. Not sure if this is true though...
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:56 am to MrCoachKlein
25 ounce aluminum frame...no idea if that is heavy, and will never carry.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 10:57 am to AlxTgr
I was referring to the full sized, but that's just what I've heard
Posted on 11/16/11 at 12:27 pm to MrCoachKlein
Mr. J. Evans,
The 1911 is a fine handgun w/ good reputation as as a defensive handgun. Kimber has had a well deserved reuptation for many years, but from what I read on the 'net the past few years, they seem to be having problems w/ quality control and customer service. I'm fully aware that one can be lead wrong from what one reads on the 'net, but it would be foolish to not be aware of a potential problem.
Having said that, I really wouldn't make any other suggestions to you without first knowing what the intended use is for your new handgun.
The 1911 is a fine handgun w/ good reputation as as a defensive handgun. Kimber has had a well deserved reuptation for many years, but from what I read on the 'net the past few years, they seem to be having problems w/ quality control and customer service. I'm fully aware that one can be lead wrong from what one reads on the 'net, but it would be foolish to not be aware of a potential problem.
Having said that, I really wouldn't make any other suggestions to you without first knowing what the intended use is for your new handgun.
Posted on 11/16/11 at 12:34 pm to Boats n Hose
quote:
because I might get a cheap .22 revolver soon.
just shot a Browning Buckmark a few weekends ago. it was a blast. Let my 9 yr old shoot it and thats all he wants for Xmas
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