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It's an interesting hobby, and an expensive one. If you haven't tried a 1911, don't. They're addictive. But try one after you shoot a number of other non 1911 frames so that you can appreciate and recognize the differences. I can do fairly well with a Glock, but I don't like them typically. When my brother finally gets his Sig 1911 designed, I'll be trying that out and seeing how it compares to my Kimber Raptor. Shoot as many different guns as you can - what works for others won't necessarily work for you. |
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10-19-2016, 10:34 PM | #70 |
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Been in the LE/SWAT field for too many years and have observed projectiles of all different calibers with unpredictable results. Always vital, bullet placement such as center mass then follow thru with head shot is a standard training. Whomever moves the projectiles down range the quickest and accurately wins....training...muscle memory.
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10-19-2016, 10:39 PM | #71 |
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Lol I think anyone would be afraid of just seeing a gun period. But I just got it off of Gunbroker for a grand. It shoots superbly. I highly recommend as a home defense weapon. Wouldnt be the first weapon Id recommend, but if you have a lot of play money, definitely.
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10-19-2016, 10:39 PM | #72 |
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I'd recommend one of the newer colt competition 1911's or Wiley clapp as a first 1911.
I'll agree that shooting a 1911 can become an expensive distraction. I try to shoot my carry pistol once a week but it is tempting to bring out a 1911 to plink with. Btw if you like your guns, vote TP! |
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10-19-2016, 10:45 PM | #73 | |
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I'd skip the 1911 as a first gun. These days I'd recommend a vp9 or p2000 as a first gun depending on if you prefer a hammer. Most people buy more guns than ammo and collect more than shoot. Stick to one gun, buy two of the same and shoot the snot out of it. One to carry, one to practice with. Buy a ton of ammo before election day. |
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The FNX45 on the other hand has been fantastic from day one. Not a single issue, it's accurate, i can shoot it fast and accurately, it's fun to shoot, comes ready for a suppressor and the Tactical version has a VERY nice trigger. It's got almost no creep, very little take up and breaks at or under 4 pounds. It's probably my favorite pistol to shoot these days. I actually went to the range with the intentions of buying another .45 and i was sure it was going to be a Sig. I rented all the Sig 45 variants as well as H&K, Springfield and S&W. I must have shot 8 different pistols and nothing really spoke to me. The range officer asked if i wanted to shoot the FNX45 and i had written it off due to the dual stack mag. I figured it was too large of a grip. I reluctantly agreed to shoot it. Within 5 rounds i knew i was going to buy it. But they didn't have any for sale. I tried to buy the range rental, but no dice. Turns out there was a gunshow in town and one of the vendors there had one and i snatched it up. Comes with a nice case, 3 mags, and handle panels for adjusting it's size.
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10-19-2016, 11:01 PM | #76 | |
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I mean don't get me wrong, when i go pig hunting, i carry my FNX45. Which is what i mean when i said people carry different pistols for different reasons.
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10-19-2016, 11:26 PM | #78 | |
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There's a time, place and weather IMHO for everything from a 3" bobbed 1911 variant to a full size 5" semi auto The 3" single stack 1911 can be concealed under a button down shirt thats tucked in with the right holster Usually the go to is full size double stack semi auto Everything is always 45......there can be only one....... Fuck...up here in the winter you could conceal a Saiga 12 with a folding stock and no one would ever be any wiser |
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10-20-2016, 01:28 AM | #79 |
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10-20-2016, 01:48 AM | #80 |
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Had a range day with some friends this past Sunday. Went to zero the optic on my AR and I got a chance to shoot my friends .338 Lapua and 7.62. Needless to say, I need to get me a bolt action.
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10-20-2016, 08:54 AM | #81 | |
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I don't think I could ever get a .338 as much as I suspect I'd like one...the ammo is just too pricey. I'd have to get into reloading. How many people reload on here I wonder? |
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10-20-2016, 09:24 AM | #82 | |
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IMO, you'd absolutely have to reload for these. Even buying the "cheap" .338 is break the bank expensive. I reloaded .45 for a brief time and it's much easier than what you think. Get a basic RCBS rock chucker supreme kit, nice pair of calipers and the latest loading data then you're good. Also get a good bullet puller die, those kinetic bullet puller hamers are sketchy af. IMO setting up the dies for me was the hardest part and that's where the bullet puller came in handy. It was a lot of trial and error for me. If you go the RCBS route and want to load multiple calipers, the press can be modified to use a Hornady Lock N' Load kit which will save you so much time when it comes to setting your dies. It's expensive to get started and you'd have to reload in bulk to break even but once you do it's great. Some people find it therapeutic to sit there and crank out rounds but a single stage press will take some time. I wasnt able to break even but I learned a lot. I believe the break even point for me on .45 was 2500 rounds. I bought my press brand new but a lot of the stuff I got used off a local forum. You can typically find used brass on the low on local gun forums or from your local range to cut the price down. The problem with that is most ranges will sell it by weight and it'll come in tons of different calibers. Sort that shit sucks. Also, I was told to have your doctor run blood work to check your lead levels every 6 months if you're bulk loading. If you want to go straight crazy right out of the gate, get a Dillon 550 progressive. It'll take longer to setup and get dialed in but you'll cut your time loading bullets in half if not more. The break even point on this would be significantly higher though. I'd also never load a precision round such as a .338 on a progressive press. Give it a try but know that it's a commitment |
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Find a buddy who reloads. Keep him flush with brass and buy your own bullets. Always have ammo.
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10-20-2016, 09:54 AM | #85 |
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Ok who's going to be the first old-timer to post a gun pic? The n00bs don't know any better.
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Man I've been so tempted to get the FDE version to go with my FDE SCAR17 but I can't find a good deal yet. Most are asking over 1100 for it before taxes lol. |
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